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Board discusses using recruitment funds and Fireman's Relief to buy gear as staffing increases
Summary
Board members and a fire-department representative discussed shortages of turnout gear for new recruits and proposed using about $10,000 from recruitment/retention funds and $10,000 from Fireman's Relief to buy gear now, while noting grant limits on PPE and the need to preserve training budgets.
A board member and fire department representatives warned the board that although recent recruitment has increased staffing, the department lacks enough protective gear for new volunteers and recommended purchasing additional gear now.
A speaker associated with the fire department said the department had taken on new members through a staffing…
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