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Fire department updates council on Engine 208 procurement and staffing plan; SAFER grant pending
Summary
Hearthland Fire and Rescue staff updated council on the Engine 208 project: the city procured and paid for a new engine in August, the SAFER grant award is pending, and staffing, outfitting and station modifications are in progress with a projected in‑service date in May 2025.
Hearthland Fire and Rescue staff gave the council an update on plans to place Engine 208 into service, outlining procurement, funding and staffing steps.
Senior management analyst Barbara Watkins reviewed project goals — reducing call volumes on existing units, decreasing reliance on automatic aid and staffing the new engine — and…
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