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Fire chief warns SAFER sunset will force staffing choices for new station
Summary
Fire Chief Casey Wilson and staff told the council the SAFER grant funding 24 firefighter positions ends in March 2027; Chief Wilson said sustainable coverage for a new Station 6 would likely require 16–19 ongoing positions, and staff outlined staffing and mutual‑aid options.
Fire Chief Casey Wilson reported to the council that SAFER grant funding that currently supports 24 firefighter positions will expire in March 2027 and that the city is planning recruitment and contingency steps now. "The grant expires March 2027," Chief Wilson said.
Wilson explained that the department currently has several vacancies and that, operationally, opening and sustaining Station 6…
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