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Chief urges 12 full‑time firefighter/EMT staffing plan; council agrees to present full package to voters
Summary
South Berwick’s fire chief told the council a 12‑person full‑time staffing plan is needed to run three‑person engine crews and reliable ambulance coverage; councilors generally supported presenting the chief’s full recommendation to town meeting.
The council heard from the fire chief (speaker 9) about alternatives for implementing in‑house emergency medical services and strengthening fire coverage. The chief described the plan as a two‑year rollout and said the recommended staffing level—12 full‑time firefighter/EMTs—would allow three‑person engines and more consistent ambulance staffing.
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