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Signal Mountain to apply for fully funded rescue-squad grant; council hears fire-department turnover review
Summary
Town Manager Justice and Fire Chief Sloan said the town will seek a fully funded rescue-squad grant to replace aging hydraulic rescue tools with a battery-powered unit; council members supported advancing the request to a vote at the next meeting. The manager also reported a review of firefighter turnover and announced new hires.
Signal Mountain officials said Nov. 24 they will seek a fully funded rescue-squad grant to replace aging hydraulic rescue equipment and that the town is reviewing firefighter turnover and staffing practices.
Town Manager Justice told the council the grant would cover a battery-powered hydraulic multi-tool — a spreader/cutter commonly called a "jaws of life" — and that the grant is fully funded so "there would be no cost coming out of the town's…
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