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Hartford fire officials describe rising costs, apparatus needs and a plan for replacement
Summary
The fire department reported 33,859 calls for service in 2025, described staffing and facility needs including a proposed new firehouse and apparatus replacement plan, and said some business cases were not funded in the current budget.
The city's fire chief presented the Hartford Fire Department's 2026 budget highlights to the Management, Budget, and Government Accountability Committee, saying the department responded to 33,859 calls for service in 2025 and managed 106 significant structure fires.
The chief said the department conducted 47 relocations last year that affected about 530 residents and asked for additional staff in the special services division, including two…
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