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Fire chief warns of rising costs; FEMA review could force relocation of Station 3
Summary
Fire Chief Griffin reported steep increases in equipment and truck replacement costs, a possible $300,000 roof repair and an upcoming FEMA inspection to decide whether Station 3 can be rebuilt in its current floodplain location or must relocate with potential FEMA assistance.
Chief Griffin briefed the council on the fire department’s budget pressures and operational status. He said personnel and benefit adjustments are under consideration to improve retention and that training and physical‑exam costs have risen because the town’s prior provider stopped offering some medical services.
The chief flagged major capital pressures: two front‑line…
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