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Police and fire chiefs outline gear, training needs; town eyes new pumper and expanded rescue services
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Summary
Police and fire leadership presented budget requests including new body cameras and vehicle maintenance for police, and plans to begin Light Rescue Services requiring additional certified personnel and replacement of a 1997 pumper/tanker for the fire department.
Police and fire leadership presented equipment and training priorities at the March 23 special meeting as town staff compiled departmental requests for the FY 2026‑27 budget.
Police Chief Bradley Jordan summarized department needs including uniforms, additional Southern Software licensing, training and education funds, tasers and ballistic vests (three each), replacement of three desktop computers, additional body cameras under a multi‑year plan, Flock cameras for surveillance, routine vehicle maintenance and funding for a replacement police vehicle.
Fire leadership said starting Light Rescue Services would open new grant opportunities but requires eight certified rescue personnel; staff reported six personnel are currently certified and four are taking training. Requested fire items included grant‑fundable supplies, two Zoll cardiac monitors, first‑responder equipment, turnout gear, hose and ladder testing, helicopter insurance and replacement of Pumper/Tanker #5 (1997 model). The minutes record OSFM grant supplies as a potential funding source.
The board did not record votes specific to these departmental requests during the session; the items are included in staff's proposed budget and are subject to final budget adoption and available grant funding.