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Fire commissioner outlines FY27 request, turnout gear needs after PFAS gear change and large incident response
Summary
Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi presented a $31.19M FY27 request covering 290 FTEs, turnout gear replacement after PFAS‑free gear challenges, continuing Narcan/EpiPen programs, and recent large incident responses including a multi‑alarm arson and a major wrecking‑yard fire.
Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi presented the department’s FY27 level‑service request of $31,191,132 to the council, covering 290 positions (278 uniformed) and funding core functions including turnout‑gear replacement, medical and rescue responses, and continued Narcan and EpiPen programs.
Calvi said PFAS‑free turnout gear mandated by regulation is not performing as well as…
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