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Commission hears training reimbursement shortfall and staffing delays
Summary
Administrator Morissette told the commission the state has processed $57,000 of $140,000 in distressed‑community training reimbursements and flagged delays in approving part‑time instructor hires; commissioners urged outreach to nonresponding departments.
Administrator Morissette told the Connecticut Fire Service Commission that reimbursements intended for entry‑level firefighter training are lagging. “To date, we’ve processed reimbursements totaling $57,000 out of the $140,000 so far,” Morissette said, and added that 34 Firefighter I reimbursements totaling $42,968 and 15 Firefighter II reimbursements have been processed.
Morissette said many communities have not replied to the agency’s request for information and…
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