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Fire Rescue seeks 30 firefighters for new Beachwalk station as budget planners watch reserves
Summary
Fire Rescue proposed 35 new FTEs for FY27 (30 to staff the Beachwalk station plus training and administrative positions), highlighted strong cardiac arrest outcomes and rising call volumes, and discussed reserve planning and SAFER grant possibilities to offset hiring costs.
Fire Rescue leadership told commissioners the department is preparing for a large expansion tied to new stations and rising call volume. The department requested 35 FTEs for FY27 — 30 of them to staff the Beachwalk station alone — and additional administrative and training positions to support rapid growth.
Presenters said Fire Rescue already manages multiple budgets (fire operations, EMS, marine rescue, communications and an interoperable radio system)…
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