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Chief Michael Pinkham II nominated as Emergency Management Director; board approves exploring Fire Recovery USA billing
Summary
The Sullivan Selectboard unanimously approved nominating Chief Michael Pinkham II as the town's Emergency Management Director and authorized the Fire Chief and Town Manager to set up a billing arrangement with Fire Recovery USA for non-resident calls, asking the chief to report prior-month recovery estimates.
Selectman Norman Bamford nominated Chief Michael Pinkham II to serve as Sullivan’s Emergency Management Director, and Selectman Erin Shanahan seconded the nomination; the board approved the appointment by a 2–0 vote. The position is required by state law, the board noted, and Chief Pinkham told the Selectboard he is trained as an A.L.I.C.E. instructor and hopes to offer training at local schools and to other departments.
Chief Michael Pinkham II also presented information about Fire Recovery USA, a third-party service that would pursue payment from individuals who use Sullivan Fire & Rescue services. The transcript states the company would bill non-residents; the board recorded an exception if a Sullivan resident “acted illegally or in a reckless manner.” Selectman Norman Bamford moved that the Fire Chief and Town Manager proceed with setting up the billing system and asked the chief to report back with figures showing what the town might have recovered from recent calls. Selectman Erin Shanahan seconded the motion; it passed 2–0.
The board’s action directs staff to continue planning but does not yet implement a billing program. Chief Pinkham is expected to return with estimated revenue figures and any administrative steps the Town Manager would need to take to launch the system.
