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Fire chief outlines staffing changes, grant-funded training and proposed training center
Summary
Fire Chief Mike Lane said staffing reorganization and grants have reduced costs; the department is planning a $478,000 fire-training center project that is about 90% state-funded, and overall fire personnel costs are projected to fall slightly.
Fire Chief Mike Lane told the committee he plans to retire in July and described a staffing reorganization that promotes existing personnel and adds a day-shift captain to provide coverage during training and time off. "If this gets over tonight, this will probably be the last time I'm talking to you. July 15, I'm gonna retire," Lane said, noting personnel adjustments that aim to reduce personnel costs while maintaining coverage.
Lane reviewed recent grant wins (type 3 engine, up-staffing grants) and capital items in the fire reserve: a ladder-truck payment of $86,925, a proposed $125,000 air-compressor system and a $478,000 fire training center project that staff said is roughly 90% state-funded via a referenced House Bill. He told the committee that overall the department budget will be lower next year by an estimated $100,000–$125,000 because of staffing and material reductions.
Committee thanked the chief for service; the committee approved department budgets as part of the broader budget adoption.
