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Fire chief: Port Edwards hires firefighter; roster at 28 of 30 as calls rise
Summary
Chief Leece told the Public Safety Committee that the fire department hired firefighter Mason Hackman, bringing the on-paper roster to 28 of 30, and reported 151 calls for the year as staff prepare for training and routine equipment budgeting.
Chief Leece reported to the Public Safety Committee that the department has hired one new firefighter, Mason Hackman, who is expected to start later this week. "I offered him a position today, and he gladly accepted," Leece said. With Hackman and another member returning, he said the roster will reach 28 out of an authorized 30 positions.
Leece also provided operational updates: the department has recorded 151 calls so far this year and reported 606 miles on its apparatus without vehicle problems. He said two members will begin entry-level fire classes in August and then proceed to HAZMAT and Fire 1 training. On grants, Leece said Assistant Chief Lukey submitted a recurring DNR grant that is a 50/50 match and that the department expects to receive it. The chief noted squad 1 needs brake replacement and that vehicle replacement will be considered during the next budget cycle.
