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Fire chief reports training, mitigation funds; council hears plan to stop drill siren
Summary
Fire Chief Kalista Hamilton reported on recent pump and rope-course training and said the department received mitigation funds; Councilmember Emily Sabo said the Monday night drill siren would be stopped because it costs money to operate.
Fire Chief Kalista Hamilton told the council she is working with the newly onboarded CAO, Taylor Chambers, to resolve budget issues and may submit a budget amendment. Hamilton said the department recently completed pump training, attended a ropes course with Search and Rescue, and was awarded funds to continue mitigation efforts across the city.
During closing comments Councilmember Emily Sabo said the Fire Department planned to stop the Monday night drill siren after discovering it costs money to run. Hamiltons remarks were framed as operational updates and grant-seeking activity; no formal budget amendment was approved during the Feb. 24 meeting.
Staff indicated follow-up on budget details and potential grant applications would occur outside the public meeting.
