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Kensington Fire Department reports new tanker delivery and paramedic support updates
Summary
Fire Chief Jeff DiBartolomeo said a new tanker truck is nearing completion with a 'Push-In' ceremony planned, and he summarized regional paramedic support program success while flagging future funding and ambulance billing analysis needs.
Chief Jeff DiBartolomeo told the Board the new tanker apparatus is nearing completion and that KFR plans a traditional "Push-In" Ceremony when the truck arrives. He listed recent responses including a commercial chipper fire, multiple medical calls, a propane leak investigation, a Town Hall fire-alarm activation, a motor vehicle accident and mutual-aid responses.
The Chief also updated the Board on the regional Paramedic Support Program, saying the regional paramedic model has been successful in providing advanced life support on calls. He identified future funding requirements and the need for ambulance-billing analysis and recommended discussions with the Board and the Plaistow Fire Chief regarding program operations and finances.
