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Brownsburg Fire Territory board approves 2027 budget with EMS staffing and equipment plans
Summary
The board approved the proposed 2027 budget featuring a 3% general pay increase, a proposed EMS captain position, equipment-lease plans, and capital spending for a $1.1 million pumper funded from reserves; projected income was presented at $16,996,930 with a budget total of $16,263,750.
Chief Larry Alcorn presented the proposed 2027 budget, which the executive board approved by voice vote. The chief outlined a proposed 3% increase in pay and noted a 3.2% increase in firefighter pension costs; the budget includes no change to employee benefits and proposes adding an EMS captain position to assist the EMS division chief.
Alcorn said about 75% of runs are EMS and that the EMS workload justifies additional administrative support. He also presented revenue projections—“projected income for next year is $16,996,930” and the budget total is $16,263,750—leaving roughly $713,000 in reserve to cushion potential revenue changes expected in 2028 under pending legislation. Board members discussed grant opportunities, the timing for a new station, and staffing risks if revenue expectations change; staff will pursue grant applications and monitor forecasts.
