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Fire chief seeks firefighter/paramedic hire and replacement Engine 66 among capital needs
Summary
Fire Chief Robrahn told council the department expects high activity during upcoming city events, requested hiring another firefighter/paramedic while keeping paid-on-call staff, and identified capital needs including replacing Engine 66, installing vehicle exhaust ventilation, and repairing part of the station roof.
Fire Chief Robrahn reviewed the fire department's budget and staffing needs, saying the city should plan to hire an additional firefighter/paramedic while continuing to rely on paid-on-call firefighters to meet demand for an active events season.
Robrahn identified specific capital needs at the station: replacement of Engine 66 (Type 3 wildland fire apparatus), a new vehicle exhaust ventilation system for the fire station, and a partial roof replacement. No firm price tags were provided for those capital items during the meeting; council members were asked to consider these priorities as they review overall budget line items.
