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Fire chief flags gear costs and dry-hydrant project in budget review
Summary
William Graham told the Selectboard that outfitting a firefighter can run just under $5,000 and that the Fire Department is working with Barre Town on a dry-hydrant project; overall fire-line items were mostly unchanged after the separation from Ambulance services.
William Graham reported to the Selectboard that the Fire Department saw increases in some budget areas after responsibilities were no longer shared with the Ambulance service. He said most line items remained similar to prior years but protective clothing and gear increased, with costs “just under $5,000 to outfit one firefighter.”
Graham also told the board the department is coordinating with Barre Town on a dry-hydrant project to support local firefighting infrastructure. No formal vote or funding change specific to the dry-hydrant project was recorded in the minutes.
