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Public commenters, volunteers and committee members express strong support for firefighters
Summary
Public comment and committee remarks emphasized support for firefighters and suggested volunteer rehab utilization and station-adoption programs as low-cost support for crews.
During the public-comment period, the meeting heard praise for firefighters and for the committee's efforts to find compromise.
Chris Beard, introduced by the chair as "the honorable Chris Beard," told the committee he strongly supports the department and appreciates the compromise reached at the table. "I just came to say that I really truly support our firefighters, and I know the city of Garland supports our firefighters too," the commenter said.
A committee member also suggested volunteer rehab teams and station-adoption volunteers could provide meals and recovery assistance for crews at incidents — a low-cost support measure staff said they would explore. Multiple committee members thanked staff, the association and the finance team for the collaborative work that produced the presented plan.
