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Fire chief reports 74 runs this year; department will self-fund turnout gear
Summary
The fire chief told the council there have been 74 runs year-to-date, including 18 fire/medical runs in June, and the department will not reapply for FEMA funds and instead will self-fund several sets of interior turnout gear.
The Fire Chief reported to the council that "There have been 74 runs this year; 18 fire/medical in June." The chief also reported the department did not reapply for FEMA funds as previously discussed and will self-fund the purchase of several sets of turnout gear for firefighters who go interior.
The department further reported compliance with OSHA-related work earlier in the agenda and noted its next Joint-Powers Board meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the County Justice Center. No funding source beyond department self-funding was specified in the minutes.
