Fire chief requests two AWIN radios after mutual-aid communications problem

Jul 27, 2026

Chief Bartlett reported 39 calls in May (24 medicals, 8 fires) and said communication issues during mutual aid led him to propose buying two Kenwood AWIN radios (quote $3,092.70) to improve interoperability; he asked council to approve purchase from existing budget lines.

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Chief Bartlett told the council the fire department responded to 39 calls in May (24 medicals, eight structure fires, six motor-vehicle collisions and three assists), bringing the department to 203 calls for the year.

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