The following information is the Chief’s proposed budget (Updated as of 3/18/2025):
Level Funded:
$706,919.34
This is based on last year’s budget and the proposed implications if no additional funding is approved.
Impact
- Increased overtime hours
- Station will remain unstaffed during ambulance calls during the overnight hours
- Not enough staff to meet Increases in call volume
- Remain at an average of 2.5 full-time firefighters on duty, which is currently below the operational standard
- Resources will be spread thin
Needs Based:
$1,004,629.35
This accounts for an additional $297,710.01 in funding.
Impact
- Hiring 3 additional full-time Firefighters
- Consistent staffing of 3 firefighters 24/7/365
- Reduce overtime costs and limit employee burnout
- Meet personnel goals in 2018 management review
- Ability to respond to increasing call volume
- Adhere to operational standards of 2-in, 2-out rule
