Fire 10% cut options, including closing Station 64
Summary
Fire's 10% scenario ($1.875M) would eliminate administrative and inspector positions, roll back four recent firefighter hires, and possibly close Station 64 — the slowest of three stations. Chief also floated a fire assessment fee and higher false alarm fees as alternatives.
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.875 million in cut options; a fire assessment fee could offset about $315,000.
Taxpayers if fee offsets are adopted.
Residents near Station 64 would see slower response coverage; assisted living facilities, which generate 30% of call volume from ten addresses, may face a new fee.
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