Summary
Chief Lemire told the Council the department is down four paramedics and getting few applicants, so it's training its own — two firefighters are in paramedic school and a new $280,000 grant will send four more.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A $280,000 grant covers training costs for four firefighter paramedics.
✅Who benefits
Residents who depend on advanced life support ambulance response.
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