Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the $136,350 for the purpose of funding 4 new firefighter/EMT positions with the intent of having 4 personnel on each shift? This amount represents the full costs from July to December 2006, after which the position, if approved, will be funded through the Fire Department operating budget. The addition of these positions will bring the Pelham Fire into compliance with national standards. (Recommended by Selectmen) (Not Recommended by Budget Committee)
Status
- Originator: Fire Chief
- Board of Selectmen: 3-2-0 (Domenico - no, Gleason - no)
- Budget Committee: 5-5-0 (Doug Viger - no, Dennis Viger - no, Mahoney - no, Farris - no, McColgan - no) (Fails)
- Town Meeting: no changes made during the Deliberative session
Voter's Guide Explanation
This warrant proposes to increase staffing of the Fire Department to 4 Firefighter / EMTs per shift with a minimum level of EMT-Intermediate as recommended by NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health (2 in 2 out). This will increase survivability for victims, decrease property loss, increase safety for fire-fighting personnel, and increase operational effectiveness.
Backup Data
Fire Department Presentation as Presented to the Board of Selectmen (Alternative - Microsoft PowerPoint Web Format)
