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Amarillo City Council looks at pay, benefits for fire, police depts. | #citycouncil

The Amarillo City Council had a lengthy discussion Tuesday at its regular meeting about better compensation for its police and fire departments and its impact on the city’s budget. Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman presented the council with options to give both agencies a more favorable agreement, with both the firefighter and police union contracts […]

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South Amboy’s future is ‘incredibly bright,’ Mayor Fred Henry says

SOUTH AMBOY – There are several new things in South Amboy in 2024 – a police chief, three new patrolman, a drone, firefighting equipment, an ambulance, two garbage trucks and a property tax increase. “Change is inevitable and under my administration we have created a future for South Amboy which isincredibly bright,” Mayor Fred Henry […]

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Columbia City Council recognizing retiring Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. | #citycouncil

Monday marks the last day Clayton Farr Jr. will serve the Columbia community as fire chief. A resolution of appreciation is planned at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Farr previously told the Tribune that his departure as chief after 18 months is bittersweet. He has served the department in various capacities for 25 years, but […]

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Salem City Council to discuss ambulance provider switch | #citycouncil

The issue of whether to continue using a private ambulance company or switch to Salem Fire emergency services is back before the Salem City Council on Monday. The city considered ending its contract with Falck Northwest and taking over emergency medical service response at the last regular meeting but ultimately tabled the issue to allow […]

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Salem City Council to consider ambulance service contract | #citycouncil

The Salem City Council will vote Monday on whether to discontinue the practice of subcontracting for ambulance services and designate the Salem Fire Department as the exclusive ambulance service provider. For the past two decades, the city has relied on contracted private ambulance services. The decision to outsource services was made in 2005, driven by […]

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No surrender in fight over Toms River mayor’s plan to cut cop jobs

TOMS RIVER – Those opposed to cutting two captains’ positions from the township’s police department plan to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Washington Street entrance to town hall. The press conference aims to show support for Toms River’s police department, according to Philip Brilliant, one of the organizers of […]

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Ambulance ‘late calls’ discussed at Topeka City Council meeting | #citycouncil

Ambulance response times appear to be getting worse in Topeka. That’s according to a Wichita State University study, but American Medical Response is pushing back on those claims. The percentage of “late calls” by AMR, Shawnee County’s ambulance service, nearly doubled between 2020 and 2022 in “Zone 1,” which covers most of Topeka, Topeka City […]

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Bee Cave City Council gets update on water preparedness for summer | #citycouncil

The city of Bee Cave is working to ensure water preparedness for the summer, city representatives told the City Council on Jan. 9. City Manager Clint Garza said residents have expressed concern over the city’s water conservation efforts as water levels and availability are affected by sudden changes in weather. Garza said that since the […]

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City council authorizes $40,000 payment to reduce county fire department deficit | #citycouncil

GAYLORD — The Gaylord City Council Monday night approved a nearly $40,000 payment in part to help eliminate a budget deficit at the Otsego County Fire Department. City manager Kim Awrey said the department discovered a deficit when an audit was completed on the fire department’s books last summer. “They had more expenses than what […]