Oct 13, 2026Board meeting
Burlington Fire Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed incident statistics showing an increase in calls, particularly medical emergencies, and discussed challenges regarding apparatus replacement delays. Key agenda items included the pursuit of various grants for EMS training equipment, safer staffing, and PPE. The commission also reviewed the performance of the Community Response Team, initiating discussions on evolving its role, and addressed ongoing service transitions involving collaboration with the UVM street medicine team, as well as fleet management and bonding processes.