Mansfield › Finance Committee › February 19, 2026
💬 Discussed Finance Committee · February 19, 2026

Fire Department FY27 update

Calls rose from 1,538 (2001) to 4,165 (2025); PFAS-free gear costs doubled, cardiac monitors jumped from $3,700 to $72,000, and overtime cuts would directly reduce ambulance coverage.
💰 Ladder trucks ~$2.1M; staffing study estimated $30K–$50K
Why this matters: Ambulance coverage and emergency response capacity

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