During a recent government meeting, city officials gathered to discuss the pressing needs of the fire department and emergency medical services. The meeting commenced with introductions from various council members and city officials, including Mayor Ryan Hartman and Finance Director Tim Desarci.

The primary focus of the discussion was a referral from Alderman Palmquist regarding the fire department's structure and staffing needs. This conversation followed a previous council meeting where Mayor Zacher had presented potential options for addressing these needs. The aim was to explore how to provide necessary relief rather than debating whether it was needed.

Fire Chief Eccus was invited to present a comprehensive overview of the fire department, detailing its current structure and the challenges it faces. Chief Eccus emphasized that the department has been experiencing a steady increase in run volume, which has heightened the urgency for additional resources and support.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to ensuring that the fire department is adequately equipped to meet the growing demands of the community, highlighting the ongoing discussions about staffing and resource allocation in the face of rising service needs.