Summary
The committee wants about $270,000 a year to hire more firefighters so ambulances are safely staffed, plus up to $300,000 in retention pay to stop losing trained staff to neighboring departments.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $270,000 a year plus $150,000-$300,000 in new spending requests for the FY 2027/2028 budget.
Residents get faster ambulance response; firefighters get safer workloads and competitive pay.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Committee on Public Safety - Sep 3, 2026
The committee wants about $270,000 a year to hire more firefighters so ambulances are safely staffed, plus up to $300,000 in retention pay to stop losing trained staff to neighboring departments.
City Council - May 18, 2026
Lansing Firefighters Local 421 thanked the council for adding three more firefighters this year, part of a multi-year commitment; call volume is up 43% in a decade.
Committee of the Whole - Mar 30, 2026
With 27,727 calls in 2025 and a 27-story building going up, the Fire Department says three new hires aren't enough and its 104-foot ladder truck can't reach the tallest structures. It's leaning on specialized teams, paramedic training, and mental health support.
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