FPC 11-12-26

The Marshfield Fire and Police Commission meeting on November 12, 2026, approved several spending and procurement-related items. It selected Braun (the manufacturer name is inconsistently transcribed) to build a new ambulance for delivery in 2029 after reviewing five bids; no contract amount was stated. The commission also approved Budget Resolution 21-2026 to reallocate capital-project funds for items including the fire training center, UTV-related equipment, and LED apparatus lighting. It accepted a Wisconsin DNR forest fire protection grant of approximately $10,033, intended to support wildland firefighting gear and tools. Department bills were approved; notable fire-department expenses discussed included approximately $4,344.56 for Opticom equipment and $6,350 for rope-rescue training.

The commission approved changes to the fire-protection fee schedule for referral to the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee and then the Common Council. Proposed fees included $500 for wildland fires, $800 for solar-panel fires, and $1,000 for energy-storage-system fires; members also discussed a $1,500 vehicle-fire fee and researching possible additional hourly charges. The fire chief reported that a station-and-staffing study is being developed through an RFQ, but no consultant or contract was selected at this meeting. The commission also reviewed the fire department’s ISO rating and discussed related staffing, training, hydrant coverage, and facility needs; no procurement award resulted from that discussion.