Fire Commission 06-16-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Fire Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, where key procurement and budget topics were discussed. The Fire Chief reported that the department remains under budget overall for fiscal year 2026, with expenditures about $495,000 below budget and overtime costs projected to be $183,000 under budget, despite a $47,000 overage in the salary account due to retroactive wage payments. The Assistant Fire Chief of Administration provided updates on ongoing capital projects, including the Station Four building renovation, for which bids are currently open and expected to be reviewed by the Common Council in July. Additionally, the department is transitioning building maintenance responsibilities to Guardian in the next fiscal year. IT improvements were also highlighted, including the adoption of Jotform for electronic form filing and enhancements to the First Due records management software. The Assistant Fire Chief of Operations reported on new apparatus acquisitions, including a new rescue vehicle expected in early 2027 and two new engine companies anticipated to be in service by the end of 2026, following Common Council approval. The meeting also covered fire marshal inspections and fees collected, emergency management planning for upcoming events, and training initiatives. The department is actively recruiting to fill a full-time administrative assistant position to replace a retiring staff member. No motions related to procurement were recorded, but several action items involving contract bids, capital projects, and vendor transitions were noted.