06/11/26 Fire Commission

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Fire Commission held a meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on fire department operations, personnel updates, and facility improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming renovation of Station One's bathrooms with a town-assigned project manager, completion of kitchen repairs at Station Three, and the completion of septic and stormwater improvements at Station Five. The commission also reviewed the fire marshal office's fee structure, noting $19,120 collected to date from inspections, with ongoing adjustments to fees for multi-family and large buildings to better reflect inspection efforts. Concerns were raised about staffing levels and funding for additional fire marshals, emphasizing the need for adequate resources to meet safety standards. Additionally, the commission discussed challenges with payroll processing errors affecting firefighters, agreeing to form a subcommittee to address these issues with town finance. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital projects and fee policy considerations impacting future procurement and staffing.