Fire Commission 08-18-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Fire Commission held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where they reviewed the fiscal year 2026 budget and discussed ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects. The commission reported a slight budget deficit of $152,245 on a $23.4 million operating budget, primarily due to one-time costs such as EMT and language stipends. They are on track for fiscal year 2027 with salary and overtime expenses under budget. Procurement-related updates included the re-bidding of the Station 4 building renovation due to incomplete initial bids, and plans to upgrade the SCBA compressor at Station 2 to meet new safety standards. The commission also discussed capital funding for refurbishing a high water vehicle to be housed at Station 5 and the ordering of a new engine projected to arrive in 2030. Additionally, the fire department is implementing new software upgrades for records management and policy building, with approvals pending. No specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned, but several procurement and capital improvement activities were highlighted. The meeting concluded with operational updates, training reports, and community safety initiatives.