Joint meeting with Common Council and Marshfield Fire & Police Commission 9 8 2026

This joint meeting of the Marshfield Common Council and Fire & Police Commission on September 8, 2026, focused on a comprehensive review of the fire department's training facility and program. The discussion centered on a study presented by SC Architects and fire service experts, highlighting deficiencies in the current aging training facility and documentation practices. Key procurement-related topics included recommendations for constructing a new regional training center with modern, NFPA-compliant facilities, estimated at $1.2 to $2 million, with phased implementation involving site selection, infrastructure development, and facility construction. The meeting also addressed the need for organizational restructuring, including creating a dedicated training division chief position as an additional FTE to improve training oversight and accountability. Software upgrades were discussed, with plans to replace the current Fire Rescue One platform with a more integrated system to enhance training documentation and data analytics. While no formal votes were taken, the meeting served to inform council members and set the stage for future budget considerations and procurement decisions related to the training facility and associated staffing.