Fire Chief Seeks $1.7M for 25 New Firefighters | Jackson News

Jackson’s Fire Chief is pushing for $1.7 million to hire 25 new firefighters, part of a multi-year plan to boost staffing and reverse a recent drop in the city’s fire rating—from a solid 3 to a concerning 4. The shortfall stems from retirements and open positions, with the department currently falling short of the 104 firefighters needed to maintain the old rating. Though the chief initially sought funds for building upkeep, he found alternative grants. With the city facing up to $36 million in budget gaps, Mayor John Horhn urges department heads to get creative—because securing these new hires will demand tough choices and relentless effort. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4be9e394956eabfd