Firefighters Push for Housing Flexibility | Montpelier News

Rutland City firefighters are pushing to relax their one-mile residency rule, arguing it’s stifling recruitment and retention. Fire Chief William Lovett says the strict requirement makes it nearly impossible to attract qualified candidates, especially those from outside the city. After firefighters petitioned the Board of Aldermen, a city committee now recommends expanding the zone to 15 miles — a major shift designed to widen the talent pool. The Board votes Tuesday night, but final approval still requires state legislature approval. 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/73f37e972251c202