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Community concerns raised but deferred
At the June 18 Board of Firewards meeting, officials acknowledged a high volume of non-emergency calls from a local assisted living facility. The board noted this strains resources but deferred action until a new Chief is... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/board-of-firewards/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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Critical staffing/safety impact
Sunapee Fire is facing critical staffing levels, described as 'level 21'—the lowest ever. The Board of Firewards is currently working with the Fire Academy to recruit a full-time Chief to stabilize the department. #Sunapee... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/board-of-firewards/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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Fiscal impact/Budgeting
Sunapee taxpayers should prepare for potential budget increases regarding safety gear. The Board of Firewards identified a need for better inventory tracking to secure grants for essential PFAS-free equipment. #Sunapee #TownBudget https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/board-of-firewards/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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Sunapee’s emergency resources are being strained by non-emergency calls from a local assisted living facility. Here is what happened at the June 18 Board of Firewards meeting regarding public safety and staffing. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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The Board acknowledged that staff turnover at a local residential care facility is leading to frequent calls for minor issues (like lifting residents) that aren't medical emergencies. While the Board validated this concern, no immediate action was taken.
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The department is also facing a staffing crisis, with levels reported as 'the lowest we’ve ever been.' Finding a full-time Fire Chief is now a critical priority to ensure department stability and budget planning.
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Finally, expect upcoming budget discussions to include safety gear. The Board is working to improve inventory records to better compete for FEMA grants for much-needed PFAS-free equipment. #Sunapee https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/board-of-firewards/2026-06-18/
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During the June 18 Board of Firewards meeting, several issues were raised that directly impact Sunapee’s public safety and taxpayer dollars. First, the Board addressed concerns regarding a local assisted living facility. Officials noted a high volume of non-emergency calls coming from the facility—such as requests for staff assistance with lifting residents—which diverts fire department resources away from actual emergencies. While the Board acknowledged this is a systemic issue with corporate-managed facilities, they have deferred taking formal action until a new Fire Chief is hired. Second, the department is facing critical staffing levels, described by officials as the lowest they have ever been. The search for a full-time Fire Chief is currently underway in coordination with the Fire Academy to stabilize the department's leadership and upcoming budget season. Lastly, residents should be aware of potential future budget requests for safety equipment. The Board is currently prioritizing a full inventory of gear to support grant applications for essential PFAS-free equipment and radio upgrades. As the department works to improve record-keeping, these needs will likely become a central part of upcoming budget discussions. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/board-of-firewards/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH