Saint Paul file RES 26-964, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-17.
Latest action: Passed
More firefighters respond to emergencies in your area The city can hire 21 new firefighters if it gets the $8.4 million federal grant, adding staff to handle fires and medical calls faster.
Shorter wait times for fire and ambulance calls More firefighters mean the department can respond quicker to fires, car crashes, and heart attacks across the city, especially in neighborhoods with longer current waits.
Grant covers only three years of new staff pay After the federal money runs out in three years, the city will need to find its own budget to keep paying these 21 firefighters or let them go.
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