Committee Approves Contract for Fire Department Mental‑health Services

The Finance Committee on Feb. 16, 2026 approved a noncompetitive purchase‑of‑service contract between Thinline Psychological Services and the City of Madison Fire Department to provide mental‑health wellness checkups and follow‑up care for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics.

Alder Madison asked how accessible the services would be — whether delivered via telehealth, phone or in‑person on‑site. Staff responding on the record said Thinline is a small, specialized practice with public‑safety experience that can provide in‑person visits (based in Delafield) but expects to deliver the majority of care via telemedicine to reduce travel burden and preserve confidentiality.

The committee recorded a unanimous vote in favor of the contract. Staff did not report amendments in public session; contract execution and program roll‑out will proceed under Fire Department oversight.