Fire chief says department expects three paramedics as council reviews FY2021 budget

Fire Chief Robrahn presented the Sun Valley Fire Department's proposed FY2021 budget at the June 16 work session and answered council questions about line items and staffing. Robrahn said the department should have three paramedics on staff "soon," and he and council members reviewed specific budget lines.

The discussion focused on staffing, training and equipment priorities as the council considered where to cut costs in the broader capital and general funds. No formal vote or budget adoption occurred at the special meeting; the fire budget remained under review as part of the FY2021 budget process.