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Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Hearing - Division of Fire Apparatus Status
Contact Name: Pedro Mejia
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7565
Contact Email Address: pdmejia@columbus.gov
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On Thursday, June 25th at 2:30 p.m. Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy, Chair of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, will host a public hearing to discuss and review potential the status of the Division of Fire’s apparatus. The hearing will also cover future capital budget requests related to fire apparatus and facilities management. This hearing will give Council, residents, and stakeholders an opportunity to better understand the current status of our fire apparatus, the challenges facing the fleet, and the long-term planning needed to keep our Division of Fire ready to serve. Speakers will include representatives from Department of Public Safety, the Division of Fire, and the Union IAFF Local 67.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s Youtube Channel, and the City’s Facebook page. Public or written testimony is available by contacting Pedro Mejia at pdmejia@columbus.gov by 12pm on Wednesday, June 24th with the subject line "Fire Hearing". Each speaker will be limited to remarks lasting no longer than three minutes.
ADA ACCOMMODATION: It is the policy of the City of Columbus that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call Angie Wise at 614-645-8029 or e-mail AMWise@columbus.gov, at least three business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.