Fire Commission – Oct 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Where: 136 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401

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What was decided

The meeting covered September incident statistics, personnel updates, and departmental activities. Chief Curtin reported a 5% increase in incidents from the previous year. Members also discussed the Community Response Team and how vehicle replacements are funded.

Decisions recorded

Accepted the August meeting minutes as written, with no objections. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Confirmed a morning meeting for October 30, 2026. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 125 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 17, 2026.

Agenda

The commission will hear the Chief's oral report and discuss old and new business, including CRT and an Awards Ceremony.

Agenda items

Chief's Oral Report
Discuss CRT
Awards Ceremony

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Burlington Fire Department

136 South Winooski Avenue Burlington, Vermont 05401-8378 (802) 864-4554 • (802) 658-2700 (TTY) Business Fax (802) 864-5945 • Central Station Fax (802) 865-5387

MEETING OF THE BURLINGTON FIRE COMMISSION

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:30 am

Fire Station #1 136 South Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401

Join Via Zoom Option: https://zoom.us/launch/jc/97787581657 Meeting ID: 977 8758 1657 Code: 339476

1) Call to Order 2) Agenda – Motion to amend/adopt agenda 3) Public Comment 4) Review and Accept Minutes from August Commission Meeting 5) Chief's Oral Report 6) Old Business/New Business a. Discuss CRT b. Awards Ceremony 7) Adjournment

Michael Curtin Chief of Department

cc: Fire Commission All Stations Union President Clerk/Treas. Office Command Staff

AGENDA AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA FORMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FOR DISABILITY ACCESS INFORMATION CALL THE BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 864-4552 (TTY # 865-7142).

Agenda posted on the city website (PDF, 373 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 9, 2026.

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Source

This meeting on the City of Burlington's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Burlington Publick on October 9, 2026.