Summary
The Central Fire Station alerting system is failing intermittently with no replacement parts available, and the department seeks new ventilators, portable radios, technical rescue gear, and an ambulance replacement — with councilors raising the question of regional cost-sharing for mutual-aid technical rescues.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Multiple FY 27–28 equipment purchases; ambulances cost on a nine-year replacement cycle.
Fire crews and the whole region that depends on Keene's technical rescue team.
No groups negatively affected, though taxpayers could end up covering the upgrade costs.
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General - Mar 10, 2026
The Central Fire Station alerting system is failing intermittently with no replacement parts available, and the department seeks new ventilators, portable radios, technical rescue gear, and an ambulance replacement — with councilors raising the question of regional cost-sharing for mutual-aid technical rescues.
Keene officials work to improve emergency warning system
Keene officials work to improve emergency warning system New Hampshire Public Radio
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