STAFFINGDISCUSSED

Essex Discusses Funding Full-Time Fire Chief

Essex officials discussed funding a full-time working fire chief position for the Fire Department. The town has budgeted up to $120,000 plus about $40,000 in benefits for the role, which would replace a second day shift.

Document date · August 18, 2026

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Scope & details

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Contract amount
up to $120K for this position and approximately $40K for benefits
Contract type
STAFFING
Contract term
FY2027; through June 30, 2027, with discussion of FY2028 impacts
Renewal date
2027-06-30
Renewal
Position funding is discussed as part of the FY2027 budget, with potential additional FY2028 funding needs if the second day shift remains.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
Essex Board of Selectmen and Board of Fire Engineers Minutes 2026-08-18

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Fire Company was awarded this staffing contract by Town of Essex, as recorded on August 18, 2026. The contract value is up to $120K for this position and approximately $40K for benefits.

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