Hanson Fire Department Seeks Override for Staffing Increase

Fire Chief cites rising call volume, multiple emergencies as reasons for adding fifth firefighter per shift

HANSON - February 11 - Hanson Fire Chief Robert O'Brien presented a case to the Select Board Tuesday night for a staffing increase that would add a fifth firefighter to each shift, citing a rise in call volume and multiple simultaneous emergencies.

The proposed override would cost taxpayers approximately $82.54 annually or $20.64 per quarter, O'Brien sai…