Bonsignore presents executive budget additions for FDNY
Bonsignore reports the executive budget provides civilian headcount restoration of 84 positions ($9M in FY27), 14 new fire inspectors, Be Heard program restoration, and capital funding for roofs, vehicles, and facility renovations.
As to the numbers themselves,
I'm pleased to report that Mayor Memdani's executive budget provides for the fire department, provides the fire department with an expansion of resources in several areas.
It calls for significant civilian headcount restoration, providing
$748,000 in fiscal year 26, and approximately $9 million in fiscal year 27.
This funding amounts to 84 individuals, and we anticipate that it will go towards bolstering several units, including facilities maintenance, information technology, and procurement.
The fire department will also receive an increase in headcount within the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
As part of the streamlining procedures to expedite equitable development speed task force, the department will receive $1.3 million
in fiscal year 26 and out years to hire 11 staff members for the fire alarm plan review and inspection unit, and three staff members for the emergency planning and preparedness group.
These additions will help the units process plan applications, speed up inspections, and help the Bureau more efficiently process
requests from members of the public who are looking to open a new business, renovate an existing business, or build new facilities.