And for about a decade they were stuck with basically the same level of funding, even as costs grew. We talked about the needs that this department had. The chief put out a number and This year we were able to meet that number and set a new standard of funding that this department is able to rely on going forward. I must tell you that I have always been tried to be a champion for firefighters, and I've always felt that what they do is critically important. (10:39–10:48)
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