Nelson fire department budget request for 2026 tops $541,000

Nelson fire department budget request for 2026 tops $541,000

Nelson's fire and rescue department is taking it to the next level as it adds new firefighters to its staff, a higher dwelling protection grade and a request for a 20 per cent increase to its operating cost budget for 2026. Net operating costs for the Nelson Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are projec...