Elections are over and the citizens of Carthage have chosen to keep Jimmy Chalflinch as Mayor.  Al Barber as well as I will also retain our positions as Carthage Commissioners!  I greatly appreciate the support that was provided and will continue to work for the benefit of our fine community with our well-balanced board.  I would also like to recognize the other candidates.  Elections can be difficult on an individual.  We are all still human after all.  An effort to move into the public eye always opens one to public scrutiny.  While I realize that we may differ on ways to solve Carthage’s issues I respect the other candidates for being willing to step up to the plate.  I am pleased with what Carthage has accomplished in the last four years and am eager to see how much more we can do in the next four years.  Thank you again for all your support!  -Dan 

 

Carthage Fire Department

What has our team done in the last 4 years?

  • Emergency response time decreased.

  • Moved from a class 6 fire rating to a class 5 lowing fire insurance for all in district.

  • Hired a full time Captain.

  • Procured a factory new fire Engine.

  • Procured a new rugged brush truck.

  • Procured a new ladder truck.

  • Increased part time fire fighter pay.

  • Consolidated and corrected Firefighter retirement plans with the state.

  • Renovated living/working area of fire station.

  • Increased budget for fireman turn out gear.

  • Surplus ambulance re-allocated to public works.

  • Currently upgrading radio systems to 2025 standards.

  • Acquired $100k grant for new air packs.

  • New dress uniform stipend increase.

  • Auctioned old brush truck.