Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey recommended adding another person to the rescue team in Highland Beach, a move that likely won't please Highland Beach leaders. Highland Beach, only a 1.1 square-mile town, pays Delray Beach $5.1 million to staff its fire station with 22.5 employees under a contract that expires in 2026. A recent consultant report recommended to Highland Beach that the contract with Delray Beach not to be renewed, concluding that it favors Delray. But in a special meeting Tuesday, the chief said the Highland Beach had “grossly underestimated” the cost of starting its own fire department.  

<p>Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey recommended adding another person to the rescue team in Highland Beach, a move that likely won't please Highland Beach leaders.&nbsp;Highland Beach, only a 1.1 square-mile town, pays Delray Beach $5.1 million to staff its fire station with 22.5 employees under a contract that expires in 2026. A recent consultant report recommended to Highland Beach that the contract with Delray Beach not to be renewed, concluding that it favors Delray.&nbsp;But in a special meeting Tuesday, the chief said the Highland Beach had &ldquo;grossly underestimated&rdquo; the cost of starting its own fire department.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post  - West Palm Beach, Florida

<p>Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post &nbsp;- West Palm Beach, Florida</p>

Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post  - West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post

Palm Beach - Delray fire chief: Highland Beach underestimating cost of starting own department