Westfield swears in two lateral firefighters as city highlights public-safety spending in 2027 budget
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Fire Chief Robert Gaylor administered the oath to lateral firefighters Enis Becirevic and Nolan Bastien during the Westfield City Council meeting on Sept. 14, 2026. The swearing-in comes as the city’s proposed 2027 budget continues prioritizing police and fire, noting 36 fire positions added since 2024.
Two lateral firefighters, Enis Becirevic and Nolan Bastien, were sworn in during the Westfield City Council meeting held Sept. 14, 2026, with Mayor Scott Willis and Fire Chief Robert Gaylor administering the oath, according to a Current Publishing photo caption.
Separately, the City of Westfield’s Sept. 14, 2026, budget news release describes the proposed 2027 operations budget and Civil City budget — $89,392,368 and $141,525,099 respectively — and states that more than half of the recommended budget is dedicated to the Westfield Police and Fire departments.
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