Sunriver fire chief: EMS calls up, ambulance billing rises; county adopts R327 home‑hardening code

Jan 15, 2026

Fire Chief Boost reported December EMS calls rose from 33 to 43 and annual ambulance billings increased to about $445,000; he also noted Deschutes County adopted R327 home‑hardening building code affecting new permitted construction after April 1.

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Fire Chief Boost presented December and annual dashboards to the board on Jan. 15, reporting that December call volume rose to 43 from 33 the previous year and that the increase was driven by EMS calls rather than fires. He noted turnout times improved and yearly training hours increased.

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