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Fire/EMS highlights growing call volumes and plans for staffing and equipment; county cost‑share discussed
5821265 · September 3, 2025
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Fire and EMS leaders reported an 18 percent increase in call volume and urged continued recruiting, a review of staffing models and early procurement planning for new apparatus with long lead times.
Fire and EMS leadership told the council that call volume has increased about 18 percent year over year and that the department faces more frequent back‑to‑back incidents that strain frontline coverage. Staff said they had previously added six personnel over the last year in a staggered hiring plan but still face recruitment…
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