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Chiefs urge shifting funds to raise Front Royal station staffing amid Chester Gap mutual‑aid costs
Summary
Fire and rescue leaders asked the board May 13 to reallocate funds to raise daily minimum staffing at Front Royal’s Station 1 from three to four personnel in order to reduce missed responses, based on 2024 call data.
Fire and rescue leadership asked the Warren County Board of Supervisors May 13 to shift available funds to increase daily minimum staffing at the Front Royal (Station 1) response station from three to four personnel, saying the change would reduce missed responses in the Front Royal district.
Deputy Chief Jerry (presentation lead) said Station 1 covered 14.59 square miles, roughly 5,943 addresses and an estimated population of 15,700, and that in calendar year 2024 the station responded to 4,266 incidents. He reported 429 calls for service that Front Royal could not cover from within its…
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