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Poudre Fire Authority reports growth in EMS calls, capital planning and outreach; chief highlights training and new station
Summary
Fire Chief Derek Bergson presented Poudre Fire Authority's 2024 annual report, noting 248 full‑time positions, an emphasis on training, capital investments including apparatus and stations, EMS prevention work with UCHealth, and volunteer stations; councilors praised regional deployments and community programs
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) Chief Derek Bergson told Fort Collins City Council the authority's 2024 annual report emphasizes training, capital planning and community health work while reporting that emergency medical services remain the largest call type.
At the start of his presentation, Bergson described PFA as an independent consolidated agency governed by multiple boards and funded jointly by the city and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District. "We do not have taxing authority, and both governing entities provide funding that makes up our budget," he said.
What's in the report: Bergson said PFA employed 248 full‑time staff at the time of the report (207 uniformed personnel and 41 civilian positions), operates two volunteer stations (stations 9 and 11) and continues to use seasonal staff for peak holiday…
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