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Groves Fire Chief presents 2024 annual report; department flags aging radios and apparatus costs
Summary
Fire Chief Keith presented the Groves Fire Department 2024 annual report to council, citing lower call volume than prior years, an average response time of 3 minutes 49 seconds, an estimated fire loss total of $551,802 and equipment needs including aging radios and engines.
Groves — Fire Chief Keith presented the Groves Fire Department’s 2024 annual report to the City Council on Feb. 24, outlining call activity, staffing changes, equipment needs and plans to expand commercial inspections.
Keith told the council the department responded to fewer calls in 2024 than in some prior years and provided a breakdown of incident types. He reported an average dispatch‑to‑arrival time of 3 minutes, 49 seconds and an estimated total fire loss of $551,802 for 2024. The department provided automatic aid 19…
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