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Sierra Madre Fire Department reports staffing increases, expanded ALS capacity and new subscription plan
Summary
Fire Chief James Bartlett presented the department’s 2024 annual report: the department is staffed with 18 full‑time professionals, responded to 1,550 calls (65% medical), added an ALS‑equipped engine and rolled out a tiered paramedic subscription program to reduce out‑of‑pocket transport costs for residents.
Fire Chief James Bartlett told the Sierra Madre City Council that the Fire Department closed 2024 with expanded capabilities, higher call volume and a focus on training and preparedness.
The department, Bartlett said, currently operates with 18 full‑time personnel: 1 chief, three captains, three engineers, nine firefighter‑paramedics and two administrative staff. In 2024 the department responded to roughly 1,550 incidents, up from 1,454 the prior year, and medical calls made up about 65% of the workload.
Bartlett highlighted budget and cost‑recovery figures. Fiscal year…
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