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Kentwood fire and police present May 2025 reports showing upticks in calls and community programs
Summary
At the June 17 Kentwood City Commission meeting, the fire and police departments reported May activity: the fire department handled several structure fires and expanded smoke-alarm installs, while the police reported increases in certain violent- and property-crime categories and higher call volume for the month.
Kentwood — At their June 17 meeting, Kentwood’s fire and police leaders presented May 2025 monthly reports showing increased calls for service and ongoing community programs.
Fire department highlights
The fire chief reported 16 fires for the reporting period and said the department handled three building fires in Kentwood in May; year-to-date structure fires totaled five, with three occurring in May. The department reported 486 EMS runs for the month, an increase of just over 7 percent year to date. The chief also highlighted prevention work: 98 smoke-alarm installs in May (513 year to date) and 20 carbon-monoxide alarms, describing the smoke-alarm program as “very popular” and…
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