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East Pierce Fire & Rescue says new Milton station, faster response times coming online
Summary
East Pierce Fire & Rescue presented its 2024 activity, staffing and capital plans to the Milton City Council, describing improved response times since the new Milton station was staffed and plans for another station, training facilities and a logistics lease.
John Park, representing East Pierce Fire & Rescue, told the Milton City Council on July 16 that the district ran “just over 13,000 incidents” across its service area in 2024 and that the new Milton station has reduced travel time to incidents inside the city.
The district serves Milton and neighboring jurisdictions and, Park said, has roughly 198 full‑time employees and will staff eight stations once the coming station opens. “Within the city of Milton, in 2024, you had 1,462 incidents within city limits,” Park said, adding that the department typically sends more than…
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