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Phoenix Fire reports rising recruitment and some improved ambulance response times after rescue conversions
Summary
Phoenix Fire Department leaders updated the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on March 5 on hiring, recruitment and response-time metrics, reporting higher written‑exam participation, several active recruit classes and measurable improvements in areas where part‑time ambulances were converted to full‑time rescues.
Phoenix Fire Department leaders updated the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on March 5 on hiring, recruitment and response-time metrics, reporting higher written‑exam participation, several active recruit classes and measurable improvements in areas where part‑time ambulances were converted to full‑time rescues.
Why it matters: Fire staffing and ambulance availability directly affect emergency response times and patient outcomes; the department provided both raw staffing numbers and response-time comparisons to show the effect of recent operational changes.
Key points from the presentation
- Staffing snapshot: The department reported an authorized sworn count of 1,870 positions and 1,809 filled sworn positions; adding 45 recruits…
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