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Lemoore Fire Department reports 2,022 responses in 2024, majority medical
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Fire Chief David Jones told the City Council the department responded to 2,022 incidents in 2024, with medical calls accounting for the largest share; department announced a new Type 1 engine due in spring 2025 and highlighted training and community events.
Lemoore Fire Chief David Jones told the City Council on Feb. 18 that the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department responded to 2,022 incidents in 2024 and that only about 2% of calls were structure fires.
The annual report presented Thursday said the department’s call profile shifted toward medical responses: "This year has had an increase in response to medical calls," Jones said, noting LVFD adapted to the change with training and updated protocols. The department listed 66…
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