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Temecula Fire Chief reports major mutual‑aid deployments to Palisades and Eaton fires, January call volume up
Summary
Fire Chief David Crater told council Temecula crews ran about 985 calls in January and that department personnel and apparatus deployed in large numbers to the Palisades and Eaton fires, with more than 300 personnel and 38 engines sent in mutual aid roles.
Temecula Fire Chief David Crater reported to the City Council Tuesday that the department handled about 985 calls in January — including roughly 15 fires, 78 traffic collisions and 725 medical emergencies — and that crews provided substantial mutual aid to the Palisades and Eaton fire responses in January.
Why it matters: The department’s staffing and mutual‑aid contributions affect local readiness and show…
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