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Fire chief: recruit academy set for March, overtime hours falling and overdose doses rising
Summary
Fire Chief O'Byrd told the committee the department plans a March 3 recruit academy, has seen reductions in overtime hours due to contract changes, and reported increased Narcan doses delivered even as recorded overdose calls modestly declined.
Chief Howard O'Byrd told the committee his monthly report is being revised to show clearer, multi‑dimensional metrics and that staffing remains a focus.
O'Byrd said conditional offers were made to 18 recruits for an academy starting March 3, but warned typical academy failure/attrition rates (about 15%) mean the final class size may vary. He said the department’s relief pool is down to roughly 14 following retirements. Overtime…
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