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Fire department reports year-over-year rise in calls; joint recruit academy under way
Summary
The fire department reported higher 2024 call volumes, strong inspection and training activity, a new joint recruit academy with Monroe Fire, and budgeted purchases for a replacement engine and rescue truck.
Fire department staff reported operational and staffing updates during the Jan. 21 meeting, including an increase in calls for service and new joint training activity with county partners.
Staff said December had 571 calls for service and the year totaled 6,453 calls — 492 more than 2023 and roughly a 30% increase compared with five years ago. Rescue, emergency medical services (EMS) and false alarms remained the highest categories. Staff reported that 88% of calls were within the city, 12% on the…
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