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Fairview police, fire chiefs present annual reports: training hours, call volume and new equipment highlighted
Summary
Police Chief Humphreys and Fire Chief Hughes presented annual reports showing increased training hours, steady call volumes, and equipment additions. The police department reported 6,134 training hours and 11,721 calls for service in 2024; the fire department noted 5,908 training hours, ISO Class 3 status and a second Medic 19 ambulance stationed
Fairview's police and fire departments presented year-end summaries to the Board of Commissioners, highlighting training, call volume and equipment acquisitions.
Police summary: Police Chief Humphreys reported 6,134 training hours in 2024, not including extended field-training officer hours. The department recorded 11,721 calls for service for the year, 814 arrests and 1,347 citations; officers completed 5,825 traffic stops. Humphreys said overtime totaled 318.86 hours for 2024. The Criminal Investigations Division was assigned 159 cases and cleared 138, an 86.79% clear rate for those assigned cases. Humphreys also highlighted the department's participation in the federal surplus property program (often called LEO or 1033/LESA-type programs), reporting $305,487 in revenue or value recovered through surplus-sales efforts and equipment acquisitions that helped fleet and equipment needs.
Fire summary: Fire Chief Hughes reported 133 emergency calls in December and a year with increased rescue and emergency-service responses. He said the department recorded 5,908 hours of fire-based training for 2024, has completed a training tower (which other departments have visited to replicate) and noted the department is ISO Class 3. Hughes said the city now has a 24-hour ambulance and a second 12-hour Medic 19 ambulance stationed in Fairview, improving coverage until call volume justifies a second 24-hour unit. Staff also listed completed fire-preplan reviews, inspections and training certifications among members.
Why it matters: Both chiefs framed training as essential to safe operations. Commissioners praised the departments' training outcomes and community engagement; several commissioners noted public appreciation during the recent snow event and thanked staff for rapid road-clearing and communications.
Notable details: - Police: 6,134 training hours; 11,721 calls for service; 814 arrests; 1,347 citations; 5,825 traffic stops; CID clear rate 86.79%; $305,487 in surplus-equipment proceeds used to offset purchases. - Fire: 133 calls in December; 5,908 fire-training hours in 2024; training tower completed and used for interdepartmental training; ISO Class 3 rating; second 12-hour Medic 19 ambulance added.
Ending: Commissioners thanked both departments and said the reports reinforced earlier budget discussions about training facilities and equipment. The board asked staff to continue reporting on response metrics and training outcomes.
