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Stevensville fire official warns of missed EMS calls as volunteer roster, training funds shrink

5588961 · August 15, 2025
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Summary

Town fire representative told the council the department ran 78 calls in July, missed 11 EMS calls due to understaffing, and lacks training funds for volunteers after two years of cuts.

A Stevensville fire department representative told the Town Council on Aug. 14 that the department is understaffed for medical response, citing 78 requests for service in July and 11 missed emergency medical service calls.

The presenter reported that of the 78 July requests, 61 were medical calls, 14 were fires, three were vehicle crashes, six were mutual aid responses and…

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