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Redding Fire Department outlines staffing, call volume and station‑9 needs amid active fire season
Summary
Fire Chief presented department performance metrics, noted high fires per capita, staffing and equipment challenges, active fire season deployments and renewed emphasis on Station 9 placement to improve response times.
Redding Fire Chief presented an operational update covering response volumes, training, fire season readiness and equipment needs, and urged continued attention to staffing and capital maintenance.
The department reported 16,000–17,000 9‑1‑1 calls expected this year, translating to about 20,000 unit responses (many incidents require multiple apparatus). The chief said…
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