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Annapolis Fire Department: Ward 2 accounts for more than 10% of city responses; new engine and fireboat on track
Summary
The Annapolis Fire Department reported to the Public Safety Committee that Ward 2 accounted for just over 10% of the city's emergency responses in 2024 and so far in 2025, and confirmed near-term equipment deliveries and participation in a DHS‑funded helmet imaging pilot.
The Annapolis Fire Department reported to the city’s Public Safety Standing Committee that Ward 2 produced more than 10% of the department’s responses, and outlined operational highlights including an incoming engine and a fireboat now scheduled for production.
Deputy Fire Chief told the committee that “in calendar year 2024, [the Annapolis Fire Department] responded to 13,684 unique incidents. Of those, 1,347 were in Ward 2.” He said the department has handled 5,494 responses so far in 2025 citywide, including mutual aid, with 591 in Ward 2 to date.
Why it matters: Ward 2’s call volume is elevated by several recurring locations and by its geographic size, the department said. The presentation noted frequent responses to a high-rise senior building identified in the slides as…
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