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Fort Smith Fire Department reports 96% property saved rate, notes equipment and training investments
Summary
Fire Chief Boyd Waters told the Board of Directors the Fort Smith Fire Department responded to 15,772 incidents in 2024, saved an estimated 96% of involved property values and completed facility and training upgrades; no board action was taken.
Fire Chief Boyd Waters presented the Fort Smith Fire Department—s 2024 annual report to the Board of Directors on May 20, giving incident totals and describing recent investments in facilities, equipment and training.
Waters said the department responded to 15,772 incidents in 2024, including 136 building fires and 69 vehicle fires. He estimated the total value of property involved at about $104 million and reported property loss from fires at about $4 million, representing roughly 96% of property saved during responses.
The chief outlined personnel changes, promotions and training. Waters…
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