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Lima Fire Department reports record call volume in 2024; highlights training and new equipment
Summary
The Fire Department reported 6,333 responses in 2024 — its highest annual total — with over 4,500 EMS calls, 67 fires of consequence and investments in training, software and a new technical rescue trailer.
Lima Fire Department officials told City Council that 2024 was the busiest year on record for the department, with 6,333 responses, including more than 4,500 emergency medical service (EMS) calls and 67 fires described as “of consequence,” which prompted additional resources and significant property loss.
The department reported investments in continuing education, hundreds of training hours (covering firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials and technical rescue), officer development and upgrades to apparatus and station maintenance across three stations. Staff cited a recent delivery of a technical rescue trailer meant to enhance specialized response capabilities.
Officials also said the department adopted new software in 2024 to replace manual tracking and spreadsheets and described ongoing community engagement initiatives such as fire prevention education in schools, a car-seat program and a smoke-detector partnership with the American Red Cross.
The chief asked for continued council support as the department pursues implementation of recommendations in an Ohio Fire Chiefs Association draft study that the department said it is awaiting in final form.
