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Richardson Fire Department reports nearly 15,000 calls in 2024, expanded training and apparatus lead-time pressures
Summary
Fire Chief Curtis Puvey presented the department's 2024 annual report to council: training hours and life-saves were highlighted, Station 5 construction is delayed, apparatus lead times have lengthened and the department is tracking lithium-battery fire risks.
Fire Chief Curtis Puvey presented the Richardson Fire Department's annual report for calendar year 2024 to the City Council on March 25, telling council the department handled 14,982 emergency calls and recorded 24,035 apparatus responses.
Puvey described training accomplishments, equipment replacements and recognition: the department reported roughly 36,766 hours of fire-rescue training and 10,024 paramedic continuing-education hours; it replaced a rescue ambulance and an engine at Station 4 and placed a HAZMAT unit into service. Puvey noted the department received Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program and that multiple clinical life-saves occurred during the year.
Operational tempo and usage: Puvey said the 14,982 calls translate to high vehicle utilization and that EMS calls make up the majority of responses. He presented a 10-year look-back showing EMS volume remained the dominant demand driver, and heat…
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