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Fire department reports sharp drop in fires and higher EMS workload; staff redeployments and education outreach continue
Summary
Fire officials reported a marked drop in structural fires and overall runs while engines and EMS carried more medical calls; the department repurposed vehicles and produced remote fire‑prevention educational materials for schools.
Chief Hansen and Captain Winston reported that the fire bureau and engine companies have seen a substantial decline in structural fires and overall emergency responses during the pandemic, while medical responses have remained a central workload.
Chief Hansen said runs were down in March and April, with 17 and 19 structural fires reported in those months in the community board area;…
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