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Waco Fire Department highlights PFAS phase‑out, health initiatives and response metrics in 2024 review
Summary
Fire Chief Scott Walker presented the Waco Fire Department's 2024 accomplishments and 2025 priorities on Jan. 21, emphasizing firefighter health programs, elimination of PFAS‑containing foam from operations, adoption of two LUCAS CPR devices, fleet and radio improvements, and planning for expanded EMS and dispatch capabilities.
Chief Scott Walker delivered a 2024 review and outline of 2025 priorities for the Waco Fire Department at the Jan. 21 work session. Walker highlighted operational and personnel changes the department adopted in 2024 and described planned next steps.
Walker said the department integrated two LUCAS mechanical chest‑compression devices into emergency response and reported four patients achieved a return of spontaneous circulation prior to hospital arrival after use. Walker emphasized expanded firefighter health and wellness efforts: a health and wellness committee, a gross decontamination procedure for turnout gear after fires,…
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