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Fire/EMS reports 14% increase in calls and evolving mutual‑aid demands after wildfire and flood events
Summary
Fire/EMS reported a 13.9% increase in call volume Jan–July 2025 versus 2024, driven mainly by EMS and brush/vegetation fires; urban and remote areas both contributed to growth and the department said five of six planned staffing positions are filled to improve ambulance activation and response.
Frank, representing Fire/EMS, briefed council Aug. 5 on rising call volumes and operational pressures. He said total calls for service increased about 13.9% for Jan–July 2025 compared with 2024, with EMS calls up roughly 17%. Major events referenced included a March structure fire (crab apple fire), a May wildfire and July flood responses that consumed resources for sustained periods.
The department identified…
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