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Delaware Fire Department projects faster response times, plans Station 305 staffing

Delaware City Finance Committee · November 13, 2025
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Fire officials reported improved response times to 85% at the 6‑minute benchmark, credited operational changes including ending cross‑staffing, and said Station 305 construction starts soon with a plan to staff it with nine personnel when it opens.

Chief (Fire Department) reported to the Finance Committee that the department’s response‑time performance has improved to roughly 85% meeting the goal of six‑minute responses 90% of the time, up from earlier years. The chief said operational changes — notably eliminating cross‑staffing at Station 303 — allowed trucks and medic units to remain…

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