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Chatham County fire chief reports drop in fire calls, surge in community paramedic responses and staffing vacancies
Summary
The county fire chief told commissioners fire responses are down about 8% from last year while the community paramedic/BHU program logged 903 calls since Jan. 1; he also said 30 fire positions are currently vacant and described recruit and outreach efforts.
The Chatham County fire chief delivered a quarterly operational update, reporting a modest decline in fire responses from the prior year and substantial activity in the community paramedic/behavioral health unit (BHU).
The chief told the board fire responses were “slightly down at, 8%” compared with last year and that the community paramedic program has responded to 903 calls since Jan. 1, including 725 patient…
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