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Tanglewood residents back plan for a volunteer-staffed fire engine; AMR reports 61 calls in early December
Summary
Randy Hegweld of Linn County Rural Fire reported an ISO coverage gap in the county center and proposed placing an engine in Tanglewood to lower insurance ratings; Tanglewood HOA president expressed support. Don Brooks of AMR provided a December run tally: 61 calls and 31 transports (Dec. 1–15).
Randy Hegweld, representing Linn County Rural Fire and Emergency, told the commission that ISO mapping shows a coverage void in the middle of the county: any area within five miles of a station receives a favorable ISO 5 classification while areas beyond that are rated a 10. To reduce insurance rates and improve response, Hegweld proposed exploring placement of a staffed engine at Tanglewood,…
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