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Fayetteville Fire Chief reports steady response times, training gains and expanded outreach
Summary
Fire Chief Kevin Dove told council Oct. 27 that the department handled 7,593 Q3 calls, graduated 25 recruits, and improved its dollar-save ratio; the department plans expanded outreach including free smoke-alarm installs and business education on fire-code compliance.
Fire Chief Kevin Dove presented the Fayetteville Fire Department’s third-quarter report on Oct. 27, telling council the department responded to 7,593 calls for service between July and September, with August as the busiest month (2,620 calls). Chief Dove said 25 recruits graduated from the academy and 245 people applied for the next class; 63% of applicants were from underrepresented populations and 40 were female.
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