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Harlingen Fire Department highlights CERT training, ISO‑2 rating and equipment needs
Summary
Assistant Chief Daryl Loftus and Deputy Chief Joey Albritton reported on the department's staffing, training programs (including CERT and ARFF), a smoke-alarm campaign and an ISO rating move from 3 to 2, framing staffing and equipment needs for future capital planning. (249 characters)
Assistant Fire Chief Daryl Loftus and Deputy Chief Joey Albritton presented an overview of the Harlingen Fire Department's operations, training and recent accomplishments, stressing community partnerships and workforce readiness.
Loftus described the department's structure—three 24/48 shifts, eight fire stations and roughly 110 sworn personnel—and said the department provides a broad set of services from fire suppression to hazardous‑materials and technical rescue. "My name is Daryl Loftus, I serve as one of the assistant fire chiefs," he…
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