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Chief reports higher-than-usual call volume, staffing challenges and retirements at Jan. 14 Glens Falls Public Safety meeting
Summary
At the Jan. 14 meeting the chief presented preliminary year-end metrics: 290 calls in the past month (207 EMS), a year total described as 3,841 calls with about 78% EMS, substantial training hours, and two retirements. The board accepted the report by voice vote.
The Glens Falls Board of Public Safety on Jan. 14 heard a preliminary year-end report from department leadership showing elevated call volume, extensive training hours and staffing pressures.
Speaker 1 reported 290 calls in the previous month, of which 207 were emergency medical services calls, along with 75 fire-related calls, two vehicle rescues and 13 service-assistance calls. The presenter said the year ended with 3,841 calls, a figure described as "just under 4,000," and that about 78% of calls were EMS-related.
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