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Fire chief reports record call volume, urges action on backyard burn pits
Sunbury City Council · January 13, 2026
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Sunbury's fire chief told council the department handled 734 calls last year (323 inside the city), logged nearly 3,000 on-scene hours and almost 3,000 training hours, and asked council to consider restrictions or fees on backyard burn pits after recent incidents.
Sunbury's fire chief told the council the department responded to 734 calls for service last year, including 323 incidents inside city limits, and emphasized the heavy time commitment from volunteers.
The chief reported total on-scene hours of 2,956.46 and training hours of 2,948.15 for the year, saying "the guys…
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