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Fire chief reports 44,000 annual calls; city honors employees of the year
Riverside City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary
The Riverside Fire Department reported roughly 44,000 calls in the year (about 122 per day), increased arson investigations and seizures of fireworks; the department recognized employees including Angie King, who announced her retirement.
Fire Chief Mackenzie delivered an annual report Dec. 9 detailing operational activity and staff recognition.
Chief Mackenzie said the department responded to about 44,000 calls—roughly 122 calls per day, or one every 12 minutes—across 14 fire stations and noted a…
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