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Fire and police chiefs outline 2025 year‑end numbers; city sees crime declines and public‑safety investments
Summary
Fire Chief Kevin Dove and Police Chief Brian delivered annual reports showing decreases in overall crime but increases in some violent and juvenile incidents; the fire department responded to nearly 29,700 calls in 2025 and emphasized smoke‑alarm outreach after three fire fatalities without working alarms.
Fayetteville’s fire and police chiefs presented their 2025 year‑end reports to the City Council on Feb. 23, reporting mixed trends in public safety and a series of operational priorities going into 2026.
Fire Chief Kevin Dove reported that the department responded to 29,617 calls for service in 2025; medical rescue calls made up 64% of those responses. Dove highlighted operational achievements including a reduced backlog in the fire marshal’s office after new hires, a firefighter cancer‑prevention program that…
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