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Laurel Fire Department reports 35 calls, DNRC‑funded Brush 5 upgrade and training
City of Laurel Emergency Services Committee · March 1, 2026
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Fire Chief JW Hopper told the committee the department answered 35 calls in the reporting period, completed about 180 hours of training including Cold Water Rescue, and implemented a DNRC‑funded upgrade to its Brush 5 apparatus; the department flagged concerns about failing garage doors.
Fire Chief JW Hopper reported the Laurel Fire Department responded to 35 calls during the reporting period and logged about 494 total hours for firefighters and officers. The department has 30 members; three firefighters are in rookie school and one…
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