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Kentwood Fire Department reports 5,507 responses in 2025; average response time 4 minutes 34 seconds
Summary
The Kentwood Fire Department told commissioners it handled 5,507 runs in 2025, including 3,745 EMS calls, installed nearly 1,000 smoke alarms and maintained an average response time of 4 minutes, 34 seconds, the chief said during the department's annual report presentation.
The Kentwood Fire Chief presented an abbreviated 2025 annual report to the City Commission highlighting response volumes, prevention outreach and training.
Chief said the department responded to 5,507 runs in 2025 (up from 5,331 the prior year), with 168 fire responses and 3,745 emergency medical service calls. The department performed 3,216 inspections, completed 291 plan reviews…
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