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Fire chief cites 198 lives saved in 2025 and outlines EMS-driven workload
Summary
Chief Ost presented Richland Fire & Emergency Services' 2025 report: a 3.5% budget increase, grants totaling about $25,000, a $133,000 captured billing correction, and a heavy EMS workload (72% of calls) that contributed to 198 lives saved and other community programs.
Chief Ost presented the Richland Fire & Emergency Services 2025 annual report, emphasizing strategic investments to build resiliency, an EMS-driven workload and community risk-reduction programs.
Ost said the 2025 budget increased about 3.5% and that the department applied for six grants and was awarded three totaling roughly $25,000, funding rescue tools and transportation assistance. A medical utility billing audit found 189…
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