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Columbia fire officials emphasize firefighter wellness, training upgrades and Narcan mapping to guide grant spending
Summary
Health and safety presenters told the Public Safety Committee the department saw 65 on‑duty firefighter injuries in 2025 (no hospitalizations), described a post‑trauma wellness program used by firefighters and families, and showed a zip‑code heat map of Narcan administrations to inform SCORE grant decisions.
Health and safety and operations leaders told the Columbia City Public Safety Committee on Feb. 17 that department efforts in 2025 included expanded wellness services, training facility investments and data‑driven overdose response planning.
Injuries and wellness services: Chief Uso reported that the department recorded 76 apparatus incidents and 65 on‑duty firefighter injuries in 2025; staff said there were no serious injuries requiring hospitalization. The department described an employee assistance ecosystem and a 24/7 post‑trauma counseling program run by Post Trauma Resources; staff said about 80 individual personnel used the program…
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