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Fire chief warns of rising calls, staffing shortfalls and vehicle needs
Summary
The Radford Fire & EMS chief told council the department handled about 2,970 calls last year, averages a 4:45 response time, is four full‑time positions short and needs restored positions, pay adjustments and vehicle replacements; council asked staff for specific budget estimates.
Chief Haywood told Radford City Council that Fire & EMS is experiencing rising demand and persistent staffing and equipment pressures.
Haywood said the department responded to roughly 2,970 calls last year (about 264 per month) and reported an average response time of about 4 minutes 45 seconds, below a cited national average. He said the…
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