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New Market public-safety reports: fire calls dip in 2025; police record more than 5,000 annual calls
Summary
Fire Chief Jeff Mongold told the council New Market Fire and Rescue ran 1,569 calls in 2025 (a 4.6% decrease from 2024). Chief Rinker reported 522 calls in December and 5,056 calls for police service for the year, noting extra patrols and a hit-and-run investigation led by Officer Toman.
Fire and emergency services gave annual summaries at the Jan. 21 council meeting, offering a snapshot of call volume and department activity for 2025.
Jeff Mongold, Fire Chief of New Market Fire and Rescue, reported 1,569 total calls in 2025, a 4.6% decrease from 2024, and an average of about 62 calls per month. Mongold provided a categorical breakdown of calls and filed a copy of his PowerPoint with the town minutes.
Shenandoah County Fire Chief Steven Hall Jr. introduced himself and said he looks forward to working with New Market officials.
Chief Rinker delivered the police department’s monthly report: 522 calls for service in December and 5,056 total calls for the year. Chief Rinker noted 332 extra and foot patrols and highlighted Officer Toman’s investigative work on a Dec. 20 hit-and-run crash as an example of proactive enforcement and follow-up.
The reports were presented as informational staff updates; council took no separate votes on the safety reports beyond acknowledging the presentations.
