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Altamont Fire Department reports 142 total incidents in 2025, notes staffing limits
Summary
The Altamont Fire Department reported 82 city incidents and 60 township incidents in 2025 (142 total), roughly 25 fewer than typical; the report cited lower call volume partly due to a down paging system and limited daytime personnel availability.
The Altamont Fire Department reported responding to 82 incidents in the city and 60 incidents in the township in 2025, for a combined total of 142 incidents. The minutes note that this count is approximately 25 incidents lower than the department’s usual total and that some difference was due to paging outages during the summer.
Department leaders told the council the department restored its roster to full staffing in 2025 and added several junior firefighters. The minutes also say Labette County now pages three departments for fires outside the Parsons area to ensure adequate personnel on scene during weekday hours when local availability may be limited.
