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Ruston fire department reports record volunteer hours and training activity for 2024

City of Ruston City Council · January 21, 2025
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Summary

Fire Chief Bruce Allen reported December 2024 incidents (12) and year-to-date totals (173), with volunteer hours for December 1,585 and YTD 21,987; the department earned two awards at Browns Point Academy and has members in Buckley Firefighter 1 and Bates EMT programs.

Fire Chief Bruce Allen presented the department’s December 2024 monthly review and year-to-date statistics. The report lists December incidents at 12 (3 fire/service incidents and 9 medical aid calls) and a YTD total of 173 incidents. Volunteer commitment was notable: volunteers logged 1,585 hours in December and 21,987 hours year-to-date; membership was reported as 21 out of 25 rostered positions filled (18 members and 3 officers).

Chief Allen highlighted two awards earned at Browns Point Academy (Top GPA and the Bulldog Award) and noted that two members began the Buckley Firefighter 1 Academy while one member started the EMT program at Bates. The chief characterized 2024 as a record year for volunteer hours and training participation.

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