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Fire chief reports increased call volume after annual pancake breakfast drawing about 300 attendees
Summary
Fire Chief Carlson said the department's third annual Pancake Breakfast on May 9 drew approximately 300 people and that fire call volume is ‘‘way up’’ this year, with higher activity expected over the summer.
Fire Chief Carlson told the council that the department’s third annual Pancake Breakfast on May 9 had about 300 people in attendance and that the department is experiencing higher-than-normal call volume so far in 2026.
“Fire call volume is way up this year, and summer typically gets busier,” Fire Chief Carlson said, describing seasonal expectations and recent activity levels. The chief did not provide specific call counts in the meeting transcript; council members were provided the update during the department-head reports section.
Liquor Store Manager Olson also reported that floors are being stripped at Rapids Spirits and inventory is being shifted to accommodate the work.
