Ruston Fire Department reports December metrics, says dispatching will shift back to Fire Com

Jan 20, 2026

Chief Bruce Allen reported 165 YTD incidents and volunteer-hour totals for December 2025, said the department will return to Fire Com for dispatching and that two recruits are attending Buckley Fire Academy; the RFA process is moving forward.

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Chief Bruce Allen presented the Ruston Fire Department's December 2025 monthly review. The minutes record a total-incident YTD figure of 165, volunteer hours for September (1,432) and YTD volunteer hours (19,273), and a current membership roster showing 17 members and 3 officers out of 25 positions. Allen said the department will return to Fire Com as its dispatcher and that the RFA process is advancing; two recruits are at Buckley Fire Academy.

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