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Fire chief reports mechanical issues; EMS reports staff impacted by seasonal illnesses
Summary
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix told the council engine mechanical problems are likely due to age and members have been busy with many calls; EMS Supervisor Nathan Rohrbough (by phone) said "lots of illness this time of year" has affected staffing though call volume is average.
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix reported that the department is "having mechanical issues with the engines, likely due to their age," and that members have been busy with a high volume of calls recently. The remark was delivered during the Fire Chief report portion of the meeting.
EMS Supervisor Nathan Rohrbough provided a phone report, saying there has been "lots of illness this time of year," which has impacted staff, although the average number of calls for the season remains typical. The council did not record specific operational responses or budget requests tied to these reports in the minutes.
The council accepted the reports as informational and moved on to other agenda items, including a ballot measure and an executive session.
