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Southgate Wilder EMS logs nearly 1,000 calls in 2024, fire chief says
Summary
Fire Chief Beatsch reported that Southgate Wilder EMS will respond to "close to 1,000 calls this year," highlighting heavy demand on emergency services in 2024.
Fire Chief Beatsch told council that Southgate Wilder EMS would respond to approximately 1,000 calls this year, a figure recorded in the minutes as "close to 1,000 calls this year." The remark was part of the Public Safety section of the Dec. 4 agenda and underscores a high operational tempo for the city's emergency medical services.
The minutes do not provide a breakdown of call types, staffing impacts, or overtime costs tied to the volume. No motion or directive tied to additional resources was recorded; any staffing or budgetary response would require a future agenda item and formal council action.
