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Wadsworth Fire & EMS report shows increased runs and steady staffing
Summary
Wadsworth Fire & EMS reported a 32% increase in total runs in May 2026 compared with May 2025, average firefighter response times near five-and-a-half minutes, and full-time fire staffing at authorized levels.
Wadsworth Fire & EMS presented its May 2026 monthly recap to the Safety Committee, reporting 23 total runs in May and 142 runs year-to-date — a 32% increase compared with May 2025 totals. The report lists an average response time for May of 5 minutes, 30 seconds and average turnout statistics for firefighters.
The department said full-time fire staffing matches authorized strength: 16 full-time positions with part-time staffing on a separate roster and two part-time candidates moving to background checks. EMS-specific metrics included district call breakdowns, overall average EMS response times in May of 3:46, and 213 hospital transports recorded in May (YTD 1,016). The packet also lists multiple community events and training sessions that took place in May, with Chief Bob Lindner and several staff named under outside training items.
No formal levy action or vote is recorded in the packet; the Fire Levy is listed on the agenda as a future item.
