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Westport fire chief says department is "approaching 3,500 runs a year" amid ongoing training demands
Summary
Fire Chief Baldwin told attendees at Westport Night Out that the department is maintaining continuous training while handling a heavy workload — "we're approaching 3,500 runs a year" — and emphasized community outreach programs that support seniors and youth recruitment.
Chief Baldwin, the fire chief of the Westport Fire Department, told a community audience at Westport Night Out that the department balances heavy operational demands with continuous training and outreach. "The training is never ended," he said, adding that the department conducts mandatory paramedic and fire-ground training alongside community programs.
Baldwin said the department fields a high volume of calls to illustrate its workload. "We're approaching 3,500 runs a year," he said. He framed that figure as part of the reason the department emphasizes rigorous training and maintains a presence in schools, senior centers and public events.
