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Public safety and department reports: busy fire season, steady EMS calls
Summary
Chief Jeremy Haddix reported a busy season for the fire department; EMS reported consistent call volume and reiterated the need for a new ambulance; Police and Public Works reported no significant items.
During committee reports, Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix told council that the department is in a very busy period for calls. The EMS/ambulance report noted "very consistent call volume" and specifically stated a new ambulance "is very much needed"; that remark framed the procurement discussion later in the meeting. The police chief and public works supervisor had no active items to report.
The department reports were delivered as informational items; no additional appropriations or personnel actions were approved at the meeting. Council acknowledged the operational pressures described by the fire and EMS leadership.
