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Steger Fire Chief reports 164 April calls and major mutual-aid response to Balmoral Racetrack fire
Summary
Fire Chief Mike Long reported 164 calls in April (139 EMS, 25 fire) and said Steger crews provided mutual aid at the Balmoral Racetrack fire, operating alongside regional agencies for nine hours; the chief also described advanced training completed by personnel.
Fire Chief Mike Long told the board the department responded to 164 calls during April, including 139 EMS incidents and 25 fire calls. The department provided mutual aid 25 times and recently assisted on a major response at the Balmoral Racetrack fire where Steger personnel and apparatus operated for nine hours.
Chief Long praised crew endurance and training, and listed recent specialized instruction attended by personnel, including regional ventilation drills and an advanced seminar on fire behavior and smoke reading intended to improve on-scene safety and command decisions. He also recognized that EMS calls account for the bulk of departmental activity and marked National EMS Week as a time to thank Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics for their service.
The board did not take budgetary action in response to the report during the public session.
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