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Fire chief reports 30 July calls, training plans and a SHACOG program for council
Summary
Chief Reffner said the fire department logged 30 calls in July (181 for 2025 to date), held multiple trainings, welcomed new members, and invited council to a SHACOG staged-training program on October 9; the recent carnival drew positive community attendance.
Fire Chief Reffner summarized department activity, training and community events during the July 28 meeting.
Chief Reffner reported 30 calls in July and a year-to-date total of 181 incidents for 2025. He described multiple training activities in July, including low-angle rope handling, emergency vehicle operations, structural collapse operations, and command-and-control exercises. The department welcomed one new member and one new junior firefighter during the month.
Chief Reffner also described a South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) program the department will participate in on October 9 that will stage situations and training exercises for council members to observe and learn firefighting operations. Department representatives said last weekend’s carnival was a success with increased family attendance; Mr. Sutton thanked Police Chief K. Truver for officer participation and noted positive interactions between officers and attendees.
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