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Fire and EMS reports show heavy 2025 call volume; engine refurb planned
Summary
Town staff reported public-safety workload and equipment plans: EMS handled 3,394 runs in 2025, police records show 467 calls for service since Nov. 1, and the fire chief outlined a refurbishment to extend an engine's service life rather than buying a new apparatus.
Town public-safety officials reviewed last year's workload and short-term equipment plans at the Jan. 27 council meeting.
EMS reported a total of 3,394 runs in 2025, with 2,129 non-emergency transports, 118 advanced life support (ALS) transports and 1,256 emergency calls. The report noted high mileage and wear on ambulances from frequent runs and local road conditions, contributing to ongoing maintenance needs. "In 2025, there were a total of 3,394 total runs," the EMS report recorded.
Officer Adam Zahradnik provided the police numbers: "There were 467 calls for service from 11/1/25 through January 27, 2026," including 54 traffic citations and six arrests. The police department is finalizing policies, awaiting equipment for a new vehicle, and working with civil service to test and hire new officers; Chief Godwin is meeting with the retirement board to set a tentative retirement date around late March/April 1.
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix described an engine refurbishment sent to Atlantic Equipment and Apparatus Sales for pump and frame-rail work and recertification, rather than purchasing a new apparatus. "Buying a new fire engine costs over a million dollars with a 2 ½ year turnaround," Haddix said, and refurbishment is expected to add another 10–15 years of service life.
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