Germantown fire chief reports two recent structure fires and mutual‑aid activity

Sep 9, 2026

The fire chief reported two structure fires in two weeks (one lightning strike and one under investigation), detailed mutual‑aid responses and noted mutual‑aid data included in the packet; trustees asked whether the department gives or receives more mutual aid (chief said they receive more).

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Fire Chief Delaine told trustees the fire department experienced two structure fires in a recent two‑week span: one caused by lightning and another still under investigation. The chief said mutual‑aid activity is captured on the last page of the packet (page 51) and that the department typically receives more mutual aid than it provides.

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