| π A Growing Call Volume In 2025, we responded to 1,871 calls for service. Thatβs 113% of our 2024 call volume (1,644 calls) And an increase of 244% compared to five years ago (2020: 764 calls)
Our calls included: π 1,255 Medical Incidents π₯ 563 Fire Incidents, including: π§ 17 Technical Rescue Incidents
π€ 25 Public Service Calls
πͺ Training & Professional Development Our members continue to invest countless hours to better serve our community: π¨βπ 3 members became certified Firefighters (β450 hours each) π©βπ 2 additional members are nearly complete and will finish in the coming months
π 2 members earned EMT-Basic certification (280 hours each) π 3 members earned EMT-Advanced certification (305 hours each) π 1 member advanced to Paramedic certification (746 hours of training)
π― Grants & Equipment Improvements Thanks to multiple grants awarded this year, we were able to: Outfit our crews with new Technical Rescue PPE Place a new swift water rescue boat and trailer into service Make significant upgrades to our radio communications system, improving safety and reliability on every call
β€οΈ Thank You None of this is possible without the support of our community, our county leadership, and the dedication of our volunteer and career members. We are proud to serve Clay County and remain committed to protecting lives and propertyβtoday and into the future.
Hereβs to a safe and successful 2026! ππ₯π |