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This document is the Monroe Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report, not a city council meeting agenda. However, it outlines key operational details and future plans that would typically be presented and discussed at a council meeting.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Monroe Fire Department's activities and strategic direction for 2025, including:

  • Department Operations: Details on call volume (365 total, 59% EMS incidents), response zones, and shift activity.

  • Training & Readiness: Over 1,600 hours of professional development completed by members, maintaining the department's ISO Class 2 rating.

  • Staffing Challenges: Discussion on the paid-on-call model, recruitment and retention difficulties, and efforts to improve workforce sustainability.

  • Community Risk Reduction:

    • Fire Inspections: Proactive efforts to reduce fire loss and improve life safety across over 800 inspectable properties.
    • Public Education: Nearly 500 hours dedicated to community events and safety initiatives, with a growing demand for these programs.

  • Strategic Planning: The completion of a ten-year Strategic Plan (2025-2034) focusing on workforce, risk reduction, capital planning, and regional partnerships.

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations, training, and recognition of outstanding performance (e.g., EMR of the Year award).

  • Apparatus Maintenance & Health/Safety: Ensuring equipment readiness and member well-being.

  • The 2026 budget approved funding for a full-time Deputy Chief position to support the fire prevention program.

  • The report highlights the fiscally responsible and flexible model of the paid-on-call department and efforts to reduce costs through in-house training.

  • NERIS Transition: The department implemented the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) ahead of the federal compliance deadline of January 1, 2026.

  • Strategic Plan: Covers the period from 2025 through 2034.

  • Call Volume: 365 total incidents in 2025, a slight decrease from the previous year.

  • EMS Incidents: Accounted for 59% of total responses.

  • The report details extensive public education and community event participation, including school visits, safety training, and participation in local parades and festivals.

  • The strategic planning process involved stakeholder input and community feedback.

  • Citizens can engage with the department through its various community risk reduction programs and public events.