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The provided text is the Monroe Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report, not a city council meeting agenda. Therefore, it does not contain specific agenda items for a meeting, public hearing schedules, voting information, or deadlines for council actions.

However, the report highlights key information about the department's operations and future plans that may be of interest to the city council and citizens.

of Monroe Fire Department 2025 Annual Report

This report provides an overview of the Monroe Fire Department's activities, priorities, and progress during 2025.

Key Information & Initiatives:

  • Overall Operations: The department responded to 365 calls for service in 2025.
    • EMS Incidents: Accounted for 59% of responses (215 calls), remaining the largest portion of the workload.
    • Call Volume: A slight decrease of approximately 3.5% from the previous year.
  • Key Transitions & Training:
    • NERIS Implementation: Successfully transitioned to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) ahead of the federal January 1, 2026, compliance deadline.
    • Training Hours: Members completed over 1,600 hours of professional development, contributing to the department's ISO Class 2 rating.
  • Staffing & Retention:
    • The department continues to face recruitment and retention challenges within its paid-on-call model.
    • Efforts include strengthening hiring practices and expanding member recognition programs.
  • Community Risk Reduction (CRR):
    • Fire Inspections: The program covers over 800 inspectable properties.
    • Public Education: Members dedicated nearly 500 hours to public education and community events, a 56% increase from the prior year.
  • Strategic Planning:
    • A comprehensive ten-year Strategic Plan (2025-2034) was completed, focusing on workforce sustainability, CRR, capital planning, and regional partnerships.
  • Future Budgetary Consideration:
    • Funding for a full-time Deputy Chief position was approved in the 2026 budget to enhance the fire prevention program.

Important Details Not Applicable to a Meeting Agenda:

  • The report details the department's internal operations, statistics, and strategic planning. It does not list specific addresses, ordinance numbers, or deadlines related to upcoming city council actions.
  • Public participation opportunities mentioned in the report relate to the department's community outreach programs (e.g., fire safety education, events), not to opportunities for public comment at a council meeting.