Annual Meeting (Annual Fire Department Report 2024)

Leland Township

Event Date: 2025-03-29

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**Executive Summary**

**Overview:** The 2024 Annual Report for Leland Township Fire & Rescue highlights a year of community service, growth, and significant advancements. The department, driven by its “Community Supported & Community Driven” slogan, focused on enhancing its capabilities through improved staffing, updated equipment, and comprehensive training programs.

**Key Achievements and Statistics:** The department responded to 536 calls in 2024, a record high and a substantial increase from previous years, primarily due to an increase in staffing. The addition of Alpha 593, a new ambulance, and the upcoming delivery of a new pumper-tanker and another ambulance exemplify the department’s commitment to modernizing its fleet. Furthermore, the report details significant personnel advancements, including the promotion of several staff members and the certification of new paramedics, enhancing the department’s medical capabilities.

**Departmental Updates and Programs:** The report provides updates from various divisions, including EMS, Health and Safety/Training, and Community Risk Reduction. The EMS division highlights advancements in education, training, and community outreach. The health and safety division details ongoing efforts to improve employee well-being and enhance safety protocols, including the installation of HAAS alert systems. The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) efforts include code enforcement, fire investigations, and public education to make the community safer.

**Looking Ahead:** The report outlines strategic goals, equipment replacement plans, and facility upgrades. Key objectives for 2025 include developing the department as an NFPA-recognized Fire Prevention Organization, with a focus on strengthening CRR efforts. The report also emphasizes the department’s commitment to ongoing training, community engagement, and proactive measures to ensure public safety.

Internal document reference #:3013

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