News and media releases

As the district enters a high-risk season, First Responder leadership has outlined updated operational priorities for suppression, EMS, prevention, and emergency communications.

First Responder has expanded its emergency supply network with new staging hubs that improve access to hose, medical kits, wildland tools, and rehabilitation equipment.

Several new public safety improvements are moving forward this year, including expanded EMS training space, upgraded communications infrastructure, and a dedicated technical rescue area at the training grounds.

New development proposals are prompting renewed discussion about emergency vehicle access, water supply, hydrant placement, and evacuation design.

First Responder continues to expand support for behavioral health, peer assistance, and family wellness.

First Responder's annual public safety expo is returning this summer with apparatus displays, prevention activities, career information, and live demonstrations from fire, EMS, and support units.

Plans are moving forward to expand the district's main training complex with upgraded classrooms, rescue props, and apparatus support space.

First Responder will once again host a district-wide ceremony honoring members who have served with distinction and recognizing the legacy of those lost in the line of duty.

Older buildings often carry fire safety issues that are easy to miss, from outdated wiring and blocked exits to missing alarms and poor storage practices.