2008 Run Volume Breaks all Previous Records!

   Preliminary numbers show that in 2008 City of Fairbanks Firefighters responded to a record number of calls.  The end of year initial statistics show the FFD responded to 4,186 calls in 2008, compared to 4,089 calls in 2007.  This increase is consistent with the steadily rising run volume over the last several years.  The Fairbanks Fire Department has had a 46% increase in call volume in 10 years with no corresponding increase in minimum staffing. More statistics will be released as soon as the department annual report is complete.