BANGOR TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL ...

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The Bangor Township Fire Department 2019 Annual Report documents the department's mission to provide all-hazard prevention, education, and emergency response services. The department responded to 2,339 calls in 2019, the highest call volume in its history, averaging 6.4 calls daily. Notable achievements included no major firefighter injuries or deaths, increased training hours, and spending less than 93% of the budget. Key challenges identified were recruitment and retention issues, capital funding constraints, and the rising call volume. The community supported the department through a millage increase vote in 2019 to provide additional operational funding.