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2025 Incidents

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9/11 Tribute to Heroes Memorial Ceremony

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Promotion Ceremony

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New Firefighters!!!

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Chief, Dr. Kyle Bradshaw's Retirement Ceremony

Pie chart showing incident types: 65.07% Rescue & Emergency, 14.78% Good Intent, others include Service Calls, False Alarms, etc. Total: 670.

Incident Type July 2025

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July 2025 Awards

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Welcome CHFR's newest Fire Commissioner and New Hires

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2024 Awards

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Promotions and 10 Years of Service

Congrats to FF Melcher and Firefighter Herrera on their promotions as well as Lieutenant Hudson on receiving his 10 years of service award.

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Hard Work and Dedication

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Milestones and Promotions

FF Blake Sullivan on promoting to First Class Firefighter & FF Jefferey Brindle on his one year of service with CHFR.

90% Response Time by Station Sept 2024

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Incidents by Station Sept 2024

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New Firefighters!!!

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July 2025 Awards

Welcome CHFR's newest Fire Commissioner and New Hires

2024 Awards

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