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Jefferson City firefighters face 36% rise in calls with stagnant staffing

Staffing at the Jefferson City Fire Department has been stagnant for about two decades, according to Chief Matt Schofield. Despite a significant increase in call volume during that period, additional fire personnel and some equipment remain unfunded in fiscal year 2027.

Jefferson City firefighters face 36% rise in calls with stagnant staffing

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Staffing at the Jefferson City Fire Department has been stagnant for about two decades, according to Chief Matt Schofield.

Despite a significant increase in call volume during that period, additional fire personnel and some equipment remain unfunded in fiscal year 2027.

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Staffing at the Jefferson City Fire Department has been stagnant for about two decades, according to Chief Matt Schofield. Despite a significant increase in call volume during that period, additional fire personnel and some equipment remain unfunded in fiscal year 2027.

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