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Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the city of Moline plans to hire six new firefighters/paramedics with the intention of staffing a third ambulance in the city.
This will be the first major staffing increase for the department in more than 40 years.
According to a city press release, an additional ambulance will help reduce response times, improve service and ease the workload faced by current staff.
Moline Fire Chief Steve Regenwether said that his top priority is the safety and well-being of the community and his staff.
"Adding six additional firefighters to staff a full-time third ambulance is not just a necessity; it's a commitment to the people of Moline. With over 90% of our 9,100 annual calls being EMS-related, ensuring prompt emergency response can be the difference between life and death for our citizens. At the same time, this addition will alleviate the strain on our current firefighters, improving their safety and morale," Regenwether said in the press release.
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