Growth Affect on the Fire Department
by Ellie Blaser
Over the last five to 10 years, various types of growth have occurred in the city and county of Fredrick, Maryland, including population growth and comprehensive plan and zoning growth. As a result of this, the Frederick City Fire Department has had a larger population to respond to, and at times has had trouble responding to fire on time.
“We are currently one of the second largest regions in the state behind Baltimore, and with that comes the increase call wave,” says Kevin Fox, Battalion Chief with Division of Fire Rescue Services.
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