Consolidated Fire District No. 1 reports staffing gains, equipment upgrades and technology shifts to Douglas County commissioners At a Jan. 14 Douglas County work session, CFD 1 leaders said 2025 saw 990 incidents and described hiring, recruit classes, equipment testing, a NEARIS reporting transition and plans to standardize SCBA and improve station infrastructure to boost response reliability.

Consolidated Fire District No. 1 is making significant strides in staffing, technology, and equipment upgrades to enhance emergency response across Douglas County.

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Lawrence Fire Department faces critical staffing cuts impacting emergency response capabilities Staffing reductions threaten fire service levels and emergency response times in Lawrence.

Douglas County is facing critical staffing cuts that could jeopardize emergency response times and community safety—are we ready to risk it all?

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