9031-R3_CC_Hollis_2023-2024_AnnualReport_Web

Hollis Fire-Rescue 34 Town Farm Road Hollis , ME 04042 207-727-3623 Office of the Fire Chief

Overlapping Calls As the year progressed, we continued to face an increasing volume of overlapping incidents. In 2024, there were 141 overlapping incidents (not including the additional 66 during the major storms). The rise in overlapping calls highlights the increasing demand for emergency services, and we are continually adapting our resources and strategies to address this challenge. Hollis Fire-Rescue has a very dedicated staff, many of whom are cross trained iLni cbeontshe df i rPeaar na md Ee dMi cSs. ,O4f aoruer l ti oc et anlssetda fAf do vf a4n0c, e3d0 EaMr eTt’ rs aai nn ed d6 f ai rreef ilgi chet ne rs se ,d1B3 aasri ec EMT’s. I am proud to say that Hollis Fire-Rescue has made a name for itself as a lPeraorgnri anmg ahnads abdl ovsasnocme me de, natnfdo cwues ecdo ndtei pn aurotums el yn ht . aOvue rmReemc rbuei trms aecntti vaenl dy Re ne rt eo nl l tei do ni n ab da sviacnEc Me mT esncth toroali na inndg .t wC uor irne nf itrl eyf, i wg het ehra vr oe of ok ui er smc heomobl . eLras sitnypeaarrasme ve edri ca lsmc heomo lb, eornse i n aptrtoevniddeedr ec gl auslsaersdteopbaer ct mo me ne tFwi ried eI ntsrtariunci nt ogr tsoaos uwr eml l eams bF ei rres Ot of f ki ceeerpc ol ausrs es tsa. fWf we e l l versed in evolving techniques that make us better at serving the community. It is my intent to continue these trends of improvement for our department ay ne adr c. oI nwt ii snhu et ot or eocfof eg rn it zhee tbhees dt es edri cvai ct ee dp, ohsasri db l we toor koiunrg ci onmd imv i ud nu iatlys ewahc ho ma nadk ee vuepr yo u r av me r ayzpi nr go us dt aaf fnfdo ra pc op nr et icni auti invge toof pa rl lotvhi ed ewpornodf ee sr sf ui ol nmael ms ebr ev ri cs eotf oHooul lri sc oF mi r em- Ru en si tcyu. eI . a m Respectfully submitted with pride, Chris Young Fire Chief Staff Commitment Our staff dedicated over 36,000 hours throughout 2024. This includes time spent on: Training, Work Details, Call-Company Responses, and On-Duty Hours. Training & Preparedness In 2024, our service remained focused on enhancing the skills and capabilities of our team. We completed extensive training in the following areas: Hazardous Materials, Structural Collapse, Water Supply, Vehicle Extrication, Technical & Ropes Rescue, and Monthly Fire and EMS Training. This rigorous training regimen ensures our staff is equipped to respond effectively to any situation, from routine calls to complex and hazardous incidents. Community Engagement Community outreach remains a priority for our service. In 2024, we were actively involved in several key community events, including: Summer Rec Program, Fireworks Detail, Station Tours with homeschool students and scout troops, Wreaths Across America, Annual Fire Prevention Week: Engaging with local daycares, the Hollis Center Library, and the Elementary School, and CPR Classes conducted for local businesses, Hollis Rec staff, and daycare staff. These community engagements allowed us to connect with our residents, educate them on fire and EMS safety, and reinforce our role as a trusted community partner.

Chief Chris Young

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