Fire chief reports increase in runs; Station 4 open house set for Oct. 24

Rob Gaylor, speaking for the Westfield Fire Department, said the department recorded 585 runs in August, "that's up 8% over August 2025," and that year-to-date call volume is up about 610 calls compared with the prior year. He told the Board the department expects to be "pushing close to 10%, if not almost 15%" by the end of the year and estimated that could translate to nearly 1,000 additional runs by year-end if trends continue.

Gaylor also updated the Board on training and facilities: his crews conducted high-rise training with hospital staff, and the department has begun operating from Station 4. He announced a community open house and ribbon-cutting at Station 4 on Oct. 24 from 1–4 p.m. and offered to answer questions from the Board.