Moline Fire Department hires six new firefighter/paramedics, first staff increase in 40 years.

The Moline Fire Department is hiring six new firefighter/paramedics starting January 1, 2025, marking its first significant staff increase in over 40 years. This expansion will enable the department to staff a third ambulance, aiming to reduce response times and improve emergency medical services quality. Fire Chief Steve Regenwether noted that 90% of the department's annual calls are EMS-related, highlighting the critical need for this expansion.

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