The annual report given to the City of Coos Bay from its Fire Department for 2013, shows the department responded to 2,517 emergencies, a six-percent increase from 2011 (2,371), and a two-percent increase from 2012 (2,467). That’s a average of about seven calls per day. Of the calls last year, Emergency responders saw 72.4% Medical Emergencies; 13.3% Public Assist; 10.2% Fire Related; and, 4.1% Hazardous Conditions. CBFD Firefighters participated in 2,557 hours of training, an average of 75 hours each; Firefighters conducted fire safety inspections at 420 businesses; Provided 43 hours of Community Education through dozens of programs and a variety of safety topics targeting all age groups.
