The Durham Fire Department is implementing operational updates to improve response times and expand coverage throughout the city. The City of Durham shared details on Bull City Today, outlining changes designed to ensure firefighters can respond efficiently and that emergency calls are distributed across crews.
According to a Facebook post, updates include new unit placements and station assignments, as well as the addition of Engine Company 7 at Fire Station 7, the first new company added since 2019. Ladder trucks and specialty units are being repositioned to improve availability and response across the city. These adjustments are based on data-driven strategies intended to optimize resource allocation…