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Year-to-Date Comparison <br />Through February 28 of last year, the Elk River Fire Department responded to 60 calls for <br />service (compared to 93 this year). This is a 55% increase in call volume. <br />Year-to-Date Analysis <br />The Elk River Fire Department continues to see an increase in the number of calls for <br />service. The beginning of 2011 has been extremely busy. Despite the increase in call volume, <br />on-call firefighters continue to stand ready to serve and protect the community. While it is <br />difficult to forecast year-end personnel costs this eaxly, staff will continue to monitor call <br />volume and its potential impact on year-end financials. <br />Other Updates <br />• The Department has taken delivery of its new heavy rescue truck. Work is presently <br />underway to mount hardware and equipment. The truck is expected to be put into <br />full service within the next few weeks. A public open house and "wet down" <br />ceremony will be scheduled at a later date when the truck is fully outfitted and in- <br />service. <br />• There have been no reports of flooding at this time. The colder weather, specifically <br />below freezing nights, has slowed the spring melt. Over 3,200 sandbags have been <br />distributed to Elk River residents and businesses. <br />