GFD Handles Record of 6,324 Calls in 2025 – Infographic, DEEP DIVE, and DEBATE.
The 2025 Activity Report for the Gardner Fire Department details a historic peak in local emergency operations within the city of Gardner, Massachusetts. Over the course of the year, first responders managed 6,324 total incidents marking a significant 4.5% rise in activity compared to the previous year. Data visualization reveals that medical emergencies and rescues constituted the vast majority of these calls, though the department also addressed various fires, hazardous conditions, and false alarms. Beyond reactive emergency response, the department remained active in public safety through 1,089 code inspections and the issuance of hundreds of permits. This reflects a five-year growth trend in service demands, highlighting the diverse responsibilities handled by the municipal staff. Our top graphic profiles a few categories, while the infographic below shows more detail.
Gardner Magazine prepared a “Deep Dive” podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady explaining it all. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Gardner Magazine also prepared a “DEBATE” podcast with Max and Maxine Rogers discussing the 5 year pattern of demand. The central question. Should there be a shift in focus for the Department based on the type of calls as over 2/3 of the calls were Medical or Technical rescue? – OR, should things stay as is since the data suggests the current methods are working?
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