Uptick in fires causing overtime for Toledo Fire & Rescue crews, but new recruits are on the way
Toledo Fire Pvt. Sterling Rahe said that 70% of this new class represents minorities including gender, which is the department's most diverse class ever.
Author: Emily Cohen
Updated: 12:35 AM EDT April 28, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio — Whether it be accidental, arson, or left undetermined, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has responded to a whole lot of fires lately.
As for why there's such an uptick? "There's really no rhyme or reason. There's times that we're busier than others, but these last couple weeks -- these last couple days as a matter of fact -- have been extremely busy for Toledo Fire," said TFRD Pvt. Sterling Rahe.