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The most diverse class of Des Moines firefighter recruits is graduating.

The Des Moines fire department is working to recruit for 30 open positions.

The Des Moines Fire Department, which responded to a record 30,838 calls in 2021, is seeking new recruits to fill two different academy classes. One class will

The Des Moines Fire Department, which responded to a record 30,838 calls in 2021, is seeking new recruits to fill two different academy classes. One class will

The department fielded more than 30,000 calls for the first time ever last year, and Chief John TeKippe said the majority of calls involve medical services.

It appears COVID-19 may be to blame for the increase.

Axios Des Moines: A shortage of firefighters is costing Des Moines thousands of dollars in weekly overtime, fire Chief John TeKippe told Axios this week. T

Axios Des Moines: A shortage of firefighters is costing Des Moines thousands of dollars in weekly overtime, fire Chief John TeKippe told Axios this week. T

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