Port Angeles Expands Emergency and Development Services Amid Population Growth

On April 16, 2024, the Port Angeles City Council approved three new positions to improve services in response to the city's growing population. These positions are in the Fire Department and the Department of Community & Economic Development.

The Port Angeles Fire Department will add a Firefighter Paramedic and a Firefighter EMT. This expansion comes as the department handles a 55% increase in calls over the last ten years.

A new Building Inspector position will also be added to the Department of Community & Economic Development. This role will support the city's short-term lodging program and help manage construction and development safely and efficiently.

These new roles are part of the City Council's effort to enhance city services, following the addition of eight positions in the 2024 City Budget. Mayor Kate Dexter highlighted the importance of these roles in maintaining high-quality services and ensuring safety.

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