Marysville doubled in size between 2006-2016, jumping from 32,000 people to 65,000.
That kind of increase affects everything from housing and traffic to infrastructure. It also puts a strain on those who are sworn to serve and protect.
Back in 2009, the Marysville fire department responded to 10,000 calls. Last year they responded to more than 15,000 – a 47 percent increase, that’s seen average daily calls jump from 29 to 42, even as the number of firefighters on duty has remained the same.
“We are currently spending out of our reserve just to keep up with the amount of calls that we run and sustain a good service,” said battalion chief Aaron Soper.