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Current Statistics

2024
BLS Calls 1197
Fire Calls 311
                 
2023
BLS Calls 4,939
Fire Calls 1341
Fire Safety Inspections 672
Fire Drills 9
Station Tours 11
Public Education events 46
Attendance 4,973
Child Seat Installation 148
Smoke Alarm Installation          437
CO Alarm Installations 181
Total homes visited for alarms 127
Street Signs Provided 10
HAAS Alert Drivers Notified 32,221
                 
2023 Unit Totals
 HQ Ambulance 4,649
 Mck Ambulance 290
 Engine 1-1 796
 Engine 1-2 605
 Engine 1-4 30
 Tower 1 419
 Utility 1 4
 UTV 1 9

Tower assist on Mercersburg House Fire



Tower 1, Chief 1 and Deputy Chief 1 responded as part of the 1st alarm assignment to Company 9's first due for a reported house fire in the 1400 block of Path Valley Road. Tower 1 arrived as the first due truck and began to place ladders and prepare to ventilate the roof. Chief 1 was assigned fire attack with Company 9 and 18's crews. Crews encountered large volumes of fire throughout the house. Crews assisted with various other tasks throughout the 3 1/2 hrs they operated on scene.