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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

Vehicle accident at Memorial Square



Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were alerted a little after 2100 hrs for a reported vehicle accident at the Memorial Square. En route, Communications advised of a one vehicle accident and the vehicle had struck the fountain. Units arrived and located a vehicle travelling northbound on Main St. struck one of the perimeter cannons. Ambulance 1-7 assessed the occupants while Engine 1-1 crew mitigated any hazards. The cannon that was struck was slightly displaced but there was no damage to the fountain itself. Crews operated for about 30 minutes before clearing the scene.