During the period of August 17th through the 24th your Smithfield Fire Department responded to a total of 114 calls for service. Of those 74 were for medical emergencies, resulting in 63 transports to local hospitals.
Fire apparatus from all 3 firehouses was used for 114 responses.
• Engine 1 responded to 59 calls.
• Rescue 1 responded to 50 calls.
• Engine 2 responded to 51 calls.
• Rescue 2 responded to 39 calls.
• Ladder 1 responded to 12 calls.
Types of calls that fire apparatus responded to include.
• 1 Passenger vehicle fire
• 2 Smoke scares
• 74 EMS calls
• 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents
• 1 Accidental alarm
• 10 Alarm system activations
• 1 Child locked in a vehicle
• 1 Flammable liquid spill
The Fire Prevention Division conducted 11 resale smoke/carbon monoxide safety inspections, 1 residential rough inspection, 1 residential plan reviews, 1 tent inspection, 2 fire alarm final inspections, 1 commercial rough inspections.
