For the week of August 4 through 11, the Smithfield Fire Department responded to 44 calls for service. Of those, 32 were for medical emergencies, resulting in 30 transports to local hospitals.
Fire apparatus from all 3 firehouses were used for 44 responses:
• Engine 1 responded to 33 calls.• Rescue 1 responded to 33 calls.
• Engine 2 responded to 10 calls.
• Rescue 2 responded to 6 calls.
• Ladder 1 responded to 3 calls.
Here’s a breakdown of the calls:
• 1 brush fire
• 32 EMS calls
• 2 motor vehicle accidents
• 1 pedestrian struck by auto
• 2 alarm system activations
• 1 carbon monoxide detector activation
In addition, the Fire Prevention Division conducted five resale smoke/carbon monoxide safety inspections, two plan reviews, one final sprinkler inspection, one tent inspection, and one public education detail.
