In the past week, the ambulance responded to 14 calls and transported seven patients to the hospital, two with out-of-town ALS paramedics on board. The ambulance was called to five motor vehicle collisions and provided one lift assist.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
At 3:18 p.m. the tower truck went to Lancaster to provide mutual aid at a building fire; the crew remained on duty until 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
At 12:53 a.m. Engine 2 was called to a two-car collision on Route 2 westbound, but no services were needed. At 10:15 p.m. firefighters were called to a two-car crash on Interstate 495 southbound, but the call was canceled while they were en route.
Monday, Feb. 9
At 1:45 p.m. Engine 2 and the fire chief responded to a 911 call from St. John Lane about smoke coming from a hot tub. An electrical wire was arcing, so firefighters shut off the power and confirmed nothing else was burning. The electrical inspector was called to check the wiring.
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