Fannin Emergency & Fire Log 2/24 – 3/2

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street, Blue Ridge 706-632-1958.
Robert Graham, DirectorReport Period: Feb 24 thru Mar 2, 2014

Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1183

The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched
Law Enforcement (cities & county) 383
Rescue 22
Fire 11
EMS
• McCaysville Ambulance 19
• Blue Ridge Ambulance 28
• Morganton Ambulance 22
TOTAL 69

*Above EMS numbers do not include non-emergency calls or transfers to other (out of town) hospitals.

Fire Log:

02-28-14 5000 Block Blue Ridge Dr.

Dispatched. 13:02 Arrived. 13:07 Cleared. 15:04

Dispatched to the above location for the report of a trailer fire. Arrived to find that structure was heavily involved and venting from front windows. Power lines from residence and other had just starting arcing. Met with owner of trailer park and he advised me that no one was at the residence. Engine 1 deployed two attack lines, and started bringing fire under control. Sheriff Dept. and State Fire Marshall investigating the cause of the fire.

Engine 1 Engine 4 Engine 6 Medic 1 Medic 4 Air & Light 15 fire fighter responded to the fire.

03-02-14 400 Block Yellow Bird Trail

Dispatched. 16:25 Arrived. 16:33 Cleared. 17:31

Dispatched to the above location reference a brush fire with a structure involved. Arrived on scene to find fire out. Front porch of house had siding melted off. Checked porch and attic for extension with none found. Cleared smoke from house and returned to service.

Engine 1 Engine 16 Engine 13 Med 1 17 firefighters responded.

Larry Thomas, Fire / Rescue Chief, EMA Deputy Director 706-632-4711 Office