Fannin Emergency & Fire Report 2/9 – 2/15

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, 706-632-1958
Robert Graham, Director
Report Period: Feb 9, thru Feb 15, 2015

Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1321
The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched
Law Enforcement (cities & county) 323
Rescue 27
Fire 12
EMS
• McCaysville Ambulance 17
• Blue Ridge Ambulance 32
• Morganton Ambulance 26
• Dial 6
TOTAL 81

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

Fire report:

Murphy Hwy

Fannin County Fire Department responded to the above location for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival first units found a multi level commercial structure with a semi-truck fully involved in garage. Fire crews setup for defensive attack deploying 2 – 1 ¾” attack lines to protect exposures. The owner arrived on scene and moved 2 exposure vehicles in close proximity to the structure. Fire was brought under control and all units returned to service. Local and State investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. State DOT was contacted for water freezing in roadway.

Medic 6 Engine 2 Tanker 2 Tanker 10 Air/Light
13 fire fighters responded to the call, Red Cross provided rehab for the fire fighters.

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