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Fannin Emergency and Fire Report 9/28 to 10/4

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 706-632-1958

Robert Graham, Director

Report Period: Sept 28, thru Oct 4, 2015

Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1644

The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched

Law Enforcement (cities & county) 415

Rescue 24

Fire 7

EMS

McCaysville Ambulance 27
Blue Ridge Ambulance 32
Morganton Ambulance 29
Dial Ambulance 14

TOTAL 102

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

Fire Log:

Saturday October 3rd 2015

Dispatched 22:00 Arrived 22:04 Cleared 23:39

Fannin County Fire Department was dispatched to Old Hwy 76 for the report of a kitchen fire. First arriving units found smoke coming from a single story structure. Fire originated from the stove-top and moved up the wall and into the cabinet space above. Fire extinguished and cabinets removed no extension found above the cabinets. All units returned to service. Heavy to medium smoke damage thru out the structure. Red Cross assisted the family.

Engine 11 Engine 2 Medic 6 And 14 fire fighters responded to the call.

Sunday October 4th 2015

Dispatched 14:53 Arrived 15:01 Cleared 17:31

Fannin County Fire Department was dispatched to Strawberry Ln. For the report of a switch box, fuse panel fire. First arriving units found smoke coming from a single story residential structure. Fire damage was contained to the area of the switch panel. Power had to be removed from the structure due to the amount of damage to the panel. Also light smoke damage thru out the structure. Red Cross assisted the family.

Engine 2 Engine 11 Tanker 2 Medic 6

And 10 fire fighters responded to the call.

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

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