| REASONS | # OF CALLS |
| Structure Fire | 4 |
| Mobile property (vehicle) fire | 2 |
| Natural vegetation fire | 3 |
| Medical assist | 1 |
| EMS incident | 4 |
| Lock-in | 1 |
| Water or ice-related rescue | 2 |
| Rescue or EMS standby | 7 |
| Electrical wiring/equipment problem | 2 |
| Accident/potential accident | 3 |
| Person in distress | 1 |
| Animal problem or rescue | 2 |
| Public service assistance | 1 |
| Unauthorized burning | 6 |
| Cover assignment, standby at fire station, move-up | 1 |
| Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke | 3 |
| HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat | 1 |
| False alarm and false call, other | 1 |
| System or detector malfunction | 1 |
| Unintentional system/detector operation (no fire) | 15 |
| Citizen complaint | 1 |
| Total | 62 |
Captain’s Corner: Outdoor Grilling Safety
Outdoor year-round grilling has become extremely popular. However, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Grills can be very hot and cause fire and burn injuries. Statistically, children under the age of five account for approximately 46% of contact-type burns from grills per year. Annually, July is the peak month for grill fires.
Consider the following:
• Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors.
• Grills should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from the eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill area.
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
• If you use starter fluid for charcoal grills, use only charcoal starter fluid.
• Never leave your grill unattended.
Information Source: nfpa.org/education