In a recent meeting, the Fairview Fire Department reported a significant increase in emergency calls for August, totaling 143 runs, which is a rise of 12 from the previous year. Fire Chief Jake, who oversees training and safety, highlighted the challenges posed by overlapping incidents, with 26 occurrences where multiple calls were dispatched simultaneously. This situation is particularly pressing given that the department typically staffs only two crews daily.

The dry conditions in the area have led to an uptick in grass fires, with three incidents reported last month. The department also assisted the county fire department in a rescue operation involving an individual trapped in an overturned mower. Additionally, the fire department provided mutual aid to surrounding jurisdictions on 12 occasions.

Response times have increased, attributed to the need to travel further for larger incidents, including a significant grass fire near the Williamson and Cheatham County line. The department emphasized the importance of calling 911 for emergencies rather than contacting the fire station directly.

The fire marshal conducted 12 fire and life safety inspections and completed 10 plan reviews, alongside 19 pre-fire planning sessions. The department also reported a busy month in training, logging 796 hours primarily due to the onboarding of three new hires.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the ongoing burn ban in the area, underscoring the continued risk posed by dry conditions. The fire department is adapting to a new incident reporting system, which will enhance data tracking and analysis in the future.