Fire division reports 102 EMS calls in August, hydrant flushing and smoke-alarm program underway

The New Carlisle Fire Division reported August response data and upcoming operational activities to the City Council. Chief Trustee told the council the division responded to 102 EMS calls in the city during August, four fire-related calls, 13 good-intent or service calls and four false alarms. The chief gave mutual-aid details: two EMS calls were covered by Pike Township, nine by Bethel Park, two by Loads Of Township and two by Miami, and the division answered mutual aid calls for neighboring jurisdictions as well. The chief said run volume for the year stood at 1,147 at a prior reporting point and 1,175 as of the date of the meeting. The division is recruiting firefighter EMTs and paramedics, the chief said, and is continuing a free-smoke-alarm distribution program for city residents. Hydrant flushing will begin that week with online maps and posted signs to notify residents as crews move through areas A, B, C and D. Council did not take specific action on these operational items during the meeting; the report served as an informational briefing.