Local fire departments are
reporting their February call totals and there is no let up in sight for the
increasing numbers. The Amador Fire Protection District reports their volunteer
crews reported to 137
incidents in February. 86 of the calls were medical aids. Those combined with
17 vehicle accidents to account for 75 percent of the incident totals for the
month. 5 calls were fire related including 2 structure fires, 2 chimney
fires and 1 grass fire. Of all the Battalion 10 and 20 calls 49 percent of the
calls occurred between 8 am and 5 pm. Sutter Creek Fire Protection District
volunteers were also active with a total of 53 calls requiring their response. 36 calls were for medical
assistance, 3 structure fires, 1 chimney fire, 2 motor vehicle accidents and
two rescue calls. Medical aid accounts for approximately 70 percent of
the calls.
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