Fire department reports 126 alarms in August; majority were first-responder medical calls

The Logansport Fire Department reported 126 alarms in August, with 87 categorized as first-responder calls, 10 false alarms and 10 motor-vehicle accidents, the department told the board on Sept. 10.

Chief Miller provided the monthly activity summary: among the calls were one vehicle fire, one vegetation or trash fire, three extrications, one other rescue, two hazardous-material incidents, eight service calls, two incidents involving power lines and one smoke-or-odor call. The department logged responses across locations including 72 residential incidents, 20 business responses, two nursing homes and four schools.

An inspector performed two inspections during the month. The board approved the fire department’s August monthly report by motion and voice vote.

The chief briefly noted staffing adjustments including one inspector being on light duty during the month. No further budget or staffing motions related to the report were presented at the meeting.