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Council reviews emergency services reports, EOP update and praises responders after lifesaving rescue
Summary
Council heard monthly emergency-services call statistics, received an update that the borough is finalizing its Emergency Operations Plan and emergency "norm," and honored first responders after a resident’s choking incident; staff also discussed AEDs, CPR training and radio upgrades.
The Borough of New Freedom council received monthly reports from fire and emergency medical services, discussed updates to the borough Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and “norm,” and heard public appreciation for a successful lifesaving response in August.
Fire and EMS call statistics for July and August were reported at the start of the meeting: July totals included 53 calls (38 fire, 9 EMS, 5 fire/police responses) and an average turnout time of roughly 2 minutes 27 seconds; August totaled 56 calls (36 fire,…
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