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Fire and EMS report March call volumes and new grants to Dodge County
Summary
Fire Chief Malcolm Tyson reported 112 calls in March and a $25,000 fireworks grant; EMS Director Michael Johnson reported 363 calls in March, $129,093.39 in revenue and a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Trauma Commission. Chief Tyson warned of severe drought conditions.
At the April 20 meeting of the Dodge County Board of Commissioners, public safety leaders summarized March activity and announced grant awards.
Fire Chief Malcolm Tyson said the department handled 112 calls in March, reported $136 in revenue for the month and that the department received a $25,000 fireworks grant. Chief Tyson warned commissioners about the severity of an ongoing drought and asked residents to exercise extreme caution.
EMS Director Michael Johnson reported 363 calls in March and revenues of $129,093.39 for the EMS department. He also said EMS received a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Trauma Commission.
The board did not take formal action on the reports. Commissioners acknowledged the updates and moved on to other agenda items.
