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Hamilton officials report 2024 call volume, a police hire and water well outage in Jan. 2025
Summary
Fire Chief Oliver delivered a 2024 recap with 349 calls and said the department plans to replace SCBA units on engine 1102. Police Chief Weiss announced a new officer, and Water/Sewer reported a service-line leak and a motor failure at Well #3 that blew a transformer; replacement quotes are being sought.
Fire, police and water officials briefed the Hamilton City Council on operational matters during the Jan. 13, 2025 meeting.
Fire Chief Oliver summarized 2024 activity: 349 calls, including 11 structure fires, nine motor-vehicle incidents, 53 medical calls and six gas/flammable-liquid responses; dispatch canceled units 66 times and the department handled 35 false alarms. Chief Oliver said the department is seeking to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units for engine 1102 before the current units expire.
Police Chief Weiss reported that new officer Michael Brown will start Friday and that the department's partnership with Family Connection allowed officers to provide gifts to four families' children; Chief Weiss said the department experienced a busier 2024 with more calls for service.
Ben Hood reported water system problems: a service-line leak on Mobley Court on Jan. 2 and, on Jan. 9, Well #3's motor locked up and blew the pole-mounted transformer; Hood said the city is negotiating replacement pricing with Middle Georgia Well. He also said two new houses on Blanton now have water and that an individual identified as Forrest at Kenton has begun installing water meters. Rhett Wade was credited with getting water samples to Auburn for testing.
