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Porter fire chief reports 48 calls in May; council hears safety reminders after staff vehicle accident
Summary
Fire Chief Adam Springsted told the council the department responded to 48 calls in May, including 22 medical calls and 20 vehicle accidents. The mayor also reported a nonserious accident involving two town employees and urged equipment and personal-safety upgrades.
Fire Chief Adam Springsted reported that the department responded to 48 calls in May: 22 medical calls, 20 motor-vehicle accidents, two brush fires, two structure fires and two gas leaks. The chief also told the council the department used 3,000 gallons of water in June.
Separately, Mayor Steve Dickey reported two town employees were involved in a nonserious vehicle accident while operating the town’s side-by-side earlier that day. Council member Ryan Moore recommended that all town vehicles, mowers and equipment be fitted with flashing lights, and Mayor Dickey said employees should wear reflective vests. The minutes record praise for employees’ mowing work despite heavy rain.
