Fire Rescue Division makes up the largest portion of the department. This division is made up of three shifts, each working 24 hours and then off for 48 hours. Each shift is comprised of 23 firefighters who respond from three fire stations. These stations are located on Canton Avenue, Lakemont Avenue, and Howell Branch Road. The department has adapted a standard of response coverage that all calls will be answered between 6-8 minutes of the alarm sounding.
Fire Rescue Division Emergency Activity
Operational Statistics and Projections: |
| Year: |
Total Emergency Responses: |
Medically Related Responses: |
| 2007 |
4590 |
3156 |
| 2008 |
4544 |
3150 |
| 2009 |
4285 |
3053 |
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