Bedford Fire and EMS Storm Responses (2/22 to 2/28, 3/13 to 3/14)
By Foreman Shawn Carmody
March 13, 2010
The Bedford Village Fire Department and EMS responded to 49 calls during the week of Monday February 22nd through Sunday February 28th. 44 of those calls were in a 72 hour period during the winter storm that hit the area, averaging a call every 1 hour and 40 minutes around the clock.
Of the 49 calls the breakdown included:
19 Fire Alarms 15 Tree and Wires Down/Burning 10 Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) 2 Animal Rescues (one dog and one horse) 2 Basement Pump Outs (Residential) 1 EMS Medical Call
17 of the 49 calls turned out to be false automatic alarms (35% of all calls)
An additional storm hit our area Saturday March 13th into Sunday March 14th, whereupon our department responded to 11 calls in a 24 hour period. This included:
4 Residential Fire/CO Alarms 3 EMS Calls, 1 Mutual Aid to Stamford, CT 4 Basement Pump Outs
The Bedford Village Fire Department (which includes an ambulance and EMTs) is a small group of local residents who respond to all calls. We are a 100% volunteer organization and are in need of new firefighters and EMTs. No experience is required, all training and equipment is provided for a minimal time commitment. There are roles to fit everyone's abilities and time availability. To find out more please contact us at either chiefs@bedfordfire.com, call us at (914) 234-3133 or stop in at the firehouse, during the week there is usually someone there from 9am-4pm or anytime you see the doors up!
