Smithfield FD Response Logs: Aug. 11 - 17

For the week of Aug. 11 through 17, the Smithfield Fire Department responded to 92 calls for service. Of those, 67 were for medical emergencies, resulting in 61 transports to local hospitals.

Fire apparatus from all 3 firehouses was used for 92  responses:

• Engine 1 responded to 60 calls.

• Rescue 1 responded to 44 calls.

• Engine 2 responded to 40 calls.

• Rescue 2 responded to 33 calls.

• Ladder 1 responded to 9 calls. 

• 1 Electrical type fire in a commercial building.

• 1 Outside trash/rubbish fire

• 67 EMS calls

• 5 Motor Vehicle Accidents

• 5 Accidental alarms

• 11 Alarm system activations

• 1 Hazardous Materials incident involving a natural gas leak on George Washington Highway in the area of Business Park Dr.  A gas main was struck by a machine causing a major leak requiring extensive road closures, and major repairs.

 The Fire Prevention Division conducted 9 resale smoke/carbon monoxide safety inspections, 1 residential rough inspection, 1 residential plan reviews, 1 tent inspection, 2 fire alarm final inspections, 4 final inspections and 1 commercial rough inspections.