Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 responded to 541 calls in October

HERMISTON — Umatilla County Fire District reported a 4.24% increase in calls for service in October compared to a year ago. Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics responded to 541 calls in October, averaging 17 calls per day. During the month, the district responded to 413 medical emergencies and 26 fires. There was a total of 39 public service calls. The district also treated 434 patients and transported 332 for hospital treatment. There were 30 hospital team activations and the district responded to 19 motor vehicle collisions. According to the district, nearly half of the October calls — 268 — overlapped with another emergency. “That means multiple 911 calls were occurring at the same time,” the district posted on its Facebook page, “requiring district crews to respond to multiple calls across the district simultaneously.”

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