County of Vermilion River (CVR) protective services members stayed busy throughout the month of January.
Freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather led to a surge in vehicle crashes across the CVR.
Peace Officers increased patrols on backroads and around facilities due to the extreme cold. The county’s emergency management teams kept a close watch on conditions to ensure emergency services were ready.
Fire calls increase in January
County Fire Services responded to 32 calls last month, 10 were motor vehicle collisions. Crews also handled eight medical calls, three vehicle fires, and two brush fires.
Firefighters also responded to two alarms, two assistance calls, and one rescue. Three calls required mutual aid. One involved an odour investigation.
A total of 80 fire permits were issued in January.
Peace Officers stay busy
Peace Officers dealt with 29 new calls for service. Most involved provincial and municipal statutes, with two alert-related calls.
Emergency management kept watch
Officials monitored 13 incidents in January. Travel and transportation issues made up six of those cases. Three were health-related, and three were communication-related. One involved utilities. Emergency crews remain on high alert as winter conditions continue.
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