Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services had 589 calls for service between January and March, essentially unchanged from the prior quarter.
There were 587 calls between October and December.
“Most of our major call types dropped during the winter months, which is normal with seasonal trends, but we did see an increase in the number of overdose responses because of a persistent toxic drug risk in Cranbrook and across the region,” said Fire Chief Scott Driver.
Fire and rescue incidents made up 27 per cent of responses and 73 per cent were pre-hospital care.
The most common call types included overdose/poisoning (119), breathing problems (40), chest pain (37), sick persons (34), falls or back injuries (32), seizures (28), and strokes (28).
“Overall, the first quarter of the year showed stable demand right across our service profile,” said Driver.
“By staying focused on responsive service delivery and monitoring emerging risks, our department can adjust as needed while operating within Council’s established direction and meeting public expectations.”
The full report can be found here.
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