Zoning B. of Adjust. During 2000, the department responded to 456 incidents of various types and duration, the breakdown of which fol1ows this narrative. It is noteworthy that our cal1s increased by 80 over last year, even with the absence of any heavy snowstorm or hurricane, both of which usual1y cause multiple incidents during and after the storms. Department members again attending over 100 hours of training on various subjects in firefighting, emergency medical and hazardous materials areas. Our new defibrillator was delivered in early fall and will be a valuable addition to our EMS capabilities.
Plans are to install it in the new fire engine.
Our fire safety compliance inspection program continues, with over 51 businesses and multi-unit residential units surveyed this year. In addition all schools and kindergartens are given monthly fire drills to insure orderly evacuation in the event of an emergency. Department members have toured the new facilities at St. Francis of Assisi and Campbell High School on several occasions and will be participating in extensive pre-incident training programs for all schools. I thank the property owners for their patience in adapting to the new provisions of the code and I also want to thank our Code Enforcement Officer, Mr. Bergeron again for his efforts in promoting and assisting in our fire safety efforts. As of this writing, the new fire engine has been delivered and accepted.