I wanted to take some time in the next two months to continue what I started in January — using this platform as an educational tool for our residents. A couple of times it’s gotten a tad off-color, but when we are passionate about things such as I am about being a fireman and … [Read more...]
I recently received an email from a resident suggesting that fire departments frequently "pad" their run numbers with calls other than fire and emergency medical calls. I would like to explain the "good intent" or "public service" call. The Madison Township Fire Department … [Read more...]
I recently received a question on Facebook asking about the station location of our ambulance and response time. It’s a great opportunity to explain more about our service philosophy here at the Madison Township Fire Department. Our ambulance is stationed at Fire Station 831 … [Read more...]
Our communications center dispatches calls using "run strings". Communications personnel dispatch calls based off of 911 information received. They then enter apparatus into the CAD based off of the run strings and districts to alert appropriate fire and EMS units. Madison … [Read more...]
