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Athol Fire Department Responded to 354 Calls in April
May 27, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS
1RN News Team,

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In April 2026, Athol Fire Department personnel responded to 354 service requests, demonstrating the department's wide variety of emergency response and public safety initiatives.
210 EMS calls, 38 fire or explosion events, six auto accidents, and 20 service calls were reported by the department during the month. Additionally, firefighters finished 80 fire prevention and inspection tasks, demonstrating the department's ongoing commitment to community safety. Furthermore, 229 replies were managed without outside support, while personnel offered mutual aid on 42 situations and received it on three calls.