The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company #1 released its monthly activity summary, detailing the department’s response to 51 dispatched calls for service throughout September.

The breakdown of incidents is as follows:

• Structure Fires: 2
• EMS Assists: 5
• Natural Vegetation Fire: 1
• Extrication/Rescue: 3
• Combustible Spills or Leaks: 3
• Electrical Wiring/Equipment Issues: 2
• Unauthorized Burning: 2
• Dispatched/Cancelled Enroute: 9
• Steam/Gas/Smoke Investigations: 3
• Unintentional Alarm Activations: 17
• System Malfunctions: 2
• Wrong Location/No Emergency: 1
• Public Service Assist: 1

The department continues to demonstrate its commitment to public safety through timely response and professional service across a wide range of emergencies.

Cardiff Fire reminds residents to check their smoke detectors regularly and to always use caution with open flames and heating appliances as cooler weather approaches.