The Williams Lake Fire Department released their number of calls for service for the month of August.
Deputy Fire Chief Brendan Foote says they responded to a total of 43 compared to 38 in August of last year.
Foote says the top 3 major types of calls were 9 for fires, 16 false alarms, and 15 smoke/fire complaints.
At the end of August in 2024 the Williams Lake Fire Department received 362 calls for service compared to 326 they’ve had so far this year at this time.
Foote noted that they are currently on pace for having slightly less calls for service this year , however August was busier this year compared to last year so we’ll have to see how the rest of the year plays out.
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