Hanover Fire Department (Image from Hanover council)
The Hanover Fire Department (HFD) set a new record last year for calls for service.
The HFD presented its annual report for 2024 to council on Feb. 3, detailing how it responded to 256 calls to structure fires, medical emergencies, rescue operations, and other situations.
“The department also improved response times through strategic deployment and enhanced training,” says the town in a release.
On average, the response rate to emergency scenes from when 911 is called is about six and a half minutes. This is a reduction of 10 seconds from 2023.
Additionally, the report highlights fire prevention and education in the community as well as training and development.
Last year, the HFD conducted 121 fire safety inspections and led a number of education initiatives in the community, including school programs, community workshops and fire drills.
The service also completed 114 home safety checks to ensure residents were protected with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
This is on top of the 5,500 hours of training firefighters took part in, including live-fire exercises, technical rescue drills, and leadership development programs.
The HFD also hosted its first Camp Molly, which offered hands-on experience, leadership development and mentorship from service professionals to young women between the ages of 15 and 18.
The fire department will be celebrating the official grand opening of its new fire station next month.
“This state-of-the-art facility will provide modern amenities, improved operational space, and upgraded technology to better serve the community. The transition to the new fire station will significantly enhance operational efficiency, allowing HFD to continue providing exceptional emergency response services,” says the town in a release.
The annual report can be found on the town website here.
