| The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department responded to an unusually high number of emergency calls over the past three days. The activity began on Friday, May 15 at 10:41 am with a motor vehicle accident and continued through the weekend, concluding Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 pm. In total, personnel handled 15 calls, including motor vehicle accidents, lift assistance, a structure fire, and several fire investigations.
During this busy period, several members of the department also completed an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course while continuing to respond to emergency calls.
This level of response was made possible through strong collaboration and teamwork among county agencies, including Amherst Fire, Pedlar Fire, Amherst Fire & EMS, Amherst County Dispatchers, and the Sheriff's Office. All agencies involved contributed to the department's ability to manage and cover these incidents effectively. |
