Past Call Stats
Calendar Fire EMS Total
2022 417 742 1159
2021 1,050 1,795 2,845
2020 997 1,655 2,652
2015
2014 918 1,487 2,405
2013 975 1,775 2,475
2012 990 1,545 2,645
2011 912 1,489 2,401
2010 918 1,540 2,458
2009 947 1,653 2,600
2008 1,006 1,639 2,645
2007 1,010 1,465 2,475
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By Engineer Brad Saunders
November 16, 2021
On November 16th at 0135 hours, Squad 2 responded to the 1000 Block of Bannister Circle in Waldorf for the house fire. Waldorf Volunteers arrived on scene and located a working fire. Squad 2 arrived a short time later and assisted with salvage and overhaul after an electrical fire.
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