October 25, 2007

Emergency phones installed

       The White River Township Fire Department recently installed emergency telephones at each of the agency's three buildings.  These phones are located on the outside of each station near the main entrance and will automatically dial 9-1-1 when the handset is picked up.  The purpose of each phone is to enable an individual, who stops at the fire station to report an emergency, the ability to call for help if the crew is off station.  "People know where the fire stations are and often drive in to summon help", said Fire Chief Jeremy Pell.  "We want to make sure that we are accessible at all times, even when we're on another call or off station for whatever reason", he added.  The new phones access existing phones lines within the buildings, so no new phone service was necessary.
 

           
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