Crime & Safety
Stoneham Fire Log: Aid Requests Top the List
Check out the types of calls handled by the Stoneham Fire Department from Aug. 1-7.

The responded to 52 calls for service from Aug. 1-7, down three from the previous week.
Aid requests (27 calls) topped the list, followed by motor vehicle crashes (five) and fire investigations and motor vehicle crashes with personal injury with four calls each. Stoneham firefighters also provided mutual aid to Wakefield Fire Department on Aug. 7.
Aug. 7 was the busiest day for firefighters, as they responded to 13 calls for service.
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Check out the chart below to see the types and number of calls the department received:
Type of Call Total Calls Aid requested 27 Wire down 3 Motor vehicle crash 5 Motor vehicle crash with personal injury 4 Medical aid 3 Box alarm 3 Fire investigation 4 Motor vehicle fire 0 Fire service 1 Fire generator 0 Lockout 1 Outside fire 0 Fire mutual aid 1 Service Call 0Here's a breakdown of the calls by day:
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5 Tuesday, Aug. 2
7 Wednesday, Aug. 3
8 Thursday, Aug. 4
6 Friday, Aug. 5
8 Saturday, Aug. 6
5 Sunday, Aug. 7
13
*Data compiled from the Stoneham Fire Department fire log.
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