Crime & Safety

Near-Record Number Of Calls For Manchester Emergency Services

The Division of Emergency Services shared a photo of their empty garage after a busy day on Thursday.

EMS crews shared a photo of the garage, empty of all trucks and other equipment, as crews responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day.
EMS crews shared a photo of the garage, empty of all trucks and other equipment, as crews responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day. (Photo via Manchester Division of Emergency Services)

MANCHESTER, NJ — Thursday was a busy day for the Manchester Division of Emergency Services, who had close to a record number of calls for service in a 24-hour period.

EMS crews shared a photo of the garage, empty of all trucks and other equipment, as crews responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day including medical emergencies and other calls.

The Division had 58 calls on Thursday, slightly shy of a record of 67 calls in 24 hours.

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"The crews on duty yesterday, like the crews on every day, did an outstanding job!" said a post on Facebook.

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