ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Fire Department responded to five simultaneous emergencies Friday evening that required a total of seven ambulances from Attleboro and neighboring communities.
On July 24, crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash that required four ambulances, followed by four separate medical emergencies that also required ambulance transport.
The incidents occurred within a 25-minute span, with calls coming in between 6:43 p.m. and 7:08 p.m.
The Attleboro Fire Department dispatched all three of its ambulances while requesting mutual aid from Rehoboth EMS, Cumberland EMS, North Attleboro Fire Department, and Norton Fire Department.
Despite the unusually high demand for ambulance resources, patient care was not delayed. Fire engine and ladder companies responded directly to several of the medical emergencies to begin patient assessment and treatment while mutual aid ambulances were en route.
District Chief Michael Maitland said the department’s training and coordination allowed crews to effectively manage the surge in emergency calls. “Incidents like this demonstrate the importance of training, communication, and strong mutual aid partnerships,” said Maitland. “Within a very short period of time, we had multiple patients at a motor vehicle crash while four additional medical emergencies were occurring across the city. Our officers and dispatchers quickly coordinated resources, reassessed available units as the incidents evolved, and ensured every patient received timely care.”
The Attleboro Fire Department thanks Rehoboth EMS, Cumberland EMS, North Attleboro Fire Department, and Norton Fire Department for their assistance during the evening’s incidents.
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