05/15/2026
As the official numbers show, the demand on our department is growing rapidly. Our overall call volume continues to climb, but the most concerning trend is the sharp increase in simultaneous calls (multiple emergencies happening at the exact same time).
What does this mean for our community? It means that more and more frequently, the Town of Hanson is left with ZERO on-duty crews available to respond if another emergency strikes. When our resources are stretched this thin, every second counts. Adequate staffing is absolutely critical to closing this dangerous gap and ensuring we can protect our residents.
As a quick reminder to all Hanson residents, tomorrow is Town Election Day. Please get out and make your voice heard!
🗳️ Town Election Day
📍 Where: Hanson Middle School
⏰ When: Tomorrow, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thank you for your continued support of your local firefighters and paramedics.
As part of our commitment to keeping the Town of Hanson informed, we are sharing our year-to-date emergency response statistics. Our call volume continues to see a significant increase, particularly regarding overlapping emergencies.
The Reality of Simultaneous Calls:
When two or more 911 calls occur at the same time, department resources are stretched to their limit.
• Last Year’s Gap: In 2025, simultaneous calls left the town without an available on-duty firefighter/paramedic 46% of the time.
Having adequate personnel on duty is critical to closing this gap. When an ambulance is already out of town on a transport to the hospital, having additional staffing ensures we still maintain a dedicated emergency presence right here in Hanson. Furthermore, this isn't just about EMS availability. Additional personnel puts more firefighters on the scene during the crucial first few minutes of an initial fire response, the most "make-or-break" period for life safety and fire control, bringing our department's capabilities closer to recognized NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) safety standards.
Year-to-Date Stats (as of today):
• Total Calls: 901 (Up 16.4% from 774 at this time last year)
• Simultaneous Calls: 454 (Up 24.7% from 364 at this time last year)
Currently, over 50% of all emergency responses in Hanson this year have been simultaneous incidents. We remain dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible as we manage these increasing volumes.
