The Ruby-Kolin Fire Department responded to 42 calls for service in March, logging a total of 285 hours on incidents, according to its latest monthly report.

That total accounts for nearly 38 percent of the entire month, or approximately 11 full days spent actively serving the community.

Call types for March included 15 medical calls, 11 grass and wildland fires, five dispatched and cancelled calls, three motor vehicle accidents, three public service calls, two structure fires, one kitchen fire, one fire alarm and one power line down incident.

Year-to-date, the department has responded to 137 calls, averaging about 45 calls per month. At the same point last year, the department had recorded 90 calls, reflecting a 52 percent increase in call volume.

Department officials noted that the steady rise in calls highlights the continued demand on personnel, who respond at all hours to meet the needs of the community.

The department expressed appreciation for its members’ commitment and service, emphasizing their role in maintaining consistent emergency response coverage throughout the area.