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The number of calls and miles traveled, and man hours spent, for the Washington Rescue Squad and Fire Department during 1975 have been reported. The Rescue Squad had 82 calls and traveled 3,837 miles. It took 468 hours and 34 minutes of volunteer man hours, according to Edward M. Clark Captain.
The Fire Department had 18 calls and traveled 145-1/2 miles and man hours used were 147 hours and 40 minutes, according to WillV
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