Mulmur–Melancthon fire department operating independently after wind storm

The Mulmur–Melancthon fire department is once again operating independently after their 100 ft. communication tower was damaged in Friday’s wind storm.

Officials say repairs to the tower were completed yesterday afternoon and all systems are once again operational.

The communication tower, which was bent during Friday’s wind storm, is used for the department’s computer and 911 paging systems.

While repairs were being made, the department went into emergency mode and operated through the Shelburne paging system.

Dufferin emergency services in Orangeville were also notified and they brought in the Dufferin Amateur Emergency Radio team to lend a hand.

A temporary tower has already been ordered and should be in place within a few weeks.