The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 18 ambulance calls transporting 10, and 2 fire calls during the past week.AMBULANCE5/16 29 response to 500 BLK S. Pearl Billings for a medical emergency, Refused transport5/16 29 response to AHPC for transfer to Willow Haven5/16 28 response to 9000 BLK of S. 29th for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC5/17 29 response to AHPC for transfer back to Willow Haven5/18 28 response to Hwy 15 & I-35 for MVA, Refused Transport5/18 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC5/19 28 response to I-35 MM 217 , for MVA, Transported to SMC Blackwell5/19 29 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Refused transport5/19 29 response to AHPC for transfer to Willow Haven.5/20 28 response to 100 BLK W. North Ave, for a welfare check, Refused transport5/20 28 response to Hwy 77 & Hwy 156, for MVA, Refused Transport5/20 28 response to Hwy 77 & Hwy 156 for MVA, Refused Transport5/20 28 response to 100 BLK W. North Ave for medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell5/21 28 response to 100 BLK of Wheatheart for a medical emergency, Refused Transport5/21 28 response to 500 BLK N. Young Billings for medical emergency, Transported to Bass Enid5/22 28 response to 1100 BLK N. 5th for medical emergency, Refused Transport5/22 28 response to Hwy 177 & Hartford for MVA, Transported to SMC Blackwell5/22 29 response to Hwy 177 & Hartford for MVA, Transported to SMC BlackwellFIRE5/20 201,24 response to Hwy 77 & Hwy 156 for MVA5/22 201,24 response to Hwy 177 & Hartford for MVA2022 run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 346, Fire 97, Training 27, Total 470.Storm Siren testing is every Monday with clear skies.TFD offers lifeline services. Please call 628-3251 for a free smoke detector. Hearing impaired smoke detectors are also available.Residents are reminded that people with symptoms of allergies, fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. There is a COVID-19 hot line which is 211 or toll free (877) 362-1606 with an alternate number of (405) 840-9396.Helping veterans...A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580- 716-3529.
