The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 6 ambulance calls transporting 5, and 4 fire calls during the past week. This week we certified 23 people for CPR from Tonkawa Casino. We received lots of comments about the new storm sirens on social media.
AMBULANCE
6/14 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC
6/17 28 response to Buccaneer Apartments for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/18 28 response to 13th and Hubbard for a MVA, Refused Transport
6/18 28 response to 1300 BLK N. 5th for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC
6/19 28 response to 200 BLK N. 11th for a medical emergency, Transported SMC Blackwell
6/20 28 response to Buccaneer Apartments for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
FIRE
6/15 22 response to N. Public for an out of control, controlled burn
6/15 22 response to N. Public for an out of control, controlled burn
6/16 22, 26 response to Tonkawa Cemetery for controlled burn out of control
6/17 201 response to Willow Haven for faulty equipment
Year to date run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 387, Fire 86, Training 18, Total 491.
4th of July celebrations start early every year, please be responsible with your fireworks. A few minutes of fun can result in injury or property loss. These are explosives and should be used only by trained, responsible adults. Storm Siren testing is every Monday with clear skies. Please, call the fire department if you have storm siren questions. Please call 628- 3251 for a free smoke detector. Hearing impaired smoke detectors are also available.
Residents are reminded that people with symptoms of 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. If you suspect that you may have this virus, you should call your health care provider. Symptoms such as chills, body aches, and a runny nose are more likely associated with the flu, not COVID-19.
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