The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 16 ambulance calls transporting 15, and 2 fire calls during the past week.
AMBULANCE
7/26 28 response to 600 BLK of E Oklahoma for a medical, pt refused transport.
7/27 28 response to 1100 BLK of N 7th for a medical, pt refused transport.
7/28 28 response to 1100 BLK of N 7th for a medical emergency, transport to SMC Blackwell.
7/28 28 response to 16000 BLK west south for an unresponsive, transported to SMC Blackwell.
7/29 28 response to loves truck stop for back pain, transported to SMC Blackwell.
7/31 28 response to I-35 MM 212 NB for a hit and run, pt refused transport.
7/31 28 response to I-35 MM 212 NB for a hit and run, pt refused transport.
FIRE
7/29 24 response to 900 BLK N 5th for odor investigation, no smoke found.
7/30 24 response to 16000 BLK w South Ave for a vehicle fire. Fire was out on arrival.
Year to date run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 488, Fire 112, Training 27, Total 627.
Storm Siren testing is every Monday with clear skies. Please call 628-3251 for a free smoke detector. Hearing impaired smoke detectors are also available.
COVID is making a resurgence, 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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