The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 13 ambulance calls transporting 12, and 2 fire calls during the past week. Training included ladder operations, and structural support.
AMBULANCE
6/21 29 response to Billings Fairchild Center for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/21 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/21 29 response to SMC Blackwell for a medical transport to Willow Haven
6/23 28 response to 100 BLK Kay for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/23 28 response to Hwy 60 for an MVA, Transported AHPC
6/24 28 response to 200 BLK Jester for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/25 28 response to 400 BLK N. Barnes for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
6/25 28 response to US412 and CR 10 for medical emergency, Cancelled
6/26 29 response to SMC Blackwell for a medical transport to OKC
6/26 28 response to 300 BLK Doris for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC
6/26 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC
6/27 28 response to TFD for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC
6/27 28 response to Tonkawa Casino for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell
FIRE
6/23 24 response to Hwy 60 for a 1 vehicle roll over, assisted EMS
6/27 22 response to 405 E Grand for a residential fire alarm, accidental activation
Year to date run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 400, Fire 88, Training 19, Total 508.
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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