The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 16 ambulance calls transporting 11, and 2 fire calls during the past week.AMBULANCE8/30 28 response to 600 BLK N. Main St. for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell8/31 29 response to Billings for a medical emergency, Cancelled En-route9/1 28 response to MM 201, I-35 for a MVA, Refused Transport9/2 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC9/2 28 response to 1100 BLK N. 5th for a lift assist, Refused Transport9/2 29 response to AHPC for a medical transport to Willow Haven9/2 28 response to Buccaneer Field for Football Game Stand-by9/2 28 response to Buccaneer Field for a Traumatic Injury, Transported to SMC Blackwell9/2 28 response to Buccaneer Field for a Traumatic Injury, Transported to SMC Blackwell9/2 29 response to Billings Fairchild Center for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell9/3 28 response to Kettine Circle for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC9/3 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC9/3 29 response to AHPC for a medical transported to Willow Haven9/4 29 response to Billings for a medical emergency, Cancelled En-route9/5 28 response to Tonkawa Casino for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell9/5 28 response to Tonkawa Travel Plaza for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC BlackwellFIRE9/1 201,24 response to MM 201, I-35 for an MVA, assisted EMS9/3 201 response to Pilot Truck Stop for a fire alarm, Cancelled En-routeYear to date run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 551, Fire 127, Training 43, Total 723.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.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.
