The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 7 ambulance calls transporting 6, and 8 fire calls during the past week. People who are planning on burning in our jurisdiction in the county please call the fire department at (580) 628-3251 and advise us where and when you are planning to burn to deter unnecessary call outs.AMBULANCE10/09 29 response to N. Central Billings for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Perry.10/11 29 response to Cimmaron Travel Plaza for a medical emergency, Refused transport.10/13 29 response to AHPC for a transfer to Wesley Medical Center Wichita, KS 10/13 28 response to 400 BLK N. Barnes for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell.10/14 28 response to Willow Haven for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC.10/15 28 response to 700 BLK N. 7th for a medical emergency, Transported to Wesley Medical KS.10/15 28 response to 300 BLK E. College for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell.FIRE10/11 24 Response to Christian Life Church for Fire Prevention Program.10/11 24 Response to Tonkawa Towing to assist OHP getting EDR out of wreaked vehicles.10/13 22 Response to 700 BLK N. Public CO detector alarming, end of life alarm for detector.10/13 22,26,201 Response to HWY 60 & 140th for grass fire, Extinguished with assistance from Lamont.10/13 22 Response to 15480 W. South Ave for activated fire alarm, false alarm.10/15 24 Response to 14201 S. P St. for smoke investigation, Heater caused smoke.10/15 22 Response to 900 N. Main for unattended brush pile in pecan grove, put tank of water on fire.10/15 26 Response to 900 N. Main for brush pile smoldering causing smoke to hang low in early morning. Placed 1800 gallons on to extinguish.2023 run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 769, Fire 215, Training 45, Total 1029.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.Outside Ambulance Subscription Letter on Tonkawa Web Page Tonkawaok.gov.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 580716-3529.Buffet breakfast SaturdaysFly-in/walk-in buffet breakfast is held the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine, from 7-10 a.m. at the Ponca City Regional Airport. Proceeds go to the Ponca City Aviation Foundation which benefits aviation education, scholarships, needy kids, and the airport. Cost is $8 ...
