Ward 6 Fire had a busy month responding to emergency calls. The dedication of the members to give their time to help the community is commendable.

Reminder: Fire safety during winter months is imperative.

Space heaters should be 3 feet from any combustible material and plugged directly into a wall outlet.
Heat lamps used for keeping pets warm must be secured away from combustible materials and in location where pets/animals cannot knock them over.
Do not overload extension cords.

January Incidents
Forest, Woods, or Wildland Fire = 9
Building Fires = 8
Vehicle Accident no injuries = 6
False Alarm = 5
Service calls = 4
Accident, potential accident = 3
Vicinity Alarm (incident in other location) = 3
Vehicle Accident w/ injuries = 2
Cover Assignment, Standby = 2
Dispatched and canceled enroute = 2
Vehicle Accident w/ extrication = 1
Authorized control burn = 1
Vehicle Fire = 1
EMS assist ambulance service = 1
Power line down = 1
No incident found on arrival = 1

Ward 6 is actively seeking volunteers, if you live in the DeQuincy/North Sulphur areas and would like to volunteer, reach out to us by private message on Facebook, or by visiting our website www.ward6fire.com and completing an applicant interest card.