February 26, 2024 - Over the week of February 18th through 24th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
Friday at 12:12pm a call came in for a male involved in a ATV accident with a potential broken ankle. The JVFD med team responded to render aid before Allegiance EMS arrived to see to the patient. The ATV rider opted out of being transported by ambulance to a hospital.
Later on Friday at 3:15pm the JVFD received a call to help DeSoto Fire District 1 with a structure fire on Gum Street. At the time, DFD1 had another working structure fire on Day Road and requested Joaquin’s assistance with the Gum Street fire. The JVFD responded with a truck and extra man power.
Saturday at 1:33pm a call came in for a grass fire near a home on FM 139. The page also stated that the flames were traveling to other nearby properties. The combined efforts of the JVFD, Huxley VFD, and DFD1 were able to get the fire contained.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
