The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 17 ambulance calls transporting 16, and 7 fire calls during the past week.AMBULANCE1/24 28 response to 500 BLK N. Main for a medical emergency, Refused Transport1/24 28 response to 100 BLK of Wheatheart for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell1/24 28 response to 200 BLK of N. 3rd for medical, Refused Transport1/24 28 response to 1200 BLK of N. 5th for medical, Refused Transport1/24 28 response to 900 BLK of N. Main for medical, Transported to Ponca City1/25 28 response to 300 BLK of S. 3rd for medical, Transported to BASS Enid1/26 28 response to I 35 MM 211 for MVA, Refused Transport1/26 28 response to I 35 MM 211 for MVA, Refused Transport1/27 28 response to 1200 BLK of N. 7th for medical, Transported to SMC Blackwell1/28 29 response to SMC Blackwell for a medical transport to VA OKC1/28 29 response to Billings Truck Stop for medical emergency, No transport1/28 29 response to Billings Exit for medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell1/29 28 response to 1500 N. Main for medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell1/29 28 response to 100 BLK of Wheatheart, Refused Transport1/30 28 response to S street and Oakland Ave for MVA, Transported to SMC BlackwellFIRE1/25 24 responded to 400 BLK N. 10th for fence on fire, Extinguished by TFD1/25 201,27 responded to NOC Boehme Hall for fire alarm, Accidental fire alarm activation1/26 22 responded to 308 E. North Ave for small grass fire, Extinguished by TFD1/28 24 responded to 1100 BLK E. North Ave for gas smell, Shut off Gas and awaited for Summit.1/29 22 responded to grass fire, Cancelled enroute in Ranch Drive area.1/29 22 responded to Q and Oakland Ave for small grass fire, Extinguished by TFD1/30 201,24 responded to S street and Oakland for MVA with multiple vehicles, Assisted Ponca Fire.2022 run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 85, Fire 24, Training 10, Total 119.Severe COVID symptoms are increasing in Tonkawa with area hospitals at capacity. Check the CDC website for recommended personal hygiene and disinfection tips. (https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/index. html)Storm Siren testing is every Monday with clear skies. Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors are important in homes with gas appliances, TFD can assist with installation. Please call 628-3251 for a free smoke detector. Hearing impaired smoke detectors are also available.Residents are reminded that people with symptoms of allergies, fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common ...