The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 9 ambulance calls transporting 6, and 6 fire calls during the past week. Recent rains will do little to slow fire spread with the dormant vegetation.AMBULANCE11/07 28 response to 500 BLK N. 6th for a lift assist, Refused Transport 11/08 29 response to Billings Fairchild Center for medical emergency, Transported to Bass Enid 11/08 28 response to 500 BLK N. 6th for a lift assist, Refused Transport 11/09 28 response to 600 BLK N. 9th for medical emergency, Transported to AHPC 11/09 28 response to 400 BLK N. 6th for a medical emergency, Refused Transport 11/10 28 response to 100 BLK N. 3rd for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC 11/11 28 response to Fort Oakland for a medical emergency, Transported to SMC Blackwell 11/12 28 response 500 BLK N. 6th for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC 11/12 28 response to Fort Oakland for a medical emergency, Transported to AHPC FIRE11/08 27 response to Taco Bell for smoke alarm, Cancelled Enroute11/09 22 response to 9th and North Ave to assist Public Works 11/10 24 response to 700BLK Rivera to assist EMS 11/11 201,26 response to 700 BLK E. Lincoln to assist Blackwell with grass fire 11/11 27 response to 821 BLK W. Santa Fe automatic aide with Blackwell for Structure Fire 11/11 27 response to Williams Storage for smoke investigation, False alarm2022 run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 817, Fire 249, Training 58, Total 1124.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.Residents are reminded that people with symptoms of allergies, 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.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.McCarter museum hours givenThe McCarter Museum is open from 2-4 p.m. each Thursday and Friday and from 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling (580) 761-7576. Several other contacts are posted on the door of the museum. Several areas in the museum have been redecorated and there are several new displays ...