March 2005 Fire Calls & Safety Tip of the Month

Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls during the month of March 2005. Four of these calls were within the city limits of Madisonville, and thirteen of them were out in the county. Of those calls, four were grass fire calls, three were vehicle fire calls, five were wrecks, two were lifeflights, two were oil spills, and one was classified as an other type call. Volunteers also attended three drills during the month of March, focusing on pipeline safety, weapons of mass destruction, and incident command.

RED HOT SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:

It's time to get those barbeque grills going! Spring weather is upon us and the outdoors are beckoning us to come out and enjoy them. Whether you're grilling steaks or roasting marshmallows over a fire, safety should be your main priority.

Never position a barbeque pit or open flame closer than 20 feet from a home or building. And NEVER leave children unattended near a pit or fire. Campfire games are fun, but don't encourage children or adults to run around a fire. Maintain a safe distance from the open flames and assure that everyone nearby does the same.

Keep safety at the top of your list and enjoy the Springtime and all it brings!