December 2005 Fire Calls & Safety Tip of the Month

Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department responded to 22 calls during the month of December 2005. Seven of these calls were within the city limits of Madisonville, and fifteen of them were out in the county. Of those calls, ten were grass fire calls, four were structure fires, one was a vehicle fire call, three were wrecks, one was a lifeflight, and three were classified as an other type call. Volunteers also attended two drills during the month of December, focusing on truck and equipment operations. Members were also blessed by sharing a Christmas Dinner and Awards ceremony during the month.

RED HOT SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:
BURN BAN IN EFFECT!!!!!
Madison County has a burn ban in effect for all of our county, towns and the City of Madisonville. This means that NO burning should be done within the county due to extensive fire danger. Governor Perry has declared Texas a state of emergency due to the draught and is urging citizens to be EXTREMELY cautious where fire danger is concerned. Special caution should be exercised around barbeque pits, cigarettes, vehicles parking / stopped in tall grass, welding machines, etc. It takes only a small spark to burn an entire field -- or even a home.

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