These recent storms played havoc on many communities in our fire district this weekend. We received several calls on our business phone, text messages, and personal phone calls to firefighters regarding downed trees or situations threatening homes, powerlines, or streets. Additionally, lots of social media posts to neighbors were sent to quickly spread the news about dangerous situations or blocked roadways.

We want to remind you that in any dangerous situation, your issue requires a call to emergency dispatchers at 911.

Dialing 911 is what gets our fire and rescue trucks moving as we need to be officially dispatched along with other agencies like law enforcement, ambulance, county resources and utilities.

There are lots of pieces in play for an emergency or other dangerous situation .

When seconds count, dial 911 first to get emergency help on the way before posting to social media or reaching out to non-emergency numbers.

Certainly, there are times to use non-emergency numbers but only do so when time allows a flexible response.

Stay safe!

Garrison Road is blocked at Neal Creek due to at tree and powerlines down in the roadway. We are waiting on Entergy to arrive.

Please detour.

WPFD will be conducting some training over the next several weeks at the old Martindale Baptist Church parsonage. The little white house in front of the gymnasium. Some of our crews will be operating in the east side of the parking lot between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

This is a planned training event at a location we will use for a couple months. We want you to know that there is no emergency at the church. Just be aware we are working in this area, drive safe.

If you stop to watch, please don’t block traffic or our operation. Stay in the parking lot and remain at a safe distance for safety.