WPFD with 9 other fire departments worked all night on Saturday thru Sunday (8pm-8am) to help transfer 170, capsule 000 gallons of water to the Paron-Owensville water system following a mainline break earlier that week that depleted water supplies to their communities. WPFD provided 3 tankers and manpower along with Bryant FD, link Haskell FD, Crows Station FD, Lonsdale FD, NESCO FD, Salem FD, Shaw FD, Turtle Creek FD, Sardis FD, Williams Junction FD and Paron FD to refill the waterlines and water system supply tanks.

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On July 21st, pilule WPFD participated in Rapid Response Team Camp 2011 that was sponsored by the American Red Cross- Greater Arkansas Chapter. Our personnel participated with Squad 1, Engine 2 and Rescue 2 to simulate the fire response to a Tornado Event. Each year, ARCGA sponsors a preparedness camp to Jr. and Sr. High School kids from around the state. Participants learn first aid, CPR, and how they should respond to a community disaster.

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