WPFD activated with the Pulaski County Tanker Task Force last night for additional water supply on a large commercial structure fire on Beverly Street in Jacksonville, AR. The task force is called to bring extra water for fire suppression when the water supply from the fire hydrants may not be sufficient in supply volume or …
What if you wake up tonight with a strange pain in your chest. It’s difficult to breathe and you’re suddenly sweating profusely. You or your spouse fumble for the phone to get help quick. The 911 operator tells you help is on the way after you confirm your address. Help is being dispatched and some …
Grass fires have kept us hopping lately. We completely understand your desire to start spring cleanup by burning some leaves and brush. We want to do that also ourselves on our own properties. One reason we are not doing those burns right now is that things are too DRY and sometimes get too WINDY and …
A fire extinguisher is a great primary tool to knock down a fire early before major damage occurs. How many fire extinguishers do you have in your home (you can count vehicles also) and where did you place them for quick access? We recommend having one in reach in any cooking, mechanical or other area …
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Update 2/20: Board Meeting Rescheduled- 2/21/2021 Notice: The WPFD Board of Commissioner’s meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb 21 at 2 pm. This brief meeting will only address a timely item for a treasurer position election that was held over from a previous meeting. Original: WPFD Monthly Board Meeting Postponed Due to Weather Due …
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