Orcas Island Fire Department report


December 29, 2008 · Updated 7:33 PM 

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From Dec. 19 to 25 Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to three alarm activations at the public school due to extreme weather, a breathing emergency, a burn, a medical emergency, one medical assist, two public assists for vehicle versus snow and a report of a vehicle blocking a fire station. No medical calls resulted in off-island transport. Department members coordinated emergency response plans to deal with any community isolated due to weather. Fortunately, there was no need activate the plan.

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