The week of January 8 through 16 yielded a modest two calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD). Following is a summary of the week’s events.
Wednesday at 1:43 p.m. a call was received stating that a burn pile had gotten out of control and flames were rapidly approaching the woods on Highway 84 East.
Upon arrival, the JVFD found an area beside the roadway that was burning with fire spreading into a yard. Two brush trucks were utilized to quickly put a stop to the spread and bring the fire down to a smolder.
The second call was Saturday morning at 5:29 a.m. for the JVFD to assist DeSoto Fire District 1 (DFD1) with a fully engulfed structure fire on Wilson Street in Logansport.
The JVFD arrived on scene to see that DFD1 had made an impressive stop on the mobile home fire and was able to save at least one room. Joaquin firefighters lent a hand, helping to mop up up the remaining flames and hot spots.
The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week.