VRFA fire and rescue blotter | May 4
May 3, 2012 · 12:40 PM
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 182 calls for service between April 23 and April 29, among them the following:
April 23
Car accident: 3:36 p.m., (Algona). Firefighters responding to a motor vehicle accident on southbound Highway 167 found a three-car accident with moderate to heavy damage to all three vehicles. Firefighters evaluated all the parties and left them at the scene with no apparent injuries.
April 24
Aid call: 9:45 a.m., (Pacific). Firefighters responded to an elderly female complaining of headache and nausea and showing signs of dehydration. A private ambulance transported her to ARMC.
April 26
Fire Alarm: 9:57 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm triggered by a water surge. Firefighters contacted a sprinkler company to make the necessary repairs.
April 27
Aid Call: 8 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responded to a girl complaining of severe head pain. Responding personnel treated the girl, and a private ambulance transported her to ARMC for further care.
April 28
Aid Call: 9:27 a.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters and King County Medics responded to an elderly woman complaining of a rapid heart rate. King County Medics treated and transported her to to ARMC.
April 29
Aid Call: 3:34 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters responded to an elderly woman struggling to breath and with chest pain. Firefighters and King County Medics evaluated the woman, and Medics transported her in stable condition to ARMC.
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