Quitman Fire Report

Posted 12/21/16

For the month of November Quitman Volunteer Fire Department (QVFD) had 31 total calls, four in the city and 27 in the county. They averaged five firefighters and two vehicles per call and worked …

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Quitman Fire Report

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For the month of November Quitman Volunteer Fire Department (QVFD) had 31 total calls, four in the city and 27 in the county. They averaged five firefighters and two vehicles per call and worked 163.3 man hours. They assisted other fire departments four times and their total calls for the year are at 315.

The activity report includes seven grass/brush fires, two house fires, two control fires, four motor vehicle assists, a gas leak, a gas smell investigation, two smoke alarms and one residential inside water leak.

The QVFD hosted the Wood County Fire Chiefs Association monthly meeting and participated in the Quitman Veterans Day Parade with two trucks. They also hosted the Cub Scouts with a program at the fire station.