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Holy Smokes!

Wed, May 6th
  Since the first of the year EFD's call volume has hit the roof.  In fact the fire stats at the right are not even close.  With the high call volumes fire fighters are having a difficult time keeping up with the paper work associated with each fire call. 
  Since the first of the year EFD has responded to three incidents requiring care flight.  EFD responded to the large Maud Evans fire in addition to about a half a dozen other grass type fires.  Since the first of May EFD has responded to an anhydrous ammonia spill and a grass fire caused by a downed power line.  Whew... We are getting our fill. 

Please be safe.... and know that we are here to help.

News and Headlines

Controlled Burn - Gets Out of Control
April 16, 2008
    Ellendale Fire responded to an out of control controlled burn on the evening of April 15th.  EFD along with support from Forbes Fire and Edgeley Fire worked 5 hours to extinguish the flames.  Weather conditions caused great concern as low humidity and high winds made extinguishment difficult. 


EFD Assists at Acciona Wind Farm Accident
March 4, 2008
  EFD provided assistance on March 3 to Ellendale Ambulance on a call to an injury accident at the newly constructed Acciona Wind Farm.   EFD was dispatched at approximately 5:10pm.  Upon arrival at the location of the accident EFD assisted in the removal of the victim and management of a landing zone. 

Coldest Day of Year - Brings Out EFD Twice
February 20, 2008
  Not daunted by temperatures that ranged from -30 to a high of -1 EFD responded to two separate calls on Wednesday, February 20th.  The first call came in at approximately 2:30am when a car was reported burning at the intersection of US Hwy 281 and ND Hwy 11.  Upon arrival the car was completely in flames and the owner/driver was not present.  EFD extinguished, and tried to remain warm.
  Later in the date at approximately 16:00 EFD assisted on a dispatch for Ellendale Ambulance to a person injured in a farm accident.  EFD provided assistance including EMS and air ambulance support.