Variety of calls for firefighters

Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the two weeks ending March 31.

Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the two weeks ending March 31.

Monday, Mar. 17 – 1:16 p.m. – public hazard, fuel spill, 46th Street Close.

Tuesday, Mar. 18 – 5:40 p.m. – public hazard, Hinshaw Drive.

Wednesday, Mar. 19 – 2:20 p.m. – motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and Memorial Drive.

Thursday, Mar. 20 – 8:47 a.m. – medical assistance, 48A Avenue Close.

Saturday, Mar. 22 – 1:37 a.m. – carbon monoxide gas leak, Erickson Crescent.

Saturday, Mar. 22 – 5:26 a.m. – motor vehicle collision (gas leak and evacuation of area) 50th Avenue.

Wednesday, Mar. 26 – 12:05 p.m. – alarm, no fire, Highway 781.

Sylvan Lake Fire Department would like to extend a special thanks to Tim Hortons and their staff for their support during the evacuation of the downtown area Mar. 22.

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