From Dec. 19 to 25 Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to three alarm activations at the public school due to extreme weather, a breathing emergency, a burn, a medical emergency, one medical assist, two public assists for vehicle versus snow and a report of a vehicle blocking a fire station. No medical calls resulted in off-island transport. Department members coordinated emergency response plans to deal with any community isolated due to weather. Fortunately, there was no need activate the plan.
Orcas Island Fire Department report
From Dec. 19 to 25 Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to three alarm activations at the public school due to extreme weather, a breathing emergency, a burn, a medical emergency, one medical assist, two public assists for vehicle versus snow and a report of a vehicle blocking a fire station. No medical calls resulted in off-island transport. Department members coordinated emergency response plans to deal with any community isolated due to weather. Fortunately, there was no need activate the plan.
