Utility Pole Fire

Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:29 AM:

Engine 50, Batallion 50 and Batallion 3A responded to a report of a utility pole on fire north of Newton.

Fire investigation determined the cause was a bird that had been electrocuted by the power lines and fell to the ground, igniting the grass along the field edge. The grass fire extended to the poles, damaging two poles.

Grass Fire

Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:34 AM:

Brush 50, Brush 130 and Brush 20 responded to a grass fire in the area of 4800 West between Newton and Trenton.

Arriving units found what appeared to be a controlled burn in a field with a line around the fire and all units returned to quarters.

Medical Assist

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11:34 AM:

Squad 50 and Ambulance 160 responded to a request for medical assistance at an address in Newton.

Medical Assist

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:07 PM:

Squad 50 and Ambulance 160 responded to a request for medical assistance at an address near Newton.

Medical Assist

Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 12:19 PM:

Squad 50, Ambulance 160 and Squad 71 responded to a request for medical assistance at an address in Newton.