Grass Fire

Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:02 PM:

Brush 50, Brush 151 and Battalion 3A responded to a grass fire northeast of Newton on State Road 23.

Brush 50 arrived at a small fire burning in stubble near MP 20 of SR 23. The fire was quickly extinguished and all units cleared.

Medical Assist

 Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10:27 AM:

Squad 50, Ambulance 160 and Squad 71 were called to a medical assist at an address in Newton.

Aircraft Alert

Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 3:36 PM:

Station 50, Squad 50 and Battalion 3A responded to an aircraft alert incident north of Newton.

A small plane reportedly experienced an engine malfunction, forcing it to land without power near Newton Reservoir. The occupants were able to exit the aircraft and were not injured.

The plane experienced minor damage to it's propeller, but no fuel or fluids were leaking from the aircraft. Battalion 3A and Station 50 personnel remained on scene until law enforcement arrived.