DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District

Monthly Review - March 🚨🗓️

March was a busier month for our crews, as crews responded to 1️⃣8️⃣7️⃣ call for service! Below is a breakdown of our most ran call-types our personnel responded to.

Call Types - March
• Assist EMS - 38 🚑
• Structure Fires - 29 🔥
• MVA - 29 🚗
• Brush Fires - 27

While responding to numerous emergencies daily, personnel were able to complete all sorts of different training topics. Training to be better for YOU, the community we serve.

Training - March 🚨
• Window Initiated Searches - Victim Removal
• Annual EMS Practical Skills Review 🚑
• Ladders 🪜
• Water Supply - Drafting 🚒

If you are planning on performing any sort of open burning in our district, please notify our agency by dialing - 636-586-2557.

Residents may notice smoke visible throughout the area due to a very large controlled burn being conducted in Reynolds County! Crews have received multiple calls and checked multiple spots across our district!

As always, if you have an emergency please Dial 9-1-1 ☎️

Community Support 🤝 Prepared to Serve

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Hopson Lumber Company for their generous donation of lumber for our Rescue-Squad 5816.

With their contribution, we are better prepared to respond and handle technical-rescue situations. Because of Hopson Lumber Company’s support, our agency is now better equipped to serve the citizens of our community.

We sincerely thank you for your investment to public safety in our community!

🔥Elevated Fire Danger🔥

Please use extreme caution while burning today! With gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, fires can spread rapidly out of control.

As always, if you have an emergency, DIAL 9-1-1 immediately 🆘📞