This page was last updated: June 26, 2009
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to providing outstanding fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical service and any other emergency needs to the citizens of the Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue district and the surrounding areas.
We will accomplish this mission thru training of our personnel and thru education
of prevention and fire suppression to the community.
2009 Call Run
JAN 60
MAR 46
APR 46
MAY 45
JUN 0
JUL 0
AUG 0
SEP 0
OCT 0
NOV 0
DEC 0
TOTAL 245
Seasonal Safety Tips
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FEB 48
Its that time of the year! You and the family decide to fire up the grille and have some hamburgers and hot dogs. We have some safety tips for how to make your day out with the grille safe. Further more as you grille you notice the dark clouds building off in the distance and you here the weather bulletin come across the radio. Do you know what to do or what those warnings mean? Here are some safety tips and explanations as to what a watch or warning means.
Thank you to everyone who helped to support our Junior Firefighters by participating in our car wash on Saturday May 30th.
Also a special thanks to our senior members who assisted our juniors during this event!
Weather Watches and Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Issued when severe weather has been reported or is being indicated by Doppler radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger and the appropriate action should be taken. A warning is issued when a thunderstorm may produce wind gusts over 55 mph and/or ¾" or larger hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: An outlined area where severe thunderstorms are more likely to occur within a certain time frame. Sometimes will be referred to as a "watch box". During a watch you should keep informed and watch the weather situation closely.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been reported or is being indicated as possible by Doppler radar. Immediate action should be taken.
Tornado Watch : Same as a severe thunderstorm watch but tornadoes are also possible in the watch area.
