The Palmyra Fire Department Fire Line

February 3 - At 1:32 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a carbon monoxide detector sounding at a residence on Easy Street. The detector had malfunctioned; firefighters returned to the station at 1:54 p.m.

February 4 - At 8:58 p.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of single vehicle accident on US-24 at the US-61 intersection in Taylor. The vehicle hit a bridge abutment and caught fire; firefighters extinguished the fire and assessed the driver's condition. Due to the nature of the patient's injuries, one firefighter rode to the hospital in the ambulance, assisting with patient care. Firefighters returned to the station at 9:49 p.m.

February 5 - At 5:48 a.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of single vehicle accident with injuries on US-61 south of Palmyra near South River. One firefighter assisted with patient care; firefighters inspected the vehicle for hazards and returned to the station at 6:38 a.m.

February 5 - At 5:43 p.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of a multiple vehicle accident on US-36 near the US-24 intersection. Two semis, two vans, one car and a pickup were all involved in the accident. Firefighters inspected all of the vehicles for hazards and remained on scene until the vehicle were removed from the scene. Firefighters returned to the station at 9:06 p.m.

February 6 - At 7:38 p.m., 911 dispatched first responders to a request for assistance from Marion County Ambulance personnel at a residence on Sloan. First responders assisted ambulance personnel in preparing a patient for transport to the hospital and returned to the station at 8:26 p.m.

Annual Fireman's Dance

The 22nd Annual Fireman's Dance will be held this year on Saturday, February 13th at the American Legion Hall in Palmyra. Fun with a purpose, this dance enables the department to raise funds to buy much needed equipment and supplies. Tickets are $7.50 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any fireman, at the Agri-Med Veterinary Clinic or at Napa Auto Parts. We'll see you at the dance!