The Palmyra Fire Department Fire Line

May 17 - At 11:15 p.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of an overturned semi at the US 61/24 Junction in Taylor. Using extrication equipment, firefighters rescued the driver from the cab of the truck; firefighters then established a safe landing zone for the AirEvac helicopter and assisted in preparing the patient for transport by helicopter. Firefighters returned to the station at 2:07 a.m.

May 19 - At 4:30 p.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of a possible structure fire at a residence on County Road 303. Upon arrival, firefighters inspected the building to ensure that the fire was out and returned to the station at 5:28 p.m.

May 20 - At 12:03 a.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of a single vehicle accident at the intersection of County Roads 243 and 252 west of Palmyra. Firefighters inspected the vehicle for hazards and returned to the station at 12:52 a..m.

May 20 - At 3:27 a.m., 911 dispatched first responders to a report of a patient with chest pains at a residence on County Road 307 in Taylor. First responders assisted ambulance personnel and returned to the station at 4:30 a.m.

May 21 - At 4:48 a.m., 911 dispatched first responders to a report of an unresponsive patient at a residence on West New. First responders assisted ambulance personnel at the scene and due to the nature of the patient's condition, rode to the hospital in the ambulance, assisting with patient care. First responders returned to the station at 6:15 a.m.

May 21 - At 9:38 a.m., 911 dispatched firefighters to a report of a fire alarm sounding at the County Market Express in West Quincy. There was no fire; firefighters cancelled their response and returned to the station at 9:53 a.m.

May 23 - At 6:29 p.m., 911 dispatched first responders to a report of a patient with chest pains at a residence on South Home. First responders assisted ambulance personnel and returned to the station at 6:41 p.m.