Howell County Rural Fire Department

07-11-09 Car vs Deer

2009-07-12T15:33:00.001-07:00

HCRFD arrives at a scene to find a vehicle vs deer situation. The driver was not seriously injured.

For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JULY/071109_cardeer/index.html

07-11-09 Rollover

2009-07-11T15:31:00.000-07:00

HCRFD is toned out to a single vehicle rollover. The passenger had to be extricated, but was not seriously injured.

For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JULY/071109_rollover/index.html

07-07-09 2 Vehicle MVA

2009-07-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

HCRFD is responds to a two vehicle accident. None of the occupants were seriously hurt.

For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JULY/070709_mva/index.html

07-06-09 Grass Fire

2009-07-06T15:28:00.000-07:00

HCRFD is toned out to a grass fire out of control and blowing smoke over CC Hwy.

For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JULY/070609_grassfire/index.html

06-19-09 2 Vehicle MVA

2009-06-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

HCRFD responds mutual aid with Caulfield FD on a serious 2 vehicle accident. Air-evac was also called in.

Fore more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JUNE/061909_mva/index.html

06-07-09 2 Vehicle MVA

2009-06-07T15:17:00.000-07:00

HCRFD is toned out to a two vehicle accident in the early morning hours. None of the occupants were seriously hurt.

For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JUNE/060709_mva/index.html

05-05-09 Rollover Accident

2009-05-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

A single vehicle rollover on a rainy night found HCRFD and Lanton FD working to free a driver from this vehicle. Fortunately the driver was not seriously injured and was released from the hospital in the early morning.
For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAY/050509_rollover/index.html

04-26-09 Mobile Home Accident

2009-05-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

A mobile home being transported lost it's axles and caught on fire in the middle of the highway blocking all traffic. HCRFD and Lanton FD responded to the scene quickly subduing the fire.
For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/APR/042609_accident/index.html

04-17-09 Grass Fire

2009-05-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

A large grass fire out of control summons HCRFD to the scene. It took quite some time to get it under control, but firefighters were able to subdue it.
For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/APR/041709_grassfire/index.html

04-04-09 Barn Fire

2009-05-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

HCRFD responds to a barn on fire. They receive mutual aid from Lanton, Brandsville and Moody Fire Departments.
For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/APR/040409_barnfire/index.html

04-04-09 Auto Accident

2009-05-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

HCRFD responds to a two vehicle collision. Fortunately the occupants were not injured seriously.
For more photos, visit http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/APR/040409_auto/index.html

2009-03-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

HCRFD responds to a structure fire. Mutual aid also responded from Brandsville FD, Rover FD, Peace Valley FD, and West Plains FD.

Fore more photos, click below:

http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/033009_structure_fire/index.html

03-17-09 Grass Fire

2009-03-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

Another grass fire out of control brings HCRFD quickly to the scene. A tractor trying to put the fire out had also caught fire.

More photos:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/031709_grassfire/index.html

03-15-09 Rollover

2009-03-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

HCRFD is paged out to a one vehicle rollover accident. Both occupants were taken to the hospital.

More photos:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/031509_rollover/index.html

03-15-09 Landing Zone

2009-03-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

A Landing Zone for Air-Evac is set up by the HCRFD who assisted EMS in transporting a patient out.

More photos:

http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/031509_lz/index.html

03-14-09 Firefighter Training

2009-03-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

HCRFD hosted a Firefighter training class for several departments.

More photos:

http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/031409_fftraining/index.html

03-13-09 Grass Fire

2009-03-13T09:31:00.000-07:00

Yet another grass fire summons the HCRFD. This fire was heading toward a small barn/shed, but firefighters got the fire out in time.

More photos:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/031309_grassfire/index.html

03-05-09 Grass Fire

2009-03-05T09:28:00.000-08:00

An out of control grass fire brings HCRFD to the scene where they quickly doused the fire.

More photos:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/030509_grassfire/index.html

03-03-09 Rollover

2009-03-03T17:45:00.000-08:00

Firefighters from the HCRFD assisted in removing the driver from this rollover who was then transported by Air-Evac.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/030309_rollover/index.html

03-02-09 Dryer Fire

2009-03-02T17:42:00.000-08:00

A dryer on fire brought the HCRFD to this scene which easily could have evolved into a full structure fire. Fortunately, the fire was contained to one room.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/MAR/030209_dryerfire/index.html

02-28-09 2 Vehicle Accident

2009-02-28T16:28:00.000-08:00

Slippery road conditions contributed to this two vehicle accident to which the HCRFD responded. Fortunately the occupants were not injured.
Fore more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022809_accident1/index.html

02-27-09 Rollover

2009-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:00

A truck and travel trailer accident brought HCRFD to the scene where they used the Jaws of Life to free the passenger who was air flighted to the hospital. Firefighters worked quickly along with EMS workers to assist this couple. Air Evac arrived very quickly on the scene as well.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022709_rollover/index.html

02-25-09 Structure Fire

2009-02-25T16:21:00.000-08:00

HCRFD quickly responded to a structure fire. Fortunately the occupants escaped, and only one end of the trailer was damaged.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022509_trailerfire/index.html

02-23-09 Auto Accident

2009-02-24T08:46:00.000-08:00

An auto accident which resulted in one vehicle on it's top brought the HCRFD to the scene. Firefighters quickly freed the driver using the Jaws of Life. Fortunately, the driver was not seriously injured.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022309_rollover/index.html

02-23-09 Grass Fire

2009-02-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a grass fire which was quickly approaching a residence. They quickly subdued it.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022309_grassfire/index.html

02-20-09 Shed Fire

2009-02-20T13:20:00.000-08:00

A shed on Fire brought the HCRFD to the scene. Fortunately it was contained to the shed and had not spread to the home. For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022009_shedfire/index.html

02-20-09 Grass Fire

2009-02-20T13:18:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a grass fire that quickly spread due to high wind and dry terrain.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/022009_grassfire/index.html

02-16-09 Auto Accident

2009-02-16T13:15:00.000-08:00

A driver who left the road and crashed brought HCRFD to the scene. Fortunately the driver was not seriously hurt.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/021609_rollover/index.html

02-07-09 Sawmill Fire

2009-02-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

HCRFD was summoned as mutual aid for Pomona FD to this sawmill fire. Both departments worked to bring this fire to a close.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/020709_sawmill_fire/index.html

02-03-09 Attic Fire

2009-02-03T10:04:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a 911 call... smoke in the house. Upon arriving they found the attic on fire. They were able to located the blaze and subdue it before it could spread further.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/FEB/020309_attic_fire/index.html

01-30-09 Water Distribution

2009-01-30T10:02:00.000-08:00

Volunteers unloaded a semi of water one night and water and MRE's another night from a military vehicle. These supplies were distrubuted by volunteers to county residents who were affected by the ice storm.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/013009_water_delivery/index.html

01-29-09 Barn Collapse

2009-01-29T16:11:00.000-08:00

Heavy ice topped with snow brought this barn roof down trapping about 25 head of cattle underneath. HCRFD responded initially to a barn fire, but there was no fire when they arrived, so they assisted in removing debris to free the cows.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012909_barncollapse/index.html

01-29-09 Truck Fire

2009-01-29T09:59:00.000-08:00

Truck brakes on fire summoned the HCRFD to the scene where they quickly extinguished the fire and cooled the truck down.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012909_truck_fire/index.html

01-28-09 Structure Fire 2

2009-01-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

While serving mutual aid on another structure fire, HCRFD was dispatched to this house fire. Firefighters battled this blaze for quite some time. Fortunately no one was hurt.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012809_house_fire/index.html

01-28-09 Structure Fire

2009-01-28T20:36:00.000-08:00

HCRFD was dispatched as mutual aid for Lanton FD on this house fire. While there, they were toned out to another fire in their district.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012809_structurefire1/index.html

01-27-09 Winter Storm

2009-01-28T00:58:00.000-08:00

Even Firefighters are not exempt from the havoc that winter storms can cause as you can see in this photo. One of HCRFD's own had a tree limb to fall on his truck. HCRFD responded to many calls throughout the day and into the night of downed tree limbs and power lines as well as rescue calls.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012709_winterstorm/index.html

01-27-09 Structure Fire

2009-01-27T01:51:00.000-08:00

Icy road conditions slowed the response of the HCRFD somewhat, but they still responded to this structure fire. Fortunately the occupants were able to escape harm.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012709_structurefire/index.html

01-26-09 Ice Storm Accidents

2009-01-27T01:49:00.000-08:00

HCRFD was busy responding to several vehicle accident due to the bad ice storm that hit the West Plains area. The photos in the gallery are of three different accidents.
To see the photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012609_icyweather/index.html

01-25-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-27T01:47:00.000-08:00

It didn't take very long for this dry field to ignite. HCRFD quickly responded to the scene and had this fire out before it could enter any more fields.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012509_grassfire/index.html

01-21-09 Tractor Trailer Rollover

2009-01-23T05:47:00.000-08:00

A beautiful morning did not stop this rollover from happening as the driver's right wheels fell off the side of the highway. He over-corrected and lost control of his rig. Chief responded in Rescue 1 along with other firefighters and extricated the driver out of his cab. He suffered minor infuries.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012109_truckrollover/index.html

01-22-09 Field Fire

2009-01-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly fire travels on dry ground! Such was the case with this field fire which HCRFD responded to. WPFD was also called to assist with their brush truck and 4 firefighters.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012209_fieldfire/index.html

01-21-09 Two vehicle collision

2009-01-22T19:01:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a two vehicle accident. Although the weather conditions were super, these drivers were not having a nice day. Fortunately injuries were minor.
For more pics, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012109_autoaccident/index.html

01-20-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-20T17:17:00.000-08:00

Pottersville FD requested Mutual Aid for HCRFD on this large field fire. Several round bales of hay were in the path of this fire and took some time to extinguish.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/012009_grassfire/index.html

01-18-09 Structure Fire

2009-01-19T08:19:00.000-08:00

HCRFD had an extremely busy weekend with several grass fires on Saturday, a structure fire Saturday evening, and two structure fires on Sunday. Firefighters responded here to a fully engulfed house. Fortunately no one was found to be inside the home.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/011809_structurefire/index.html

01-18-09 Ltn Structure Fire

2009-01-19T08:15:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a Mutual Aid call for Lanton to a grass fire and structure fire. Firefighters worked hard and long to extinguish this blaze.
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/011809_ltn_structurefire/index.html

01-17-09 Structure Fire

2009-01-17T18:53:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to a structure fire. Mutual aid was provided by Pottersville FD, Caulfield FD, and West Plains FD. I believe there may have been one or two firefighters from Lanton FD there as well. Fortunately no one was in the house. The firefighters tried to save what they could and worked for quite some time to bring the fire under control.
For more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/011709_structurefire/index.html

01-15-09 Car Vs Tree

2009-01-15T08:57:00.001-08:00

This one vehicle accident brought HCRFD to the scene. Fortunately, the driver was not seriously injured. The tree won in this accident.
For more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/011509_carvstree/index.html

01-14-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-15T08:35:00.000-08:00

HCRFD responded to another grass fire and quickly brought it under control.
For more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/011409_grassfire/index.html

01-09-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-09T22:14:00.000-08:00

Unseasonably warm weather has prompted land owners to get some burning done. Unfortunately, this burn got out of control and began a large grass / brush fire. HCRFD responded and took care of business.
For more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010909_grassfire/index.html

01-08-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-08T16:16:00.000-08:00

This week has seen it's share of grass fires... another reminder that home-owners need to be careful with their burning. HCRFD responded to this large grass fire moving quickly toward a barn, and in another direction, toward a church. Fortunately the crew got it under control in great time, saving both structures. Great job HCRFD!!!
For more photos, click below:
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010809_grassfire/index.html

01-07-09 Grass Fire

2009-01-07T16:06:00.000-08:00

As the sun began to set, HCRFD received a call for a grass fire. Fences hindered the progress, but firefighters were able to extinquish the fire in short time.
For more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010709_grassfire/index.html

01-07-09 Two Vehicle Accident on Highway

2009-01-07T15:59:00.001-08:00

HCRFD was dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident out on the highway. Firefighters quickly responded and were able to not only provide rescue, but enable a funeral procession to proceed on past the accident which had partially blocked the highway.
Fore more photos, click below.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010709_160w_accident/index.html

01-06-09 Rollover

2009-01-06T11:44:00.000-08:00

Early in the morning, HCRFD was dispatched to this single vehicle accident. Fortunately the driver had a cell phone and was able to contact 911 as no-one witnessed this accident. The driver had rolled this vehicle from a bridge, and it was not in clear view of the highway. Fortunately our Chief located it and directed the ambulance crew and other firefighters to the scene. This driver was also fortunate to escape serious injury...and note... they were wearing their seatbelt.
Click below for more photos.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010609_rollover/index.html

01-05-09 Structure Fire

2009-01-06T11:40:00.000-08:00

HCRFD was just finishing up the grass fire call when they were called out on a Mutual Aid call with Pomona to a house structure fire. The house was fully engulfed when a deputy sherrif happened to drive by and alerted the FD.

Click below for more photos.
http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010509_grassfire/index.html

01-05-09 Large Grass Fire

2009-01-06T11:34:00.000-08:00

HCRFD was dispatched to a grass fire in the early eavening of 01-06-09. Upon arriving, they found that there were 4 separate fires on about 5 acres of brush, some of it dense.

However, they extinguished the blazes in very quick time.

Check below for more photos. http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/Gallery/2009/JAN/010509_structurefire/index.html

December Photos

2009-01-03T16:15:00.000-08:00

Be sure to visit our Gallery page where you'll find several photos of incidents that took place in December. http://www.howellcountyrfd.org/gallery.htm