07-11-09 Car vs Deer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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