http://www.limestonefd.org/phpnews/limestonefireprotectiondistrict.rss This RSS feed was generated out of the newsdatabase of Limestone Fire Protection District website. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=38 Everyone enjoys fireworks, particularly in the festive Fourth of July season. But some devices can be dangerous. The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that you only buy consumer fireworks from a licensed store or stand. Never buy firework devices from an individual’s house, or out of someone’s car. Such fireworks are likely to be illegal explosives that can seriously injure you. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=37 Daily podcast planned for Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is joining the International Association of Fire Chiefs(IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)to bring special focus to firefighter and EMS health and safety, especially during the week of June 22-28 in recognition of Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=36 Claremore, OK - SH-20 at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County will be open to traffic by 6 p.m. tonight. The roadway has been closed since April 10, 2008, after a landslide caused byheavy rains damaged both the pavement and the hillside. http://www.limestonefd.org/news Stillwater, OK (Firehouse.com) - A firefighter collapsed and later died following a training exercise at Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training on May 31, according to university spokesman Gary Shutt. Full Story http://www.limestonefd.org/news Claremore, OK (Claremore Progress) - A recent geotechnical investigation reveals two potential failure zones exist along a 3/4-mile stretch of Keetonville Road. Those failures and the cost of reconstructing the roadbed mean the county road, closed since April, will be closed permanently. “We’ll abandon that portion of Keetonville Road,” County Commissioner Mike Helm said this morning by phone Full Story http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=33 The Oklahoma "Click it or Ticket" campaign began today and will run through June 1st. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, along with 256 Oklahoma law enforcement agencies, will participate in the event. Law enforcement officers will target area motorists who are in violation of Oklahoma's mandatory seat belt use act. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=32 Oklahoma City, OK - At a special meeting of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission today, a contract for the reconstruction of SH-20 at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County was awarded to Muskogee Bridge Co., Inc. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=31 Claremore, OK - (KTUL) - Imagine a road you use every day is shut down because of storm damage. And, to make matters worse - it may never reopen again. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=30 Claremore, OK – On Monday afternoon an emergency meeting was called by the Rogers County Commissioners at the County Courthouse. Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in the County on the advice of District Attorney Gene Haynes. During the meeting emergency response agencies from Claremore, Verdigris, Northwest, Limestone, Catoosa, Tiawah, Tri District and Pafford developed temporary coverage and response routes to areas that were isolated by last Thursday’s closing of Keetonville Road and SH20 at Keetonville Hill. Jackie Custer of Oologah-Talala EMS and Matt Mueller from the City of Claremore also attended the meeting. Representatives from Owasso Fire/EMS were unable to attend the meeting. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=29 Claremore, OK - State Highway 20 was closed this afternoon by Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Overnight rain cause the west bound side SH 20 to giving way on Keetonville Hill just west of Verdigris River in Rogers County. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=28 Oklahoma City, OK Citing recent precipitation and the advice of fire experts, Gov. Brad Henry today modified the state’s burn ban, lifting burn prohibitions for all but 25 counties in the panhandle and southwestern Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=27 Oklahoma City, OK - Citing high winds, dry conditions and a series of recent wildfires, Gov. Brad Henry today declared a statewide burn ban for Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=26 Governor Brady Henry has issued a Proclamation declaring Sunday, January 13, 2008 as "Amber Alert Awareness Day" in Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=25 With winter weather approaching, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is urging motorists to help bring the year to a close without any more deaths on our roadways.“We really need people to ensure their vehicles are ready to operate in cold weather, and then make a mental check about the driving changes they'll need to make in order to get to their destinations safely on potentially slick roads,” said Captain Chris West, spokesman for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=24 The Limestone Firefighters Association will hosting it Annual Haunted House. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=23 Many people and families follow a series of items on a schedule or a to-do list to keep things running smoothly. Sound familiar? There is one item that should get top billing on everyone’s list - plan and practice a home fire escape. This item should be marked “must-do now!” Whether the list of tasks is posted on the refrigerator door, is a running tally in your head or takes on the form of a reminder that lives in your latest organizer gadget – the time is now to get this item moved to your “done” list. http://www.limestonefd.org/news Limestone Fire Protection District Board of Directors, Claremore, OK, has authorized liquidation of surplus property by sealed bid. Item(s) offered for sale include: Bid forms and specifications: Bid # 01-07 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD Bid # 02-07 1981 Ford F350 CustomBid # 03-07 1982 Ford F700 Fire Engine Sealed bid must be received by August 10, 2007. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at District Business Meeting, August 12, 2007 at 3 PM at Limestone Station # 1 5262 E. Hwy 20, Claremore, OK. Limestone Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any bid that it may deem to be in the best interest of the District. Please contact Captain Greg Long at (918) 341-6430 or info@limestonefd.org to make an appointment before attempting to inspect the property. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=21 On Tuesday, June 15, 2007, at 6:00 pm a public hearing will be held at Limestone Fire Protection District Station 1, 5262 East Highway 20. Claremore, OK; located in Southwest Counter of Rogers County. Pursuant to O.S.S 19-901.42 the Board of Directors will be meet to discuss the proposed budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Any property owner in the Limestone Fire Protection District is invited to attend. http://www.limestonefd.org/news The regular business meeting for the Limestone Fire Protection District scheduled for April 8, 2007 at 3 pm. will be held on April 15, 2007 at 3 pm. Notice of April's Regular Business Meeting http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=19 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With winter storms and cold weather impacting much of the country, the need for supplemental heating is on the rise. Continued reports of deaths and injuries associated with alternative heating products prompts the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) again to warn consumers to exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=18 The Limestone Firefighters Association will be hosting it's Annual Haunted House http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=17 Oklahoma City – Citing recent rainfall and the advice of agriculture experts, Gov. Brad Henry today modified the state’s burn ban, lifting burn prohibitions for northwestern Oklahoma and a number of other areas around the state, including the major metro areas in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=16 Oklahoma City – Citing recent wildfires, the ongoing drought and continuing hot and windy weather conditions, Gov. Brad Henry today reinstated a statewide burn ban for Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=15 On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 5:30 pm a public hearing will be held at Limestone Fire Protection District Station 1, 5262 East Highway 20. Claremore, OK; located in Southwest Counter of Rogers County. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=14 Oklahoma City - Citing recent rainfall, greening vegetation and the advice of agriculture experts, Gov. Brad Henry today modified the state's burn ban, lifting burn prohibitions for all but 20 counties in the western Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=13 Oklahoma City—Oklahoma’s burn ban is being strengthened to include banning all campfires and outdoor charcoal grilling. Strict rules regarding outdoor welding activities are also included in the ban. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “ December 29, 2005 Oklahoma City - “ Gov. Brad Henry announced this evening that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request for federal assistance related to battling wildfires in Hughes and Seminole counties. The Governor requested fire management grants to help cover expenses related to the wildfires that began on Tuesday. FEMA’s approval means funds are now available to local governments and volunteer fire departments that responded to the blazes in Hughes and Seminole counties. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=11 On November 15, 2005 Governor Brad Henry issued a Ban on Outdoor Burning for all counties in Oklahoma. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=10 From the National Weather Service, TulsaRed flag warning in effect from 9 am this morning to 6 pm CST This afternoon...Fire weather watch remains in effect from Tuesday morning Through Tuesday afternoon... http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=7 Limestone Fire Protection District is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary During the month of October. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=6 The Limestone Firefighters Association will hosting it Annual Haunted House http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=3 Limestone Fire Protection District has been presented with a Life Safety Achievement for the year 2004 by the Residential Fire Safety Institure (RFSI). The award was announced by Roy L. Marchall Director of the RFSI. http://www.limestonefd.org/news?action=fullnews&id=1 Limestone Fire Protection District has a new fire station at the corner of North 177th East Avenue and East 76th Street North. The new station will help increase response time to the southern section of our district.