Over 20 Volunteers stood by in station ready to respond and at times all Lincoln Apparatus were out handling calls. We ask everyone to please be patient as storm cleanup begins and stay away from downed power lines and compromised trees!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Our crews are prioritizing calls, but we will get to everyone!... (Full Story)

Take the time now to charge any devices you may need in the event of a power outage.

The rain last night saturated the ground creating a perfect opportunity for high winds today to affect trees. Do not seek shelter under trees and be aware of falling branches.

Water is dangerous and it is often hard to see how deep it actually is. If a roadway is flooded, turn around and go another way. Don't ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here are some patriotic facts for this occasion:

- The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. However, only two of the signers (John Hancock and Charles Thompson) actually signed the document on that day. The rest of the signatures were obtained on August 2, 1776.
- The names of those who signed the Declaration of Independence were kept secret for 6 months ... (Full Story & Photos)

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"It's so hot you can fry an egg on the sidwewalk."
"It's so hot the swimming pool is boiling."
"Hotter than a stolen tamale."
"It's so hot Siri asked to be dipped in a glass of ice water."
"It's so hot the ice cream truck melted."
"It's so hot fire ants are really on fire."
"If it gets any hotter, I'll have to take off stuff I really ought to keep on."

With temperatures exceeding 100 degrees over ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters reviewed the location and use of equipment on Rescue 16 with a particular focus on our airbag system and rescue struts. Ensuring personnel from both stations are familiar with equipment allows us to work collaboratively and efficiently during incidents.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Deputy 16 arrived finding smoke pushing from all sides and a well advanced fire to the rear extending into the roof area. Squrt 16 arrived pulling multiple lines and did a quick knock down from the exterior while additional lines were heading interior from Squrt 16 amd Engine 15-1 to extinguish fire on the 2nd floor and attic area. Great job to all crews on a quick knock down of the fire. Thanks ... (Full Story & Photos)