Fire Dept extinguishes a Luandry Room Fire

Fire crews from District 2 "A" shift quickly responded to a fire that threatened an apartment complex Sunday afternoon. Crews arrived an confined the fire saving the apartment complex and those that reside there. The only damage reported was that to the dryers and a dry-wall partition. No injuries were reported.

Water safety tips

Laredo, TX, September 17, 2007: As summer draws to a close, hot weather continues to prevail attracting many to local bodies of water such as pools and our very own Lake Casa Blanca. With this said, we want to remind the community to continue observing safety water safety tips such as the ones listed below:
v Learn to swim. The best thing to do to stay safe in and around water is to learn how to swim. Courses are offered for any age.
v Swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard.
v Read and obey all rules and posted signs.
v Don’t allow running or rough play around the water.
v Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a US Cost Guard approved personal flotation device, when around water.
v Before you go down a water slide, get in the right position – face up and feet first.
v NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR INFANTS UNATTENDED!!
v Learn CPR.
v Warn your children about playing in canals or other fast moving water (especially after a storm with heavy rains).
v Don’t mix alcohol and swimming. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination. It also affects your swimming and diving skills as well as reduces your body’s ability to stay warm.

Please feel free to contact our office if you should have questions or require more information.

As always if you think your in an emergency, Dial 911 and help will be on the way.

*Sources: American Red Cross, keepkidshealthy.com

Incidents at Casa Blanca Lake over the weekend

The first incident occured on Saturday when a female between the ages of 24 and 26 was reported to have been involved in a boating accident. The patient was complaining of neck and back injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation by fire department rescue crews.

The second occured on Sunday after a male subject approximatly 15 yo nearly drowned at the lake. Witness claim to have seen him submerge beneath the water. By-standers took the child to the banks where fire department crews arrived to render aid. He was found to be alert and responsive and in no distress. He was transported by a fire department ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation.

Victim assaulted inside Wal-Mart

Fire Department paramedics responded to an assault victim located at a bank inside Wal-Mart. The patient, a bank employee, presented with minor lacerations and was treated on scene by paramedics fromfire station 7 "C" shift. The 19 yo male patient was transported with non-life threatening injuries to a local hospital.

16 yo Hit by car in South Laredo

A 16 yo male subject was struck by a vehicle while traveling east on Zacatecas. The incident occured at Zacatecas and Zapata Hwy. Paramedics and firefighters from fire sta. #2 "C" Shift quickly arrived and rendered aid. He was transported to a local hospital with multiple injuries and was later flown via helicopter to an out-of-town hospital. No word yet as to his current condition.

The incident occured saturday morning.

Water main breaks on Loop 20 and Clark

September 14, 2007 – A 16” water main break at 2330 Loop 20 caused a sidewalk to collapse at the Metro bus stop and interrupted water services to several businesses. The affected businesses are the following: Wal-Mart, Church’s, Wendy’s, and the LNB along Loop 20. These businesses will experience no water services for approximately another 4 hours.

The repairs to the main break are anticipated to take approximately 4 hours, and upon completion, the water distribution lines will be flushed and services will be restored to the affected area. Customers are asked to be patient while the main line is being repaired and are urged to be extremely cautious while driving near the construction site.

Progress updates will be provided by the Utilities Department, as they become available. To report any water or wastewater service issues, please contact the City of Laredo Utilities Emergency Call Center at (956) 721-2010.
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Car accident claims one life over the weekend

A mulit-vehicle accident claims the life of male subject on IH-35 on Saturday morning. He was the passenger in a passenger vehicle that was struck by a tractor trailer after being struck another tractor trailer. The car was driven by a female who was seriusly injured in the incident. She was taken to a local hospital where she was later flown via helicopter to a hospital in San Antonio. Also in the vehicle were two infant who sustained less serious injurious due in part to the fact that they were restrained in their car seats. The driver of one of the trailers was also transported but with minor injuries after being ejected from his rig.

3 yo is hit by car in South Laredo

The alarm sounded for an EMS call at the 2100 block of Culiacan in South Laredo. A 3 yo male patient was reported to have been hit by a vehicle and paramedics from fire sta. 11 "A" shift responded to aid the victim. Crews arrived on scene to find the child complaining of pain to his arm with accompanied abrasions. He was taken to a local for evaluation.

AGAIN, we urge motorist when driving around schools or resdiential neighborhoods and be wary of pedestrians. We also urge parents to supervise and teach children about the dangers of oncoming traffic.

12 yo girl hit by car

Fire crews from fire station no. 5 "A" Shift responded to a auto-pedestrian accident at Guadalupe and Jarvis. Paramedics arrived to find a 12 yo female patient complaining of pain to her lower extremity. She was treated and quickly transported to a local hospital for further evaluation with non-life threatening injuries. The child was on her way to school when she was struck by a vehicle who subsequently fled the scene. PD is investigating the case.

Drivers are urged to excercise caution when driving by schools during school hours and to be wary of pedestrian traffic so as to avoid tragedies.

Local Businessman gunned down in front of home

Fire Department paramedics responded to a reported shooting in an affluent north Laredo nighborhood known as JSJ Estates. Emergency crews arrived to find a 45 yo male subject supine on the street in front of a home he was constructing. Fire crews found no vital signs and turned the scene over to Laredo PD for investigation.