At 6:40 pm on Sunday, the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a victim with burns to the face and throat.

 

Imboden firefighters responded to the scene on Lawrence 224 while other firefighters set up a landing zone in the Annieville area in case a medical helicopter was needed.

 

Once on scene, firefighters relayed information to the AET Ambulance responding concerning the victim’s injuries. Medics from AET Ambulance advised the Lawrence County Dispatch that a medical helicopter was not needed.

 

The Imboden Volunteer Fire Department did send it’s Rescue 4 to the scene to extinguish a small brush pile that was being burned. A deputy from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was also requested to the scene to warn the resident of the current burn ban. The victim was not transported by AET.

 

For more information on the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, AET Ambulance and the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department, visit www.lawrencecountysheriffsoffice.com , www.imbodenarkansas.com ,

www.aetambulance.com .

 

Note: Lawrence County is currently under a Burn Ban and Fireworks Ban by County Judge Dale Freeman until further notice.