The extraction drill.

This past week or so was a busy one at the Webster City Fire Department.

A bit more than a week ago there was a combine fire. Unfortunately, it appeared to be a total loss.

Then, a week ago this evening there was a vehicle extrication drill. (Photo on page 3) The department is getting bids on a new battery-operated cutter and had five vendors out to demo their equipment.

The city also did hydrant flushing, to ensure all hydrants are in good working order.

What’s up next?

Up next is Fire Prevention week, which is the week of October 6 to 15.

This will culminate with the bi-annual Open House on 15. Here are some details:

— At the Webster City Fire Station, 919 Superior Street;

— 5 to 7 p.m.;

— Free food, bounce house, fire safety house, maze, live fire extinguisher training, Sparky the fire dog, Oreo the fire Dalmatian, and an all new house fire simulation.