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The week has been very quiet for local first responder departments, Public Information Officer Trooper Shawn Hagglestrom of the Nevada State Police said, “This is a good thing if it is quiet for us.” All other local departments reported no major vehicle accidents or criminal incidents throughout the week. All expressed their utmost gratitude at the opportunity they had to … [Read more...] about First Responder Report
Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire District (BD/LFD)
Crash on I-15 claims three lives over holiday weekend
The holiday weekend brought about a few traffic problems for travelers on Interstate 15, but they were minimal compared to the last four months. Traffic was heavily affected on the way to Saint George on Sunday evening when a 90-plus-year-old female wrong-way driver in a Cadillac collided with a Toyota Highlander head-on, leaving three dead, including the driver. The … [Read more...] about Crash on I-15 claims three lives over holiday weekend
First Responder Report
Unconscious skydiver rescued First responders from the Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire Department (BD/LFD) rescued a skydiver who lost consciousness mid-jump near the Mesquite City Municipal Airport in Arizona on August 22. According to BD/LFD Chief Jeff Hunt, they were called in by Mercy Air to help locate and extricate the victim. The experienced female skydiver’s parachute … [Read more...] about First Responder Report
BD Fire & Rescue receives donation
On Saturday morning, July 26, Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire & Rescue received a contribution from Yardley’s Eagle’s Landing Travel Plaza-Pilot resulting from their 2024 November/December boot drive. Fire Chief Jeff Hunt and eight members of his crew were there to accept the check. Karla Condor, regional manager, along with Jim Frump, general manager, presented the check. … [Read more...] about BD Fire & Rescue receives donation
Vehicle fire over the weekend on I-15 near Gorge
Another vehicle fire on Interstate 15 was reported to Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire Department, resulting in three people being transported to the hospital last Friday, July 18. First responders arrived at approximately 2:00 p.m. after reports of a single-vehicle rollover and fire. When the unit arrived on scene at approximately mile marker 6 near the Virgin Gorge on the … [Read more...] about Vehicle fire over the weekend on I-15 near Gorge
Beaver Dam firefighters return home
After a 23-day stint fighting the France Canyon Fire, the Beaver Dam / Littlefield Fire Department welcomed home four firefighters. “They really enjoyed their time up there, and it was really busy as the fire grew rapidly,” BD/LFD Chief Jeff Hunt said. He said they worked on a containment line around the fire, and their duties involved fire suppression tactics on the … [Read more...] about Beaver Dam firefighters return home