February 18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (MG2006-05) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-5806/Fax: (251) 208-5813 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org MOBILE MYSTICS & MAIDS OF MIRTH PARADES Mobile Firefighters and Firemedics working Mardi Gras Special Events during the Mobile Mystics and Maids of Mirth parades, Saturday, February 18, 2006, responded to 11 calls for medical attention one of which required transportation to local medical facilities for further treatment. Most injuries were considered minor and non life threatening. Crews also responded to one false alarm at the Riverview Hotel. ###