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50 House
Renovations
 March 28th 2008
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To better accommodate live-in
members, the department decided to convert the meeting room into five individual
bunkrooms. Also, this allows one of the two previous bunkrooms to be
converted back to a lounge which was lost when the department started the
live-in program. The renovations began in November and was completed by
the first of the year. Thanks to all who made this project a success.
A special thanks goes out to the area Home Depot Stores which donated over
$2,000 worth of materials which didn't include all the paint that was donated by
Glidden. Each room was constructed with plenty of electrical outlets and
also a cable T.V. connection. Finally, in mid-March all live-in personnel
had moved into their new rooms. Now work will begin on the lounge.
New Chief
Vehicle Spotted
.jpg) .jpg) February
24th 2008
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On Sunday night while on the way
to dinner, our replacement chief vehicle was spotted at POMOCO of Smithfield.
The vehicle is a Ford F-250 XLT powered by a 6.4 Twin-Turbo Diesel. A bed
cap will be added to cover an extend-a-bed command module. Stay tuned...
High Speed
Pursuit Ends with Extrication
 February
18th 2008
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It was only two weeks ago that
personnel practiced extrication techniques; they would be called upon to use
those acquired skills again. A high speed pursuit which began in North
Carolina made it all the way to the town limits on Rt. 258, where the driver
attempted to avoid spike strips, lost control and struck a large unmovable tree.
Station 50 responded Engine 52 and Rescue 51 with 23 personnel. Engine 52
placed a protection line in service while Rescue 51 went to work removing the
roof and a rear door. Nightingale was called to the scene for transport
due to mechanism of injury and the patient's condition.
Red Flag
Conditions Keep 50 House Busy
  February
10th 2008
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Red flag conditions throughout the
tidewater area caused countless brush fires keeping all county departments busy.
SVFD handled approx. 20 calls for service in 24 hours. Most of the calls
were downed power lines and brush fires. Engine 53 (The War Wagon) with
four transferred down to Station 20 (Carrsville) where they handled a tree into
a structure and a brush fire. Truck 51 even responded for a brush fire due
to lack of apparatus and took paintball fire while responding. All
departments throughout the county did an exceptional job!
Structure
Fire - Courthouse Highway
 February
6th 2008
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Just after getting all the
apparatus back in service and in quarters from the brush fire, yet again
multiple tones dropped for the possible structure fire with smoke in the
structure. Stations 10, 50 and 60 were dispatched with Car 51 (J.
Stallings) Engine 52, Engine 53, Rescue 51, Quint 10, Tanker 10 and a medic from
Station 60 (IOWVRS) all responding. Upon arrival, 501 established
Courthouse Hwy. Command and found a two-story wood frame dwelling with nothing
showing from the street. Engine 52 "Nickel-Deuce" arrived to take a
position for fire attack and investigated. Engine 53 positioned for water
supply while Rescue 51 took a position on side A. Upon investigation, it
was found that the majority of the fire which was in the bathroom had
self-extinguished. The hot spots were wet down with a water can, while
Tanker 10 was returned and Quint 10 staged. Units operated for approx. 45
minutes before clearing. The cause of the fire was determined to be a candle
left unattended.
Woods Fire -
Dews Plantation
February
6th 2008
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Once again just as the crew was
preparing for lunch, Station 50 was banged out for a brush fire.
Initially, Brush 51, Engine 53, Engine 51 and Car 51 (J. Stallings) responded
for the call. While responding 501 (J. Stallings) requested DOF (Dept. of
Forestry) be notified due to the large smoke column seen. Upon arrival
units found a large fire approx. 2-3 acres in a wooded area; Brush 51 and Engine
51 began working the left flank while Engine 53 "The War Wagon" worked the right
flank. Not long into the incident, command requested Tanker 30 (Rushmere)
for water supply and also Engine 42 (Windsor) and Brush 10 (Carrollton) for fire
attack. Units operated for about 2 hours before clearing. Chuckatuck
Engine 29 covered 50s area while units were committed. Great job by all
departments in controlling the large woods fire. The cause of the fire
was determined to be a result of bush hogging in the area.
Training -
Extrication Drill
  February
4th 2008
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The 50 House practiced vehicle
rescue techniques for the February drill night. Members utilized Rescue 51
and Engine 53 independently to stabilize and simulate extrication of trapped
patients. Ironically, the vehicles used were previously owned by two
members.
Structure
Fire - Fisherman's Way
  February
4th 2008
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About lunch time, Stations 10, 30,
50, and 60 were punched out for a residential structure fire. 501 (J.
Stallings) arrived to find an unoccupied single-wide mobile home fully involved
and one exposure. Engine 52 was the first arriving engine and laid 400' of
3'' supply line down the driveway, before deploying both bumper lines w/ class A
foam for a quick fire knockdown. Tankers 10 and 30 along with Engine 53
"The War Wagon" were water supply. The cause of the fire was undetermined.
MVA - Benns
Church Blvd.
  January
28th 2008
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In the morning rush hours, Engine
52 and Rescue 51 responded with IOWVRS for an accident w/ injuries on Benns
Church Blvd. in front of the Southern Food Store. Engine 52 arrived to
find a two vehicle accident with two patients. Rescue 51 was cleared and
Engine 52 assisted with patient packaging. (Notice the entire driver side has a
deployed airbag on the van.)
SVFD 2007
BANQUET
 January
26th 2008
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The Smithfield Vol. Fire Dept.
celebrated a safe and successful 2007. Members and guests enjoyed a steak
dinner with all the sides while a DJ was provided for entertainment. Past
Chief badges were given to Mickey Stallings and Bill Chapman, while our current
Chief, Jason Stallings, received a Chief badge. Congratulations! Randy
Walters for receiving 2007 Firefighter of the Year.
Yet Another
Busy Day in the First Due
 January
4th 2008
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Hard at work, 50 House personnel
have been keeping up the pace starting with an MVA on Scott's Factory Rd at 0830
hours where hazards were handled by Engine 52 and Rescue 51. About an hour
later, St. 50 was called to provide St. 60 with manpower for a patient lift
assistance. Next up was a smoke detector activation at which everything
was 10-4, followed by the second MVA without injury of the day, this time on S.
Church St. around noon. Around 1400 hours, the tones dropped for a general
fire alarm with possible sprinkler activation at Smithfield Station, a large
multi-building complex consisting of a 3 story hotel, restaurant, and marina,
and a few small businesses located downtown. Station 50 responded with a
structural assignment including Engine 51, Engine 52, Engine 53, and Truck 51.
Crews determined that a burst pipe was at fault for the activation and command
was terminated, but not before snapping a quick picture with the "Nickel-Deuce"
and Truck 51. Members rounded out the workday with a public assist call at
1700 hours to check a smoke detector for one of our many supportive citizens.
New Year
Starts With A Late Bang!
January 3rd 2008
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Starting Wednesday night through
Thursday morning, Station 50 answered 8 calls for service in 12 hours.
Calls ranged from two structural responses in both Stations 10 and 50 districts,
two EMS assist calls, a minor MVA, and one each for CO check, smoke detector
malfunction, and good intent. At approx. 1830 hours on Thursday, the alarm
struck for smoke in a structure on S. Church St. Upon arrival of 501 (J.
Stallings) and investigation the incident was upgraded to a structure fire
(See the Gallery).
Further investigation revealed a malfunctioning heating unit.
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