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JAN

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FEB 62
MAR 51
APR 3
MAY 0
JUN 0
JUL 0
AUG 0
SEP 0
OCT 0
NOV 0
DEC 0
RUNS 171

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Proudly Serving the Town of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Since 1939

 

50 House Renovations

March 28th 2008 - 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

February 24th 2008 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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