SVFD NEWS ARCHIVES - Third Quarter 2008

Structure Fire w/ Trap - Lumar Road

September 27th 2008 - While dinner plans were being contemplated, Stations 50, 60, and 10 were banged out at approx. 1740 hrs. for a structure fire with reported person still inside.  Engine 52 (D. West) advised central while enroute of the working fire due to the smoke seen in the distance.  510 (B. Chapman) arrived to find a single story dwelling with heavy smoke and flames showing from the roof.  Engine 52 (Nickel-Deuce) arrived and initiated fire attack and search with a 1 3/4 hand line with foam.  The fire was knocked down moments after entry and a search was started.  Seconds later, Engine 52's and Truck 51's crew found an unconscious male and emergency traffic was broadcasted stating the victim was being brought to the front door where Station 60 (IOWVRS) started patient care.  The victim was then airlifted to Norfolk General.  The fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and spread into the attic.  The structure had heat and smoke damage throughout.  The fire is currently being investigated by VA State Police.  Units on scene were Engine 52, Engine 53, Truck 51, Rescue 51, Brush 51, Support 50, Car 10, Quint 10, Medic 62, Zone 60, and Rehab 60.  Units operated for approx. three hours.

Car Fire - Pons Road

September 26th 2008 - Just after finishing dinner, Station 50 was paged out for a vehicle fire based on information from a third party.  501 (J. Stallings) and Engine 52 responded w/ five.  While enroute, 501 upgraded the assignment based on information that the vehicle had several exposures, which brought Station 30 (Rushmere).  Upon arrival, 501 found a vehicle, which had been pulled away from the exposures, well involved.  Engine 52 arrived soon after 501 to extinguish the fire.

MVC - Wrenn's Mill Road

September 22nd 2008 - At approx. 1740 hrs., Stations 50 & 60 were dispatched for an overturned vehicle.  Upon arrival, 501 (J. Stallings) advised of a two vehicle MVC with one on its side, and all patients out of the vehicles.  Engine 52 controlled hazards and stood-by until the vehicle was up righted.  Station 60 (IOWVRS) evaluated both patients and obtained patient refusals.

Apparatus Update - Car 52

September 22nd 2008 - Recently the department obtained a surplus police cruiser from the Town of Smithfield.  Over the past few weeks, the prisoner partition and blue lights were removed, while red and white lights were installed.  Car 52 is expected to be placed in service in about two weeks after lettering and striping are done.  The vehicle was be used by Assistant Chief Edwards as a command vehicle.

Controlled Burn - Pinehurst Drive

September 20th 2008 - Just after returning from the Franklin Expo, Station 50 was punched out for the brush fire on Pinehurst Dr.  Upon arrival 501 (J. Stallings) reported a large controlled burn behind the residence.  Due to EPA regulations regarding the size of controlled burns, the fire was extinguished.  Brush 51 attacked the fire, while Engine 53 & Engine 52 provided water supply.

Franklin Patriot Day Celebration

September 20th 2008 - Truck 51 and Car 51 traveled down to Franklin for the 5th Annual Patriot Day Celebration.  All the apparatus lined up for a parade in downtown Franklin and ended in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, where units were judged and on display.  The crew received 1st Place Aerial, 2nd Place Special Unit, and Best Appearing Department.  Great job guys!

Brush Fire - Fort Huger Dr.

September 3rd 2008 - Station 50 was banged out to assist Station 30 (Rushmere VFD) with a reported brush fire @ 1245 hrs.  501 (J. Stallings) and B-51 w/ 2 marked up quickly to respond.  While 501 was enroute, he note a large column of smoke in the area of the fire and requested Tnk-10 (Carrollton VFD) and DOF (Dept. of Foresty) notified and also switch to a TAC channel.  501 arrived to establish Rushmere command and initial size-up was approx. 10 acres of cutover and young standing woods with exposure concerns on the right flank.  The incident was upgraded to include Surry B-58, Dendron E-63 & B-66, and B-9 (Chuckatuck).  Station 50 crews remained on scene until approx. 1800 hrs. when the incident was downsized and contained by a plow line by DOF, then turned over to Station 30 crews.  Total burn area was approx. 40 acres.  The 50 House maintained an engine crew in quarters for the duration of the incident.  Units on scene were 501, B-51, E-52, E-53, B-30, E-32, E-31, Tnk-30 (Rushmere), Tnk-10 (Carrollton), Tnk-40 (Windsor), A-20 (Carrsville), B-9 (Chuckatuck), B-58 (Surry), E-63 & B-66 (Dendron), M-62 and Rehab 60 (IWVRS).

Trailer Fire - Smithfield Apt. Lane

September 1st 2008 - Stations 50, 30, & 60 were dispatched for the trailer fire with occupants reported out of the structure.  Engine 52, 53, 51 and the Rescue responded along with Tanker 30 and Medic 60.  E-52 arrived to find a single-wide trailer with smoke showing from the A side of declared the working fire.  501 (J. Stallings) arrived and assumed the command with E-52 advanced a line into the structure for fire attack.  E-53 established water supply and the Rescue ventilated the structure and secured utilities.  The fire was placed under control quickly and overhaul done on a small room and contents fire.  Units returned to service shortly after.  Units on scene were 501, 502, E-52, E-53, E-51, R-51, Tnk-30 (Rushmere), M-60 (IWVRS) with RE-10 backfilling the 50 House.

Boat Fire - Jones Creek

September 1st 2008 - Units from Station 10 & 50 were dispatched for a boat on fire in Jones Creek, without an exact location.  While responding, 501 (J. Stallings) requested assistance from Smithfield PD for their marine unit.  Responding units found a 18' pleasure craft in the water at a private boat house with fire showing.  Crews from RE-10, B-51, and SPD worked to overhaul and extinguish the fire.  103 (G. Rawls) had the command and remaining Station 50 units were placed in service a short time later.  Responding were RE-10, B-51, E-51, E-52.

MVC - Route 10

August 29th 2008 - Stations 50 & 60 were alerted at 1600 hours for an MVC w/ unknown injuries.  501 (J. Stallings) arrived on scene to find a two vehicle MVC with moderate damage to both vehicles and all occupants out of the vehicles.  Upon arrival, Engine 52 and Rescue 51 took blocking positions to protect the scene.  Engine 52 checked for injuries, while Rescue 51 secured the vehicles and removed hazards.  Station 60 transported one patient to Obici for non-life threatening injuries.

Apparatus Update - New Chief Vehicle

August 14th 2008 - Finally, after spending about six weeks at Tidewater Communications in Va. Beach, our new chief vehicle was placed in-service the same afternoon upon delivery.  The vehicle is a 2008 F-250 Superduty with 6.4L twin-turbocharged diesel power plant.  The A.R.E. cap covers an Extendo Bed slide-out carrying several incident management boards.  The vehicle features an all Whelen LED light package, 200W Powercall siren, two dual-head radios w/ headsets, and soft-touch control pad.

Vehicle Fire - South Church St.

August 14th 2008 - Station 50 was dispatched for a pick-up truck on fire at the intersection of S. Church St. and Red Point Dr.  501 (Stallings) arrived to find a pick-up truck with a fire in the engine compartment.  Engine 52 arrived and deployed a trash line for extinguishment.  Units operated for approx. 15 minutes before returning to service.  Video

Brush Fire - Green Level Road

July 31st 2008 - Brush 51 and Engine 53 responded for a brush fire between two residences.  502 (C. Edwards) arrived on scene to find a small, slow moving brush fire, and advised the engine could downgrade its response.  Brush 51 arrived on scene and knocked the fire with its booster line.  Engine 53 was tasked with overhauling the area upon arrival.

Structure Fire - Smithfield Packing Co.

July 30th 2008 - At 1555 hrs., Station 50 was alerted for an odor of smoke in the cafeteria of Smithfield Packing Co.  501 (J. Stallings) requested a full assignment while enroute.  Upon arrival, Engine 52 and 512 (Barlow) were assigned as the investigative group.  Truck 51 were assigned to make access to the roof.  Engine 51 established a water supply to Engine 52.  Quint 10 (Carrollton) staged by Truck 51.  Upon investigation it was found that insulation was set on fire from welding in the pork chop room.  The contractors on scene had extinguished the fire prior to arrival.  Engine 52 opened the area up to ensure full extinguishment.  Units operated for 45 minutes before returning to service.

Structure Fire - Carroll Bridge Road

July 29th 2008 - At approx. 1640 hrs., Stations 50, 10 (Carrollton), and 60 (IOWVRS) were dispatched for the dwelling fire.  Due to comments on the call, 501 (Stallings) requested Tanker 9 (Chuckatuck) be added to the assignment.  511 (M. Stallings) arrived minutes later reporting a well involved single story dwelling.  Upon the size-up, 501 asked for Tanker 40 (Windsor) be added to the assignment also.  501 arrived to establish the command and ordered Engine 52 deploy a 2 1/2" handline for fire attack.  Engine 52 (Nickel-Deuce) and Engine 53 arrived simultaneously from opposing directions.  Each engine placed a 2 1/2" handline with class A foam in service for fire attack.  The fire was quickly knocked within minutes by an aggressive interior attack.  Tankers 9, 10, 40, and Engine 51 provided water supply.  Station 60 provided rehab.  Units operated for 2 1/2 hours before returning to service.  Investigation conducted by VSP.

Structure Fire - Bracey Circle

July 27th 2008 - Stations 50 & 40 (Windsor VFD) were dispatched for a mobile home fire on Bracey Circle (Windsor's 1st due).  Initial calls indicated that a child was on fire prior to a full structural response being dispatched due to the residence also on fire.  Due to the burn injuries of the child, Nightingale was called to the scene for transport to Norfolk General Burn Unit.  Station 40 handled the fire, while Engine 53 (The War Wagon) handled LZ control.  Check the news clips at WTKR and WAVY.

Vehicle into Building - Wrenn Road

July 27th 2008 - Approx. 1700 hrs, Station 50 units responded for the vehicle into a structure.  Units arrived to find structural damage to an apartment building from an SUV.  The SUV was removed from the building prior to the arrival of Station 50 units.  Both upper and lower apartments were deemed unsafe for occupancy and IOW Codes and Compliance was notified.  There were no injuries.

Apparatus Update

July 21st 2008 - After months of planning, the new chief's vehicle is nearing completion.  When Tidewater Communications finishes their work, all that will be left to be do is, hopefully, just move the chief's gear from the old car to the new one.  The new vehicle is expected to be in service by the end of July.  Also, stayed tuned, there is another chief's vehicle in the works...

Structure Fire - Longview Drive

July 20th 2008 - Station 50, Station 9 (Chuckatuck VFD), and Station 60 (Isle of Wight VRS) were dispatched to Longview Dr. for the reported structure fire.  Engine 52, Engine 53, Rescue 51, Engine 9, Tanker 9, and Medic 62 marked up quickly for the run.  Based on comments from the dispatcher and being in an area without hydrants, 501 (Chief Stallings) requested that Tanker 10 be added to the run.  504 (Captain O’Reilly) marked on scene with a two story detached garage with smoke showing and marked the incident a working fire.  501 arrived and established the command with Engine 52 laying a 3” supply line on the way in.  Crews placed a 1-3/4” bumper line with foam in service to the interior for attack with Tanker 9 taking water supply.  Fire was knocked quickly and crews checked for extension.  Engine 9 provided ventilation and RIT with Engine 53 giving the back-up line.  All units held for approximately one hour and returned to service.

Richmond Cold Storage Drill

July 14th 2008 - Station 50 personnel participated in the annual RCS drill simulating the removal of a victim from a condenser on the building's rooftop.  As part of the scenario, the crew had to monitor the atmosphere for the possibility of an ammonia leak.  The drill is conducted every year for insurance purposes of the company.

Shooting - Carrollton Blvd.

July 3rd 2008 - Multiple shots rang out during rush hour at Sonic on Carrollton Blvd.  Upon arrival of Station 10 units, they discovered two victims with multiple gunshot wounds.  They immediately asked for another medic from Station 60.  Moments later, they were advised of two more victims in the Eagle Harbor sub-division.  This brought another Station 60 medic and Suffolk Medic 9.  Upon Nightingale being requested, Station 50 was dispatched to provide an engine for the LZ.  In all, two patients were transported to Riverside, two transported to Norfolk General and another patient, who wasn't shot, to Obici.