SVFD NEWS ARCHIVES - First Quarter 2009

MVA - S. Church Street

March 20th 2009 - The second MVA of the day would be a vehicle into a pole.  Upon arrival, Engine 52 found a vehicle had struck a pole causing significant damage to the pole.  Dominion Power was notified.  The driver had fled the scene, but was later found behind a nearby house and checked for injuries. The medic on scene obtained a patient refusal.

MVA into Building - S. Church St.

March 20th 2009 - Once again the 50 House was called into action while attempting to get a meal down.  This time it was for a vehicle into a building.  Upon arrival, one patient was in the care of the medic.  Engine 52 assessed the damage to the building and determined that there was no structural damage, but only cosmetic.  The vehicle was secured, and Engine 52 stood by until the vehicle was removed.

Extrication - Route 10

March 12th 2009 - Station 50 & Station 60 were banged out for a MVC with injuries on Route 10, west of Berry Hill Rd.  While units were responding, the dispatcher advised of entrapment.  Engine 52 arrived to find a two vehicle collision with a side swipe/head-on impact.  Engine 52's crew stabilized the vehicle quickly and deployed a protection line for the ensuing extrication.  Upon arrival of Rescue 51, TNT rescue tools were used to remove the front door and B post for patient access and removal.  Both drivers were transported to Riverside Regional Hospital.

Training - Live Burn

March 8th 2009 - Station 50 conducted a live burn of an acquired structure.  The primary objectives was executing simple hoseline advancement for fire control, and search and rescue skills.  This was also a good training evolution for several new members who recently received their FFI from VDPF.  The exercise lasted approx. 8 hours.  In the coming months the department will be using the same structure for more training drills.

Wintery Weather Brings Runs

March 2nd 2009 - The accumulating winter mix brought the usual of vehicles leaving the roadway.  The 50 House responded on several of these accidents in the beginning stages of the storm.  The following day, an overturned pick-up truck required a simple windshield removal to allow the driver to self extricate.  Also, the SVFD responded for an odor of smoke in a dwelling which was unfounded.  A total of six runs were responded to in a 24 hr. period.

MVA - Cary St.

March 1st 2009 - Station 50 & Station 60 were dispatched for a MVC with injuries.  Engine 52 and Rescue 51 responded and arrived to find a pick-up into a power pole and the driver unresponsive.  The accident caused the power lines to be pulled from two dwellings and a near by water line to break.  The patient was quickly removed from the vehicle and placed in the medic for transport to Obici Hospital.

Car Fire - Foursquare Road

February 22nd 2009 - Just after 0200 hrs, Station 50 was alerted for a vehicle fire on Foursquare Road.  Engine 52 responded  and arrived to find an abandoned sedan well involved.  A bumper line with foam was deployed for extinguishment.  The operator of the vehicle caught a ride home, but later returned to the scene.  Engine 52 operated for 30 minutes before returning to quarters.