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Homicide
Leads to MVA
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20th 2008
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Just after midnight, St. 50
members responded to The A & H Convenience store on Scott's Factory Rd. for a
vehicle into a building. 501 (J. Stallings) and Engine 52 arrived on scene
with one vehicle, through a picture window of a structure. Vehicle had one
unconscious patient with trauma. Crews from Engine 52 and Rescue 51 made
access to the vehicle and ensured the building was safe for medic crews from
IWVRS to remove the patient. Upon removal from the vehicle, the patient
was found to have a GSW and was transported to Riverside where he was declared
deceased. Units on Scene: Engine 52, Rescue 51, Engine 53, Medic 60, Medic
61, Zone 60.
Brush Fire -
Courthouse Hwy. @ Sub-Station
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11th 2008
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At approx. 1530 hrs. Station 50
was alerted for smoke in the area of the Dominion Power Sub-Station on
Courthouse Hwy. 502 (C. Edwards) reported a column of smoke was visible in
the area and arrived to find a working brush fire. 501 (J. Stallings)
arrived and established command and accountability. Brush 51 arrived and
was assigned fire attack of the right flank. Engine 53 and Engine 52
arrived and were staged for water supply. Engine 51 was assigned fire
attack of the left flank upon arrival. DOF was also notified to respond a
plow. Engine 42 (Windsor) Tanker 40 (Windsor) and Brush 10 (Carrollton)
also were called to the scene for assistance. IOWVRS responded Rehab 60
due to extended scene time. After a plow line was made around the fire,
all units cleared at approx. 1730 hrs. Cause of the fire appeared to come
from three tripped fuses at the sub-station.
County-Wide
Water Rescue Class
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The County held it's second water
rescue class this weekend. We had all five county fire departments
represented for a total of 24 newly trained water rescue personnel. The
class was taught by Spec Rescue International out of VA Beach. The 20
hours of training consisted of 4 classroom hours and 16 hours of intensive water
and land based practical exercises. Each county fire department has one
16' Rescue One connector Series boat with Sta. 50 having 2 16' Zodiac's also. So
now Isle of Wight County has a total of 50 trained water rescue personnel to
serve the citizens. This entire program came to a head after the
nor'easter of Sep. of 06 when there were multiple calls for assistance in our
county with the members of Smithfield making 23 rescues during the height of the
storm. Photos courtesy of David Sawyer.
FedEx Truck
Relocates Two Poles
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4th 2008
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Station 50 was banged out for
power lines down at the intersection of Old Stage Hwy & Holly Point Way.
Upon arrival, Engine 52 found a delivery truck had snagged a telephone line
which broke two poles. Engine 52 assisted in removing the lines from the
truck. Verizon and Dominion Power were notified. State Police and
IOW Sheriffs Office provided traffic control. Also in the afternoon,
Station 50 took in two minor accidents in town, and a cancelled alarm
activation.
Structure
Fire - Quail St.
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Stations 10, 50, and 60 were
punched out for a working structure fire at 624 Quail St. with reports of two
people still inside the residence. Engine 52 arrived on scene to find
single story residential with heavy smoke conditions from the "B" side.
Engine 52 officer 509 (N. Savage) established mobile command. 52's crew entered
with a quick attack/primary search per information given upon arrival that there
was one victim still inside the structure. Truck 51 arrived on scene and
went to work aggressively venting windows and a nice cut job to the roof.
Interior crews found heavy fire located at the "B" "C" corner. Searches
from crews were a negative and it was later confirmed the supposed victim was
accounted from across the address. Units operated on scene for about a hour
and a half. On scene units were Engine 52, Truck 51, Rescue 51, Engine 51, Quint 10, Rehab 60, and Medic 64. After an aggressive knock units cleared
and went back in service. Check the news clip at
WAVY 10.
Photos courtesy of FF Mike Green.
3 Accidents
the Following Day
May 30th 2008
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The day after the structure fires
came a wave of accidents in the 50 House first due. First, was a reported
vehicle into a structure on Benns Church Blvd. While units were responding
Smithfield PD advised fire units were not needed. A vehicle had jumped the
parking bumper and came to a stop against the building in the flower bed.
Next, was reported three vehicle accident at Rt. 10 and Turner Dr. Prior
to arrival, units were at advised it was only a disabled vehicle. All
units returned to service. At approx. 1600 hrs. Station 50 & 60 were
dispatched for MVC w/ injuries in front of the courthouse complex. Engiine
52 (Savage) arrived to find a two vehicle MVA with moderate damage. Engine
52 removed hazards, Rescue 51 staged, and the medic obtained patient refusals.
3 Structure
Fires in One Day
May 29th 2008
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The 50 House was punched out for
three working structure fires in one day. The day started at 06:54 with
the first fire on Bradbys Ln. The call came in for a house fire and the
first units on scene advised smoke and flames showing. Command 501 (J
Stallings) marked the fire under control at 08:03. Units on scene were
Engine 53, Engine 51, Engine 32, Tanker 30 and Chuckatuck Engine 29. After
returning to Station 50 and cleaning up the second structure fire came in at
12:32 at the corner of Waterworks Rd. and Courthouse Hwy. First arriving
unit marked on scene with a working fire with smoke and flames showing.
The fire was quickly knocked down by 12:44. Units on scene were 501 (J
Stallings), Engine 52, Truck 51, Rescue 51, Engine 51 and Support 50. The
day still wasn't over! At 22:25 the third working fire came in on 98
Clydes Ln. Engine 52 and 501 (J Stallings) quickly marked enroute but were
soon cancelled by Windsor command advising units on scene could handle.
MVC - S.
Church W/ Lines Down
  May 21st 2008
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In the afternoon, the tones
dropped for Station 50 and 60 for an accident with injuries. Upon arrival
of the medic, the incident was upgraded to an extrication. Engine 52 and
Rescue 51 arrived to find a three vehicle accident with a power pole and lines
on the ground. Patient which was advised was entrapped was rapidly
extricated from the vehicle from the drivers side and then transported to
Station 60 to the LZ for Nightengale. A second patient was transported by ground
to a nearby hospital. Dominion Power responded to removed the downed lines
from the pole. All units returned to service shortly after.
Structure
Fire - Apache Trail
May 18th 2008
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On Sunday,
Station 50 apparatus responded to a reported structure fire at Muddy Cross Rd.
and Apache trail. A large column of heavy black smoke could be seen from a
couple of miles away. On arrival the fire was found to include a fully involved
detached garage/barn and an approx. 40ft long R.V. next to it. A 2 story log
cabin home was an exposure problem. A large roaring sound had erupted, there was
a 250gal. LP tank next to the parked RV that had relieved and was burning.
Engine 52 arrived and deployed two 2-1/2 lines for a defensive attack, one with
foam. Engine 53 arrived and pulled handlines to protect the home exposure
and keep LP tank cool. Engine 51 arrived to supply its 1000gal. All occupants
were accounted for. Other units included Tanker 9, Tanker 10, Engine 32, and a
Station 60 medic for EMS and rehab. 502 had command.
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Car Fire -
Route 10 Bypass
  May 13th 2008
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At approx. 1600 hrs. Station 50
was tapped out for a vehicle fire at Movie Gallery on Benns Church Blvd.
While enroute, 501 (J. Stallings) came up on a vehicle fire on Rt. 10 Bypass.
Upon arrival, fire was showing under the hood. Also, this was the reported
vehicle fire at the Movie Gallery. Upon arrival of Engine 52
(Nickel-Deuce), the crew deployed a 150' handline and knocked the fire down with
foam.
Station 50
Goes Back to Black
April 27th 2008
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After evaluating a few different
brands of turnout gear, the department decided to change gear from Janesville to
Morning Pride. Some of the gear features include: Black PBI Matrix outer
shell, FDNY spec DRD w/ positive closure, harness tabs for a Gemtor harness, and
of course a custom fit. The department purchased 20 sets for the top 20
responders of last year. In June, another 20 sets is planned to be
purchased. Also, new black Morning Pride Ben 2 helmets were purchased to
match the new gear.
Structure
Fire - Cary Street
April 27th 2008
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In the early morning hours,
Stations 10, 50, and 60 were dispatched for a dwelling fire in the bedroom.
Upon arrival of 501 (J. Stallings) and investigation found nothing showing.
All occupants were out of the structure. After a quick look inside, 501
reported fire in the ceiling of the bedroom. Engine 52 advanced a bumper
line and water can to the bedroom upon arrival. The fire was knocked down
with the water can. Due to the fire smoldering for an extended time,
overhaul kept units on scene removing much of the ceiling and insulation.
The cause of the fire appeared to be from worn electrical wiring. Units on scene
were C51, E52, E53, E51, T51, R51, S50, Q10, and medic from Station 60.
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MVC -
Overturned with Pin
April 26th 2008
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Stations 50, 40, and 70 responded
to an accident with injuries on RT. 620. 509 (N. Savage) arrived on scene
to find a single vehicle overturned with one confirmed entrapment/unresponsive
and called for Nightengale. 509 established command soon to be assumed by
arriving 501 (J. Stallings). Rescue 51 arrived on scene and was used to
handle the extrication. After a quick lift and cut by the 50 and 40
companies the patient was extricated and turned over to medic unit from Station
70. Patient care was turned over to Nightengale which transported one
trauma patient to Norfolk Sentara.
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