Apparatus Update - Rescue 50

January 21st 2011 - The apparatus committee traveled to frigid Clintonville, Wisconsin for the in-process inspection of the new rescue.  While there, the committee spent two days looking over the chassis and body making sure everything was within specification.  The committee did have a short list of minor items that will be addressed in the coming weeks.  The final inspection should be in March.  It has been planned that the new rescue will be on display at FDIC in Indianapolis in March before being delivered to the department.

 New Fire Station Update

January 12th 2011 - Progress continues on the new fire station.  Most of the masonry work is complete with the exception of the columns on the front of the building.  On the inside, a lot of the sheetrock is hung and mudding is taking place.  The apparatus bay has a lot of fixtures hung such as the heaters and air purifiers.  As soon as the windows and doors arrive, they will be installed so that more of the interior work can continue.

Brush Fire - Brewers Neck Blvd.

January 25th 2011 - Station 50 was requested by Station 10 (Carrollton) to assist with a brush fire on Brewers Neck Blvd.  Engine 53, Brush 51, and 501 (J. Stallings) arrived to assist in dousing hot spots.  The fire appeared to have spread from a nearby controlled burn.

Car Fire - Shelter Cove

January 10th 2011 - Station 50 was banged out for a vehicle fire on Shelter Cove.  Engine 53 responded with 3 personnel along with 501 (J. Stallings).  While enroute, units were advised that the vehicle was in close proximity to the dwelling and 501 advised central to upgrade the response to a structure fire adding Station 10 to the run.  Upon arrival, 501 found a minivan well involved and a pickup also on fire as an exposure.  Engine 53 deployed a handline for fire attack for a quick knockdown.  Engine 51 laid a supply line from a hydrant for water supply.  Truck 51 provided ventilation due to smoke that had entered the dwelling.  There was no fire extension into the garage and after investigation it was determined that a electrical short inside the van caused the fire.

 Structure Fire - Willow Oak Drive

December 17th 2010 - About 1930 hours, Stations 50, 10, and 60 were alerted for a structure fire on Willow Oak Drive.  503 (J. Hackney) arrived to find fire showing from a mobile home.  Engine 52 arrived moments later to deploy a handline for fire attack.  All occupants were able to escape without injury.  Engine 51 arrived to provide a water supply for Engine 52.  Engine 10 provided manpower for overhaul and scene lighting with their light tower.  Most of the fire damage was contained to the living room, while there was smoke damage throughout.  After investigation, it appeared that the cause of the fire was electrical.

Apparatus Update - Rescue 50

December 3rd 2010 - Progress continues on the construction of the new rescue.  Some of trim as been installed on the cab, while the axles, motor, and transmission have been installed on the chassis.  The body is still in the fabrication stage, but should be getting some white paint soon.  The apparatus committee is scheduled to visit the Seagrave plant early January for the mid-point inspection.

Apparatus Update - Rescue 50

November 19th 2010 - Production continues to move forward on the new rescue.  The cab has been painted and will be trimmed in coming weeks.  The axles will soon be attached to the frame as well as the motor and transmission being installed.  The body continues to take shape in the fabrication stage.

New Fire Station Update

November 12th 2010 - The new fire station is approximately 50% complete.  Brick has begun to be laid around the new building.  A mid-point walk-thru has been scheduled before Thanksgiving.

Apparatus Update - Rescue 50

November 5th 2010 - We finally received some photos of Rescue 50 in production from Seagrave.

CO Incident - Smithfield High School

November 3rd 2010 - After responding due to a fire alarm activation, further investigation reveal a cleaning contractor operating a gas powered pressure washer in the cafeteria to clean the bathrooms.  A 4-gas monitor was used to check CO levels in the building and found it to be 70 ppm in the cafeteria and lower amounts throughout the majority of the building.  Crews remained on scene for several hours clearing the building of CO.

Extrication - Courthouse Highway

October 23rd 2010 - In the evening hours, Stations 50 & 60 were tapped out for a MVA on Courthouse Hwy.  Upon arrival of 502 (C. Edwards), a vehicle was found to have rolled several times and an extrication was declared with the occupant still in the vehicle.  Brush 51 arrived and established a protection hand line, while Rescue 51 arrived to begin extrication operations.  Both doors on the passenger side and roof were removed for patient access and removal.  Engine 52 was called to the scene to handle LZ operations for Nightingale.

New Fire Station Update

October 7th 2010 - The new fire station is now approximately 30% complete.  All of the structural metal frame has been erected and the roofing is now being installed.  We should know our approximate move-in date around the first of the year.  Click on the picture to check out the photo gallery and see the progress.  More pictures are always periodically added.