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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
.jpg) November
5th 2010 -
We finally received some photos of Rescue 50 in production from
Seagrave.
CO Incident - Smithfield High School
.JPG) 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
.JPG) 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.
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