http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/rss News articles published on firehousesolutions.com using RSS 2.0 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:56:00 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=106 Story Here Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:13:54 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=106 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 At 1653 hours, Stations 5, 1, 2, and EMS Station 59 were alerted to a reported house fire on Crestview Drive in Longview Beach. Chief 5 advised a large column of smoke could be seen and the assignment was upgraded. Chief 5 arrived on the scene and located a single story house with fire showing from sides C and D and established the "Crestview Drive Command." Engine 21 (Capt. Emmart) arrived and advised to pull an additional line from Engine 51. Firefighters made a good knock on the fire and mopped up hot spots while awaiting for the power to be secured. Engine 21 operated on the scene for approximately forty-five minutes while Tanker 2 was held a little longer while overhaul was completed. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:42:02 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=75 At 1518 hours Station 9(California), Station 3(Lexington Park), Station 6(Valley Lee), and Water Supply 5(Seventh District) were dispatched to the rear of 21698 Tammie Drive in California for the Working Barn Fire. At 1521 hours Engine 91 arrived on the scene, laying a line from the last hydrant on the street and reported a working fire involving a large Barn. Members from Station 9 and 3 went to work advancing multiple hand lines while Chief 3 established Command. Within 15 minutes Command requested 2 additional Companies for manpower alerting Station 7 and Station 83(Solomons) to the call. Engine 73 responded with 5 volunteers and arrived on the scene a short time later. The crew went to work assisting with overhaul functions. Command held Engine 73 for approximately a half hour before returning to quarters. Chief 3(Johnson) held the command and the fire is believed to be started by a lightening strike. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:30:42 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=75 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=74 The nancy Run Fire Co recently placed into service a 2008 Pierce dash engine. Engine 1411 has a 1500 GPM 2 stage waterous pump, 750 gallon water tank, 50 gallon class "B" foam tank, 500 HP Cummins engine, Holmatro rescue tools and seating for six. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:40:18 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=74 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=73 On September 17, 2008 at 1350 hours the Volunteers from Station 3 along with numerous EMS departments were alerted to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Heron Lane for a single vehicle accident with a report of one subject trapped. Engine 34 (FF. Brown), Squad 3 (Capt. Pennington) along with Chief 3A (Gould) were on the street in less than 30 seconds of dispatch with a total of 12 volunteers. Engine 34 arrived at 1355 hours and advised the dispatch was correct and there was need for extrication. Squad 3 and Chief 3A arrived together and as the squad started the extrication, Chief 3A established the "Great Mills Command". Once an EMS unit arrived they performed a quick assessment and determined that the patient would need to be flown to a trauma center. Command had already requested the medevac to be landed in a nearby field. Within nine minutes of the squad's arrival the crew had taken the passenger side door, the roof and removed the patient from the vehicle. Engine 33 handled the landing zone just south of the accident scene. Chief 3A held the Command and Capt. 3 held the operations. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:49:35 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=73 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=71 As severe storms were rolling across the Southern Maryland area, the assignment was alerted to the area of Mechanicsville Road and Zane Court for the working barn fire. This brought Stations 2, 22, Charles and EMS Station 29. Brush 2 (FF/EMT Colvin), Engine 21 (Chief-2A) and Engine 23 (Sgt. Cox) arrived simultaneously to find a well advanced fire in a large barn. Engine 23 had been placed in service from a working fire on the west side of the county. Engine 21 hit a hydrant off of Zane Court and laid into the scene with Engine 23 picking it up. The crew advanced the rear 350' 1.75" as well as the portable deluge gun. Engnie 24 arrived next and positioned themselves to utilize their deluge gun with Engine 21 supplying them. Once the bulk of the fire was darkened down, crews moved in for overhaul with hooks opening up bales of hay and pulling tin from the structure. Firefighters worked for approximately three hours on the scene with no injuries reported. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:09:13 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=71 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 On March 5, 2008 at 1502 hours Station 2 and EMS Stations 29 & 19 were alerted for a motor vehicle collision on Doctor Johnson Road at Blossom Drive in Helen. Initial reports indicated that the accident involved a passenger car and a school bus with possibly one injured. Captain-2A (Pullium) was in the area and went on the scene. He immediately confirmed one vehicle and a school bus, which was occupied. Rescue Squad-2 and the Fire Chief arrived at 1509. Chief 2 established the Helen command. The Squad crew quickly went to work and begin stabilizing the bus since the rear axle had been knocked almost completely out from under it. Air bags and box cribbing were placed in strategic areas under the bus to secure it, allowing EMS providers to assess the patients onboard. Upon further size-up and triage, some of the students on the bus were complaining of various injuries. This brought additional EMS units to the scene, to include EMS Stations 59 & 79 along with an additional bus from the St. Mary's Board of Education. After conversing with EMS personnel it was decided that all patients would be transported to the hospital instead of being turned over to the Board of Education representative that was on scene. A total of 37 patients were transported to St. Mary's Hospital by various ambulances and the additional school bus. Students complaining of minor injuries were transported by the additional bus. This incident was quickly mitigated due to a combined effort of the Fire/EMS crews that were on the scene. The Mechanicsville V.F.D. would like to thank those crews involved. Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:53:15 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=57 Ballardsville, LaGrange and South Oldham fire departements battled a blaze located on Montfort Lane. The first arriving unit (Car 1303) went on scene with a working structure reporting heavy fire and smoke coming from the large two-story dwelling. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Sat, 02 Sep 2006 11:56:39 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=57 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=44 The quiet summer night was shattered on Saturday when the Philipsburg Fire Department was alerted for a building fire with possible entrapment on the 100 block of North Front Street in downtown Philipsburg. Assistant Department Chief Tim Townsend arrived on scene and advised heavy fire showing from Side C of the building and requested the box upgraded to a second alarm. Chief Townsend assumed command and while assessing the scene, by-standers advised tenants were unaccounted for and screaming could be heard emanating from the second floor apartments. Chief Townsend requested the first-in truck crews from Reliance Fire Company to gain access from the Front Street side (Side A) to begin search and rescue operations. As the first alarm units arrived on scene and went to work, Chief Townsend requested a third alarm with additional truck companies. As the fire raged into the night sky, the heat and high humidity began to take its toll on the interior crews. Incident Command was notified of a fire fighter down on Front Street. EMS was contacted to report to Side A when moments later a call went out for a second fire fighter down. With building conditions rapidly deteriorating, Incident Command requested all interior crews to vacate for PAR. A priority radio message went out from the Side C Officer that PAR was not met and there was possibly a fire fighter down inside the fire building. A RIT crew was activated to begin a search and rescue. After Incident Command confirmed the name of the missing fire fighter, it was determined the missing man was one of the fire fighters who succumbed to the heat and humidity. With all fire fighters accounted for, the attack switched to exterior operations. The blaze eventually went to six alarms before the fire was declared under control. Five fire fighters were transported to Philipsburg Area Hospital for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. All fire fighters were treated and released. One apartment resident suffered smoke inhalation and a second resident suffered burns to the face. The residents were also treated and released at the Philipsburg Area Hospital. The blaze damaged seven businesses and about 30 apartments on Front and Presqueisle Streets. Twelve families were left homeless. A total of 24 fire companies and 4 ambulance companies responded to the 57-11 fire box. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:32:51 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=44 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=31 12-9-03 At 1208 hours, Prince Frederick and Benedict were alerted to Rescue Box 201 for a personal injury accident at Adelina Road and Sixes Road. Squad 2, Engine 21, and Safety Officer 2 responded and arrived to find a two-car T-bone accident with one trapped. Safety Officer 2 established command while one patient was extricated. Troopers 2 and 7 flew two patients to the local trauma center. Units cleared in 40 minutes. Tue, 09 Dec 2003 22:56:16 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=31 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=26 Mount Weather Firefighters responded to and mitigated a spill of potentially volitile chemical. The Incident Commander Assistant Chief Thomas decided that this was a Level A incident and required the full assets of the HazMat Team. The incident was mitigated with no injuries or property damage. Tue, 14 Oct 2003 21:05:29 GMT http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=26 http://www.firehousesolutions.com/demo/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=23 Firefighters arrived on the scene.... 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