75 FF’s have lost thier lives so far this year!
August 9, 2007
On Monday, August the 6th, Jollyville ‘C’ shift firefighters and volunteer staff participated in training on what to do if they become lost or trapped during a fire. The training started out in the classroom, Chief Kiracofe discussed recent firefighter deaths and showed some brief videos of fires where firefighters lives were lost. Chief Kiracofe also explained the Jollyville SOG on what to do should you become lost or trapped during a fire. It was emphasized that a firefighter must report a MAYDAY situation as soon as possible even if they think they can free themselves from the lost or trapped situation. The training then moved outside so that Jollyville firefighters could experience what it is like to be lost or trapped during a fire and use the techniques taught by Chief Kiracofe. The firefighters masks were lined with wax paper to simulate a no visibility situation and then were sent to the tread mill to get their heart and brething rate up. After the tread mill it was into an obstacle course where they had to navigate small spaces, free themselves from entanglements, and even change out their SCBA cylinder if they ran out of air all in conjunction with calling a MAYDAY at the appropriate times. The training opened the eyes to everyone involved, most of which had never put been into a MAYDAY situation.
National Night Out
August 7, 2007
Both stations and several volunteers and off-duty personnel participated in National Night Out this year. Along with cul-de-sac and block parties, large gatherings were held at the Town and Country Optimist Fields and Rataan Creek Park. Jollyville Fire Department personnel handed out information pertaining to fire safety in the home, as well as showing any interested parties the equipment that the department uses. Along with Jollyville Fire units, personnel from the Texas DPS, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, and Williamson County EMS were also in attendance.
Another ‘B’ Shift Apartment Fire
July 30, 2007
Firefighters from ‘B’ Shift as well as firefighters from the volunteer ranks quickly extinguised a fire that started in the ground floor maintenance area of a three story apatment building. The fire occuurred at the International Residence complex Copper Creek near Pond Woods. Although the fire was under control in under 15 minutes, crews remained on scene for another couple of hours checking for extension and helping to clean up. Read more
The rain continues and so do the collisions.
July 25, 2007
This unlucky driver was the victim of Wednesday evenings down pour of rain. The driver said she hydroplaned as she drove eastbound on Toll 45. When other drivers on Toll 45 stopped they found this car on it’s side and rolled the car onto the barrier so the driver could escape. The driver refused to be transported by EMS.