Electric Space Heater Safety
January 11, 2008
Winters in Jollyville are generally a very mild time. Unlike our family to the north and midwest, we rarely have to worry with sub-zero temperatures or snow. And the temperatures during winter, while cold, are often made bearable by your home’s central heater.
Some spaces in our homes or businesses seem to be overlooked at times, and that is when many of us depend on electric space heaters. While they are perfect for warming those odd areas, they come with their own safety concerns and must be treated with hefty respect. Read more
Structure Fire In Sam Bass
January 5, 2008
B shift firefighters in the midst of a staff meeting were called out to help in the Sam Bass district with a house fire. First arriving Truck 2 from Sam Bass reported smoke showing and initiated an aggressive interior attack. The fire was fast moving and was found to be in the crawl space between the first and second floors as well as in the attic by the time Jollyville Engine 38 arrived. Jollyville acted as the RIC Team and a unit from Cedar Park arrived and assisted the interior operations for a short time before the determination was made to move to a defensive mode of operation. The fire was quickly then contained after a short time using the bucket of Truck 2. After the fire was contained, crew reentered the house to extinguish.
Although there was significant damage to the structure, crews were able to save some family pictures and other sentimental items for the family.
An engine from Austin was special called to the scene, and Round Rock Engine 5 protected the Sam Bass district while crews were on scene.