Short On Updates, Long On Work
December 26, 2007
Although the website has not received many updates recently, we wanted to drop a line to assure you that things are as busy as ever!
Since we last left a full note for viewing, units from Jollyville have responded to about a dozen working building fires either in Jollyville proper or in the surrounding communities. We were also able to complete the famous ‘Santa Runs’ for the 31st year in a row.
We have several neat additions in store for the new year, and look forward to unveiling them in January. Stay Safe, and Happy Holidays!
HEB employees fix breakfast for JVFD firefighters
September 11, 2007
HEB #16 Manager Stacy Marshall and six of her employees stopped by Jollyville Station Two this morning and prepared an outstanding breakfast for the off going “B†Shift and on coming “C†Shift firefighters. Stacy said this was not only in remembrance of the events that took place on 9-11 but also to show appreciation for the service we provide to the community every day.
Training With New Equipment
August 22, 2007
Firefighters from all three shifts at both stations completed training with new rescue equipment recently. The equipment, known as the Res-Q-Jack, is used to help stabilize automobiles after they have been involved in collisions. Although the new Res-Q-Jack equipment is used for dozens of situations, the most common scenario would involve an automobile on it’s roof or side. Also, the Jack’s can be used if the terrain the cars end up on is unstable. Even though the equipment looks awkward in photos, it is very easy to set up and is able to be deployed in under 6 minutes on average. Although the firefighters will have to get used to the new equipment, we are excited to have another tool available for the citizens. At this time, Jollyville, Cedar Park, Leander, and Hutto are the only departments in the Austin metro area carrying some version of the Jacks.
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.
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