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!
Early Morning House Fire
October 28, 2007
Firefighters from Jollyville and surrounding communities were met with a difficult and stubborn fire in the early morning hours of Saturday, the 27th of October. Jollyville compensated staff and volunteer staff responded along with firefighters from Cedar Park, Austin, and Sam Bass. The family was awakened by working smoke detectors and were able to flee the house safely. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours.
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.
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
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