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
Quick Stop Saves Apartment Building
May 28, 2007
‘B’ shift firefighters were awakened at approximately 5:00 AM on Saturday the 26th to investigate an apartment on fire on Mellow Meadow Drive, across the street from Westwood High School.
Station 2 firefighters arrived within a few minutes and found a serious fire inside a downstairs corner apartment. The resident of the apartment was outside, and the crew from Engine 38 pulled a line and quickly entered the apartment. A quick knockdown and quick overhaul showed only slight extension outside of the original apartment. Read more
Lightning Causes House Fire
May 16, 2007
During the evening hours of May 15th, a sudden and powerful thunderstorm formed over the Jollyville area. The reports of lightning strikes in the area were numerous, and the short lived but violent storm did send bolts of lightning into several different buildings in the area.
One of those was a residence in Forrest North near Quilberry at Broadmeade. The residence was occupied at the time of the incident, and all of the occupants were able to escape unharmed. Read more
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