http://www.jvfd.org Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en C Shift firefighters from Station Two were called to assist the Cedar Park Fire Department with a commercial structure fire last week. Here is the story on the fire from the Hill Country News. The Cedar Park Fire Department was called to a large structure fire one block east of ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/04/10/c-shift-assists-with-cedar-park-fire/ B Shift firefighters from both stations and the volunteer ranks were called to a house fire near Cahill at Pond Springs. E38 arrived on scene just ahead of E34 to find a 2 story house with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors extending into the attic. Auto ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/03/20/b-shift-house-fire/ After one week of nutrition conscious decisions and increased exercise, the results are in for the first week of training. Two firefighters lost a total of 8 pounds, two firefighters gained a total 6 pounds (probably muscle, we're sure), and 2 firefighters were off either for the shift or ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/03/11/fitness-challenge-weigh-in-1/ Firefighters from both stations on B shift have initiated a shift fitness challenge. Over the next 3 months, all 6 firefighters will be challenging themselves and each other to improve their strength, fitness, and aerobic capacity. Along with some good natured ribbing (and mild nausea) the challenge began this morning ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/03/05/b-shift-fitness-challenge/ Daylight Savings Time will begin on Sunday, March 9th, with most of us setting our clocks ahead when we go to bed on the evening of Saturday, March 8th. Even though we will be 'springing forward', the next Sunday morning will provide some relief for most of us. ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/03/05/smoke-alarms-can-save-your-life/ 'B' Shift firefighters from both stations responded to a local test facility for a Haz-Mat alarm recently. Firefighters were originally advised that the fire alarm was going off. Further calls to 911 led dispatchers to upgrade the alarm to a Hazardous Materials incident. First due Engine 37 requested assistance ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/02/10/hazmat-alarm-for-b-shift/ 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 ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/01/11/electric-space-heater-safety/ 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 ... http://www.jvfd.org/2008/01/05/structure-fire-in-sam-bass/ New for 2008 (a little early) we would like to present the new Jollyville Fire Department website! The last website served well, and was ready for a rest. With so many changes in store for the department and the area possible in 2008, a new look to the site was ... http://www.jvfd.org/2007/12/30/new-website-launched/ The Jollyville Fire Department is pleased to offer CPR classes for the public. Each class includes hands on instruction in basic CPR and first aid. Also provided are healthcare provider courses that include training on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Bag Valve Mask (BVM). The ... http://www.jvfd.org/2007/12/30/learn-cpr-and-you-could-save-a-life/