The 2011 year end video is now on Youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQth8mUs1Uc&context=C3056b2eADOEgsToPDskL9jyE45CX-mKRIl8PRXz0v

Bay doors have arrived and have started going up. As stated many times before, we still need donations to complete the building. We are rapidly approaching a stopping point due to lack of funds. If you can support our project our P O Box is 140 Forest, VA 24551.

The new station has a lot going on this week. Today the painter started on the gear locker area (in Red) and the rest of the wall in Aircraft Gray. Also seen in the photo are the lights for the bays (28) in all. Also today, windows started going in on the second floor, and yes the truck bay doors will arrive in the morning and start going up. Also the second entrance is started along with some grading. As stated many times before, we need donations to keep moving forward. We are rapidly approaching a stopping point due to lack of funds. If you can support our project our P O Box is 140 Forest, VA 24551.  

Co. 5, M-14-5, and Sq. 5 were assigned to a Head On MVC on Forest Road at Gables Dr, just before 07:00. DC Coleman arrived to find a head on accident with two iunjuries. Patients were located on both sides of the 5 lane highway so traffic would be halted until patients were safely in the back of the Medic Unit. Engine 5's crew provided patient care, and Rescue 5 took care of Hazard Control.   

Co. 5 and Sq. 5 were assigned to a MVC with injuries at Forest Road and Gristmill Dr. Deputy Chief Coleman arrived to find a T-bone accident with 5 injuries. With Sq 6 and Sq. 3 covering EMS, Fire units controlled hazards and provided treatment to patients while waiting on EMS crews to arrive. 

 As you can see we continue to get closer to being able to move the trucks into the new station. This coming week we hope to have a final grade done and the rock base put in, also the long awaited bay doors will be arriving on Wednesday. So we hope to see those going up this week. As you can see the heaters are hung up and gas lines being ran. We really need mother nature to work with us this week. As always donations are still needed, P.O. Box 140 Forest, VA 24551.

 On January 5, 2012 we responded to 200 Independence Drive for a reported house fire, on arrival we found that a laptop had caught on fire. Today Fire Marshall J. Jennings held a press conference concerning the recent fire and laptops. Attached is the link to the news conference.

Co. 5 was assigned to a small brush fire on New London Road. Crews arrived to find a fire from the day before still burning. The neighbors were concerned with the increasing winds, that it would get out of control. Being that the home is for rent and no owner at home, the fire was put out with B-5 and B5A.   

Co. 5 would be assigned to a Chimney Fire on Rolling Ridge Dr. The fire would be at a members home. As Pumper 5 arrived, Capt Starnes ordered crews to the roof and the basement. R-5 was assigned to the attic. Crews worked for an hour to put the fire out. P-5 and R-5 were assigned.   

 This week the brick work was completed and the roof on the hose tower was lifted up and put into place. We also wrapped up the work on the sprinkler system, and the electrical work has begun. We are currently awaiting the windows and bay doors which should be here around the end of the month. As always we still need support on this project, anyone wishing to help can send donations to P.O. Box 140, Forest, VA.   

Co. 5, Co. 12 (Brookville Timberlake), and Co. 1 (RIT) and Sq 5 were assigned to 200 Independence Dr for a reported sturcture fire. Lt. Evans arrived and found a two story wood frame with a light haze showing from side A. He was met by the home owner and she reported it was a laptop that had caught on fire and she had taken it out the kitchen door. She also stated during the removal, she had received burns to her foot. E-5 arrived and checked for extension and patient care was given to Medic 5-6. Crews would vent the home and R-5 would check the home with the CO and HCN meter to confirm that it was safe for the family to return. The female burn patient was transported to LGH and was treated and released with 2nd degree burns on four of her toes and top of the foot. Units assigned were; E-5,R-5,L-1, E-12-1, Medic 5-6, County 10.

At 18:12 Co. 5, Co. 1 (2nd due and RIT) Sq 5 were assigned to 500 Ivy Lake Drive for a structure fire. 5-E with 6 arrived to find a two story wood frame with fire only coming from the chimney. Command (DC Coleman) had E-5's crew take the attic to make sure there was no extension and Lt. Wilson reported back all clear. The Rescue would arrive and take Division 1 and started on cleaning out the box. Command made it a can handle, but would have to request L-1 back due to the height of the chimney. With the home being set back off the road,the crew from L-1 used a 35ft. ext. Crews controled the fire and were back in at 19:20. Units assigned were; E-5,R-5,P-5, L-1,E-1,Medic 14-1,and 6-2, and County 10. 

As we continue move into the new year, we look forward to moving into our new home in early 2012. As we continue with construction, the station will not be complete when we move in. We need to raise the funds to complete the living quarters. We need support from the community, so if you can support our project that will protect your investment please contact us, or mail donations to P.O. Box 140, Forest, VA 24551.  

Co. 5, Co. 1 (2nd due and RIT), Sq. 5 were assigned to a Kitchen Fire at the Jefferson Ridge Townhomes. Deputy Chief Thomas arrived and found smoke and fire showing. DC 5 (Command) advised 5 Engine to pull past the address and extend lines to divison one. Crews would knock most of the fire down with two cans, and overhaul. Command would make it a can handle for units, EMS treated two patients with burns both refused transport. Units assigned to the box were, C-5, 5-E, P-5, R-5, C-1,E-1,W-1, L-1,Medic 5-6, and 6-4.