The 2011 year end video is now on Youtube.com

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

As of today we started paying rent to be able to stay in the current fire station, so we can continue to provide the same level of fire protection that we always have. As we continue to watch the work being done to the new station, we have some of the bay doors up on the back and final touches being completed with grading and electric. So far the Company has invested 1.6 millon into the project. We currently have a loan from First Citizens Bank for 600,000 that will have to be repaid. Currently, to get the station completed with both levels and paving we are looking at another 900,000.  We continue to apply for grants and still ask our community to support us.

Just around 08:00 Co. 5 and Medic 14-5 were assigned to a MVC at the above inersection. Units arrived to find a T-bone type accident with heavy damage. Both drivers would be checked by EMS and refused transport. Engine 5 provided hazard control and awaited law enforcement.

Members started hanging the lockers in the new station in the gear storage area. Members also were able to store the hose rack and several other items. 

 Today members from the Company started packing up all the closets and equipment at Station 51. Members moved the Gear Grid lockers into the new station, along with the hose racks. Members also packed up everything and loaded it into a trailer loaned to us from Southern Air. It was delivered by Cecil Staton from Staton and Sons, we also had the help of Mickey Harris from Coleman Adams. It was a long hard day and we reviewed a lot of history, it was a sad moment for several members as they have grown up in the old station.   

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.