During the January 8 department meeting, FVFD voted to bring Josh Evans and Dale Crabtree onto the department as a probationary firefighters. Both come to FVFD as trained firefighters, so we look forward to their being able to make an immediate contribution to the department.… Read the rest
2011 Total Runs: 191
Average Runs Per Day: .52
| 2011 to-date |
Total |
Percentage |
| Structure Fire |
25 |
13% |
| Trash Fire |
9 |
5% |
| Grass/Field/Forest Fire |
20 |
10% |
| Vehicle Fire |
6 |
3% |
| Fire, Other |
2 |
1% |
| Hazardous Material |
3 |
2% |
| Investigation |
13 |
7% |
| EMS Assist |
22 |
12% |
| Motor Vehicle Accident |
34 |
18% |
| Public Service |
9 |
5% |
| False Alarm |
5 |
3% |
| Standby |
13 |
7% |
| Other |
30 |
16% |
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At 5:13 p.m. on Christmas Day, Station 30 was called out to the site of a single-vehicle accident on CR 100W just south of 600N. Rescue 35, Battalion 30, Engine 32 and Engine 31 all responded, with a total of 12 FVFD crew on-site.
The vehicle, a Ford Taurus with four passengers, was on its side with its roof near a tree. Responders worked quickly to stabilize and gain access to the interior of the vehicle and to begin extrication of the occupants. The first extrication was accomplished just 20 minutes after the team arrived on-scene, including stabilizing the vehicle, cutting the roof and extricating the victim, and the second extrication was accomplished just eight minutes later. Complicated positioning caused the final extrication to take a little longer, with completion just short of an hour after arriving on-scene.
Two occupants were transported by ambulance to Community in Anderson and then … Read the rest
Congratulations go out to Lt. Scott Matson, who was named FVFD Firefighter of the Year for 2011 at the department Christmas party on December 4, 2011. In announcing the decision, Chief Rob Amick praised Scott for not only his run total for the year, but also for personal and professional growth over the last year. Scott’s concern and caring for his fellow firefighters make him a valuable asset to the department.
When told that he needed to say a few words, he used that moment to thank his family for their support during all the times that FVFD runs have called him away from family time and family events, which really supported what the Chief had just been saying about how Scott always thinks of others first.
Congratulations, Scott!
There was food, there was Santa, there were presentations, and then there was basketball!
At 10:07 pm on October 25, dispatch reported a car on fire on N 600W, just south of State Road 128. Engine 32, Battalion 30 and Tanker 33 responded, marking en route at 10:11 and on scene at 10:12. On arrival, the engine compartment was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished, and FVFD personnel remained on scene to monitor the situation until Midland Towing arrived to remove the vehicle. All units were back in service by 10:50 pm.
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At 1:33 a.m. on Monday, a call came in for a residential kitchen stove fire with flames showing. Battalion 30 was en route at 1:38 with Engine 32 en route a few minutes later. In all, Battalion 30, Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 33 and Rescue 35 responded. Mutual aid was requested from Alexandria and Pipe Creek.
Moderate fire conditions were found in kitchen area. Units extinguished fire and contained fire damage to the kitchen area. Heavy smoke was found throughout the residence and the structure was ventilated. Crews checked for extension of fire and hotspots, the fire was extinguished at 1:58 a.m., and mutual aid was disregarded at that time. The homeowners had been alerted by smoke detectors and escaped the residence without injuries.
Frankton Light & Power was advised that FVFD personnel had pulled the meter and covered it, and all units returned to service by 3:20 a.m.… Read the rest
At 12:08 on Saturday afternoon, FVFD was dispatched for a field fire after a tree caught fire on a power line. Alexandria and Pipe Creek were also dispatched due to being a split area. Battalion 30, Grass 36 and Tanker 37 responded. Grass 36 was the first unit on-scene at 12:22, finding a small tree in power lines with minimal fire. Tanker 37 and Alexandria were disregarded at that time. Power company was requested for power lines and the scene was turned over to Pipe Creek, as it was in their coverage area. Grass 36 returned to service at 12:37 p.m. … Read the rest
