Frankton Volunteer Fire Department

Accident with Entrapment, 300N & 600W… 2-17-2012

Debbie Gates — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:42:28 +0000

At 6:17 on Friday morning, Station 30 was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident, with entrapment, with the vehicle off of CR 600W just south of CR 300N (just north of the co-op). Rescue 35, Engine 31 and Grass 36 responded, along with Frankton Ambulance 1 and Rural Metro. Frankton Ambulance 1 radioed to let crews en-route know that the roads were slick due to freezing fog. At the scene, the small pickup truck was on its passenger side and the driver, who was wearing his seat belt, was conscious and alert and talking to the rescuers. Extrication tools were used to gain access to the vehicle, and the driver was removed from the vehicle at 6:43 a.m., lowered onto a backboard and transported by Frankton Ambulance 1 for a checkout.

Station 30 crews turned the scene over to the Sheriff’s Dept. at approximately 7 a.m. and returned to service.

Early-Morning Extrication

Removing the Roof

Almost In...

Extrication Complete

The End Result

Personnel News: Welcome Crabtree and Evans!

Debbie Gates — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:17:21 +0000

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 Run Statistics (final)

FVFD Administrator — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:04:04 +0000

2011 Total Runs: 191
Average Runs Per Day: .52

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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%

Accident with Entrapment, 100W & 600N… 12-25-2011

Debbie Gates — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:07:10 +0000

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 later transferred to Methodist in Indianapolis via helicopter, one victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the final occupant was transported from the scene via helicopter to St. Vincents in Indianapolis.

Assisting at the scene were Frankton Ambulance 1 & 3, Rural Metro Medic 412, Anderson FD Medic 1 & 3, Richland FD fire and ambulance, the StatFlight air ambulance from PHI, along with Madison County Sheriff’s Dept. and Madison County EMA.

Initial Vehicle Prep

Stabilizing the vehicle

Preparing to Extricate Patients

Transporting Patient to StatFlight Helicopter

Matson named 2011 Firefighter of the Year

Debbie Gates — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:05:15 +0000

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!

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Department Christmas Party

Debbie Gates — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:35:47 +0000

There was food, there was Santa, there were presentations, and then there was basketball!

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Car fire, 600W & SR128… 10-25-2011

FVFD Administrator — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:08:05 +0000

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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Kitchen fire, 4819 W 850N… 10-10-2011

FVFD Administrator — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:34:08 +0000

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

Brush fire, 9187 N 300W… 10-8-2011

FVFD Administrator — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:00:43 +0000

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

Field/combine fire, 10483 N 550W… 10-7-2011

FVFD Administrator — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:20:36 +0000

FVFD was called at 4:21 p.m. on Friday afternoon for mutual aid supporting Pipe Creek FD. Tanker 33 and Grass 36 responded and were on-scene at 4:31 p.m., and were released and returned to service at 4:40 p.m.… Read the rest