Drill Night
Tonight members from Company 1 worked on their precision with the Hurst Tools by having an egg carry and playing “cribbing jenga”.
Broken Ankle At Campgaw
At Around 6:40 tonight Rescue 1, Fire Company 4, and EMS South responded to the Campgaw Ski area for a person with a broken ankle. After arriving on scene Rescue 1 along with members from Company 4 and EMS hiked up to the injured person. Once EMS stabilized his injury Rescue 1 carried him down the mountain for transport to an area hospital.
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Corporate Drive Chimney Fire
At around 11PM tonight companies 1, 2, 3, and EMS North responded to Corporate Drive for a possible chimney fire. After arriving Engine 117’s crew ensured that the fire was extinguished and returned to quarters shortly after.
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July 2015 Call Break down
This month Company 1 responded to a total of 26 calls for service. There were 8 fire/CO alarms, 1 smells of gas/smoke, 4 extrications, 2 EMS assists, 1 vehicle fire, 1 brush fire, 1 transformer fire, 1 dumpster fire, 1 search and rescue, and we were dispatched to 6 structure fires.
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Mckee Drive Smoke Condition
At around 1AM this morning Company 2 was dispatched to Mckee Drive for an activated fire alarm. After arriving fire crews found a light smoke condition inside of the building and dispatched companies 1, 3, and 4. After investigating, a faulty air conditioner was found to be the cause. All units returned to quarters shortly after.
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Overturned Car With Entrapment
At around 11:15 this morning Rescue 1 along with Fire Companies 2, 4, and EMS North responded to Seminary Road for an overturned car with entrapment. After arriving on scene Rescue 1 found the car on its roof with the driver trapped inside. Not long after arriving the driver was extricated and transported to an area hospital.
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Grease Fire Safety
Evacuate the kitchen and call 911 Only if it can be done safely, turn off the heat source (i.e. the burner) if possible Only if it can be done safely, cover the fire. Keep a pan lid handy when cooking with oil or grease and slide it over the pan to cut off the oxygen. If a pan lid isn’t available, soak a towel and ring out the excess water, placing the towel over the pan Only if it can be done safely, once covered, slide the pan off the heat source if possible. Don’t attempt if there is a chance the pan could tip Do NOT put water on it, water will create a fire (as seen below)
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