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Rural Water Supply Training
Members of Companies 1 and 10 participated in rural water supply operations. Tanker nursing operations were demonstrated. Multiple methods of connecting into a supply line during rural operations were discussed. Finally Driver/Pumper Operators were trained on drafting using two separate intakes to maximize water flow. The training was very successful.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/rural-water-supply-training/
Injury – Falcon Glen Rd
Box 0125 was sounded for an injury from a chainsaw. Battalion 1101, Medic and Engine one responded with 6 personnel. Upon arrival BC1101 advised incoming crews of a victim that had been struck in the chest by his chainsaw. BC1101 immediately requested AirCare for Fly-Out. Moments later, Medic and Engine one crews arrived and initiated advanced life …
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Commercial Vehicle Fire – Eastern Byp
Box 0135 was sounded for a reported tractor fire. Engine 1 and Tanker 1 responded with 6 personnel. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find the rear of a flatbed trailer off. Ironically the load was fire retardant lumber. The Engine crew stretched the 200 foot cross lay and flowed foam quickly knocking down the fire. The Tanker arrived …
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Structure Fire – Silver Hill Ct
Tanker and Wagon One responded to Box 0801 with 10 volunteers for a working structure fire. Tanker 1 dropped off its crew of three at the scene where they went to work performing fire attack and finally overhaul. Tanker 1 then participated in a tanker shuttle of 6 miles to and from the fill site. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/structure-fire-silver-hill-ct/
Traffic Crash – James Madison Hwy
An early morning accident saw Medic 1 being dispatched for a truck accident with roll over. Moments later Remington’s Rescue 2 staffed by Catlett volunteers, covering for Co. 2’s banquet, special requested Engine Company One for the accident. Upon arrival it was determined there were no hazards except for the tons of yogurt being dumped …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/traffic-crash-james-madison-hwy-2/
Vehicle Fire – Eastern Byp
Box 0135 sounded for a working vehicle fire on the Eastern Bypass. Engine 1 responded with a crew of 4. Upon arrival the crew observed a roll back with a BMW well off. The exposures were a motorcycle and the roll back truck. The crew went to work attacking the fire with an 1 3/4″, …
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Tragic Weekend
Over the past two weeks Company One has been relatively quiet. The quiet was shattered this weekend by two motorcycle accidents in six hours. The first was on Green Road and was a head on collision between a motorcycle and automobile. Unfortunately the driver of the motorcycle did not survive their injuries. Two other patients …
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Code 3 For A Cure
The Code 3 For a Cure Foundation stopped by Fire Station One tonight. They told our duty crew about their cause and mission. www.code3foracure.org The foundation drives across the USA and Canada stopping by fire houses along the way. A ceremonial bell sits in a rear jump seat and has the names of fallen firefighter from …
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Multiple Fly Out’s
Today Company One was involved with three landing zones for patient fly outs. The first LZ was for a vehicle accident on Dumfries Road. A multi-car accident during the morning commute found a patient with multi-system trauma. Wagon-1B established a landing zone for AirCare 1 at P.B. Smith Elementary School. Later in the day an …
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Extrication Training
The evening was spent training our newest members on the art of extrication. The training consisted of removing the driver’s side, the roof, and the passenger side. Our members would like to thank the generous donation of the vehicle for our training prop.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/extrication-training/
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