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21 Year Anniversary of LODD Chris Garneau
August 17th, 2015 marked the 21 year anniversary of the passing of Firefighter Chris Garneau of the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. Born July 6th, 1978, he joined the WVFC in October of 1994 and became a very active and lively member as soon as he was voted in. For those that remember him, his bright and fun …
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Structure Fire – Haiti St
Saturday, December 12, 2015 1601 – Box 0104 sounded for a structure fire. Multiple calls were received by the 911 center reporting heavy black smoke coming from the residence. Wagon 1 and Ambulance 1-2 arrived on scene to find a two story single family home with fire throughout the first floor. The crew of Wagon …
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment – Lee Hwy
Saturday, September 5, 2015 0856 Box sounded for a traffic collision which was later updated with a reported entrapment. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle towing a trailer blocking the center lanes of northbound Lee hwy. Engine 1 shut down Lee hwy and confirmed entrapment. Crews began stabilizing the vehicle for …
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment – St Pauls Rd
Saturday, August 29, 2015 1858 Box 0215 sounded for the traffic collision with entrapment. WVFC units were called to assist Remington and DFREM with a two vehicle head-on collision. Initial arriving units found two severely damaged vehicles, one of which was off the road with a single trapped occupant. Assistant Chief 7 Established command while …
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Structure Fire – Frytown Rd
Thursday, August 20, 2015 1538 Box 0135 Sounded for the structure fire. First arriving units reported a single story home with smoke venting from a window. Engine 1 established command that was later passed to Battalion 1. Engine 1’s crew advanced an attack like and extinguished a small fire. Meanwhile Rescue 1 completed a primary …
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Structure Fire – Ringwood Rd
Sunday, August 2, 2015 1232 Box 0703 sounded for the structure fire. Engine 1, Tanker 1, and Rescue 1 were all called to the scene along with units from Catlett, New Baltimore, Lois, DFREM, and Prince William County. Initial dispatch stated that an RV was on fire and threatening the nearby home. First arriving units from Catlett …
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment – Conde Rd
Thursday, July 23, 2015 1253 Box – 1102 sounded for a vehicle collision with entrapment. Initial arriving units reported a single vehicle into a tree with two injured passengers on-board. Command was established by Command 11 then later assumed by Batt 1101. Medic 1 assessed the patients and requested two medevac helicopters. Initial arriving units …
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Vehicle Collision with Entrapment – James Madison Hwy
Sunday, July 19, 2015 2231 Box – Sounded for the vehicle collision with entrapment. Wagon 1 arrived at the scene to find a pick-up truck vs SUV head on collision with a total of three patients involved. Wagon 1’s officer established command. Company 1 units which included Wagon 1 and Rescue 1 stabilized the vehicles …
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Structure Fire – East Lee Hwy
Sunday, July 12, 2015 1906 Box – 0103 sounded for the commercial structure fire. Medic 1 was in the area and reported smoke coming from the vehicle bay. Several 911 calls were also placed by civilian witnesses. Wagon 1 arrived on scene and was confronted with a small fire along the inside of the back …
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment – Dumfries Rd
Thursday, July 9, 2015 0836 Box – 0136 sounded for the traffic collision with entrapment. Crews from Warrenton and DFREM arrived on scene to find a two vehicle offset head-on collision. The two occupants of the truck self-extricated while the occupant of the sedan was still trapped. Battalion 1 established command. Crews from Warrenton stabilized …
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