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WAGON RUNS
AUTO IN GEORGTOWN SOUTH |
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August 31, 2005 - Wagon 501 was sent out for an auto
in the 9400 block of Taney Road at 2246 hrs this
evening. On arrival they found fire coming from two
vehicles. The lineman made quick work of the fire, which
was in the engine compartment of one car and had exposed
to the other. FM 582 and 587
were called to the scene to investigate the suspicious
nature of the fire. After sticking around so the
investigators could have lighting, the Wagon finally
cleared at 0038 hrs. |
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Photos by Matt Lausch, MVFC Engine Captain. |
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SMALL
KITCHEN FIRE IN GEORGETOWN SOUTH |
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August 30, 2005 - Just as crews were getting ready
for dinner, Manassas City Fire Communications sent units
to 9730 Aspen
Place for a reported fire in a house. Wagon, Foam
Engine, Tower and Asst. Chief 501 responded along with
mutual aid units. On arrival, crews found moderate to
heavy smoke conditions in the home. The fire was located
in the kitchen and involved the oven with extension to
the counter and cabinets. The fire was quickly knocked
down and the mutual aid companies were placed in
service. Command requested FM582 to investigate the
cause and units cleared within an hour. |
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Photos by Jeremy Pope, MVFC Assistant Fire Chief. |
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TOWER
EXTRICATES ONE ON THE PARKWAY |
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August 30, 2005 - At 0634 hrs, Tower 501 responded
as the special service company on the mutual box for an
overturned vehicle on the Prince William County Parkway
at Ellis Road. They arrived to find a dump truck on its
side. The driver of the vehicle was not seriously
injured, though he was trapped in the cab. The Tower's
crew removed the roof and the the driver was removed.
The Tower cleared at 0740 hrs. |
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Photos by Jamie Rose, MVFC Fireman. |
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2005
MANASSAS ROOKIE SCHOOL NEARLY COMPLETE |
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August 28, 2005 - This afternoon the Manassas
Volunteer Fire Company's 2005 Rookie Class completed the
last of several live burns at the Prince William County
Fire Academy. The Probationers started their classes in
early June and will take their final exam on Thursday,
September 1st. The school included certifications in
courses such as Firefighter I and II, Hazmat awareness
and operations, CPR and infectious disease and control.
Each member has performed extremely well and work
together exceptionally as a team. Good luck to the
group with their final exam.
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CREWS
DRILL WITH NEW ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT |
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August 26, 2005 - Recently Tower 501 received a
complete overhaul of its rope rescue equipment. Added to
it, among 400 feet of new life line rope, were 4 new
class II harnesses, a Yosemite rig for the stokes
basket, 4 new tactical rescue style helmets, all new
hardware, rigging, and other specialty equipment. The
upgrade was much needed. We now carry a total of 1000
feet of life line, 4 class II harnesses and two class
III harnesses. The Yosemite rig for the stokes basket
came
from a tactic that is used in Fairfax County. The
rigging allows the stokes operation to occur with a
limited amount of man power with greater control. It
also incorporates a "puke" line which can rotate the
basket sideways incase the patient has an airway issue
while being hoisted or lowered. The new system
incorporates a main line, a belay line and a 3 to 1 rig.
This allows for multiple people or equipment to be
lowered, hoisted or repel at the same time. Both
Volunteer and Career crews practice using the
new rigs. This
new equipment will increase the tactical rescue
abilities of the Tower greatly.
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ONE FLOWN
AFTER HEAD ON CRASH IN THE CITY |
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August 25, 2005 - At 1558 hrs, the Wagon and Chief
responded for a traffic accident in the intersection of
Grant Avenue and Wellington Road. Crews Found one BLS
injury and one priority one ALS patient who was
suffering from major head head injuries. A helicopter
was requested for the ALS patient and the Wagon handled
the LZ. They cleared at 1647 hrs. |
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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ONE FLOWN
AFTER CRASH IN OLD TOWN |
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August 21, 2005 - At 1737 hrs, Wagon and Asst Chief
501 responded to the 9600 block of Center Street for a
traffic accident involving a motorcycle. The Company
arrived on the scene to find two
down, one BLS and one ALS. It appeared that the car
turned in front of the motorcycle creating quite a bad
situation. The ALS patient was flown and later passed.
Quint 509 handled the LZ which was at 9305 Stonewall
Road. The Wagon's crew provided patient care and secured
the vehicles. They cleared at 1833 hrs. |
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WAGON
HELPS EXTRICATE ONE ON GODWIN DRIVE |
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August 18, 2005 - Early this morning at 0514 hrs,
Wagon 501 responded to the 9600 block of Godwin Drive
for a traffic accident with a report of a trapped
victim. Medic 501 arrived first and reported one pinned
in the vehicle. The Rescue and Wagon arrived shortly
thereafter and began the extrication. The Wagon's crew
secured the vehicle and assisted running the tools to
remove the vehicles door and push its dash. They cleared
at 0552 hrs.
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HAZMAT
UNIT RESPONDS AFTER EXPLOSION |
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August 17, 2005 - 911 calls streamed in to the
Prince William County Emergency Communications Center
just after an explosion rocked part of
the town of Gainesville this evening. At
2343 hrs, a Task Force Alarm was sounded on box 04-09,
bringing Hazmat 501 from the City to the Race Trac gas
station which is located at 14106 Lee Hwy. The explosion
occurred as a tanker was filling the station's
underground tanks. Fumes from the fuel collected in a
nearby outbuilding where among other things, an
electrical room was located. As the fumes filled the
room, an explosion occurred destroying part of the
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felt nearly a mile away. The majority of the fire was
out as crews from Company 504 (Gainesville) arrived. The
Hazmat Unit's crew used their meters to check the
building, nearby exposures, and storm and sewer drains
finding all readings within normal levels. The Hazmat's light tower
was also utilized during the investigation. Manassas
Volunteers maintained a second crew
at the station and handled several other runs while the
Hazmat was out. No one was injured by the explosion.
They cleared at 0117 hrs. |
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Photo from the Manassas Journal Messenger. |
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ONE FLOWN
AFTER CRASH ON LIBERIA AVE |
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August 17, 2005 - At 1836 hrs, Wagon 501 responded
to the 9900 block of Liberia Ave for a traffic
accident. Crews found a multiple vehicle crash with two
BLS injuries and one ALS injury. A helicopter was
requested to fly the ALS patient. Wagon 501 handled the
LZ and they cleared at 1905 hrs. |
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WAGON,
TOWER, AND HAZMAT ON SMALL FIRE IN THE PARK |
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August 12, 2005 - Wagon and Tower 501 responded at
2048 hrs this evening to 9206 Venture Court on mutual
box 89-02 for a reported fire in a commercial building.
On arrival, crews found fire to the rear of the
building. Wagon 501 ran a line through the front to the
back and assisted in extinguishing what amounted to be
industrial supplies and chemicals on fire against the
rear of the building. The Tower vented the building and
checked for extension. Hazmat Unit 501 was special
called to the scene to assist with containing run off
however, their services were not utilized. Units cleared
at 2126 hrs.
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CHILD
FLOWN TO LOCAL TRAUMA CENTER |
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August 11, 2005 -
At
1943 hrs, Manassas City Fire Communications sent Wagon,
Tower, Rescue, and Medic 501 on box 8113 to Hood Road
and Taney Road in Georgetown South for a reported
pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Assistant
Chief 501A (Pope) arrived on the scene and found a 6
year old male who had been run over by a work truck.
With no entrapment, he returned the specialty pieces.
While the units were attending to the patient, a
domestic dispute erupted in the middle of the scene and
we had to break up the fight. The Wagon assisted with
patient care and then left the scene to establish an LZ at
the Wellington Shopping Center. Units ready at 2015.
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Photos by Jeremy Pope, MVFC Assistant Fire Chief. |
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CREWS
RESPOND FOR A HOUSE BUT FIND VAN ON FIRE |
August 9, 2005 -
At 0318 hrs, not long after crews returned from the fire
in Nokesville, a first due box was transmitted for a
reported house fire at 8948 Tackett Avenue. Wagon and
Chief 501 responded initially, followed by Engine 501 and
the mutual aid companies. On arrival, the Wagon found a
mini van well involved about 2 feet from the house and
adjacent garage. The Wagon's crew ran an 1 1/2 attack
line to the vehicle and placed themselves between the
house and the van. The lineman made quick work of the
auto and there was no extension to the dwelling. Chief
501 (Holman) had command.
Box Alarm:
W501, E501, Q509, W508, W511, T511, C501, C501A, B501,
FM581, FM587, M501 |
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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WAGON AND
CHIEF ON NOKESVILLE HOUSE FIRE |
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August 8, 2005 - At 2116 hrs, Wagon 501 responded
third due on the box to 11707 Nokes Street in the town
of Nokesville for a house fire.
Engine 505,
which is quartered just down the block, arrived and
reported smoke showing from a one story occupied
dwelling. Upon entering the home, they found a working
fire in the kitchen. Their crew pulled an 1 3/4 line and
began knocking down the fire. Engine 525 and Wagon 501
backed up 505. The Wagon's crew also assisted with
ventilation and hooked ceiling, checking for extension.
Engine 505's crew did a good job getting a quick knock
on the fire. Other units on the box assisted with smoke removal,
overhaul and water supply. Wagon 501 went ready at 2321
hrs.
Box Alarm:
E505, E525, W501, W507, E511, E707, T525, TN505, TN507,
C505, C525, AC525, B501, C501,
A505.
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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FOAM
ENGINE AND TOWER ON SMALL FIRE IN YORKSHIRE |
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August 7, 2005 - At 1441 hrs, Foam Engine and Tower 501
responded on mutual box 08-01 for a fire in a house at
8916 Rugby Road. Quint 509 arrived on the scene ahead of
Engine 508 and reported a two story single family
dwelling with smoke showing. The Quint's crew was
running a line upstairs as Engine 508 arrived at the
hydrant. 509's crew made quick work of a small fire in
an upstairs bedroom. Engine 508 backed up 509 while the
crew from the Foam Engine provided care for an injured
occupant of the home until the EMS unit arrived. Tower
501's crew vented the building and assisted with
overhaul. The Tower cleared at 1523 hrs. |
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TOWER
ASSISTS RESCUE 506 WITH EXTRICATION |
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August 5, 2005 - Today at 1004 hrs, Tower 501
responded on mutual box
06-02
to 13013 Dumfries Road for a traffic accident with one
person reported trapped. Companies arrived on the scene
to find an SUV that had rolled five times, trapping the
driver. The Tower's crew arrived and assisted R506
with extrication and patient removal. Deputy Chief 506
(Wood) had command. Tower 501 cleared at 1030 hrs. |
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Photos by David Wood, Coles VFD Deputy Fire Chief. |
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