ENGINE AND TOWER ON LAKE JACKSON HOUSE FIRE

January 28 2007 - At 2053 hours, a box alarm was transmitted for fire in the home at 11871 Mente Road, in the Lake Jackson section of Prince William County. Wagon 507 arrived and reported a fire that had spread from the chimney into the house. On arrival, Engine 501A was ordered to establish interior operations. Shortly thereafter, Chief 501 arrived and assumed ops. The crews from Engine and Tower 501 opened up the ceilings and walls checking for extension. Both units were released at 2206 hours.

CREWS FIND TRASH BEHIND THE SHOPPING CENTER

January 28 2007 - Early this morning, at 0419 hours, Prince William County Fire Communications transmitted box 11-15 for a building fire at 10320 Festival lane, bringing Engine 501 as the second due company. On arrival, crews found trash and several piles of consolidated cardboard boxes to the rear of the box location. Moderate smoke conditions existed inside the building and Truck 511 handled that, while Engine 501 assisted with extinguishment. Chief 501 (Holman) had the command and the Engine went ready at 0526.

FOAM ENGINE RUNS MINOR PLANE CRASH AT THE AIRPORT

January 27 2007 - At 1645 hours, the alert came in for a plane crash at 10605 Observation Lane, the Manassas Regional Airport. Foam Engine 501 arrived to find a single engine plane which had landed on runway 16L without its gear down. The crew investigated and found no injuries or serious hazards. The scene was turned over to the State Police and the FAA. The Foam Engine went ready at 1705 hours.

HAZMAT UNIT RUNS THE HAZMAT TASKFORCE IN DALE CITY

January 26 2007 - At 1643 hours this afternoon, Hazmat Support 501 was placed on the Hazmat Taskforce Alarm for a chemical spill at 5180 Dale Boulevard, the Skate Quest Ice Rink, on mutual box 18-05. On arrival, crews found a 400 pound refrigerant tank leaking. The leak was the result of maintenance on a compressor which caused a substantial release of liquid ammonia. The crew from Hazmat Support 501 performed initial recon, damning, and decon for the state hazmat crews which where special called from Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. The leak was fully contained within three hours and none of the surrounding occupancies where displaced. Hazmat Support 501 cleared the scene at 2226 hours.

SMALL FIRST DUE KITCHEN FIRE

January 26 2007 - At 1115 hours today, as the crews were arguing over what to do for lunch, City Fire Communications transmitted box 81-01 for fire in the home at 8216 Warfield Street. Chief 501 arrived and reported a two story, detached home with smoke showing. The Engine and Tower arrived quickly behind the Chief and located a fire in the kitchen. The fire quickly knocked down before the arrival of any other companies. The conflagration apparently was started by a defective microwave and swiftly involved the cabinets. Company 1 fire units cleared the scene within 45 minutes.

ENGINE GIVES SPARKY A RIDE TO A BIRTHDAY PARTY

January 20 2007 - This afternoon the Engine Company brought Sparky the Fire Dog and his sidekick 'Slider' (and his sunglasses) to visit a birthday party in the first due. Sparky and 'Slider' greeted all the kids, handed out some helmets and stickers, and gave the children a tour of the wagon. It is always our pleasure to take part in events like these.

ENGINE LANDS TWO HELOS AFTER CRASH IN THE 11 BOX

January 18 2007 - As units from Prince William County were operating on a serious personal injury accident in front of the Circuit City on Sudley Road, command requested two medevacs, bringing Engine 501 as the LZ pumper. The landing zone was setup at 7801 Garner Drive, Sinclair Elementary School. The Engine landed both Aircare 2 and 3 without incident.

ENGINE AND RESCUE REMOVE ONE AFTER SERIOUS CRASH

January 15 2007 - At 0112 hours, Manassas City Fire Communications dispatched the rescue local for a personal injury accident with the report of one trapped in the front yard of 9019 Sudley road. Crews arrived to find a single passenger vehicle that had run slightly astray, hit a telephone pole, bounced off, and then went head on into tree, coming to rest just past that. The unrestrained patient was tapped between passenger seat and the passenger side B post. The Engine immediately provided initial patient care and began to remove the hazards. As the Medics arrived, patient care was transferred to them and the Engine's crew assisted the Rescue Squad in deploying and operating their tools. The Engine's crew stabilized the car and operated a spreader, cutter and sawzall while the Squad used the combi. Both crews worked quickly to take roof and flap the passenger side. The patient was removed in 10 minutes. Quint 509 handled LZ and the patient was airlifted to a local trauma center with life threatening injuries. The Engine cleared the scene at 0149 hours.

THE BOYS VISIT THE EAST-END FOR A STATION COVER

January 13 2007 - The Manassas Volunteer Fire Company gladly sent a crew down to OWL Station 14 this evening to provide an engine co. during 14's banquet. Notwithstanding a handful of medical locals, and a few needless boxes, the night was relatively quiet; aside from a nearly catastrophic accident involving a bunk bed that required some additional shoring. The boys did manage to figure out that 14's wagon will fit through the drive through at the McDonalds: Which is good to know incase the guys from 14 ever get a craving for Mickey-Ds after they lock up the doors at 11pm and refuse to serve you unless you bring a fire truck through the drive through (Ridiculous!!) We appreciate being able to provide coverage for our brothers and look forward to doing it again in the future.

ENGINE, TOWER, AND CHIEF ON LAKE JACKSON HOUSE FIRE

January 11 2007 - At 1156 hours, mutual box 07-06 was sounded for fire in a house at 8250 Lakeshore Drive. With the Engine from 507 already out on another run, Engine 501 was assigned the second due position. Tower 501 arrived with the first due company, Engine 506. The Tower's crew, without the protection of a hose line, advanced ahead of the engine company and aggressively began a primary search. In the process, they located fire on the first floor, and held it in check with the can until the engine company showed up. The outside crew from the Tower through ladders, ventilated, and secured the utilities. The fire appeared to originate in a baseboard heater in the living room on the first floor, involving most of that, and spread through the walls to the ceiling, roof, and a basement utility room. Crews chased extension for a short while before finally declaring the fire out. Engine 501's crew initially backed up 506 and then assisted with opening up. City Fire units went ready at 1315 hours.

ENGINE RUNS AN AUTO

January 5 2007 - At 1744 hours the Engine was sent out on the local for an auto to the rear of 9124 New Britain Circle. On arrival, they found the engine compartment off. The fire was quickly knocked down and they stood by to assist FM587 until being released at 1848 hours.

TOWER REMOVES ONE FROM OVERTURNED VEHICLE

January 5 2007 - At 1013 hours, Tower 501 responded on mutual box 07-05 for a personal injury accident with the report of a trapped victim. They arrived to find a vehicle on its side, just off of the embankment.  The Tower's crew used the Rescue 42 struts and cribbing to stabilize the vehicle and then removed the windshield to extricate the BLS patient. They went ready at 1042 hours.

TOWER 501 RECEIVES ANOTHER AMKUS STAR AWARD

January 5 2007 - Today, the crew from Tower 501 was presented another AMKUS star award for their actions on June 12, 2006. At 1212 hrs, they were alerted to 14010 Fitzwater Drive on mutual box 05-08 for an auto accident with one trapped victim. The Tower's crew, assisted by other companies, worked hard to quickly extricate the extremely pinned victim. The patient was removed in under 20 minutes and flown by helicopter to a local trauma center. The award was presented by Tower Lt. James Rose to Master Fire Technician Kevin Franzello, who was in charge of the Tower that day. In addition to receiving the award, AMKUS is using a photo from that extrication in their 2007 ad brochure. The Firefighters of the Manassas Vol. Fire Co. would like to thank AMKUS for allowing us that honor, and look forward to our continuing partnership.

FOAM ENGINE ASSISTS THE AMBULANCE AFTER CRASH

January 1 2007 - This evening, while responding to a medical emergency, Ambulance 501B was involved in a minor accident at Grant Avenue and Prince William Street. The Foam Engine, on their way back from a medical local, arrived on scene to lend assistance. They provided some absorbent and stood by. Luckily there were no injuries in the crash.