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June
26,
2005 - At 2323 hrs, Foam Engine 501 was dispatched 9325
Wellington road for a dumpster fire. The crew found 1
dumpster on fire and pulled the booster line
to extinguish the fire. They went ready at 2341 hrs. |
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MANASSAS
VOLUNTEERS TAKE A ROAD TRIP TO HERSHEY, PA |
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June
24,
2005 - On Friday, June 10th, 2005 five
members of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company climbed
aboard Wagon 501 to embark on a journey to the Hershey,
Pennsylvania, Volunteer Fire Company's 100th
anniversary parade. Little did these members realize,
but they were about to have a weekend that could easily
be compared to the movie Road Trip, with the exception
of the Cheetah underwear.
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ENGINE ON
SECOND DUE HOUSE FIRE |
June
23,
2005 - At 1133 hrs today, Prince William County Fire
Communications dispatched a street assignment for a
reported fire in the kitchen at 9337 Victoria Street.
Engine 501 responded second due on the box along with
Chief 501. On arrival, Wagon 511 reported smoke showing
from the home. Engine 501 arrived quickly and picked up
11's line. The Engine's crew pulled a back up line and
followed 11 into the home only to realize that a search
was not being completed. The crew conducted a primary of
the first floor and basement, finding no victims. They
assisted with overhaul and went in at 1237 hrs. |
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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1 TRAPPED
AND 3 FLOWN ON THE PARKWAY |
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June
22,
2005 - At 2011 hrs tonight, Tower 501 was dispatched
on mutual box 16-12 as an additional special service
unit for an auto accident with persons trapped on the
Prince William County Parkway at Scenic Point. With
Rescue 501 also responding, the Tower crew only assisted
in the extrication of one patient who remained trapped
after a two vehicle head on collision. With a total of
three priority 1 patients, Engine 501 was called to set
up an LZ. They landed 3 helicopters and went in
service at 2106 hrs. |
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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June
20,
2005 -
The Manassas Volunteer Fire Company added a very
powerful tool, called the PETROGEN® Cutting
Torch System, to Tower 501 today. The Petrogen System,
advertised as “the torch that cuts steel like butter!”
is capable of cutting through up to 14 inches of steel.
Because the Petrogen flame carries the heat all the way
down the cut, this tool allows the user to make such
deep cuts in just one pass. It pierces 1" plate like a
drill, and punches through a 10-inch steel shaft in
under a minute without moving the tip. We started
cutting right away and it is incredibly fast and makes
very clean and smooth cuts because the steel is
completely oxidized by the flame, leaving no molten
steel behind to bind up on the cut. The Petrogen Torch
easily cuts through multiple layers of metal, across air
gaps, through rust, paint, even concrete-backed steel
such as rebar. It can even keep cutting while buried in
sand, dirt, and mud. The torch is fueled with regular
gasoline that is kept liquid from the tank to the tip,
making a fuel line back flash impossible. With gas
stations on every corner and ambulances everywhere, an
additional fuel supply is always readily available. The
Petrogen torch will make a fine addition to the Tower
and its exceptional operating capabilities. |
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June
18,
2005 - At about 0800 hrs this Saturday morning, just
as the crew was sitting down for breakfast, a citizen
came into the firehouse reporting a vehicle on fire on
Fairview Ave at Richmond Ave. As the Engine was pulling
out the door, Fire Communications gave the company the
run for a motorcycle on fire at the same location. The
Engine Company found the motorcycle well involved as
well as some fuel burning in the gutter. The crew
quickly extinguished the fire and used oil dry to
extinguish the burning fuel in the gutter. The Engine
went in service in about 20 min.
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Photos courtesy of a passerby. |
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2 GENIUSES
TAKE A BLIND JUMP OFF BRIDGE WHILE RUNNING FROM THE LAW |
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June
18,
2005 - Communications woke both the Engine and Tower
crew around 0315 hrs this morning to assist with the
rescue of two individuals who decided to take their
chances leaping over an unlit guardrail in the 8300
block of Quarry Road while being pursued by the cops.
Unfortunately for them, on the other side of the rail
was a twenty foot drop and a rocky creek bed. Fire
Company units along with several units from 1 Rescue
arrived to find both men laying on the rocks and
partially in the water. Crews quickly made their way
down the nearby embankment, the preferred way to get to
the creek bed, and began assessing the patients.
Miraculously, both only had bumps, bruises, and cuts and
were able to be assisted up to the street on foot. After
a more thorough assessment found no additional injuries,
they were placed in the back of the awaiting medic unit
which then transported them to Prince William Hospital;
where the cops were waiting for them. |
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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ENGINE AND
TOWER ON MANASSAS PARK HOUSE FIRE |
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June
13,
2005 - At 2027 hrs, Engine, Tower, and Chief
501 responded to 9605 Drake Lane for reported fire in a
house that had been struck by lightening. Wagon 509
arrived with their own hydrant and reported nothing
evident. Engine 501, second due, secured a second water
supply and sent its crew inside. Fire was reported in a
void space near the roof so command had the Tower crew
ladder the building. Crews ascended to the roof with
saws and hooks to open it up, however, they were stopped
because interior crews accessed the void and found only
a small bit of fire. It was quickly extinguished, and
the Engine and Tower remained on scene to help the crew
from 509 check for extension. They went in service at
2124 hrs. Chief 501 (Holman) had command.
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Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Fire Chief. |
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TWO
DUMPSTERS SET ON FIRE ON EUCLID AVE |
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June
12,
2005 - At 2008 hrs, Engine 501 responded to 9111
Euclid Ave for a reported dumpster fire. On arrival,
they found two dumpsters on fire in the parking lot. The
dumpsters were flooded, and the Engine went ready at
2038 hrs. |
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FIRST DUE
FIRE IN A GARDEN APARTMENT |
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June
8,
2005 - For the 3rd day in a row, Manassas City Fire
Communications dispatched units to a working fire.
This time it was to 8885 Oliver Court for
smoke in the building. Engine and Tower 501 and
Battalion 581 arrived to find a 3 story garden style
apartment building with nothing showing. As crews
entered the building they found a light haze in one of
the basement apartments. About that time, Tower 501's
outside vent man, who was in the rear of the building,
advised the crews he could see smoke conditions through
the sliding glass door of the exposure apartment in 8883
Oliver court. Engine 501's line was quickly repositioned
just as the second due company arrived. Two men
from the Tower's crew found fire in the front room of a
basement apartment. As the lineman moved into position,
the rest of the Engine and Towers crew conducted a
primary search and Rescue 501 checked the apartment
above. The fire was quickly extinguished and all
searches were negative. Captain Mike Rohs in
Battalion 581 had command. Units cleared in just
over an hour at 1538
Box
Alarm: E501, W509, E508, W511, T501, T511, R501, B581
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Photos courtesy of the City Fire Marshals Office |
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June
7,
2005 - At 2225 hrs, Manassas City Fire Communications
sounded box 8105 for a reported house fire at 9514 Oakenshaw
Drive bringing Engine, Tower and Attack 501 and Chief
501A. On arrival Engine 501 reported a 2 story single
family home with nothing showing. As the Engine officer
entered the house he found a light haze. The lineman ran
the 200 up to the second floor and found a small fire in
the master bedroom. The fire was quickly extinguished
and all searches were negative. FM582 FM585 were called
to the scene to investigate. Because of the nature of
the fire, the investigators requested an accelerant dog
which kept the Tower on scene until 0304 hrs.
Chief 501A (Pope) had command.
Box
Alarm: E501, W509, W516, W508, T501, R501, C501A
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Photos by Jeremy Pope, MVFC Assistant Fire Chief. |
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ENGINE 501
SECOND DUE ON BOX 1115 |
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June
6,
2005 - At 1532 hrs today, Prince William County Fire
Communications requested Engine 501 to respond second
due on Box 1115 for fire in a row house at 8013 Community
Drive. Engine 501 arrived right behind Engine and Truck
511 with heavy fire showing from a second floor window
on side C. As the crew from 501 was pulling a second
line they were ordered to conduct a primary search on
the 1st floor. With that complete they
quickly made there way upstairs and conducted a second
search. Once Wagon 511's crew had a knock on the fire,
Engine 501 was asked to hook in the fire
room. They cleared 1648 hrs.
Box Alarm:
W511, E501, W508, E504, T511, R501 |
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Photos courtesy of Yorkshire VFD |
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TOWER
ASSISTS YORKSHIRE WITH A ROPE RESCUE |
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June
2,
2005 - While returning from the previous run, Tower
501 was special called to assist Company 508 (Yorkshire)
with an injury from an assault in the 7600 block of
Chestnut St. On arrival they were requested by PWC PD
assist them with removing an intoxicate/violent MO off
of a roof top. The police had the individual
subdued on the roof but because of his uncooperative
state, he wasn't coming down on his own. The Tower
crew decided to strap the patient on a board, secure him
in a stokes basket and lower him to the ground by
sliding him down a ladder. The Tower clear in about 45
minuets at 2108 hrs. |
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ANOTHER
VEHICLE INTO A HOUSE |
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June
2,
2005 - Tonight at 2020 hrs, Engine and Tower 501
responded to 8431 McKenzie Circle for another reported
car into a building. On arrival the companies found a
sedan that was in gear and still running, sitting
partially in the living room. With no injuries, the
Tower was release and the Engine crew secured the
vehicle and hazards, remaining on scene for the arrival
of the building inspector. They cleared at 2100
hrs. Lt. Flanagan (E501) had command.
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HOW'S THIS
FOR A NEW GARAGE |
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June
1,
2005 - Just before lunch today, Wagon, Tower and
Chief 501 responded to Taney Road in Georgetown South
for a reported traffic accident with persons trapped.
Chief 501 arrived on the scene and reported three people
were still inside of a van which had crashed into a row
house. The Wagon and Tower arrived shortly thereafter
and removed the 3 uninjured subjects from the vehicle
through the back door. Command 1 (Holman)
requested the Fire Marshall and building inspector. No
further fire department services were required.
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Photos by Puck, MVFC Fireman. |
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