http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on falmouthfire.com using RSS 2.0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:39:13 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=434 At 19:48 hours Rescue 1 was alerted for a auto accident overturned with possible entrapment in the area of Warrenton and Marsh Road. Engine 6 was first to arrive to locate one vehicle overturned and down a embankment. After investigating further Engine 6 found that one occupant was trapped and began stabilization efforts. Engine 12 was assigned to provide patient care. Rescue 1 then arrived and completed a controlled lower of the vehicle to remove it from the tree. Once the vehicle was safely lowered the patient was quickly removed from the passenger side. Medic 7 and 11 packaged the patient and transported to Mary Washington Hospital. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:09:26 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=434 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=433 At exactly 21:00 hours Stafford E.C.C. dispatched a residential fire at 6 Yorktown Drive in the North Ferry Farms section of Falmouth. Chief 1 arrived four minutes later to find a three story wood frame house with fire showing from the front and established command. Engine 1 took a position in the front and deployed a 1 3/4" attackline through the front door. The Engine found fire in the garage and began extinguishment. Engine 7 arrived next, secured the water supply, and took a line above to check for extension. The fire was knocked down within five minutes and all searches of the home proved negative. Command held Engine 1, Engine 7, and Fredericksburg Ladder 1 for overhaul which was completed in under an hour. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:50:48 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=433 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=432 At 6:30 hours the box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire at 129 Lorenzo Drive bringing the Engine Company and Chief on the run. Engine 7 arrived first to find a one and a half story wood frame with smoke showing. Engine 1 arrived next and stretched a handline to side Charlie. Chief 1 arrived, established the "Lorenzo Drive Command" and assigned Engine 1's officer the attack group supervisor. Once entry was gained Engine 1 located fire in the kitchen, quickly knocked it down and began hydraulic ventilation. Engine 12 arrived and completed a primary search which proved negative. Company 1 unit's operated on scene for two hours before returning to service. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:28:17 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=432 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=431 At 21:15 hours the box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire at 371 Bethel Church Road with reports of the structure being fully involved. Rescue Engine 7 was first to arrive to find a single story wood frame dwelling with fire throughout and began defensive operations. Chief 1 arrived within seconds and established the "Bethel Church Command" on side Alpha. Engine 1 arrived next and advanced a back up line. Command transitioned to an offensive operation and Engine 1 began an interior attack knocking the bulk of the fire down. Assistant Chief 1 arrived and was assigned the Attack Group Supervisor while Engine 1 set up for rural water operations. Engine 12 was assigned RIT on arrival but was relieved by members of Company 7 personnel. Searches were completed with negative results and all crews worked extremely hard to complete the extensive overhaul. Company 1 units cleared in just under four hours. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:26:31 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=431 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=430 At 01:34 hours while the Engine Company was en route to a medical, Stafford Communications dispatched an auto-accident with entrapment in the area of Leeland Road and Rice Road. Engine 1(Rice) was diverted to the accident and arrived just after dispatch with one vehicle on its side, over the embankment, into a tree with one trapped. Chief 1 arrived next taking "Leeland Road Command." Engine 2(Castle), Rescue 1(Rolle), and Rescue 5(Dyke) all arrived within a thirty second window and began setting up for a controlled lower of the vehicle back to all four wheels. This was done by utilizing the winch from Rescue 1 with a change of direction at Rescue 5 then to the under carriage of the vehicle. Engine 2 utilized the grip hoist from a tree and by wrapping the B and C posts to create an opposing tension. The vehicle was then lowered back down to all four wheels and crews performed a total door/ roof removal. The patient was then removed and turned over to awaiting EMS personnel. The operation took 40 minutes to complete but units were on the scene for approximately one and a half hours. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:03:04 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=430 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=429 During the early morning hours Rescue 1 was alerted for a auto accident reported overturned with possible entrapment in the area of 145 mile marker on interstate 95. Engine 9 arrived first to find one vehicle on its roof with one trapped and stabilized the vehicle with Quantico Rescue Engine 533. The ODC arrived next and established the "I-95 Command". Rescue 1 then arrived and completed a side removal on the driver side while Engine 9 also completed a side removal on the passenger side. Rescue 1 operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to service. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:08:00 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=429 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=428 At 23:30 hours Engine 1 (Rice) was alerted for an auto-accident in the area of Kings Highway and Ferry Road. Minutes later, the Engine went on the scene of a two vehicle accident with one vehicle in the median and the other vehicle in the travel lanes. After investigating, Engine 1 found two occupants trapped inside one of the vehicles and upgraded the assignment bringing Rescue 1 (Turnbull) and Chief 1. Engine 1 established the "Kings Highway Command", deployed the protection line and began to stabilize the vehicle. The Rescue and Chief quickly arrived, with Chief 1 taking the "Rescue Group Supervisor" position while Rescue 1 finished the stabilization and completed a roof removal. Falmouth units operated on the scene for approximately one hour before returning to service. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:12:41 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=428 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=427 Shortly after 13:00 hours Rescue 1 was alerted for an auto accident reported overturned with possible entrapment in the area of 101 Rockhill Church Road. Rescue Engine 14 was first to arrive to find one propane truck overturned with one subject pinned. While Rescue Engine 14 stabilized the vehicle and began extrication Engine 9 deployed a protection handline. Rescue 1 arrived next and removed the roof from the vehicle noticing the patients legs were pinned by the dash. Rescue 1 then utilized hydraulic rams and a spreader to push off of the pinned patients legs to complete the extrication. The extrication was complete within 33 minutes after arrival of Rescue 1. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:17:34 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=427 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=426 During the early morning hours the box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire at 135 Theresa Drive. While responding the Stafford E.C.C was receiving multiple reports of fire through the roof extending to multiple homes. Engine 14 arrived to find a two story single family dwelling with fire through out the second floor. Engine 14 advanced a handline as Engine 2 was advancing a back up line and securing the water supply. The Operations Deputy arrived and assumed the command from Engine 2. Engine 9 established R.I.T on side Alpha. Minutes later Rescue 1 arrived and completed the primary searches which proved negative and then began assisting crews opening up to extinguish the remaining fire. The fire was knocked down within 25 minutes after crews arrived. Rescue 1 operated on scene for approximately two and a half hours before returning to service. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:16:36 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=426 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=425 The Officers and members of Falmouth Volunteer Fireman's Association would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and members of Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department in Calvert County, Maryland. While operating on a house fire in St. Leonard today Firefighter Michael Montgomery Jr. received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his right leg from the knee down to the foot after falling through the floor of a single family home that was heavily involved upon arrival of units. He was air-lifted to the Burn Center at Med Star. Extensive surgery and skin grafts are necessary due to the burns sustained. The official press release can be found @ www.hvfd6.org. Firefighter Montgomery Jr. is the son of Sgt. Michael Montgomery DCFD RS-3. We ask you keep Firefighter Michael Montgomery Jr., his family, as well as the members of Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers in their time of need. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:44:41 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=425 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=424 As the day was coming to an end Rescue 1 was alerted for a technical rescue at 560 Celebrate Virginia Parkway. Stafford E.C.C was receiving reports of a vehicle into a building with structural damage. Battalion 1 was first to arrive to confirm the dispatch information and established the command. Engine 12 arrived next and assisted with patient care while Tower Ladder 12 secured utilities to the structure. Rescue 1 arrived and stabilized the vehicle. The crew then completed a side removal to safely package the patient. Rescue 1 operated on scene for approximately 20 minutes before returning to service. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:19:15 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=424 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=423 Shortly after the Falmouth Volunteers completed cleaning the station after the passing hurricane, the Engine Company was alerted for an auto accident in the area of Kings Highway and Federal Drive. Minutes later the incident was upgraded to an auto accident with reports of it being overturned with entrapment. Engine 1 was first to arrive to find one vehicle on its side with one trapped and established the "Kings Highway Command ". Engine 1 then advanced a protection hand line while Rescue 1 was stabilizing the vehicle. Once stabilization was complete Falmouth unit's quickly completed a roof flap to gain access to the patient. Company 1 units operated on scene for approximately 25 minutes before returning to service. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:58:28 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=423 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=421 Shortly after the monthly membership meeting was over Rescue 1 was alerted for an auto accident overturned with entrapment in the area of Garrisonville Road and Eustace Road. Minutes later Engine 14 arrived to find one vehicle on its side with one trapped and began stabilization efforts. Battalion 2 then arrived and established the "Garrisonville Road Command". Rescue 1 arrived next and completed the stabilization. Once stabilization was complete Rescue 1 created a roof flap to gain access to the patient. Rescue 1 operated on scene for approximately 20 minutes before returning to service. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:14:16 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=421 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=420 Shortly after returning to Falmouth from a public service Engine 1 was alerted for a vehicle fire in the area of Kings Highway and Riverbend Road. Within minutes Engine 1 arrived to find a vehicle fully involved and deployed the bumper line. Engine 1 quickly knocked down the fire and secured the power to the vehicle. Engine 1 operated on scene for approximately 20 minutes before returning to service. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:59:20 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=420 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=422 At 14:40 hours the MSU and Rescue were alerted for a water rescue in the area of the Falmouth Bridge. Company 1 units quickly located three subjects and two dogs stranded on a island directly under the bridge with waters rapidly rising. Fredericksburg units operated upstream at Laucks Island along with Quint 12 and removed several other occupants. A total of 18 subjects and 4 dogs were rescued from two locations on the river; 5 under the Falmouth Bridge and 13 around Laucks Island. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:12:44 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=422 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=419 At 14:26 hours the box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire at 4373 Kings Highway. Chief 1 arrived on scene with King George unit's to find a single story wood frame with smoke showing. Chief 1 was assigned to the roof to began vertical ventilation. Engine 1 arrived next and advanced a 150' 1.75 hand line. Engine 1 was assigned to assist the Chief with ventilation. After the hole was complete the Falmouth crew went to the interior to check for extension and extinguish any remaining fire. Falmouth units operated on scene for approximately 40 minutes before returning to service. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:30:03 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=419 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=418 At 12:42 hours the box alarm was transmitted for a reported fire in a garage at 29 Gray Point Drive bringing Engine Company 1 on the run. Medic 7 arrived first to find approximately a 30X40 detached garage with fire through out. Engine 1 then arrived, laid a supply line at the end of the driveway and advanced a hand line into the garage. Chief 7 arrived established the "Gray Point Drive Command". Engine 1 quickly knocked the fire down and the incident was then scaled back to Engine 1, Quint 12 and Medic 7. Quint 12 checked for extension and assisted crews on scene extinguish remaining hot spots. Engine 1 operated on scene for approximately two hours before returning to the station. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:10:14 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=418 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=417 At 15:58 hours the Falmouth Volunteers were alerted for a auto accident overturned with entrapment in the area of Warrenton Road and Cardinal Forest Drive. Engine and Rescue 1 responded on the run with a total of ten volunteers. Quint 12 was first to arrive to find one vehicle on it's side with one inside and placed a protection handline on the ground. Battalion 1 arrived next and established the "Warrenton Road Command". Engine and Rescue 1 worked together to stabilize the vehicle and removed the roof to gain access to the patient. The extrication was complete in approximately 5 minutes after arrival. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:37:18 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=417 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=416 At 14:51 hours a box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire in the area of Warrenton Road and Cardinal Forest Drive. Fire Marshal 1 and BC-1 were first to arrive on Fleet Road to find a one story dwelling with smoke showing and established the "Fleet Road Command". Quint 12 arrived second and picked up a water supply and stretched a line to side Alpha. Engine 1 secured Quint 12's water supply and advanced a back up line to the basement entrance on side Bravo. Rescue 1 completed the primary searches on Division 1 and the basement level which proved negative. The small fire was quickly extinguished while Rescue 1 and Truck 2 began checking for extension. Company 1 unit's operated on scene for approximately a hour before returning to service. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:07:35 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=416 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=415 Engine 1 was alerted for an auto accident in the area of Warrenton Road and Washington Street. The notes on the MDT reported a T-bone collision with one still inside so Engine 1 upgraded the assignment bringing Rescue 1 and Car 1 to the scene as well. The Engine was first to arrive to find a two vehicle T-bone collision with one trapped. Rescue 1 arrived next and began stabilizing the vehicle as the engine company deployed a protection handline. Car 1 (Rice) established the "Warrenton Road Command" while Rescue 1 was in the process of completing a side removal. Quint 12 assisted with patient care and extrication was complete within 10 minutes after arrival. Company 1 unit's operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to service. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:00:40 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=415 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=414 At 23:30 hours the Falmouth Volunteers were alerted for an auto accident reported overturned with entrapment in the area of 580 Warrenton Road. The assignment brought Engine, Rescue and Chief 1 to the scene with a total of eight volunteers. Battalion 1 was first to arrive to find a two vehicle accident with one on it's roof and another into a pole with one trapped. Battalion 1 established the "Warrenton Road Command" as Quint 12 arrived to start patient care. Engine and Rescue 1 then arrived and deployed a protection hand line and quickly stabilized the vehicle. Rescue 1 then removed the driver side door and removed the roof to get access to the patient. Company 1 unit's operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to service. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:01:22 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=414 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=413 At 12:09 hours Stafford E.C.C. received reports of an apartment fire at 220 Cambridge Street in downtown Falmouth. Engine 1 arrived to find a two story wood frame apartment building with fire showing from side Alpha. The engine advanced an attackline and began extinguishment. The fire was knocked down in five minutes and was contained to the exterior of the building. All units were searched and ventilated. Battalion 1 held the "Cambridge Command". Thu, 26 May 2011 15:12:02 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=413 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=412 As crews were sitting out front of the station a vehicle sped onto the ramp and reported a "bad" vehicle accident in the 200 block of Butler Road. Rescue 1 responded due to the report and found one vehicle overturned in the ditch with a subject still inside. Rescue 1 began stabilizing the vehicle. Due to the position of the vehicle stabilization efforts were on going during the extrication process. The Rescue crew used the AMKUS extrication tools to perform a side removal to gain access to the patient. Quint 12 and Engine 2 arrived to assist. The patient was treated and transported to Mary Washington Hospital. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:11:53 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=412 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=411 Rescue 1 was alerted for an motor vehicle accident head on near 240 Enon Road. Quint 12 arrived on scene and reported a two vehicle motor vehicle collision with two patients trapped. Rescue 1 arrived and was assigned the Extrication Group by Battalion 1 who held the "Enon Command". Engine 2 arrived and began extrication efforts on the second vehicle. Both patients were extricated within twenty-five minutes and transported to area hospitals. All crews worked extremely well together during this complex incident. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:11:42 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=411 http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=410 At 01:49 hours Falmouth units were alerted for two vehicles stranded in the high water on River Road. Rescue and MSU 1 arrived to find all occupants had made their way to shore prior. The crew contacted VDOT who placed signs and traffic cones on both ends of River Road indicating the road was closed. The second incident occurred at 04:20 hours and Rescue 1 arrived to find one occupied vehicle in the water with the river rapidly rising. Rescue swimmers were rapidly deployed and the victim was removed from the vehicle and brought safely to shore. The victim denied and injury and refused treatment or assessment. Once the operation was complete crews discovered the signage placed earlier had been removed from the roadway. The Stafford Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue personnel located the signs and put them back in place. On May 21st the third water rescue was dispatched for four subjects in the water in the area of Riverside Drive in the city of Fredericksburg. Rescue and MSU 1 arrived on scene to find a mother and her three children on two individual rocks in the Rappahannock River. Two rescue swimmers from Falmouth entered the water to affect the rescue. They were assisted by two kayakers that were in the area. The rescue plan was formed and all of the victims were removed without injury. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:11:28 GMT http://www.falmouthfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=410