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2007 Run Numbers
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov
Engine 204 222 270 206 221 235 217 193 187 211 206
Truck 145 170 158 166 168 173 157 163 147 167 161
Medic 207 209 239 171 206 232 224 200 203 229 192
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov
Engine 204 222 270 206 221 235 217 193 187 211 206
Truck 145 170 158 166 168 173 157 163 147 167 161
Medic 207 209 239 171 206 232 224 200 203 229 192
Box 2506 - Truck Fire 2/27/2007
Preston White Drive, Reston, VA
E425, E431, T425, R439, M425
Units from the Quarterhouse and Stations 31 and 39 were dispatched to a trash truck on fire at
0321 in the morning. The truck was on fire approximately 20 feet in front of an office building.
They arrived to find the operator's compartment fully involved and with no extension to the
building. The crews were able to make short work of the fire as it had not extended to the trash
compartment.
Preston White Drive, Reston, VA
E425, E431, T425, R439, M425
Units from the Quarterhouse and Stations 31 and 39 were dispatched to a trash truck on fire at
0321 in the morning. The truck was on fire approximately 20 feet in front of an office building.
They arrived to find the operator's compartment fully involved and with no extension to the
building. The crews were able to make short work of the fire as it had not extended to the trash
compartment.
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Box 3603 - 2 Alarm House Fire 1/21/07
Barnside Court, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E436, E431, E404, E421, TL436, R421, A436, EMS401, BC443, BC407
2nd Alarm: E425, E439, E440, T338, M425, LA436, CAN417, EMS403, BC403
Engine 436 marked on scene of a 2-story single family dwelling with fire showing on sides A, C, and D.
Active fire in the garage with extension into the house. After an aggressive attack by the units of the 1st and
3rd Battalions and the Airport, most of the major damage was confined to the garage.
Thanks to John Stern from Station 31 for the photos. Check out www.foxmillfire431.com
Barnside Court, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E436, E431, E404, E421, TL436, R421, A436, EMS401, BC443, BC407
2nd Alarm: E425, E439, E440, T338, M425, LA436, CAN417, EMS403, BC403
Engine 436 marked on scene of a 2-story single family dwelling with fire showing on sides A, C, and D.
Active fire in the garage with extension into the house. After an aggressive attack by the units of the 1st and
3rd Battalions and the Airport, most of the major damage was confined to the garage.
Thanks to John Stern from Station 31 for the photos. Check out www.foxmillfire431.com
Goodbyes from The Quarter House January 2007
Lots of changes this month at Station 25.
First, C-Shift would like to extend a heartfelt goodbye and best wishes on his
retirement to Battalion Chief Robert Witherow. After 29 years with the Fairfax
County Fire & Rescue Department, the Chief is moving on to some well deserved
fun and relaxation in South Carolina. Congratulations Chief!
Second, congratulations to A-Shift's Larry Mullin on his promotion to TROT
Technician. Unfortunately for the Quarter House it came with a transfer. Have fun
riding the rescue at Fire Station 39, Larry!
Third, C-Shift's Lieutenant Bobby Stricklen has moved to Fire Station 36 while
he waits for his promotion to Captain. The LT really did us a solid by allowing
our wayward son, Lieutenant Ray Foster to return. Thanks Bobby and we're gonna
miss you!
Last but not least, C-Shift has lost another. Firefighter Duane Lawrence has
moved on to "greener" pastures at Fire Station 8. Try not to break the ambulance
on your first day, D-Law!
Lots of changes this month at Station 25.
First, C-Shift would like to extend a heartfelt goodbye and best wishes on his
retirement to Battalion Chief Robert Witherow. After 29 years with the Fairfax
County Fire & Rescue Department, the Chief is moving on to some well deserved
fun and relaxation in South Carolina. Congratulations Chief!
Second, congratulations to A-Shift's Larry Mullin on his promotion to TROT
Technician. Unfortunately for the Quarter House it came with a transfer. Have fun
riding the rescue at Fire Station 39, Larry!
Third, C-Shift's Lieutenant Bobby Stricklen has moved to Fire Station 36 while
he waits for his promotion to Captain. The LT really did us a solid by allowing
our wayward son, Lieutenant Ray Foster to return. Thanks Bobby and we're gonna
miss you!
Last but not least, C-Shift has lost another. Firefighter Duane Lawrence has
moved on to "greener" pastures at Fire Station 8. Try not to break the ambulance
on your first day, D-Law!
Congrats & Goodbye Larry!
Bye D-Law!
Box 2910 - Vehicle Fire/Hazmat 1/30/07
Spring Hill Farm Drive, McLean, VA
E430, T425, M425
Truck 425 arrived first on scene of the vehicle fire to see a fully-involved, 1 ton, truck loaded with tar. It
was located 150 feet from a single family dwelling. The driver of the tar truck then advised them that there
were 3 propane cylinders located on the back of the truck. The incident was upgraded to a Hazmat with the
accompanying additional units. The vehicle was extinguished using deck guns and ground monitors.
Spring Hill Farm Drive, McLean, VA
E430, T425, M425
Truck 425 arrived first on scene of the vehicle fire to see a fully-involved, 1 ton, truck loaded with tar. It
was located 150 feet from a single family dwelling. The driver of the tar truck then advised them that there
were 3 propane cylinders located on the back of the truck. The incident was upgraded to a Hazmat with the
accompanying additional units. The vehicle was extinguished using deck guns and ground monitors.
Truckies in the Mist!
Check out the Truckies on the hoseline!
Box 2504 - First Due Building Fire 2/20/2007
Becontree Lane, Reston, VA
E425, E439, E404, E412, T425, T429, R439, M425, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
An early morning, first due fire for the Quarterhouse! Units arrived to see smoke showing from the second
floor, quadrant D, of a 3-story garden apartment building. Engine 425 made real short work of the room and
contents bedroom fire. The fire was under control in 5 minutes.
Becontree Lane, Reston, VA
E425, E439, E404, E412, T425, T429, R439, M425, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
An early morning, first due fire for the Quarterhouse! Units arrived to see smoke showing from the second
floor, quadrant D, of a 3-story garden apartment building. Engine 425 made real short work of the room and
contents bedroom fire. The fire was under control in 5 minutes.
A-Shift, Engine and Truck 25
Box 3901 - 2 Alarm House Fire 03/07/2007
Richland Grove Drive, Great Falls, VA
1st Alarm: E439, E412, E425, E618, T425, R439, M439, EMS402, BC401, + E404, E611, K412
2nd Alarm: E431, E429, E436, K416, TL436, M404, LA436, CAN413, EMS401, BC403
Units were dispatched by a caller reporting heavy smoke coming from next door. BC401 while enroute added additional
units due to the known lack of hydrants in the area. E439 marked on scene with heavy smoke and fire of a two-story single
family home of wood frame construction. E439 then advised the main floor was gone and that this would be a defensive
attack. Both E431 and E436 emptied their entire hose beds of 1200 feet of 4" supply line to get from the hydrant several
streets over to the base of the driveway which required an additional 1000 feet of hose to reach the engines at the top.
Unfortunately, due to the heavy fire conditions on arrival and the initial lack of a good water supply, the house appeared to
be a total loss. More pics
Richland Grove Drive, Great Falls, VA
1st Alarm: E439, E412, E425, E618, T425, R439, M439, EMS402, BC401, + E404, E611, K412
2nd Alarm: E431, E429, E436, K416, TL436, M404, LA436, CAN413, EMS401, BC403
Units were dispatched by a caller reporting heavy smoke coming from next door. BC401 while enroute added additional
units due to the known lack of hydrants in the area. E439 marked on scene with heavy smoke and fire of a two-story single
family home of wood frame construction. E439 then advised the main floor was gone and that this would be a defensive
attack. Both E431 and E436 emptied their entire hose beds of 1200 feet of 4" supply line to get from the hydrant several
streets over to the base of the driveway which required an additional 1000 feet of hose to reach the engines at the top.
Unfortunately, due to the heavy fire conditions on arrival and the initial lack of a good water supply, the house appeared to
be a total loss. More pics
See pics of the new Engine 25 in service now.
Personnel Changes 03/2007
C-Shift has some new faces at the Quarterhouse this month.
Goodbye to Acting EMS Technician Donald Clemons. Don has moved on to Fire Station 1 in McLean. Best of luck to you in
your new station Don!
Welcomes to Firefighter Brian Bonkoski and FireMedic Danny Keyes! Brian comes to us from Fire Station 36 in Frying Pan
and Danny is from Fire Station 39 in North Point. Fire Station 25 should be a big change of pace!
C-Shift has some new faces at the Quarterhouse this month.
Goodbye to Acting EMS Technician Donald Clemons. Don has moved on to Fire Station 1 in McLean. Best of luck to you in
your new station Don!
Welcomes to Firefighter Brian Bonkoski and FireMedic Danny Keyes! Brian comes to us from Fire Station 36 in Frying Pan
and Danny is from Fire Station 39 in North Point. Fire Station 25 should be a big change of pace!
Box 2518 - Multiple Vehicle Fires 03/14/2007
Providence Circle, Reston, VA
E425, A431
Units arrived to find one vehicle completely involved with extension to the vehicles on either side of it. E425 made short
work of what appeared to be an arson fire. While the crew put out this fire, the arsonist set fire to another car one street
over. This fire was easily put out with the water can.
Providence Circle, Reston, VA
E425, A431
Units arrived to find one vehicle completely involved with extension to the vehicles on either side of it. E425 made short
work of what appeared to be an arson fire. While the crew put out this fire, the arsonist set fire to another car one street
over. This fire was easily put out with the water can.
Box 2541 - Building Fire 04/01/2007
Market Street, Reston, VA
E425, E431, E404, E439, T425, TL436, R439, M425, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
Units responded to find a small fire on a 2nd floor balcony of a 4-story garden apartment building. Very short work
was made of it.
Market Street, Reston, VA
E425, E431, E404, E439, T425, TL436, R439, M425, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
Units responded to find a small fire on a 2nd floor balcony of a 4-story garden apartment building. Very short work
was made of it.
Box 0407 - 2 Alarm House Fire 04/01/2007
Jeff Ryan Drive, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E404, E436, E425, E611, TL436, T425, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
2nd Alarm: E431, E439, E618, T438, M425, LA436, EMS404, BC402
E404 marked on scene of a 2-story single family home with a basement, smoke showing from sides A and B. They
then reported active fire in the basement with no exterior door access. As E404 and TL436 were putting the fire
out in the basement, it ran the walls to the attic. The fire was extinguished in 40 minutes. Congratulations to M404
on their save of the family dog.
Jeff Ryan Drive, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E404, E436, E425, E611, TL436, T425, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
2nd Alarm: E431, E439, E618, T438, M425, LA436, EMS404, BC402
E404 marked on scene of a 2-story single family home with a basement, smoke showing from sides A and B. They
then reported active fire in the basement with no exterior door access. As E404 and TL436 were putting the fire
out in the basement, it ran the walls to the attic. The fire was extinguished in 40 minutes. Congratulations to M404
on their save of the family dog.
Box 3905 - 2 Alarm House Fire 04/03/2007
Hunter Gate Way, Reston, VA
1st Alarm: E439, E425, E412, E404, T425, TL401, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
2nd Alarm: E429, E618, E611, T429, M425, LA436, EMS404, BC403
E425 smoked the out of position E439 and arrived first on scene of a 2-story single family home that was fully
involved. They immediately went to defensive operations and called for the second alarm. Master streams were
deployed and the bulk of the fire was knocked down in approximately 30 minutes.
Thanks to Lt. Kevin Stuart of DCFD for the all the great pictures. More pics here!
Hunter Gate Way, Reston, VA
1st Alarm: E439, E425, E412, E404, T425, TL401, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
2nd Alarm: E429, E618, E611, T429, M425, LA436, EMS404, BC403
E425 smoked the out of position E439 and arrived first on scene of a 2-story single family home that was fully
involved. They immediately went to defensive operations and called for the second alarm. Master streams were
deployed and the bulk of the fire was knocked down in approximately 30 minutes.
Thanks to Lt. Kevin Stuart of DCFD for the all the great pictures. More pics here!
Box 3650 - Multiple Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 03/24/2007
E Hirst Brault Expressway/Prior to Fairfax County Parkway
E425, E431, R439, M425, A431, EMS401, BC401
A small Chevy sedan hit another car and then rear-ended an 18-wheeler at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Chevy had
multiple serious injuries and needed to be extricated. After a 30-minute extrication by R439, M425 medivaced the patient
via Fairfax1. All other injuries to vehicle occupants were minor and were transported BLS by ambulance.
E Hirst Brault Expressway/Prior to Fairfax County Parkway
E425, E431, R439, M425, A431, EMS401, BC401
A small Chevy sedan hit another car and then rear-ended an 18-wheeler at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Chevy had
multiple serious injuries and needed to be extricated. After a 30-minute extrication by R439, M425 medivaced the patient
via Fairfax1. All other injuries to vehicle occupants were minor and were transported BLS by ambulance.
Box 3901 - 2 Car Accident with Entrapment 03/23/2007
Utterback Store Road/Running Brook Drive
R439, M439, E439, A412, EMS401, BC401, M425, T425
A small car versus SUV, head-on collision. Occupants of both cars were extricated by R439. M439 medivaced one ALS
patient by Fairfax1. M425 medivaced the other ALS patient by AirCare3. The other 2 occupants were transported BLS by
ambulance.
Utterback Store Road/Running Brook Drive
R439, M439, E439, A412, EMS401, BC401, M425, T425
A small car versus SUV, head-on collision. Occupants of both cars were extricated by R439. M439 medivaced one ALS
patient by Fairfax1. M425 medivaced the other ALS patient by AirCare3. The other 2 occupants were transported BLS by
ambulance.
Box 3150 - 2 Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 03/29/2007
E Dulles Access Road/Prior to Reston Parkway
E431, R439, A431, M425, E425, M404, EMS401, BC401, R421, E404, M439, T425, A436
An airport shuttle van ran into a dump truck at a high rate of speed. The van had 5 occupants all requiring extrication. The
prolonged extrication required both R439 and R421. 4 patients were transported by ground using both BLS and ALS units.
M425 medivaced one patient via Fairfax1.
E Dulles Access Road/Prior to Reston Parkway
E431, R439, A431, M425, E425, M404, EMS401, BC401, R421, E404, M439, T425, A436
An airport shuttle van ran into a dump truck at a high rate of speed. The van had 5 occupants all requiring extrication. The
prolonged extrication required both R439 and R421. 4 patients were transported by ground using both BLS and ALS units.
M425 medivaced one patient via Fairfax1.
Box 2505 - Townhouse Fire 03/31/2007
Double Eagle Court, Reston, VA
E431, E425, E439, E404, T425, TL436, R439, A431, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
E431 marked on scene with smoke showing on side A of a middle unit townhouse. A kitchen fire that was mostly
burned out on arrival was finished up quickly with no extension to surrounding units. Units from the Quarterhouse
were smoked in by the Little Big House units due to being out of position from a drill.
Double Eagle Court, Reston, VA
E431, E425, E439, E404, T425, TL436, R439, A431, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
E431 marked on scene with smoke showing on side A of a middle unit townhouse. A kitchen fire that was mostly
burned out on arrival was finished up quickly with no extension to surrounding units. Units from the Quarterhouse
were smoked in by the Little Big House units due to being out of position from a drill.
Box 2500 - Townhouse Fire 03/29/2007
Links Drive, Reston, VA
E439, E425, E404, E431, TL436, T429, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
BC401 marked on scene first with heavy fire showing side A from a middle unit townhouse. The fire started in the
bathroom and was extinguished in approximately 10 minutes with no extension to any surrounding units.
Links Drive, Reston, VA
E439, E425, E404, E431, TL436, T429, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
BC401 marked on scene first with heavy fire showing side A from a middle unit townhouse. The fire started in the
bathroom and was extinguished in approximately 10 minutes with no extension to any surrounding units.
04/16/2007
Tragically another brother was lost in the line of duty today, and this one was just so close to home.
All the members of the Quarterhouse wish to extend our condolences and prayers to our brothers
and sisters at the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department and especially to the family
and loved ones of Technician I Kyle Robert Wilson. Brother, may you rest in peace.
Go here and sign the guest book for Kyle. http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/inmemory.aspx
Tragically another brother was lost in the line of duty today, and this one was just so close to home.
All the members of the Quarterhouse wish to extend our condolences and prayers to our brothers
and sisters at the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department and especially to the family
and loved ones of Technician I Kyle Robert Wilson. Brother, may you rest in peace.
Go here and sign the guest book for Kyle. http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/inmemory.aspx
04/29/2007
Members from the Quarterhouse C-Shift participated in the Worldgate Herndon Sprint Triathlon.
Everyone finished and had lots of fun! The plan is to do it again next year (maybe even with 100%
shift participation). Lots of thanks to Lamont, Ivan, Chief Rohr, Station 4, and everyones friends and
families for being there and cheering us on!
Members from the Quarterhouse C-Shift participated in the Worldgate Herndon Sprint Triathlon.
Everyone finished and had lots of fun! The plan is to do it again next year (maybe even with 100%
shift participation). Lots of thanks to Lamont, Ivan, Chief Rohr, Station 4, and everyones friends and
families for being there and cheering us on!
Members of Station 25 C-Shift, Duane Lawrence (25 Alumni)
of Station 8, and Miguel Obleas of Station 4.
of Station 8, and Miguel Obleas of Station 4.
Box 2551 - 1 Car Accident 05/27/2007
West Dulles Access Road/Prior to Wiehle Avenue
E425, M425, R439, M439, E431, BC401, T425, HFX1
One vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed hit the guardrail of the Dulles Access Road. A single patient was found laying on the
ground. M425 medivaced the patient via Fairfax1.
West Dulles Access Road/Prior to Wiehle Avenue
E425, M425, R439, M439, E431, BC401, T425, HFX1
One vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed hit the guardrail of the Dulles Access Road. A single patient was found laying on the
ground. M425 medivaced the patient via Fairfax1.
Box 3118 - House Fire 05/17/2007
Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA
E431, E421, E425, E436, T425, TL436, R421, A431, M421, EMS401, EMS403, BC403, BC401
E431 arrived on scene of a single family home with fire showing on side B. Fire was contained to a single bedroom with no
extension found and was extinguished in approximately 15 minutes.
Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA
E431, E421, E425, E436, T425, TL436, R421, A431, M421, EMS401, EMS403, BC403, BC401
E431 arrived on scene of a single family home with fire showing on side B. Fire was contained to a single bedroom with no
extension found and was extinguished in approximately 15 minutes.
C-Shift Training 05/18/2007
E425, T425, M425
All the members of Station 25 C-shift, as well as Station 36 and members of Station 39, got the opportunity to go to the now
defunct Lorton Prison and "break stuff". It was a great opportunity to practice our skills at cutting roofs, forcible entry of doors
(very, very, heavily reinforced doors!), cutting bars, etc. A good time was had by all! Thanks again Ray!
E425, T425, M425
All the members of Station 25 C-shift, as well as Station 36 and members of Station 39, got the opportunity to go to the now
defunct Lorton Prison and "break stuff". It was a great opportunity to practice our skills at cutting roofs, forcible entry of doors
(very, very, heavily reinforced doors!), cutting bars, etc. A good time was had by all! Thanks again Ray!
Box 3111 - Building Fire 06/06/2007
Royal Fern Court, Reston, VA
E425, E404, E440, E421, TL401, T438, R421, M425, EMS402, EMS403, BC405, BC401
TL401 and E425 arrived on scene to find a 4-story garden apartment building with smoke and fire
showing from a second story window of side A. The fire was contained to a bedroom with no extension
and was under control in approximately 20 minutes.
Royal Fern Court, Reston, VA
E425, E404, E440, E421, TL401, T438, R421, M425, EMS402, EMS403, BC405, BC401
TL401 and E425 arrived on scene to find a 4-story garden apartment building with smoke and fire
showing from a second story window of side A. The fire was contained to a bedroom with no extension
and was under control in approximately 20 minutes.
Box 3900 - House Fire 06/12/2007
Tori Glen Court, Herndon, VA
E439, TL436, E404, E412, E425, E431, T425, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS404, BC401, BC403
Fairfax County Police, E439 and TL436 were dispatched for a burglar/fire alarm in a house. Upon arrival, they found a small
amount of smoke and fire coming from the roof and filled the box. The house was 4 stories and approximately 150' x 50'. The fire
was contained to the attic and visible from the ridge vent. Interior attack was difficult due to cathedral ceilings and was only able to
be accomplished from the roof. T425 and TL436 attacked it aggressively and the fire was under control in approximately 40
minutes. Fire appeared to have started from a lightning strike to the roof. All damaged contained to the roof and attic space.
Tori Glen Court, Herndon, VA
E439, TL436, E404, E412, E425, E431, T425, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS404, BC401, BC403
Fairfax County Police, E439 and TL436 were dispatched for a burglar/fire alarm in a house. Upon arrival, they found a small
amount of smoke and fire coming from the roof and filled the box. The house was 4 stories and approximately 150' x 50'. The fire
was contained to the attic and visible from the ridge vent. Interior attack was difficult due to cathedral ceilings and was only able to
be accomplished from the roof. T425 and TL436 attacked it aggressively and the fire was under control in approximately 40
minutes. Fire appeared to have started from a lightning strike to the roof. All damaged contained to the roof and attic space.
Box 3602 - 2 Alarm Townhouse Fire 06/12/2007
Coopers Branch Court, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E436, E431, E404, E425, TL436, T425, R439, A436, M425, EMS401, EMS403, BC401,
BC403
2nd Alarm: E415, E421, E440, TL440, M415, LA423, EMS402, BC443
Units were dispatched for report of smoke and fire from the roof of a section of 3-story piggyback style
townhomes. Fire was found in the ridge vent of side C. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in
approximately 40 minutes with most of it being contained to the attic space. Fire was possibly started by
another lightning strike.
Coopers Branch Court, Herndon, VA
1st Alarm: E436, E431, E404, E425, TL436, T425, R439, A436, M425, EMS401, EMS403, BC401,
BC403
2nd Alarm: E415, E421, E440, TL440, M415, LA423, EMS402, BC443
Units were dispatched for report of smoke and fire from the roof of a section of 3-story piggyback style
townhomes. Fire was found in the ridge vent of side C. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in
approximately 40 minutes with most of it being contained to the attic space. Fire was possibly started by
another lightning strike.
Box 2551 - ALS Emergency (Delivery) 06/12/2007
Eastbound Dulles Tollroad
E425, M404, EMS401
Due to the privacy laws, the only EMS calls that I mention are traffic accidents and only in a very limited nature. But this one made
all the local news stations. A couple was trying to make it up the Dulles Toll Road to Fairfax Hospital in morning rush hour. The
baby didn't want to wait for the bumper to bumper traffic. E425 arrived first to what was a very impending delivery. The bouncing
baby boy was delivered approximately 2 minutes after Mom was placed on the stretcher in the back of M404. All 3 units, the
parents, and the new arrival were the subjects of local on-camera press interviews. Our Heroes of the day, Good Job!!!!!
Here's a link to one of the news stories, Check it out! http://www.wusa9.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=59627
Eastbound Dulles Tollroad
E425, M404, EMS401
Due to the privacy laws, the only EMS calls that I mention are traffic accidents and only in a very limited nature. But this one made
all the local news stations. A couple was trying to make it up the Dulles Toll Road to Fairfax Hospital in morning rush hour. The
baby didn't want to wait for the bumper to bumper traffic. E425 arrived first to what was a very impending delivery. The bouncing
baby boy was delivered approximately 2 minutes after Mom was placed on the stretcher in the back of M404. All 3 units, the
parents, and the new arrival were the subjects of local on-camera press interviews. Our Heroes of the day, Good Job!!!!!
Here's a link to one of the news stories, Check it out! http://www.wusa9.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=59627
Box 412 - Building Fire 07/29/2007
Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA
E412, E439, E425, E404, T425, T429, R439, A412, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
E412 arrived on scene of a single-story restaurant with nothing showing. Upon entering the building they found heavy smoke in the
basement. The fire was contained quickly.
Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA
E412, E439, E425, E404, T425, T429, R439, A412, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
E412 arrived on scene of a single-story restaurant with nothing showing. Upon entering the building they found heavy smoke in the
basement. The fire was contained quickly.
Box 3902 - RV Fire 07/25/2007
Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA
E439, E425, E412, K412, T425, A431, M439, BC401, EMS401
BC401 marked on scene of a fully-involved, 30' motorhome. The fire was contained in approximately 20 minutes but with
extensive overhaul to be done.
Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA
E439, E425, E412, K412, T425, A431, M439, BC401, EMS401
BC401 marked on scene of a fully-involved, 30' motorhome. The fire was contained in approximately 20 minutes but with
extensive overhaul to be done.
Box 3403 - House Fire 07/14/2007
Geneva Hill Court, Oakton, VA
E434, E402, E425, RE433, T425, TL430, R439, A434, M402, EMS401, EMS403, BC443, BC403
Units were dispatched to the report of a house on fire with explosions coming from the basement. E434 marked on scene of a
single-family home with smoke showing. Upon attempting to make entry at the front door, they found heavy smoke and fire. Stairs
from the first floor to the basement were burnt out. The fire was contained in approximately 20 minutes. The fire believed to have
started from an exploding spray paint can in the basement.
Geneva Hill Court, Oakton, VA
E434, E402, E425, RE433, T425, TL430, R439, A434, M402, EMS401, EMS403, BC443, BC403
Units were dispatched to the report of a house on fire with explosions coming from the basement. E434 marked on scene of a
single-family home with smoke showing. Upon attempting to make entry at the front door, they found heavy smoke and fire. Stairs
from the first floor to the basement were burnt out. The fire was contained in approximately 20 minutes. The fire believed to have
started from an exploding spray paint can in the basement.
Personnel Changes
There have been several changes in personnel in recent months.
First - Retirement
Congratulations to Battalion Chief Scotty Williams on his retirement. We wish you a heartfelt goodbye and goodluck with your new
job with the Fire Department of Rochester New York.
Second - Goodbyes
Master Technician Tim Palmer of B-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 4, just down the road. We will still be running plenty of
calls together.
EMS Technician Dovel Gilmore of B-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 41.
Captain II Joe Knerr of A-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 18.
EMS Technician Mike Miller of A-Shift has left us for Fire Station 14.
Last - Welcomes
Master Technician John Smith has joined us at the Quarterhouse on B-Shift. He comes to us from Fire Station 39.
Captain II Marty Ranck has joined us as the new Station Captain on A-Shift. He is from Fire Station 40.
And then we have 3 new rookies...
Probationary FireMedic Ben Roadruck on B-Shift.
Probationary FireMedic Paul "Quiver" Marria on C-Shift.
Probationary Firefighter Robert Knupp
There have been several changes in personnel in recent months.
First - Retirement
Congratulations to Battalion Chief Scotty Williams on his retirement. We wish you a heartfelt goodbye and goodluck with your new
job with the Fire Department of Rochester New York.
Second - Goodbyes
Master Technician Tim Palmer of B-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 4, just down the road. We will still be running plenty of
calls together.
EMS Technician Dovel Gilmore of B-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 41.
Captain II Joe Knerr of A-Shift has left us to go to Fire Station 18.
EMS Technician Mike Miller of A-Shift has left us for Fire Station 14.
Last - Welcomes
Master Technician John Smith has joined us at the Quarterhouse on B-Shift. He comes to us from Fire Station 39.
Captain II Marty Ranck has joined us as the new Station Captain on A-Shift. He is from Fire Station 40.
And then we have 3 new rookies...
Probationary FireMedic Ben Roadruck on B-Shift.
Probationary FireMedic Paul "Quiver" Marria on C-Shift.
Probationary Firefighter Robert Knupp
This is a very belated acknowledgement of Fire Station 25's Apparatus Technician Maggie Dabe-Colby from A-Shift. From March
16-25 she competed in the 2007 World Police and Fire Games held in Adelaide, Australia. She competed in 3 events and placed in at
least the top 3 in all.
Stair Race - Full Gear, Co-Ed Team Event - 1st Place (team included Captain Jerome Williams of own Dept, a Chief from Italy, and
a BC from Spain)
Stair Race - No Gear, Co-Ed Team Event - 2nd Place (team included 3 firefighters from Spain)
Stair Race - No Gear, Individual - 2nd Place
Ultimate Firefighter - 2nd Place
Push-Pull (Benchpress/Deadlift) - 1st Place
2000 Meter Indoor Row - 3rd Place
16-25 she competed in the 2007 World Police and Fire Games held in Adelaide, Australia. She competed in 3 events and placed in at
least the top 3 in all.
Stair Race - Full Gear, Co-Ed Team Event - 1st Place (team included Captain Jerome Williams of own Dept, a Chief from Italy, and
a BC from Spain)
Stair Race - No Gear, Co-Ed Team Event - 2nd Place (team included 3 firefighters from Spain)
Stair Race - No Gear, Individual - 2nd Place
Ultimate Firefighter - 2nd Place
Push-Pull (Benchpress/Deadlift) - 1st Place
2000 Meter Indoor Row - 3rd Place
Box 219 - House Fire 10/17/2007
Lawyers Road, Vienna, VA
E402, E434, E425, E430, T425, TL430, RE433, A434, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC443
E402 marked on scene of a large 2-story single family dwelling with smoke showing on side B. The fire was under control in
approximately 10 minutes.
Lawyers Road, Vienna, VA
E402, E434, E425, E430, T425, TL430, RE433, A434, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC443
E402 marked on scene of a large 2-story single family dwelling with smoke showing on side B. The fire was under control in
approximately 10 minutes.
Box 401 - Building Fire 10/16/2007
Elden Street, Herndon, VA
E404, E425, E431, E439, T425, TL436, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
E404 marked on scene of a 1-story commercial building, restaurant, with nothing showing. Fire contained to grease pan. Crews made
short work of the fire.
Elden Street, Herndon, VA
E404, E425, E431, E439, T425, TL436, R439, M404, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
E404 marked on scene of a 1-story commercial building, restaurant, with nothing showing. Fire contained to grease pan. Crews made
short work of the fire.
Box 3111 - Building Fire 10/14/2007
Royal Fern Court, Reston, VA
E431, E425, E404, E439, T425, TL436, R439, A431, M425, EMS401, EMS403, BC401, BC403
E431 marked on scene of a 3-story garden apartment building with light smoke showing on side A. Occupants stated that it was a kitchen
fire in a 3rd floor apartment. Upon arrival to the apartment, crews were presented with an extreme hoarding situation. The amount of stuff
that they had to get through made it difficult to find the seat of the fire and to get the hose line to it. Despite the difficulty, the fire was still
under control in approximately 15 minutes.
Royal Fern Court, Reston, VA
E431, E425, E404, E439, T425, TL436, R439, A431, M425, EMS401, EMS403, BC401, BC403
E431 marked on scene of a 3-story garden apartment building with light smoke showing on side A. Occupants stated that it was a kitchen
fire in a 3rd floor apartment. Upon arrival to the apartment, crews were presented with an extreme hoarding situation. The amount of stuff
that they had to get through made it difficult to find the seat of the fire and to get the hose line to it. Despite the difficulty, the fire was still
under control in approximately 15 minutes.
The New Truck 425 coming soon!!!! Check out some pics.
Box 3906 - 2 Alarm Building Fire 12/01/2007
Summerchase Ct, Reston, VA
1st: E439, E404, E425, E618, T425, TL436, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
2nd: E412, E431, E429, T429, M425, LA436, EMS403, BC443,
Units marked on scene of a 3-story garden apartment style building with the top 2 floors showing heavy fire on side B/C. Fire found to have spread
to the attic. The fire was under control in approximately 1 hour.
Summerchase Ct, Reston, VA
1st: E439, E404, E425, E618, T425, TL436, R439, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC403
2nd: E412, E431, E429, T429, M425, LA436, EMS403, BC443,
Units marked on scene of a 3-story garden apartment style building with the top 2 floors showing heavy fire on side B/C. Fire found to have spread
to the attic. The fire was under control in approximately 1 hour.
Box 1206 - 2 Alarm House Fire 12/07/2007
Jaysmith Street, Great Falls, VA
1st: E412, E431, E436, E439, TL436, T425, R439, K412, A412, A431, A436, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
2nd: E425, E404, E429, T429, M425, LA436, EMS403, BC403
E412 marked on scene of a large 2-story single family home with heavy fire showing from the roof and side C of the structure. After confirming with the
homeowner that no one was inside, the bulk of the fire was knocked down using master stream devices. Crews were then able to enter the structure and put
the final knock on the fire. The fire was under control in approximately 30 minutes.
Jaysmith Street, Great Falls, VA
1st: E412, E431, E436, E439, TL436, T425, R439, K412, A412, A431, A436, M439, EMS401, EMS402, BC401, BC402
2nd: E425, E404, E429, T429, M425, LA436, EMS403, BC403
E412 marked on scene of a large 2-story single family home with heavy fire showing from the roof and side C of the structure. After confirming with the
homeowner that no one was inside, the bulk of the fire was knocked down using master stream devices. Crews were then able to enter the structure and put
the final knock on the fire. The fire was under control in approximately 30 minutes.
