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VIRGINIA No Injuries Reported at Hotel Fire in Henrico County

HENRICO COUNTY, VA - Just after 11:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 31st, Henrico County 911 received calls for a fire visible on the roof of 8008 West Broad Street in Henrico, the Quality Inn Hotel.

First arriving fire and police units saw fire from the JUMP TO FILE# roof and quickly and 040121104 successfully began to evacuate all residents. Fire Department personnel found a fire contained to the roof area and extinguished it without the fire damaging the top (6th) floor. The fire was under control within an hour.

The hotel had no occupants on the 6th floor, and there was minimal water damage to some rooms on the 5th floor. The Fire Marshals Office was investigating the cause of the fire.

Henrico County Fire wants to remind everyone that when traveling and staying in an unfamiliar property such as a hotel, always know your evacuation route and be prepared to evacuate should a fire or other emergency occur.

- HENRICO FIRE

HENRICO FIRE

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The OWL VFD in Woodbridge, VA used these similar 1981 Hahn 1500/500 engines until they were bought by a PA owner.

KEN SNYDER CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS

Chesterfield Makes Quick Stop on Fast-Moving Fire

CHESTERFIELD, VA - Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews were dispatched for a brush fire on May 11th at 1:55 P.M. in the 10500 block of Spring Run Road. Engine 19 arrived on scene and reported a shed fire that was extending to a 20'x50' detached metal garage shed and a single wide trailer. Water supply was established with tankers doing water shuttles due to the hydrants distance from the scene. Units responding included six engines, two tankers, one truck, one medic, three command staff officers and two safety officers. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

SOUTH HILL VFD

South Hill VFD Responds to Hay Bailer Fire

SOUTH HILL, VA - Flames rolled into the air and smoke billowed as a hay bailer in South Hill erupted with fire. Chief 7 while enroute to the scene requested Engine 71. Chief 7 arrived on scene and established command. A quick assessment of the incident led to the discovery that the fire was down a path where larger apparatus could not fit. Chief 5 established water supply for all units on scene. Brush trucks from Companies 7 and 5 shuttled water from the hard surface road and Engine 71 handled the fire attack. No injuries were reported and fire was contained and extinguished from the hay bailer.

SOUTH HILL VFD

Reported Explosion Summons South Hill Crews

SOUTH HILL, VA - Tones sounded on May 19th around 3:44 P.M. for an explosion on Brooke Avenue. Chief 7 arrived on scene and reported a light haze inside the structure. Engine 74 made entry and discovered a high reading of carbon monoxide. A leak was discovered coming from the oven. The structure was ventilated, and no injuries were reported. Units responding included Chief 7, Engine 74, Engine 73 and Truck 7.

HENRICO FIRE

Single-Family Residential Fire in Henrico County

HENRICO COUNTY, VA - On April 7th at 7:43 P.M., Henrico Fire units responded to the 8300 block of Fordson Farm Lane, off New Market Road and I295. Henrico 911 Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls for a structure on fire, with several calls coming from I295 travelers.

Fire units arrived to find fire coming from the outside and inside of a two-story, colonial style, residential home built in 1935. The sole occupant met the fire department outside upon their arrival, reporting that everyone was out of the home. The fire spread throughout the inside and into the attic area.

There are limited fire hydrants in the immediate area, therefore firefighters used water tankers to supply water to the fire scene. The home sustained major damage from the fire. The American Red Cross will be assisting the occupant with housing and personal items.

Henrico Fire Marshals were on scene to determine the origin and cause.

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- HENRICO FIRE

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Oklahoma: Lonnie Bolar, 45 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 29, 2021 Death Date: January 29, 2021 Fire Department: Waynoka Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Chief Lonnie Bolar and Firefighter Tayler Bradford responded to a residential fire. The fire was initially reported by a person trapped in a bedroom of the home. Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford entered the home and found a man and woman. While attempting to perform rescues, there was a roof collapse killing both Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford as well as the occupants. Oklahoma: Tayler Bradford, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 29, 2021 Death Date: January 29, 2021 Fire Department: Waynoka Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Chief Lonnie Bolar and Firefighter Tayler Bradford responded to a residential fire. The fire was initially reported by a person trapped in a bedroom of the home. Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford entered the home and found a man and woman. While attempting to perform rescues, there was a roof collapse killing both Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford as well as the occupants. New Mexico: Edward Vasquez, 35 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: December 7, 2020 Death Date: January 30, 2021 Fire Department: NASA Fire Department, White Sands Test Facility Initial Summary: While on duty, Lieutenant Edward Vasquez contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Saturday, January 30, 2021. West Virginia: Brian Ritchie, 50 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: December 18, 2020 Death Date: February 2, 2021 Fire Department: Weirton Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Lieutenant Brian Ritchie contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Lieutenant Ritchie was also the Assistant Chief of the Hooverson Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Mississippi: Guandes “Mook” Smith, 27 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 9, 2020 Death Date: February 8, 2021 Fire Department: Sardis Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Captain Guandes “Mook” Smith contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus during the early morning hours of Monday, February 8, 2021.

Pennsylvania: Edward P. Bookmyer, 60 Rank: Chief Engineer Incident Date: January 24, 2021 Death Date: January 30, 2021 Fire Department: Craley Fire Department Initial Summary: On January 24, 2021, Chief Engineer Edward P. Bookmyer was working on a piece of apparatus after returning from a fire call when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Tennessee: Terry Watts, 51 Rank: Training Lieutenant Incident Date: January 20, 2021 Death Date: February 10, 2021 Fire Department: Shelby County Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Training Lieutenant Terry Watts contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

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HENRICO FIRE

Man Suffers Burn Injuries at Glenwood Farms Apartment Fire

HENRICO COUNTY, VA - On March 31st at 12:44 A.M., Henrico Fire units responded to the 2700 block of Byron Street, in the Glenwood Farms Apartment community.

Henrico 911 Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls for an apartment on fire. Fire units arrived to find smoke coming from the second-story of one apartment. Firefighters were told nine children might be in the apartments.

While on scene firefighters began searching all apartments. A second-alarm (additional fire apparatus and personnel) was called to assist with the evacuation and control of the fire. All occupants were accounted for outside the apartments and no one was found inside. One adult male suffered burns to his arms and was transported to VCU Medical Center.

The fire was under control within 30 minutes and further property damage was prevented. Four apartments were affected by smoke, fire, and/or water damage. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist eight adults and 13 children with their immediate needs.

Henrico Fire Marshals were on scene to determine the origin and cause.

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- HENRICO FIRE

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