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Editorial
From the Editor’s Desk
Dennis Whittam, Editor Are You Learning from YourPeers?
When I joined the fire service, I was aware of some of the traditions that all fire departments seem to embrace. No, I most definitely am not speaking of hazing. Hazing is a ritual that involves risk, pain or harm as part of an initiation into a group. In the most organizations, hazing is frowned upon and has serious consequences.
One of the first traditions I learned at a very young age, was to knock with your elbows! If you visit any firehouse, bring a cake. It was a family ritual that every other Friday of the month I ventured with my dad to his firehouse in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Before we left our house, mom had a freshly baked cake ready to go with us. That cake meant a lot to the guys who were sitting at the kitchen table drinking their coffee and involved in conversation. Yes, the firehouse kitchen seemed like a special place where the family of firefighters were always welcomed and could also share their thoughts and ask questions.
The kitchen table was also a special place. Firefighters could share their personal experiences with one another. And whether they wanted it or not, a solution to any problem was offered. Believe it or not, most firefighters were versed in many different aspects of life.
Quite a few years back, I visited a neighboring firehouse and noticed a sign above a picnic table. The sign read, “Table of Knowledge.” Having a few years in the fire service, I simply read the sign and didn’t ask questions. Afew years later, my breakfast table became known as the roundtable. I have coffee every day at the roundtable and yes, I usually wind up in a discussion that turns into several cups of coffee.
The fire service is full of “unwritten rules.” You usually don’t learn about these sacred rules unless you share some time at the roundtable, the table of knowledge, the TVroom, or any other place that you can engage in constructive conversation at the firehouse. How many times have you heard, “The new kids just don't get it?” The special places where we can engage in constructive conversation is a place to eliminate future problems by clarifying the social norms and expected conduct that’s not covered by policy both in the station and on incidents.
I am always happy to see members working together as they help each other practice for future practical exams. With the advent of portable training props, I often see small groups of members working to force a door or spring a lock so that they are ready for that early morning automatic alarm.
In the fire service, there is no excuse not to know something. Spending a little time sitting with the members of your company will prove to be a wealth of knowledge. Sit down together and discuss recent calls or events that you were at but weren’t sure why things were done in a certain manor. Make sense of the organized chaos by talking with the people who make a difference.
Dennis
Norfolk 3-Alarm with Collapse and Residents Displaced
Recently, A-Shift crews from all overNorfolk came togetherto fight a blaze on Colonial Place. With massive flames showing on arrival, the incident was immediately upgraded to a second alarm, and soon after, a third alarm. Over50 firefighters battled to affect rescues and to gain control of the fire and, at one point, had to deal with a building collapse. Fire control was obtained in just overtwo hours. Amazingly, there were only five injuries reported, with only two civilians transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The otherthree injuries were evaluated at the scene and then released. Crews and the fire marshals remained on scene to conduct theirinvestigation. The three-story building was severely damaged with six units gutted, and all 12 units sustaining waterdamage. Red Cross responded to assist the civilians who were displaced. Virginia Beach Fire Department, Virginia Beach EMS, and the Chesapeake Fire Department responded formutual aid assistance. - Photos courtesy of Norfolk Fire Rescue
Chimney Fire on South Airport Rd.
On May 12, 2021, at approximately 0130, crews battled a house fire on South Airport Road. The fire started in the attic next to the chimney. The house was a restored two-story farm house, with a tin roof and fire started in the C- D cornerof the attic. The second floorhad 5/8inch sheet rock ceilings which held the fire to the attic. All residents were alerted by smoke alarm and got out. Firefighters pulled the ceiling in the C-D cornerof the second floorand quickly extinguished the fire. There was heavy damage to the attic. Responding, units were Randolph District Fire Department, Farmville Fire Department and a tankerfrom the Cumberland Fire Department.
- Fire News photos by Dan Pempel
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Residential Structure Fire
Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a residential structure fire on June 2, 2021, in the 400 block of Wilson Street. Emergency Communications was contacted at 0249. Battalion Chief William Kessingeradvised that the first units arrived to a two-story duplex with heavy smoke showing from a vacant downstairs apartment. Crews entered the apartment and found a small fire in the front room of the downstairs apartment. The fire was contained to that room and was marked undercontrol at 0303. - Submitted by Tim Kelley, PIO
Fire News, June/July 2021, Page 9 Fort Lee Assists at Wildfire
Recently, Fort Lee Engine 1, Engine 2 and wildland units responded to assist crews in Prince George County with a fairly large brush fire. Units operated underthe multijurisdiction command forseveral hours fighting fire and protecting homes. - Photos courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
Brush Fire Season
With the warmerweathermoving in, brush fire activity has increased in many areas. Recently, Fort Lee’s Engine and Brush 1 took in a small grass fire within theirjurisdiction. The fire was quickly contained by crews without incident. - Photos courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
ImproperDisposal of Hot Briquets Causes Burke House Fire
On May 2, 2021, at approximately 2142, Fairfax Fire Rescue units were dispatched fora house fire in the 6300 block of FourOaks Lane in the Burke section of Fairfax County. Units arrived to a two-story, singlefamily home with a heavy volume of fire visible in the garage. Crews worked rapidly to extinguish the fire and limit advancement into home. Two occupants were home at the time of the fire. Both occupants saw smoke and flames in the garage, evacuated and called 911. Fire investigators determined that the fire was accidental in nature and started in the garage by improperdisposal of hot charcoal briquets into a combustible container. Two occupants were displaced because of the fire. - Photos courtesy of Fairfax Fire Rescue
Collapse at Totally Involved House Fire
Cumberland Dispatch received a call from a person on Plank Road saying they could see a glow overthe trees, from a fire about a half-mile away, nearSouth Airport Road. Dispatch called out Randolph District Fire at 2340. The area is mostly heavy forest with a few houses. No fire could be seen on South Airport Road, and fire units went to North Airport Road, about a half-mile north and found a two-story house fully involved which had already collapsed into the basement. There was nobody in the house as it was being restored. The house fire was underinvestigation, due to otherrecent brush fires in the area as well. - Fire News photos by Dan Pempel
Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded on May 5, 2021, to a residential structure fire in the 300 block of Bank Street in downtown Suffolk. First arriving units found the fire confined to the kitchen area of a first-floor apartment. No occupants were home at the time of the fire, and it is unknown how many persons resided at the residence and were displaced. Responding units included Battalion 1; Engines 1, 2, 3, and 4; Ladders 3 and 6; Safety 1; Medic 1; Rescue 1; and EMS1. - Submitted by Diana Klink
5 Displaced at Norfolk House Fire
Norfolk A-shift crews from the 2nd Battalion were called recently fora structure fire in Ocean View. Engine 13, E 09, E 15, Navy E 13, L13, M 09, R 02, BC 02 and BC 03 arrived to find flames showing from a residence, shortly after0500. Crews worked forjust overan hourto obtain fire control, as there was anotherexposure building at risk as well. Five citizens and their two dogs were displaced, and Red Cross was contacted forassistance. - Photo courtesy of Norfolk Fire Rescue
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Stanley FFs Battle Blaze at Farm
The Stanley Fire Department was called fora large fire involving wooden pallets and machinery at the Hunts Run Farm on Dairy Drive recently. Chief Terry A. Pettit stated that when firefighters arrived a large pile of wooden pallets and discarded doors were ablaze and threatening a nearby building and a fuel storage tank. A large grinderadjacent to the pile was also on fire. Firefighters were able to keep the building from burning and the fuel tank cool until the fire could be brought undercontrol. Due to high winds and the amount of combustible material stored nearby, additional tankers were called in to help extinguish the blaze. Waterwas shuttled from a pond three miles from the scene but aftertwo hours of flowing waterand the fire still burning it was decided to smotherit with large amounts of dirt stockpiled nearby. Six units and 25 firefighters from the Stanley Fire Department responded to the call and were on the scene until midnight. They were assisted by two tankers and two engines from Luray and Shenandoah. The Page County EMS and a unit from the Stanley Rescue Squad also responded. No injuries were reported. - Submitted by Chief Terry A. Pettit
Factory Fire in Crewe
Recently, the Farmville Fire Department was called out formutual aid to Crewe, in Nottway County, with theirladdertruck. Crewe had an aircraft tire manufacturing factory on fire. The building had a fire wall in the middle of the building, which helped contain the blaze. Also responding were Crewe, Blackstone, Burkeville, Victoria and Ft. Pickett (airport foam unit). The fire started in the B/C cornerof the building with fire coming through the roof. The fire wasbrought undercontrol about 1230. - Fire News photos by Dan Pempel & Bill Bernhard
Shed/Garage Fire Spreads
On May 11, 2021, at 1356, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 10500 block of Spring Run Road fora brush fire. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief 1 noticed a smoke column, declared a working incident and requested a working incident engine. Engine 19 quickly arrived to find a fully involved large shed that was spreading to a garage. There was also a vacant traileras an exposure on the Charlie side. The fire was very fast moving and quickly spread to the Charlie side exposure. At that time command requested two more engines. There were no hydrants in the area, so fire crews used multiple tankers fortheirwatersource. The fire was able to be marked undercontrol in about an hour. Crews remained on scene formultiple hours foran excessive amount of overhaul. - Fire News photos by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear
Looking Back 2016 Rocky Mount Fire
The April 2016 Rocky Mount fire in the Shenandoah National Park burned more than 10,000 acres before heavy rains helped extinguish it. The blaze burned fordays, and over300 fire personnel were assigned to the incident. - Photos courtesy of Virginia Department of Fire Programs
Fire News, June/July 2021, Page 17 Stanley House a Total Loss
The Stanley Fire Department was called to a house fire on May 13, 2021, at 1253. The home was located on Mill Creek Road, three miles North of Stanley. Chief Terry A. Pettit stated that when firefighters arrived the 1-1/2 wood frame was fully ablaze and was a total loss. Chief Pettit stated the probable cause was a spark from a nearby brush pile burning, which ignited an outbuilding adjacent to the house and then spread quickly onto the back of the house itself. There were no injuries reported. Five Stanley units and 17 firefighters responded and were on the scene fornearly fourhours. They were assisted by Luray and Page County EMS. - Submitted by Chief Terry A. Pettit
Roland Drive Fire
Norfolk Fire crews on scene of a recent working fire on Roland Drive. - Photo courtesy of Norfolk Fire Rescue
Quick Stop by Fairfax
On May 14, 2021, Fairfax units responded to a house fire in the 6000 block of Selwood Place, in the Springfield area. The fire was quickly brought undercontrol by crews. There were no reported firefighterorcivilian injuries. - Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Fire Rescue
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Chesterfield
Shed Fire
On April 24, 2012, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 5700 block of Canasta Drive fora structure fire. The caller stated that theirshed with multiple vehicles inside was on fire. Battalion 1 arrived to find a fully involved 20- x 40-foot shed. Engine 11 quickly got wateron the fire and crews went into the defensive mode, protecting exposures. Units were on scene forabout three hours. - Fire News photos by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear
Suffolk Residential Fire Stopped
Suffolk Fire and Rescue units responded on April 27, 2021, to a residential structure fire at the Wilson Pines Apartments complex on East Washington Street in Suffolk. First arriving units found light smoke showing from a second-floorapartment. No residents were home at the time. The fire was quickly knocked down and was confined to the kitchen. The two occupants were offered assistance from the American Red Cross. Responding units included Battalions 4 and 5; Engines 1, 3, 9 and 10; Ladders 3, 5, and 6; Medic 3, EMS-1, and Training 1. Carrolton provided mutual aid to backfill Station 9. The Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating the cause of the fire.
- Submitted by Diana Klink
TrailerFires Spread
On April 22, 2021, at 1500, Blairs Fire and Rescue responded to Keeling Drive (Paradise Lakes Camp Ground) fora reported structure fire. When units arrived, they found a camperwith heavy smoke and fire, which extended to the campernext to it. Athird camperwas moved away but received moderate damage. The two on fire were total losses. The fire had spread across the roadway to a wooded lot and anothercamper. The fires were brought under control in approximately an hour. The ownerwas at home when the fire started and was able to kick out a rearwindow and escape with minorburns. However, two family pets could not be rescued. One person received burns to herface and head but was in stable condition and remained on scene with family members. The Red Cross was called to assist the families affected. - Fire News photo by Scott Eanes
Richmond Truck Overturn
Recently, Richmond crews responded to Interstate 95 North at the Bells Road exit forthe report of an overturned tractor trailer, which was carrying cardboard. The truck was leaking diesel fuel, so the HazMat Team was requested. Crews managed to slow the leak and worked with contractors to offload the tanks. There were no reported injuries. - Photo courtesy of Richmond FD
Chesterfield MVA Overturn
On April 23, 2021, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 2200 block of Winterfield Road for an MVAoverturn. A caller said it appeared everyone was out. Engine 5 arrived to one vehicle overturned with heavy damage to the vehicle. Medic 45 then made patient contact and discovered one green patient and handled a patient refusal. Engine 5 then marked the incident undercontrol and handed the call overto Chesterfield Police Department. - Fire News photo by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear
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Nice Save at 2-CarHead-on
Recently, crews responded to a two-carhead-on MVAin front of the Randolph District fire house on Route 45/Cumberland Road. Lieutenant Bill Bernhard was alone in the firehouse and heard a crash, looked outside and saw the MVAand quickly radioed it in, giving an update on injuries. Two people were injured in one car and one unconscious and not breathing in the other. He did mouth-to-mouth and got that victim breathing. Two Cumberland ambulances treated the patients and Randolph Fire had to pop the dooron the one car. The three patients were transported to Chipenham Hospital due to Farmville Hospital being full. - Fire News photo by Dan Pempel
Messy MVAon I-81
South River, Lexington, Raphine and Buena Vista fire departments, and Fairfield Rescue Squad responded to a tanker truck that was rear-ended on Interstate 81 at the 197 milemarkernorthbound. The tankerwas hauling Canola oil and spilled 6000 gallons. - Photo courtesy of South River FD
Man Injured in Tractor Accident ABusy Day forLittle Fork Volunteers
Suffolk Fire and Rescue and Suffolk Police responded to an accident involving an overturned tractorthat pinned an adult male on May 1, 2021, in the 1500 block of Pitchkettle Road. The tractor was being unloaded when the tractor shifted and pinned the adult male victim underneath the rearwheel. Suffolk Fire & Rescue personnel performed a technical rescue, utilizing specialized equipment to remove the tractorfrom the victim. The victim received emergency medical assessment and treatment and was ground transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with serious injuries. - Submitted by Diana Klink On May 5, 2021, the Little
Fork VolunteerFire and
Rescue Company responded to five incidents. The first incident, at 0818, was a several-vehicle collision with entrapment on Rixeyville
Road nearDeerfield Road.
The road was reported as blocked. Units arrived to find a three-vehicle collision, with two vehicles striking head on. There were two occupants trapped. Compounding the issues were several paint cans and mortarbags that had exploded on impact.
Ambulance 9-1, Rescue Engine 9 and Chief 9 were the initial units to respond. There were fourpatients needing transport.
Companies 12 and 1403 were requested to assist, providing two transport units and an additional engine company. Little Fork’s
Ambulance 9-2 also responded. The patients were quickly extricated by Rescue Engine 9’s crew. All fourpatients were transported by EMS units to FauquierHospital. - Photo courtesy of the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Windy Day = Trees Down
On May 29, 2021, Chesterfield Fire and EMS Engines 205 and 204 responded to two separate fire public service calls. Both calls were trees down blocking the roadway. Fire units were able to quickly cut up the tree and reopen the roadway. The region dealt with heavy rainfall and strong gusts of wind, which brought in a lot of calls forservice throughout the county.
Carinto Structure
Recently, Fort Lee Fire, as part of the CraterRegional Technical Rescue Team, responded to a vehicle into a structure. Members assisted with removing the vehicle, stabilizing and shoring the house forsafety.
- Photos courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
Fire News, June/July 2021, Page 23 Horse Down in Fairfax County
On the morning of May 13, 2021, the Little Fork VolunteerTechnical Large Animal Team, was contacted fora horse down in a field in the Lorton area of Fairfax County. The vet had been summoned and it was unknown as to how long “Spirit” —a 25-yearold —had been down. Asize up was performed and the vet examined him and felt that if he were lifted there was an exceptionally good chance he would be able to stand on his own. Fairfax County Engine 420 arrived. Crews decided to move the horse into a betterposition to apply the Beckersling and perform a lift. The vet administered sedation and crews secured head protection, and then placed a strap underSpirit pulling him into position. Crews used the rescue glide as a surface to move him. Spirit was then rigged with the Becker sling and the tractorwas moved into place. Crews covered the front area of the tractorwith flotation devices to protect Spirit (in case he swung back into the machine). The sedation began to wearoff as the lift began. Once up, Spirit relied on the sling forsome time forbalance. Eventually he tried to stand on his own. Crews slowly lowered the sling, and he began to stand without any assistance. Crews kept him in the sling and eventually were able to release him. He stood fora while and then was coaxed into taking some short steps. It took some time, but he eventually walked away and was standing on his own. - Photos courtesy of Little Fork Volunteer
Technical Large Animal Rescue Team
Tree Worker Rescued
Recently, a Norfolk Fire Rescue Special Operations Team was called to a technical rescue off Elmhurst Avenue. E10, M11, L14, R02 and BC03 responded fora tree worker stuck in a disabled lift as a result of a broken hydraulic line. Crews were able to safely bring him down. There were no injuries, and the rescue was complete in just 30 minutes. - Photos courtesy of Norfolk Fire Rescue
WaterRescue by Chesterfield
On May 8, 2021, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 4600 block of Millridge Parkway at the Swift Creek Reservoirforan above waterrescue. The calleradvised that there was a capsized boat and that everyone was out and was wearing a PFD. The boat was reported to be about 200 yards from the boat ramp. Boat 7 arrived on scene and quickly got a boat in the water. Battalion 4 arrived and took command. Boat 7 made patient contact and determined there was no injuries and there was only one patient. Boat 7 brought the patient back to land and secured the boat. - Fire News photo by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear
Woman Injured in Skydiving Incident
Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded on May 8, 2021, to an incident at the Suffolk Executive Airport. Upon preliminary investigation, it was determined that a female skydiverwas injured when she landed on top of an aircraft hangar. Suffolk Fire and Rescue personnel had to utilize the platform of a laddertruck to reach the victim, who received emergency medical assessment and treatment and was ground transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Responding units included Battalion 1;, Engine 2, Ladder3, Rescue1, EMS1, Medic 1, and Safety 1. - Submitted by Diana Klink Training WaterRescue Training in Chesterfield
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First Establish a WaterSupply
Recently, Fort Lee firefighters freshened up theirskills involving watersupply fortheirpumpers. Drop tanks, like the one shown in the photo, are one of the options they have to get waterwhen fire hydrants are not readily available. - Photo courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
Trauma Life Support Training
Recently, Fort Lee and Hopewell firefighters completed a twoday Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support class. Training like this teaches providers the best practices to help someone who is injured and bleeding. - Photos courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
Communication is Key
Fort Lee members review the communications equipment used by theirtechnical rescue team forconfined space rescues. - Photos courtesy of Fort Lee Fire & Emergency Services
Huguenot Rope Training
Recently, the Huguenot VolunteerFire Department trained on ropes and knots. - Fire News photos by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear
Page 28, Fire News, June/July 2021 Training 1st In-Person TR Class Held in Norfolk
Recently, Norfolk Fire Rescue held its first technical rescue team drill forthe yearat Fire Station 1. Of high significance is the fact that this drill marked the first in-person TR drill that’s been held since the pandemic changed the course a bit. Much thanks to the Technical Rescue Training Committee and to the crews from Station 1, 7 and 14 formaking this drill a success. - Photos courtesy of Norfolk Fire Rescue
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Training NeverStops
Little Fork VolunteerFire and Rescue members reviewed and drilled on theircurrent CPR protocols. - Photo courtesy of Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Teaching Fire Streams
Staunton FirefighterAlex Foresman teaching fire streams in the 2021 Rockbridge County Firefighter1 course. - Photo courtesy of South River FD
Ladder Drills
ACity of Fairfax VolunteerFire Department crew drills on TowerLadder403.
- Photo courtesy of City of Fairfax VFD
Final Burn forFFI
2021 Rockbridge County Firefighter1 final burn. Departments represented are; Goshen, Rockbridge Baths, South River, Lexington, Buena Vista and Riverheads. - Photo courtesy of South River FD
By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T
Four years ago, the federal government selected AT&Tto enter into a public-private partnership to build and manage public safety’s network. And when we set out on this historic and critical initiative, we committed to Be There for America’s first responders. Now, as the FirstNet network turns 3, we’re going beyond our commitment to the federal government and have established the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition (FNHWC) to coordinate how we support holistic health and wellness of first responders.
Nothing is more important than the lives of first responders and the people they serve day in, and day out. These are the men and women that run toward emergencies. And we understand the service public safety provides to our communities does not come without personal sacrifice and burdens.
With more than two dozen members representing more than 1.3 million first responders —including organizations like the International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and National Emergency Management Association, to name a few —the mission of the FNHWC is to integrate responder, community, industry and academic capabilities to support the health, wellness and readiness of first responders. We’re focused on collaborating with our members to support healthy, well and resilient first responders that are ready to support public safety at a moment’s notice.
Our support of first responder health and wellness began long before the formation of the FNHWC through dedicated financial and resource support to public safety associations and related programs. • For the past two years, we’ve sponsored the IACPOfficer Safety & Wellness Symposiums which focus on improving officer safety and wellness to enhance the health and effectiveness of officers, as well as the safety of the community. • Just last fall we launched a collaboration with All Clear Foundation to help increase the accessibility of education, resources and support that will aid first responders who may be struggling with health wellness challenges brought on by the unique stressors of their jobs. • And, more recently, we’ve added more health and wellness apps to the FirstNet App Catalog and supported conferences and seminars with 1st Responder Conferences. Moving forward, the FNHWC will serve as the backbone to everything we do to support the health and wellbeing of first responders. Coalition priorities were developed from the input of over 350 first responders in professions including law enforcement, fire, emergency communications, emergency management, and emergency medical personnel. Priorities include Post Traumatic Stress, Suicide Prevention, Physical Fitness, Stress Management, Resiliency, leadership engagement and others. The coalition will be developing integrated approaches to raising awareness, identifying technical solutions and applications, and local targeted areas to support these priorities. We believe FirstNet is the most important wireless network in the country because it’s serving our first responders and the extended public safety community. And we have a responsibility unlike any other wireless carrier to deliver for America’s first responders. Shaped by the vision of the first responder community and Congress following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, FirstNet stands above commercial offerings. It is built with AT&Tin public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) —an independent agency within the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, unique benefits like always-on priority and preemption for first responders, and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, healthcare workers and law enforcement save lives and protect their communities. Just as FirstNet is built for and by first responders, we want to be there to support the health and well-being of those who serve their communities every day. For more information on FirstNet, go to FirstNet.com.
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Training
South RiverFirefighterBrooke Wilmerpracticing with the pump during the Rockbridge County Firefighter1 course. - Photo courtesy of South River FD
Recently, crews participated in the Rockbridge County 2021 Mayday FirefighterDown class. Shown in the photo is South River FirefighterBrooke Wilmerdoing the ladderbail. - Photo courtesy of South River FD South Riverfirefighters doing a night Mayday drill. - Photo courtesy of South River FD
