Fire News West Virginia, May/June 2021 edition

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Malden Structure Fire Crews arrived on scene and were met with a working fire.

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Sissonville Structure Fire Sissonville Engine 263 was first to arrive to a large two-story outbuilding well off.

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Anmoore Modular House Fire Engine companies arrived to find a single-story modular home with fire showing.

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Fatal MVA in Malden Teams arrived at a single vehicle in the creek with heavy damage and a priority 1 patient with heavy entrapment.

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Clear Creek Gets New Rescue Gear The tools were put in service on Rescue 1, a 2020 Fouts Four Mini-Pumper.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Be Prepared for Change A few days before Mother’s Day, I was visited by a friend. As I saw him walking up my driveway, I realized he was carrying a box from a bakery. That's typical for a firefighter. I am sure you heard the expression, “knock with your elbows!” This is a saying that is a tradition among firefighters, especially when you visit a firehouse. If you were a firefighter during the War Years, you may know this gentleman. His nickname when he was a lieutenant at Engine 82 in the Bronx was Robin. Captain Bob Farrell of Ladder 31 was known as Batman, and Lou Andrade was known as Robin. I’ve been friends with Lou for many years and I see him regularly. Lou stopped by my home to say thank you for a deed I did to help him.

My wife invited Lou into our home and within minutes, we were discussing the War Years and many of the changes that have occurred in the fire service, over the years.

We talked about the discontinuation of pompier scaling ladders and safety nets. Many of our readers probably never heard of these devices. The pompier ladder was discontinued in 1996 and I think the safety net was

taken out of service in the 80s. I have no idea why Lou and I had this talk, but it was fun.

The conversation brought back memories of a very busy time in the New York fire service.

It is obvious that firefighters are excellent in adapting to conditions that suddenly arise in your era. As a young firefighter, I learned to adapt to the violent brush fires of August 1995. Looking back, if you were a firefighter during that time, you were rarely home and you were fighting brush fires all day and all night. Many responders came home from work and reported to the firehouse to relieve the day crews. Like my friends Batman and Robin, I know we would do it all over again if we could go back in time.

Why am I reminiscing over the past? I believe history repeats itself, possibly in new forms. I just read that one of the main US fuel pipeline systems was shut down after a cyberattack. According to Politico, the infiltration of a major fuel pipeline is “the most significant, successful attack on energy infrastructure that we know of.” As a first responder, are you ready for the unexpected?

I am certainly not an alarmist, but I

encourage all responders to watch out for new response trends in your area. When the Bronx burned, many asked how this transformation occurred so rapidly. Many blame direct budget cuts that affected fire service personnel and equipment. Rapid change can happen at the blink of an eye. Whether there is an increase in fires in your area or an increase in different types of calls in your area, simply be aware and amongst yourselves discuss what you are seeing. Our young members need to talk with the heroes of the past and if you realize there is a change going on, ask why. You probably cannot do anything about change, but you can be prepared for it.

Stay safe, Dennis

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Malden Structure Fire

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On March 28, 2021, firefighters from the Malden, Rand and Belle battled a structure fire on George’s Creek Drive. Crews were met with a working fire, with exposure issues. - Photos courtesy of Malden VFD

Hmmm… This Seems Familiar

On April 10, 2021, Malden firefighters battled a structure fire on George’s Creek Drive. - Photos courtesy of Malden VFD

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Brush Fire in Jefferson

Jefferson House Destroyed

Recently, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Tanker 194, Utility 195 and Chief 19 responded to a brush fire in the Green Valley Drive area.

- Photo courtesy of Jefferson VFD

Jefferson Volunteer Fire units responded to the scene of a residential structure fire in the 6700 Block of McCorkle Avenue, in Jefferson. Units arrived to a well involved structure threatening a nearby apartment building. The building was destroyed in the fire.

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Sissonville Structure Fire

On April 21, 2021, at 1153, Sissonville Station 26 and Malden Station 3 were dispatched to Mary Jackie Lane in Sissonville for a structure fire. Sissonville Engine 263 was first to arrive to a large two-story outbuilding well off. Malden Engine 32 assisted with suppression; overhaul units responding were Sissonville E261 and E263, Tanker 262, Utility 268, Malden E32 and Utility 3.

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Busy with Brush Fires

Raleigh County Fire Departments were busy on April 6, 2021.

Clear Creek Fire units were dispatched at 1443 to a report of a brush fire. Units arrived to find two separate fires; both fires were contained to less that four acres. Units from Whitesville, Trap Hill and Lester assisted.

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Kanawha Co. Structure Fire Stopped

Kanawha County Station 5, Belle Station 6, Cedar Grove Station 3 Malden responded to Pete Lane for a structure fire at 0904 on April 8, 2021. Belle Engine 51 was first to arrive and found a 20- x 20-foot outbuilding fully involved with exposures on the B and D side.

Crews went work to extinguish the blaze and contained the fire to the building of origin. Units responding were Belle Engine 51 and 53, Cedar Grove Engine 63 and Medic 66, Malden Engine 32, Squad 3, and Utility 3.

- Photos courtesy of Chief Bradley R. Scott

Kanawha County Blaze

On April 19, 2021, at 0535, Pinch VFD and Kanawha County Station 2 were dispatched to Kermit Lane off of Cooper Creek in Kanawha County for a reported house fire. Malden Station 3 was added to the call. On arrival Pinch Engine 21 laid a five-inch sup-

ply line from a hydrant and advised that the single-story house was well involved. Crews from Pinch and Malden worked together to extinguish the fire and no injuries were reported.

- Photo courtesy of Chief Bradley R. Scott

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Anmoore Modular House Fire

At 0500 on April 12, 2021, Company 1 (Anmoore VFD/EMS), Engines 511 (Bridgeport), and 71 and 121 (Stonewood) were alerted for a structure fire on Ash Street in Anmoore. Engine 72 responded with four personnel in three minutes. Engine 11 arrived to find a single-story modular home with fire showing and all occupants out.

Crews placed a line in service and began an interior attack. Engine 72 arrived on scene as third-due and sent its manpower to assist interior crews with a second handline and provided water to units on scene due to hydrant issues. Engine 123 arrived and laid approximately 800 feet of four-inch LDH from another hydrant. Crews

found fire running the entire attic space as well as the interior and exterior of the dwelling. The well-advanced fire mixed with new construction and deteriorating structure conditions forced crews to go exterior for a short time due to most of the roof collapsing. The deck gun off of 511 and another handline were then placed in service for a defensive attack before once again transitioning back into the interior to finish extinguishing the fire. After a lengthy overhaul and clean up, crews returned home just before 0930. Anmoore Medic 18 was on scene for standby.

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Reynoldsville Structure Fire

At 0742 on April 15, 2021, Company 8 (Reynoldsville), Engines 71 and 91 (Salem), and 51 (Mt. Clare) as well as HCES were alerted for a structure fire on Wilsonburg Road in Reynoldsville. Engine 72 responded with five personnel in two minutes. Engine 81 arrived to find an approximately 14- x 16-foot outbuilding fully involved and

placed a 1-3/4 inch crosslay in service. Engine 72 arrived as seconddue and sent its manpower to assist with suppression. Tanker 9 arrived and established a water supply from a nearby hydrant.

Apparatus returned home at 0900.

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MVA

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Entrapment at Barbour Pike MVA At 0927 on April 9, 2021, Nutter Fort Companies 7 and 12 (Stonewood VFD), and Ambulance 19 (Anmoore EMS) were alerted for an MVA with injuries and entrapment on Barbour Pike near T-Body Auto and the Harrison/Barbour County line. Squad 7 responded in two minutes with five personnel. Barbour Station 4 (Philippi VFD) was alerted due to the incident possibly being in Barbour County. Squad 7 and Medic 18 arrived to find a two-vehicle accident involving an SUV and tri-axle coal truck with the roadway blocked and an occupant trapped in the SUV. Crews stabilized the vehicle and placed hydraulic tools into service to remove the driver’s door. Extrication took less than five minutes.

HealthNet 6 landed in a nearby field with Philippi VFD Rescue 4, Unit 47 and Stonewood VFD Rescue 124 assisting in patient packaging and loading; Station 4 also handled the LZ. The driver of the coal truck was uninjured. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department was handling the investigation.

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WV Tpke. Truck Rollover

Crews responded to the West Virginia Turnpike milepost 96 south- gency units arriving. Cedar Grove VFD Medic 66 transported the bound for a tractor trailer rollover on April 28, 2021, at 2245. driver to CAMC General with minor injuries.

Malden VFD Rescue Engine 33 and Squad 3 along with Charleston - Photo courtesy of Chief Bradley R. Scott FD Engine 456 responded. The driver self-extricated prior to emer-

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Motorcycle Down in Centerbranch

At 1717 on May 1, 2021, Nutter Fort Companies 7 and 12 (Stonewood VFD), and Ambulance 19 (Anmoore EMS) were alerted for a single motorcycle MVA with injuries on Buckhannon Pike near Sandy’s Hardware in Centerbranch. Assistant Chief 7 arrived to find one patient down off the roadway. Medic 51 (Bridgeport) was alerted for paramedics and HealthNet 6 was launched. Rescue

124, Squad 7 and Unit 126 assisted Anmoore Ambulance 15 on scene with patient care and packaging of one ALS patient for transport to an LZ, which Engine 71 set up at Nutter Fort Elementary School. The patient was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

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Clear Creek ATV Accident

MVA

On March 13, 2021, Clear Creek units were dispatched to an ATV accident on County Route 1 in Clear Creek. Due to injuries aeromedical services were requested and Air-Evac 121 from Beckley Hospital transported the patient. Clear Creek and Whitesville responded along with Jan Care EMS and Air-Evac.

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Fatal MVA in Malden

On April 27, 2021, at 1940, Malden VFD Kanawha County Station 3 was dispatched for an MVA at 8 Mile Hollow off of Campsbell’s Creek Drive. Rescue Engine 33, Squad 3 and Utility 3 responded and arrived at a single vehicle in the creek with heavy damage and a Priority 1 patient with heavy entrapment. The patient was extricated in 20 minutes and Cedar Grove VFD Medic 66 transported the person to CAMC General Hospital where the driver passed away a short time later.

- Photo courtesy of Bradley R. Scott

RESCUE

Enviro Rescue in East View

Nutter Fort Unit 75 and Ranger 7 assisted Company 1 Anmoore VFD/EMS with an environmental rescue recently. Crews found a person who had fallen 15 to 20 feet from a rock wall located in a heavily wooded area with steep terrain approximately 3/4 mile off of Calico Drive in East View. Crews assisted with loading the

patient into a Stoke’s basket and carrying the patient approximately 200 feet in very steep terrain in a heavily wooded area to Ranger 7 where from there, the patient was transported out of the woods and to the EMS unit. Stonewood VFD Rescue 124 also assisted.

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Flooding from Late Winter Rains

Heavy rain across the Southeast from the end of February into the beginning of March led to rapidly rising rivers in parts of West Virginia, submerging homes, roads and vehicles. Green Valley Drive, near 1st Avenue SE, was heavily affected by water backing

up from the Kanawha River. On March 2, 2021, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department removed several occupants from homes along 1st Avenue and Starlet Drive near Maranatha Church.

- Photos courtesy of Jefferson VFD

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TRAINING

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Rookies and Vets Train Together

The warmer weather brought Charleston crews out to train togeth- ice, rookie firefighters spend countless hours with their crews learner with their rookies. The new firefighters are learning their way ing and training together. around the city and the fireground. During their first year of serv- Photos courtesy of Charleston FD

Rope Training for Clear Creek

The members of Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department have been participating in a Core Rescue and Rope Rescue 1 class. This class

will better enable members to safely respond and safely rescue those that are in need.

- Photos courtesy of Clear Creek FD

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Upcoming Reedsville Fire Department Events THE 2021 MISS VALLEY DISTRICT PAGEANT ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 5TH 2021 PAGENT DATE: JULY 24TH 2021 Baby 0-1 year old $25 $1 = 1 Vote Monetary Donation Collection.

Donations Due July 23, 2021 Toddler Miss 2-3 yrs old Tiny Miss 4-5 yrs old Little Miss 6-9 yrs old Jr. Teen Miss 10-13 yrs old 14 & older + $45 Entry Fee (Residency Restrictions Apply) $10 for Optionals Ambassador Program $35 (3 non-pageant contests) Open to females of all ages.

No additional fee for pageant contestants.

Contact Leticia Lambert 304-698-4461 OR MISSVALLEYDISTRICTPAGEANT@GMAIL.COM

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT REEDSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

RON SMITH MEMORIAL CAR SHOW SUNDAY, JULY 25th from 9AM-3PM (RAIN OR SHINE EVENT) ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE REEDSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Registration $10 / Entry, 9am-12pm Judging 12pm-2pm Awards 3pm THE 34th ANNUAL VALLEY DISTRICT FAIR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW JULY 28th-31st ALL AREA CRAFTERS/VENDORS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN. Table setup Tuesday, July 27th 6pm-7:30pm Set-up offered day of 1 hour prior to opening.

CRAFT SHOW OPEN: WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 3PM-7PM SATURDAY 8AM-7PM Registration Fee: $30 per table flat fee for all 4 days. NO EXCEPTIONS No duplicate distributing vendors Limit 2 tables/spaces.

ONLY 30 TABLES AVAILABLE Pre-registration postmarked no later than July 19th. For registration forms e-mail: enenieman@gmail.com

THE 2021 VALLEY DISTRICT LITTLE JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER, MASTER FIREFIGHTER, AND CHIEF CONTEST ENTRY FEE: $25.00 ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 5TH 2021 $1 + 1 VOTE DONATIONS DUE: JULY 23th 2021 Winner is announced July 24th 2021 Little Jr. Firefighter: 0-1years old Little Master Firefighter: 2-4 years old Little Master Chief: 5-8 years old Contact Leticia Lambert 304-698-4461 or Missvalleydistrictpageant@gmail.com ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT REEDSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN THE 34TH ANNUAL VALLEY DISTRICT FAIR PRESENTS MOTORSPORTS MAYHEM JULY 28TH DEMO DERBY JULY 30TH MUD BOG JULY 31ST TRUCK PULL Concessions will be available, all proceeds to benefit Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Charleston Gets New Command Vehicles Recently, the Charleston Fire Department placed two new command vehicles into service. One will be used for the onduty battalion chief while the other is assigned to the EMS supervisor. Each vehicle is equipped with command components that will aid in the management of both fire and EMS emergencies. Their unit numbers are Battalion Chief 450 and EMS Supervisor 408.

- Photo courtesy of Charleston FD

Clear Creek Gets New Rescue Gear Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased new rescue tools from Adam Wright of Interstate Rescue. The tools consisted of the Hurst Edraulic 789EWXT Cutters, 555EWXT Spreaders and a 521 EWXT Ram. The tools were put in service on Rescue 1, a 2020 Fouts Four Mini-Pumper.

- Photo courtesy of Clear Creek FD

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Early Morning House Fire in Laurel Park At 2304 on April 28, 2021, firefighters from multiple departments battled a working structure fire with possible entrapment on River’s Edge Road in Laurel Park. Nutter Fort, assisted West Milford, Mt. Clare and Lost Creek. Crews arrived to a well involved fire in a single-story dwelling with two vehicles and some brush also on fire. It was determined there was no entrapment.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly, but required a lengthy salvage and overhaul.

- Photo courtesy of Nutter Fort FD

PATCHES

City of Logan Fire Department

Weirton Fire Department

Charleston Fire Department

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Looking Back Wheeling Island 2011

In 2011 Wheeling firefighters battled a blaze on Wheeling Island on South York Street. - Photos courtesy of Wheelings Bravest Media

Charleston 1949

South Wheeling 2011

Seventy-two years ago on March 4, 1949, seven Charleston firefighters lost their lives battling the Woolworth Fire.

- Photo courtesy of Charleston Fire Department

May 11, 2011, firefighters battled this structure fire in South Wheeling. The fast-moving blaze badly gutted the structure.

- Photo courtesy of Keith Castle

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FIRSTNET®: MAKING FIRST RESPONDER HEALTH & WELLNESS A TOP PRIORITY

By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T • And, more recently, we’ve added more health and wellness apps Four years ago, the federal government selected AT&T to enter into a public-private partnership to build and manage public safety’s net- to the FirstNet App Catalog and supported conferences and seminars work. And when we set out on this historic and critical initiative, we with 1st Responder Conferences.

Moving forward, the FNHWC will serve as the backbone to everycommitted to Be There for America’s first responders. Now, as the FirstNet network turns 3, we’re going beyond our commitment to the thing we do to support the health and wellbeing of first responders.

Coalition priorities were developed from the input of over 350 first federal government and have established the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition (FNHWC) to coordinate how we support holistic responders in professions including law enforcement, fire, emergency communications, emergency management, and emergency medical health and wellness of first responders.

Nothing is more important than the lives of first responders and the personnel. Priorities include Post Traumatic Stress, Suicide Prevention, people they serve day in, and day out. These are the men and women Physical Fitness, Stress Management, Resiliency, leadership engagethat run toward emergencies. And we understand the service public ment and others. The coalition will be developing integrated approachsafety provides to our communities does not come without personal es to raising awareness, identifying technical solutions and applications, and local targeted areas to support these priorities. sacrifice and burdens.

We believe FirstNet is the most important wireless network in the With more than two dozen members representing more than 1.3 million first responders — including organizations like the country because it’s serving our first responders and the extended pubInternational Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of lic safety community. And we have a responsibility unlike any other Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement wireless carrier to deliver for America’s first responders. Shaped by the Executives and National Emergency Management Association, to vision of the first responder community and Congress following the name a few — the mission of the FNHWC is to integrate responder, 9/11 terrorist attacks, FirstNet stands above commercial offerings. It is community, industry and academic capabilities to support the health, built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder wellness and readiness of first responders. We’re focused on collabo- Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) - an independent agency withrating with our members to support healthy, well and resilient first in the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing public responders that are ready to support public safety at a moment’s notice. safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, Our support of first responder health and wellness began long unique benefits like always-on priority and preemption for first responbefore the formation of the FNHWC through dedicated financial and ders, and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, healthcare workers and law enforcement save lives and resource support to public safety associations and related programs.

• For the past two years, we’ve sponsored the IACP Officer Safety protect their communities.

Just as FirstNet is built for and by first responders, we want to be & Wellness Symposiums which focus on improving officer safety and wellness to enhance the health and effectiveness of officers, as well as there to support the health and well-being of those who serve their communities every day. the safety of the community.

For more information on FirstNet, go to FirstNet.com.

• Just last fall we launched a collaboration with All Clear Foundation to help increase the accessibility of education, resources FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the and support that will aid first responders who may be struggling with health wellness challenges brought on by the unique stressors of their First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. jobs.

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LONG ISLAND’S FIRST FIRE, RESCUE & EMS SUMMER EXPO Welcome to Long Island’s First FIRE, RESCUE, & EMS SUMMER EXPO. This monumental event will be held on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 1000 to 1600. The event will be held at Hofstra University, in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, located at 100 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550.

The event will feature hundreds of exhibitors, offering all the latest and most innovative products, services and equipment needed to be more in alignment with today’s needs. On display will be trucks, ambulances, turnout gear, all the best and up-to-date equipment, and vehicles, to make this EXPO a huge success. Be a part of this new and exciting event.

Tickets will be on sale at the door or check with your department for preregistration information.

SUPER VAC LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE REDESIGN TO SHOWCASE FULL LINE OF VENTILATION EQUIPMENT

Super Vac, one of the leading manufacturers in fire ventilation equipment, has redesigned its website, supervac.com, to better promote its full lineup of ventilation equipment for firefighting and industrial applications. With dual product lines and the largest breadth of ventilation equipment in both industries, this website makes it easier to navigate Super Vac’s offerings.

The website is divided into “Firefighting” and “Industrial” ventilation equipment and offers a number of resources, like fan comparison guide, ventilation duration calculator and fan placement guidance to help departments and companies select the best ventilation equipment for their needs. The site also includes a number of tools for existing customers, including product manuals, technical videos and a new replacement parts store.

The new website also puts special emphasis on Super Vac’s popular battery fan lineup, touted in the fire industry for its compatibility with other battery-operated tools. (Super Vac will soon be expanding this lineup, so watch for more news to come.)

Super Vac is the world’s leading manufacturer in the emergency ventilation products. A one-stop shop for all things ventilation, Super Vac equips crews with a versatile array of only the toughest solu-

tions, including the industry’s largest lineup of PPV fans, spanning from eight- to 80-inch blades, as well as smoke ejectors, available in 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-inch blades. Super Vac also manufactures rescue saws, rehab misters and other necessities, including the patented Smoke BlockAid for smoke mitigation.

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