Breaking News at Onley Fire and Rescue
Accident with Entrapment
Intersection of Lankford Hwy. and Birdsnest Rd. On Nov. 8th at 1753 hrs. stations 13 and 16 where dispatched to a MVC with entrapment. Medic 181 was in the area of the call after clearing the hospital and requested to run the call. Arriving on scene the crew from the medic unit assisted Engine 134 with extrication of a Priority 1 trauma patient. After stabalizing the vehicle the crew removed the drivers door which was severly damaged from the T-bone accident, removed the windsheild, cut the A posts, and rolled the dash. Within 26 minutes of dispatch the patient was extricated and transported to Shore Memorial Hospital.
Apparatus Responding: Northampton Co. EMS, M161, E164, C13, E134, M131, M181, VSP, and Northampton Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Maple Street Hunt Club in Full Effect
All dues paying members have bagged deer except for the president. As the end of first week of muzzle loading draws near the stations great outdoorsmen have taken several bucks. Our fearless leader Scott Taylor on the first day got 2 bucks, Firmedic D.C. Parks also took 2 in the evening round, but kudos go to Asst. Fire Cheif Chad Parks who brought home a 13 point buck Friday. Early unconfirmed reports of the 13 point kill claim it was a 150 yard shot. In other news President Ferguson unfortunatly needs to spend more time at the target range after missing shoots at 12, 6, and 4 point bucks. Incomplete reports state Ferguson has tracked over 5 miles in search of possible kills. GOOD LUCK FERGY
Pair of 2 Alarm Fires Summons Firefighters 32650 Elmore Rd. (Painter) On October 19th at 0142 hours Stations 12,10, and 11 where dispatched to a structure fire. Cheif 12 arrived on scene reporting fire through the roof of a 2 story bloom frame farmhouse and immediatly requesting the second alarm (0154 hrs). This brought units from stations 13,18, and 16 to the scene. Occupants had excaped from the house prior to the fire departments arrival. Enroute to the scene 18 engine was notified of its first assignment of setting up water supply with a secondary assignment of fire attack. Crews knocked the bulk of the fire down with master streams and then mopped up with 2 3/4 inch handlines. First Alarm: C12, E125, T127, E115, T117, T107, M101 First Alarm: C10, E106, T107, E115, T117, C12, E125, T127 Lee District Handles Difficult Pin Job
19000 Block of Savageville Rd. On Oct. 11th at 1716 hrs. stations 18 and 9 where dispatched to a accident with possible entrapment. Enroute a station 9 line officer advised that entrapment was confirmed and due to the severity of the damage to the vehicle both stations would need to respond there extrication tools. Cheif 9 arrived on scene and assumed command of the incident. After interviewing the patient it was determined that the driver had lost control of the vehicle on the wet road flipping it over and wrapping it around a nearby tree. The patient was not visible to crews on scene due to the severity of the vehicle damage. The only access to the patient was though a extremity wich was sticking out of a window. The crews quickly stabelized the vehicle and determined that the tree would have to be cut down and the vehicle would have to be pulled off the tree with a come along system. The extrication was difficult and took over 1 hr and 15 min. the extrication required all equipment on both peices of equipment. Due to the long extrication time air ambulance was requested however due to the inclement weather no helecoptors where available. Once the subject was free he was transported to SMH ER and later transfered to Sentara Norfolk General due to sever injuries. All units where back in at 1902 after a 1hr and 45 min extrication and clean up. While the crew at Station 18 where still cleaning up there equipment another call was recieved for a MVC however the driver and any occupants had fled the scene. Apparatus Responding: C9, E95, M92, E184, M181, U189, VSP, Accomack County Sheriffs Dept.
3 Alarm Fire Summons Northern Battalion 15361 Lankford Highway On Oct. 6th at 0253 hrs station 6 was dispatched to a vehicle accident with possible injury in Nelsonia. Subsequenlty EOC recived reports of a fire at the same location. At wich time the dispatch was upgraded to a residental structure fire assignment. Once arriving on scene it was discovered that the incident was caused by a vehicle carrening off northbound Lankford Highway into a 2 story residence and bursting into flames. All the occupants of the vehicile made it out of the vehicle despite injuries and the occupants of the house escaped unharmed. The occupants of the vehicile which hit the house required transport to area hospitals (2 priority ones, 2 priortiy twos, and 2 priority threes). Apparatus Responding: First Alarm C6, E65, T67, Amb 61, Amb 62,C7,E75,Amb71,E46,T47,R4 OVFR President Gets Married
The members of Station 18 would like to congratulate President Billy Ferguson on his recent marriage to Kim (Medlock) Ferguson. We wish them a happy and prosporus marriage. Due to his recent marriage, increasing family obligations, and long tenure of service President Ferguson has announced he will not accept the nomination to be president of OVFR again next year.
The Maple Street Express Fights Large Inferno 24511 Coastal Blvd. Tasley On August 12th at 1924 hours Stations 8, 18, and 9 where dispatched to a structure fire at L&M company (formerly Farmex) in Tasley. Cheif 8 on arrival reported a large pile of wooden pallets on fire and requested filling of the structure fire assignment(Stations 10 and 7). A member of Engine 183's crew was quoted as saying "As we pulled into Coastal Blvd and there was 20 foot flames shooting over top the building."Engine 183 uses its deck gun to knockdown the fire with other crews used 10 foot hooks to saperate the pile and bring the fire under control. Total incident time: 1 hour Apparatus Responding: First Alarm C8,E85,T87,E183,M181,E95,E96,T97,M92 The Magic Bus Dispatched to Large MVC 14209 Lankford Highway On August 9th at 1814 hrs. a MVC occured in the Mappsville area. This multivehicle MVC summoned 5 companies to the scene and required additional moveup assignments.The "Magic Bus" on arrival was assigned to 4 patients with priority 3 injuries (check-ups). Due to the large load placed on SMH already and the proximity to the Maryland line these patients where transported to Pennensula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. In addition to the 4 patients transported by M181 there where two priority 2 patients and one priority one patient transported by other ambulances. Apparatus Responding: C6,E65,M71,M72,E75,U79, M201,M181, and Virginia State Police. M181 Moved Up to Station 7 (Parksley) Due to Large Fire On Tue. August 6th (1100-1845 hours) Medic 181 was moved up to the quarters of Engine 7. This was due to a large woods fire which had called out most of the "North Battalion" (6,7,5,4,8,Dept of Public Safety,and VA Dept. of Forestry). This fire ended up burning burned 30 acres of woods and marsh lands. During this time M181 took one call in Station 7'sarea and M92 handled 2 calls in Onleys first due area. Fire at Onley Pizza Hut 25092 Lankford Highway On Aug 4th at 2023 hrs. Stations 18, 9, 8, 10, 11, 7, and 6 where alerted for a commercial structure fire. On arrival a moderate amount of smoke was banked down to the street. The building was evacuated by employees before the fire department arrived. An attack line and back-up line were pulled and charged by the fist in engine company. The fire appeared to be in the bathrooms and lobby of the resturant.Command (Cheif 18) ordered that 96 ventalate the roof over the fire, once on the roof they found the roof was unstable and the fire rapidly advanced. Inside the crew was having a difficult time finding the seed of the fire. Command ordered the building evacuated due to the fact that it was not known how long the fire had been burning and the roof was made with wood truss roof construction. Engine(telesquirt) 96 was subsiqently ordered to master stream the bulk of the fire. Once darkened down crews reentered the building for major overhaul and mop-up. There was heavy smoke and water damage to the building. The cause of the incident was determined (by Accomack Co. Fire Investigator Johhny Godwin) to have started at a hot water heater due to faulty wiring. Apparatus Responding: C18, E183, E96, T97, C10, E106, T108, E85, T87, RS8, E115, T117, E75, M72, E65, T67, M62, C6, Accomack Co. Fire Investigator. Fatal MVC with Extrication Lankford Hwy. North of Perdue On July 17th at 1611 hrs. Companies 7,8, and 18 where dispatched to a MVC with possible trauma code. Communications requested that Station 18 respond a Hurst extracation tool.Eroute it was reported one car and a tractor trailer had collided. The driver of the car was confirmed DOA by a physician on scene. Units stood by until VSP and the Medical Examiner finished there examination.The crew of E184 then recovered the victim of the accident. On completion of assignment units returned to service. Apparatus Responding: E75, AMB71, AMB72, Squad 8, Wagon 84, E184, 189, Medical Examiner, Accomack Co. Shrieff's Dept., Virginia State Police. Young Child Injured in Bicycle/Car Accident 15730 Cashville Rd On May 29th at 1653 hrs. Station 18 was dispatched to a child involved in a bicycle vs. car collision.On arrival the crew of of M181 found a 8 year old male that had been struck while riding his bicycle. The child was priority 1 multiple trauma patient. The child was transported (ALS) to Shore Memorial Hospitalwhere he was evaluated and latter flown to MCV Trauma Center by LifeEvac air ambulance. Apparatus Responding: M181 and LifeEvac air ambulance.
Second Alarm: E134, T137, E183, E164, T167
15547 NR North Street On October 19th at 1428 hours Stations 10, 12, and 11 where dispatched to a structure fire. Units responded to a reported fire at the above address and found heavy fire showing from the first and second floor of a 2 story ballon frame construction. The incident commander soon realized more personell and apparatus would be needed to combat this fire. The second alarm brought units from stations 13, 18, and 9. An aggressive fire attack by the first arriving units made quick work of the fire. The second alarm units where placed in staging and a short time latter where returned to service
Second Alarm: "The Magic Bus", E96, T97, T137
Both fires are under investigation by the Accomack County Fire Investigators Office
In the mean time fire crews worked feverishly to extingish the two story bloom framed residence. The fire started on the first floor and spread into the second floor.The first floor was extingished and pike poles brought in over the porch roof along with attack lines where used to attack the second floor body of fire.
During this incident ambulance 181 was dispatched on the 3rd assignment. On arrival it was assigned to rehab by command on scene. Since the unit was well staffed some of the personell on 181 assumed firefighting responsibilites. Ambulance 181 returned to service at 0628 hrs after a extensive overhaul.
Second Alarm: T57, C8, T87, E84, R8, S8
Third Alarm: P201, M181, DPS, Accomack Co. Fire Investigator, Accomack Co. Sherriffs Dept.
Additional commercial structure fire assignment: E106,T108,E75
Move ups: M51 to Station 6
Total Incident Time: 3hrs 24min
E125 was transfered to Station 18 and E46 transfered to Station 6 to backfill for the units out. Station 18 maintained an ambulance crew at the station during the call in case any medical emergencies in Lee District arose.
