Auto Accident w/ Entrapment

In the early evening of May 7th units were alerted to Sycolin and Turner Farm ln for the auto accident with possible entrapment. Engine, Rescue Engine and Medic 6 responded and marked on scene with one vehicle over the embankment with two trapped. The Engine crew Began stabilization while the Rescue Engine crew discussed their plan of attack. Battalion 601 arrived shortly after the crews from 6 and assumed command from the Engine. Once the vehicle was stabilized the Rescue crew made quick work of the roof and door on the passenger side and both patients were extricated from the vehicle. On a side note: ALL efforts on this call were completed by a combination of Career staff and Company 6 volunteers without a hint of confusion between them all. This just proves it is possible to to have a strong combination system if everyone knows their roles and responsibilities.

Van Fire

Wednesday night at 23:28 Engine 23 and Ambulance 23 were dispatched to the 44000 block of Cheltenham Circle for the van fire. Units arrived on scene to find a van located in the driveway of a home with active fire and the LCSO trying to get a knock on it. While there intentions were good, without the proper PPE and their 1 lb fire extinguishers they were no match for this raging inferno. Lineman Sgt. Drew Doiron deployed the front bumper line and made quick work the fire. Due to the extensive amount of construction materials inside the van Engine 23 remained on scene for close to an hour overhauling and mopping up. Also noted, this was newly released driver Ryan Dumond's first fire at the pump panel. Ryan did an excellent job quickly getting lines charged and assisting the crew with lighting and tools. Keep up the good work.

Units: Engine 23, Ambulance 23, Photo 6

Friday Night Training

Friday May 2nd the duty crew had a hankering for some different training. Training that we normally don't complete on the premises. So it was decided by the Captain that we would have some fun fighting car fires. Having several guys on the crew who haven't seen fire in quite some time and also a brand new redhat this training was well needed. The crew rotated through a few scenarios until finally it was the Captain and Lieutenants turn to show the crew what's up. With the LT having some trouble with his gloves, the line was easily stolen by the Captain and the fire extinguished in a timely manner. All in all everyone had some fun and the redhat learned a few things he can apply to his training in fire school. All this training was made possible by the donation of a very gracious citizen who allowed us to use their old vehicle for training. Without these kinds of donations a lot of our training could not take place! Thanks

Auto Accident with Entrapment

After completing some well needed training on firefighter emergency procedures, the Friday night crew headed out to dinner only to be interrupted by a call for a vehicle accident with entrapment at Belmont Ridge and Hay rd. Knowing that they were out of position from the start Engine 6 Captain Kidwell immediately added Rescue 13 to the call. Shortly after Rescue Engine 6 marked up driver only with Sergeant Madden at the wheel. AC 6 marked on scene shortly after the Medic and confirmed entrapment and assumed command. Units marked on scene seconds after and went to work. With the limited number of manpower on scene Sergeant Madden discovered just how nerve racking it can be to drive during a hectic incident and did an excellent job handling the situation by himself. The engine captain began extrication while his firefighter assisted in ems crews. Once Squad 13 arrived on scene what was left of the extrication was completed and took 26 minutes from the time of dispatch. The patient was airlifted to Fairfax hospital. Thanks to Squad 13 and also the family of AC 6 for letting him leave his daughters after school event to assist us with the command. Also noted on this call Flip flops are not approved station shoes and a certain Firefighter from Engine 6 is excellent at holding c-spine and counting respirations!

Units: Reserve Engine 6, Rescue Engine 6, Medic 6, Medic 23, Engine 23, Squad 13, AC 6, BC 601

Training Burn

On Saturday the 19th a few dedicated volunteers from Company 6 travelled to their third due to participate in an aquired structure burn sponsored by Arcola FIre Company 9. Also in attendance were LCFR staff from stations 9 and 19 as well as Volunteers from Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department 106. The training consisted of several live fire burns throughout the day in which teams rotated through four fireground positions, fire attack, backup line, truck company and RIT (rapid intervention team). A good time was had by all rotating through the mix and some lessons were learned by the youngsters in attendance. Many thanks go out to Arcola Chief 9 for planning the event as well as the guys and gals in rehab for keeping us well hydrated and fed for the entire day.

Auto Fire

March 27 while medic 6 was in route to a call they noticed a large column of smoke in the area of smith switch road and Waxpool. Loudoun dispatched engine 23 for the investigation and engine 6 added on as they could see the column from fire station 6. Engine 23 arrived on scene to find a vehicle well off in a field. Due to the location of the fire the engine was unable to gain access and called for brush 6.

Units: Engine 6, Engine 23, Brush 6

Auto Accident with Entrapment

On March 25, 2008 Engine Company 23 and Ambulance 23 were dispatched to 44610 Waxpool Road for an auto accident with a report of vehicle on its side with three patients. Upon arrival RE-23 advised Loudoun that one patient was trapped and to add Rescue Engine 6 and Medic 6. Rescue Chief 6 arrived on scene and assumed command. ER-6 arrived on scene to find one mini-van on its side with one trapped. The crew stabilized, cut the A, B, C, and D posts, and flapped the roof allowing the patient to be removed. While the crew from the Rescue Engine was working, Medic 6 contacted Med Control and requested a fly out. Engine 23 cleared the scene and established the LZ at Red Rum drive. The patient was transported via Medic 6 to Aircare 6 at the LZ. Crews began to clean up and returned to service shortly after.

Units: On Scene: RE23, ER6, A23-1, M6-1, EMS 601, BC 601, Aircare 6 Command: ARC6 (Corpuz)