Saturday, January 15, 2011
Cave
Spring Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fire banquet Saturday, January
15th at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood. Approximately 130 department
members and guests attended. The banquet consisted of a social hour, dinner, slide show of the year’s events, door prizes and awards. This year’s awards
went to, Ethan Dressler receiving the “Rookie of the Year” award and Josh
Waagmeester receiving the “Firefighter of the Year” award. These awards are
given annually to members who have gone above and beyond the scope of their
normal fire department duties in the past year. Jacob Quesinberry received the “Officer of the Year” award for
his outstanding work with the organization and continuing training with
members. Jason Cavagnaro received the “Life Member” award for his fifteen years
of exceptional service. Annual years of service awards were given to members
as they reach their 5-year anniversaries. The following members were
recognized; Ray Potvin-5yrs, Brian Messerschmidt-5yrs, Ryan Forest-5yrs, Jason
Cavagnaro-15yrs, Rob Fariss-20yrs. Each member was recognized with a
certificate and service pin. This year’s Banquet not only recognized the
members of the fire department but the families, friends, and relatives who make
it possible for the department members to do what they do. A special thanks to
Craig Sellers for putting together our banquet each year and Ray Potvin for our
annual slide show.
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Officer of the Year - Jacob Quesinberry |
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Company
3 was dispatched to a chimney fire on Black Bear lane. Ladder 3 responded to
assist company 7 with extinguishing the fire. Crews checked for extension in
the walls and performed salvage and overhaul. The fire was extinguished with a dry
chemical extinguisher. Units were on scene for approximately 2 hours before
returning to service.
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident in front of Wachovia on Electric Road. Upon arriving units found a vehicle had went over the curb and into a flag pole. The flag pole was partially knocked off its base and came to rest against the front of the Wachovia building. Crews investigated the damage and secured off the area. Units were on scene for under an hour before returning to service.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries at the intersection of Colonial Ave and Poplar drive. Crews treated patients and stabilized vehicles. Colonial Ave was closed for close to an hour. Units were on scene for little over an hour before returning to service.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to a Chimney Fire at Dawnwood. Upon arriving flames were showing from the chimney. Crews from Company 3 and 11 extinguished the fire, checked for extension in the walls and performed Salvage and overhaul. The Fire was extinguished with chimney bombs and chimney chain. Units were on scene for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to Sunnyvale Road for a reported cooking fire. Upon arriving the fire had been extinguished. Personnel from Company 3 and 11 ventilated the structure. With no other hazards apparent units cleared and returned to service.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries at the intersection of Electric Road and Colonial Ave. Crews treated patients and stabilized vehicles. Units were on scene for under an hour before returning to service.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to the 4500 block of Keagy Road around 8:20 pm for a reported structure fire. Upon arriving Wagon 3 found smoke and flames coming from the roof of a split-level home. The fire spread quickly burning through the roof. Crews had the fire under control within half-an-hour of arriving. A couple and their daughter were inside, and got out safely. The fire started in the attic of the home, fire investigators blame an electrical wiring failure for sparking the fire.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Company 3 attended this year's "Trunk or Treat" at Cave Spring Baptist Church Saturday evening. Firefighters handed out candy and gave truck tours of Wagon 3 to trick-or-treaters.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Company 3 was dispatched to an accident with a vehicle on its side. Wagon 3 arrived to find two vehicles in a "T-Bone" collision with one vehicle on its side with a patient trapped. Crews extricated the patient and controlled the scene. The trapped victim was not injured. Units were on scene for 45 minutes before returning to service.
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