Reservoir Fire Department

2-10-2008- At 19:12 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to the intersection of Hwy 25 and Holly Bush Road for a report of a traffic accident with injuries. Rescue 1 arrived on scene and found a “t-bone” type collision with the driver and two passengers of one vehicle trapped inside. Rescue 1A established "Hwy 25 Command". Crews stabilized the vehicle, quickly removed all four doors and roof, and safely extricated all patients .The back seat passenger remained pinned due to her foot being caught under the front passenger seat. The seat frame was cut and the patient was removed from the vehicle. All three patients were transported to the local trauma center. All units cleared the scene at 21:02.

Command: Rescue 1A
Operations: DC-1
Work Force: Rescue 1, Engine 1, AMR 202, AMR 147, AMR 118, Rankin SO, MHP, MDOT

DC -1 ARRIVES ON SCENE AND FINDS RV TRAILER FULLY INVOLVED

FEBRUARY 9, 2008- 12:58 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to 115 Holmar Drive for a report of a RV on fire in the driveway. DC-1 arrived on scene and found a 30 ft. RV fully involved and endangering a structure. DC-1 established "Holmar Drive Command". Engine 1 arrived on scene and advanced a 1 ¾” attack line and began to extinguish the fire. A second hose line was pulled to protect exposures. The fire was brought under control within minutes. All units returned to service at 13:56.

Command: DC-1
Work Force: Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1

PICKUP TRUCK REAR ENDS FLAT BED TRUCK ON HWY 25

FEBRUARY 5, 2008- At 05:56 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to Hwy 25 just north of Mt. Helm Road for a report of a traffic accident with injuries. Engine 3 arrived first on scene and found a two car MVA with one of the vehicles involved being a flat bed truck carrying bricks. The driver of the second car rear ended the flat bed truck and then turned over. All patients were out of the vehicles upon arrival. Engine 3 had "Hwy 25 Command". The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital. All units were back in service at 07:05.

Command: Engine 3A
Work Force: Engine 3, Engine 1, Rankin SO, MHP

"SUCCESSFUL BOOT DRIVE"

February 2, 2008- The Reservoir Volunteer Fire Department held its annual boot drive and raised over $4,500 to purchase much needed equipment. Reservoir Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and their continued support.

Work Force: DC-1,Engine 1,Engine 3,Brush 1,Rescue 1,Utility 1

SNOWSTORM BRING TWO HOUSES

JANUARY 19, 2008 - 07:30 As the first snowfall in several years in the Jackson area began to fall, Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to 319 Lakeside Drive for a report of a house fire. Engine 1 arrived first and found a single story residential structure with nothing showing from the street. Engine 1 established "Lakeside Drive Command" .After investigating the structure, crews found a hot water heater on fire in a closet. Crews removed the hot water heater and checked for fire extension in the walls. Units remained on scene for about an hour before returning to service. Shortly after returning to service, Engine 2 was alerted to respond mutual aid to assist Langford VFD at 730 North Oak Ridge Drive for a report of a chimney fire. Engine 2 arrived as the second engine in and found a two story residential structure with nothing showing. Engine 2 remained on scene assisting Langford FD in extinguishing the fire in the chimney. After checking for fire extension in the attic, Engine 2 returned to service. The snow continued to fall throughout most of the morning and Reservoir FD responded to several other incidents before the temperatures began to rise above freezing, and by mid afternoon what snow had accumulated was gone.

Command: Engine 1A
Work Force: DC-1, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3

EARLY MORNING MVA ON HWY 25

December 10, 2007- At 08:51 Reservoir Fire was altered to respond to Hwy 25 and St. Paul's Catholic Church for a report of a traffic accident with possible injuries. Training 1 arrived on scene first and found a two-car MVC with one of the vehicles involved being a overturned dump truck. Training 1 advised dispatch that all patients were out of the vehicles and Training 1 established "Hwy 25 Command". Two patients were treated at the scene and transported to local hospitals. The State Highway Department was called to remove the load of dirt off the road that the dump truck was carrying. All units returned to service at 09:31

Command: Training 1
Work Force: Engine 1, Engine 2, AMR, Rankin SO
Mutual Aid: Flowood Truck 4, Flowood PD,

SMALL KITCHEN FIRE IN LOCAL RESTAURANT

September 18, 2007 - At 15:20 While returning to the station from an automatic fire alarm in a dwelling, Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to a commercial fire at 1877 Spillway Rd, Fresh Market Cafe. First unit marked on the scene reported a single story commercial structure with smoke showing from the rear. Crews located the fire in the kitchen. The fire was contained to the kitchen area and crews checked for fire extension with the thermal imaging camera. The structure was ventilated and cleared of any hazards. All units returned to service at 15:46.

Command: FD1
Work Force: Engine 2, Engine 3, Rescue 1, Training 1, AMR 148

WORKING FIRE IN CASTLEWOODS

September 13, 2007 - As Tropical storm Houmberto moved through the area, Reservoir Fire was alerted at 16:17 for a report of a house on fire at 224 Haddon Circle. Training 1 marked on scene first and reported a two story residential structure with heavy fire through the roof. Training 1 established "Haddon Circle Command". Engine 1 arrived seconds later and stretched a 1 ¾” hose line through the front door, advancing to the second floor and began extinguishing the fire. The fire was under control within 30 minutes. The fire consumed about 40 percent of the roof and 75 percent of the second floor. All Reservoir units cleared the scene at 18:30.

Command: Training 1, Reservoir FD 1
Workforce: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, AMR 202, AMR 146

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