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WORKING FIRE IN SAND HILL September 11, 2007 - At 8:20 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to assist Lake Harbor and Leesburg Fire Depts. at 630 Sand Hill Rd. for a house fire. Engine 3 went enroute with a crew of six. While enroute, "Sand Hill Road Command" advised Engine 3 that they had a single story structure with heavy fire threw the roof. As Engine 3 turned onto HWY 25 off of Holly bush Road, smoke could be seen and it was clear they had a working fire. As Engine 3 approached the scene, command advised all units on scene to evacuate the structure and go to a defensive attack. Engine 3 arrived and command quickly put Engine 3 to work by operating a 3inch hose line at the rear of the structure. Due to the size of the house and heavy fire conditions, Pelahatchie Fire Dept. was requested to respond their Tanker 1. Engine 3 remained on scene for several hours extinguishing the fire. All Reservoir units cleared the scene at 12:14.
Command:
Lake Harbor FD 1
SECOND CUT JOB IN A WEEK September 4, 2007 - At 09:18 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to the area of Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive for a report of a traffic accident with possible injuries. While enroute, Dispatch advised Engine 1 and Engine 3 that a Rankin County Sheriff Deputy was on scene reporting a single vehicle accident with one patient trapped inside their vehicle. Engine 1 arrived and established "Old Fannin Rd Command". Crews found a passenger vehicle on its side, against a tree with the driver still in the vehicle. Crews removed a portion of the driver’s door and removed the patient from the car. The patient was transported to a local hospital and all Reservoir units cleared the scene at 10:23.
Command: Engine
1A
COMBAT CHALLENGE TEAM GOES TO TYLER, TEXAS Reservoir Fire Department Combat Challenge Team traveled to Tyler, Texas to compete in the Brookshires Firefighter Combat Challenge. The team did very well and is looking forward to traveling to Atlanta, Georgia in October to compete in the U.S. Nationals. While in Tyler, the Engine crews remained busy over the holiday weekend responding to numerous medical calls and fire alarms. Also during the holiday period, E1 and E3 responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of Spillway Road @ Pelahatchie Shore Drive with one person pinned in their vehicle. The Jaws of Life was used and the patient was transported to a local hospital. The Reservoir Dive Team staffed Boat 1 during the holiday weekend and thankfully their services were not needed as there were no incidents on the water. Reservoir Fire Department hoped everyone had a safe and fun Labor Day weekend.
RESCUE 1, BRUSH 1 RESPOND MANPOWER ON LANGFORD HOUSE August 27, 2007 - At 09:31 Reservoir Fire was requested to respond to with manpower only to assist Langford and Evergreen Fire Departments for a house fire at 109 Crestview Drive. Rescue 1 and Brush 1 responded with 5 personnel. Training 1 arrived with Langford Engine 2 and found a single story residential structure with light smoke showing. Crews found a small fire in the living room and quickly extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to the living room area of the house. Command cancelled Brandon Engine 1 and requested the proper utility companies respond to this location. Crews remained on scene checking for fire extension in the walls and attic area. All units returned to service within an hour.
Command:
Reservoir Training 1
CAR OFF IN THE WATER ON SPILLWAY RD August 23,2007 - At 23:04 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to Spillway Road on top of the Spillway Dam for a report of an accident with injuries. Engine 1 arrived on scene and found a 2-car MVC with one of the cars in the water. One patient was found under the bridge holding onto one of the bridge supports. Engine 1 established “Spillway Road Command”. Command requested for Boat 1 to respond to rescue the patient from the water. Crews lowered a rope and life jacket to the patient. Reservoir Patrol’s boat arrived minutes later and rescued the patient from the water. Command cancelled Boat 1. One patient was transported to local hospital. All units returned to service @ 00:31.
Command: Engine
1A
TRIPLE SHOOTING ON THE NORTHSHORE August 20, 2007 - At 21:09 Reservoir Fire was dispatched to 229 Mattie Burnett Drive for injuries from a physical disturbance. While enroute, dispatch advised Engine 3 that deputies were on scene and stated there were several persons that had been shot. Also there were several persons that had been assaulted with a baseball bat. Engine 3 requested Engine 1 be added to this assignment to help treat the injured. Engine 3 arrived on scene and found 2 people shot, with a third person that had been shot and had left the scene. Patients were treated on scene was trauma related to the baseball bat and three patients were transported to local emergency rooms. The incident is under investigation by the Rankin County Sheriffs’ Department.
Command:
Reservoir FD 1,Training 1
Engine 3 First Due on Trailer Fire
June 26, 2007 – 11:16
Reservoir Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Fannin
Landing Circle @ Mattie Burnett Drive for a report of a trailer
fire. Units arrived on scene and found a single wide mobile home
over 50% involved. Due to no hydrant in the area, Lake Harbor VFD
Tanker 1 was requested and responded for additional water supply.
Crews operated two handlines and had the fire under control after
approximately 30 minutes. All units back in service @ 13:47. Command:
Engine 1A
Engine 1 Assist Flowood With Apartment Fire June 18, 2007 -15:45 Reservoir was dispatched to assist Flowood Fire Department at 150 Park Circle, Shadow Lake Apartments, for an apartment fire. Engine 1 and Training 1 responded with a five man crew. Engine 1 arrived on scene and reported to command. Command assigned Reservoir personnel to the 3rd floor to assist crews with overhaul and check for fire extension. After operating on the 3rd floor for approximately 30-45 minutes, the fire was ruled “out” by command. Flowood command released all Reservoir Fire Department personnel. Command:
Flowood FD1
RESCUE 1 FIRST IN ON BAY PARK HOUSE FIRE June 11, 2007 – 09:05 E2, E3, R1, Training 1 and FD1 responded to 711B Bay Park Drive for a residential fire. Upon arrival, units found a 2-story residential duplex with heavy smoke coming from 711B Bay Park Drive. FD1 established “Bay Park Command”. After making entry into the residence with a 1 ¾” handline, attack crew experienced heavy smoke and zero visibility on second floor. Fire was extinguished quickly and contained to upstairs bedroom and bathroom. No fire or smoke damage to adjacent residence. Occupants of 711A were at home at the time of the fire and were evacuated from residence by FD1 and moved to a safe distance away from the structure. All units were back in service at 10:18. Command:
FD 1
FANNIN LANES BOWLING ALLEY GRAND OPENING
June 2, 2007 - Reservoir Fire
Department participated in the Grand Opening of Fannin Lanes Bowling
Alley. Reservoir Fire Department members were on hand displaying
Engine 1, Rescue 1 and passing out flyers about Fire Fest 2007.
Firefighters enjoyed crawfish and live bands throughout the day.
Reservoir Fire Department would like to thank everyone who attended
this event and for their continued support.
WORKING FIRE IN ENGINE 3'S FIRST DUE May 5, 2007 -20:57 Engine 3, Engine 1 and Lake Harbor Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1037 Abbie Drive for a report of a residential fire. While enroute, all units were advised by dispatch that they were receiving multiple calls reporting that smoke could be seen coming from this address. Engine 3 arrived on scene, followed immediately by Engine 1, and reported a single story residential structure with smoke coming from the rear of the residence. Engine 3 established “Abbie Drive Command”. Engine 1 crew forced entry through the front door and found the bulk of the fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly had the fire under control. Command advised Lake Harbor VFD Tanker 1 and Tanker 2 to continue to the scene for overhaul operations. Lake Harbor Engine 1 transferred to Reservoir Station 1 to assist Reservoir Engine 2 in covering the response area until all units had returned to service. All units cleared the scene at 21:42. Command:
Engine 3A
WORKING FIRE IN ENGINE 1’S FIRST DUE
April 30, 2007 -03:58 Reservoir Fire
was alerted to respond to 340 Brendalwood Cove for a report of a
residential fire. Engine 1 arrived on scene and found a single story
multiple family duplex with smoke showing. Engine 1A passed command
to the next arriving engine. Engine 1 advanced a 200 ft 1 ¾”
hoseline inside the structure and found a bedroom on fire. Engine 3
arrived on scene and established “Brendalwood Cove Command”. Engine
1 personnel kept the fire contained to one bedroom. One occupant was
transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. All units
returned to service at 05:32. Command:
Engine 3A SUCCESSFUL BOOT DRIVE April 28, 2007 -The Reservoir Volunteer Fire Department held its annual boot drive and raised over $5,600 to purchase much needed equipment. Reservoir Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and their continued support. Work Force: Engine1, Engine2, Engine 3, Rescue 1, Utility 1, FD 1
RV FIRE ENGINE 1’S FIRST DUE April 28, 2007 -06:18 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to 140 Arrowhead Trail for a report of a RV on fire next to a structure. Engine 1 arrived on scene and found a RV fully involved. Engine 1 advised all responding units that the RV was not endangering any structures. Engine 1A established “Arrowhead Trail Command”. Engine 1 quickly had the fire under control. The RV was a total loss, all units returned to service at 07:02. Command:
Engine 1A
Brush Fire On Holly Bush Rd. March 27, 2007
-12:36
Reservoir Fire was
alerted to respond to the area of Holly Bush Rd. and Stump Ridge Rd.
for a report of a brush fire. Engine 3 reported to dispatch that
smoke could be seen from Clark Creek Rd. and Holly Bush Rd., and
requested for Lake Harbor Tanker 1 and Brush 1 be added to the
assignment. Engine 3 arrived, and found a large brush fire
endangering a structure. Engine 3 established "Holly Bush Rd.
Command." Engine 3's crew advanced a hose-line to protect the
structure that was in danger. Engine 1's crew arrived, and walked
the perimeter with rakes and fire flaps to try to put a stop on the
fire. MS Forestry Service was notified, arrived, and plowed a fire
line around the fire. The fire burned 20 acres, and was
under-control in about 45 minutes. All units returned to service at
14:46. ENGINE 1 MAKES AN APPEARANCE AT THE CAPITOL
March 22, 2007
- 08:30
Reservoir
Fire personnel staffed Engine 1 to make
an appearance at the Mississippi State
Capitol to rally for a new burn center
for the State of Mississippi. Engine 1
met up with other fire departments that
participated in this event at the
Jackson Coliseum. After leaving the
coliseum, the fire trucks paraded up
High St. towards the State Capitol
Building. The fire apparatus then
paraded around the capital building for
1/2 hour. The purpose of the rally was
to convince the state legislators the
need to sign the bill for a new burn
center for the State of Mississippi.
Presently the State of Mississippi
doesn't have a burn center. The burn
center in Mississippi ceased operation several years
ago due to a lack of funding. Other fire
departments who attended this event
included:
Ridgeland, Jackson, Southwest Madison,
Richland, Copiah County EMA, Clinton,
Philadelphia, Hazlehurst and the
Mississippi Sate Fire Academy. Engine 1
returned to station 1 at 11:30.
Working Fire in Langford March 12, 2007- 15:03 Reservoir Fire Dept. was alerted to respond to assist Langford Fire Dept. for a report of a house fire at the end of Johnson Dr. Engine 3 went en route and reported to dispatch that smoke could be seen from Station 3. Reservoir Training 1 arrived first, and found a single-wide mobile home fully involved with ten cars in the front yard on fire. Training 1 advised dispatch he had "Johnson Dr. Command." Command advised dispatch to also get Flowood FD and Evergreen FD en route for water and manpower. Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area, Evergreen FD was requested to bring their tankers for water shuttle operations. The house and cars in the front yard were total losses, and no injuries were reported. Engine 3 and Training 1 cleared the scene at 16:23. Command:
Reservoir Training 1
House Fire in Lake Harbor First Due March 5, 2007- 19:58 Engine 3 was alerted to assist Lake Harbor Fire Dept. for a report of a trailer fire next door to 326 Lake Harbor Rd. Lake Harbor FD 1 arrived, and found a double-wide mobile home with heavy smoke showing. Lake Harbor FD1 established "Lake Harbor Rd. Command." Engine 3 and Training 1 arrived about the same time command advised dispatch the fire was under control. Engine 3 crew went in with the thermal imaging camera to check for extension. The fire was contained to one bedroom. E-3 and Training 1 returned to service at 21:06. Command:
Lake Harbor FD 1
MVA CAR INTO BRIDGE January 31, 2007-08:30
Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond to HWY 471 @HWY 25 for a traffic
accident with injuries. FD 1 and Training 1 arrived first and found a
one car MVA, vehicle into a bridge with entrapment. The driver was unconscious and
not breathing. FD 1 established "HWY 471 Command". Engine 1 and Rescue 1
crews arrived and began extricating patient from the vehicle, and
resuscitating the patient. AMR 149 transported 1x to River Oaks
hospital. All FD units cleared the
scene at 09:25
MVA 1 TRAPPED 3 EJECTED
AWARDS DINNER AT
RESERVOIR FIRE DEPT. January 21,2007-16:30 Family and friends enjoyed an evening to honor the Reservoir firefighters. Awards were given out to Volunteer Firefighter, Firefighter, and Officer of the Year. Special congratulations to Steve Wood for Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, Danny Stevens for Firefighter of the Year, and Josh Swales for Officer of the Year. Thanks to everyone who attended this event.
ENGINE 1 FIRST IN ON WORKING HOUSE FIRE January 20, 2007
- 23:24 Reservoir Fire was alerted to
respond to the 100 block of Bellegrove Circle for a report of a garage
on fire. Engine 1 arrived and found a single-story structure with smoke
and fire showing. Engine 1A established "Bellegrove Circle Command".
Engine 1's crew made entry into the garage and found heavy fire. Crews
quickly extinguished the fire in the garage and then gained access into
the attic to prevent further extension. Within ten to minutes of Engine
1's arrival command advised dispatch the fire was out. No injuries were
reported, all units cleared the scene at 01:18.
Command:
Engine 1A,FD 1
ENGINE 1 SECOND DUE HOUSE FIRE January 9, 2007-
14:04 Reservoir Fire was alerted to respond on a mutual aid assignment to
assist Lake Harbor FD for a report of a house on fire in the 100 block
of Goshen Ln. Reservoir E-1 arrived first and
found a single wide mobile home with light smoke showing, E-1
established Goshen Ln. command. Crews went in and found an oven on fire.
The fire was extinguished and ventilation operations was set up. All
units cleared the scene at 14:49.
Command:
Reservoir Engine
1A
ENGINE 3 FIRST DUE TRAILER FIRE December 21, 2006
- 13:16 Reservoir Fire was alerted for
a report of a house on fire at 144 Bryant High St. Rankin County Sheriff
Deputy arrived first and reported smoke showing. Engine 3 arrived
shortly after confirming they had a working fire by reporting to
dispatch with heavy smoke showing from a single wide mobile home. Engine
3A established command. Crews went in operating one hose line and put a
quick knock on the fire. The fire was contained to the kitchen area. No
injuries were reported, all units cleared the scene at 14:10.
Command:
Engine 3A
ENGINE 2 MAKES EVERGREEN HOUSE FIRE
First In On Second Due House Fire October 5, 2006
- At 16:01 communications alerted Reservoir FD for a report of a house
on fire in the 100 block of Langford Drive. Reservoir FD 1
marked on the scene first advised he had a single story residential
structure with fire through the roof on side "D" (Delta). FD 1
established "Langford Dr. Command" until the arrival of Langford FD 1.
Reservoir E-2,E-3 arrived shortly after Reservoir FD 1. E-2,E-3's crew
went in operating two hand lines with 7 personnel. Due to heavy fire
conditions in the attic, crews were forced to pull out of the structure. Command:
Reservoir
FD 1
FIRE IN ENGINE 1 FIRST DUE
Command:
FD 1
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