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PINNED WITH 1 FLYOUT AT NORTHSHORE PARKWAY and HWY 471
June
6,2008-
At
17:49 Reservoir Fire was alerted for a report of a two car
MVC at the intersection of Northshore Parkway and Highway
471. Engine 3 arrived on scene and found a MVC,
minivan vs. dump truck, with the driver of the minivan
trapped. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicles
and removed the driver door of the minivan.
Due to the mechanism of injury, the AMR paramedic on scene
requested AirCare, the UMC helicopter. The
driver was removed from the vehicle with minutes of engine
companies' arrival. A landing zone was
established adjacent to the scene. Five
patients were transported by ground and one patient flown by
AirCare to UMC.All units remained
on scene for two hours before returning to service.
Command:
FD 1
Operations:
DC-1
Work
Force:
Engine 3,Rescue 1, FD 1, DC-1, AMR 202, AMR 14, Reservoir
Patrol, Rankin SO
Mutual
Aid:
Air Care, AMR 139, AMR 102, EOC 2

ENGINE 1 ARRIVES FIRST AND FINDS HEAVY SMOKE AT DUPLEX FIRE
MAY10, 2008-
At 15:52 Reservoir Fire was dispatched to the address of 302B Bent Creek
Circle for a report of a house fire. Engine 1 arrived first and found a
single story multi-family duplex structure with heavy smoke showing from
apartment B. Engine 1A advised the second arriving engine to catch
hydrant and supply Engine 1 with water. Engine 1A established "Bent
Creek Circle Command". Engine 1's crew stretched hose line through the
front door and quickly had the fire under control. The fire was
contained to the kitchen and living room area. Crews remained on scene
for several hours performing overhaul and extinguishing hot spots. Both
Apartment A and B we cleared of smoke and command turned the properties
back over to the homeowners. All units cleared the scene at 18:23.
Command: Engine 1A
Work Force:
Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 1

TWO
CAR MVA WITH THREE PINNED HWY 25 AND HOLLY BUSH RD
FEBRUARY 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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