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Comment on End of An Era: Slagle’s Fire Equipment Announces Closure by James Owens

James Owens — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:30:15 +0000

Jack we’ve known each other many years.of which I enjoyed your friendship. Training fireman in the Raleigh fire Department and training function which you so willing supplied equipment. Rufus Keith was a friend of yours until his passing. Sorrow to see you close your business,however glad you are going out on top. Best wishes to you and your family. James Owens,Asst.Fire Chief (Retired) Raleigh Fire Dept.

Comment on Going Back In Time â€“ Roanoke, Virginia by tommy beckner

tommy beckner — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:30:42 +0000

i do have the truck.The 1949 ward le France.It has been sitting on my property since around 1982.Please contact me at (540)598-8438.I would like to have more info.I used to also own one of the seagrave trucks as well.It was sold to A.D.Weddle Co.in Roanoke,Va.I would appreciate any info.Thanks,Tommy

Comment on Continuing Coverage: Rocky Mount Fire Chief/Vice Mayor Posey Dillon and Firefighter Danny Altice LODD by Civil Trial in Rocky Mount Fire Engine Crash Delayed until September | VAFireNews.com - Fire & EMS News

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:25:27 +0000

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Comment on Carroll County: Massive Multi-Car Accident on I-77 Kills Three, Injures Dozens by Cana Volunteer Firefighter Describes Response to I-77 pileup | VAFireNews.com - Fire & EMS News

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:07:29 +0000

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Comment on Carroll County: Massive Multi-Car Accident on I-77 Kills Three, Injures Dozens by 95-car wreck leaves 3 dead at Va.-NC line – CBS News | Uncommon Grace

95-car wreck leaves 3 dead at Va.-NC line – CBS News | Uncommon Grace — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:55:23 +0000

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Comment on Carroll County: Massive Multi-Car Accident on I-77 Kills Three, Injures Dozens by 95-car wreck leaves 3 dead on Va.-NC line – CBS News | Uncommon Grace

95-car wreck leaves 3 dead on Va.-NC line – CBS News | Uncommon Grace — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:30:51 +0000

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Comment on Special Report on Accomack Arsons: A Community Responds to 73 Fires by Best of the Rest – Never Ask The Dead, Accomack Arson Spree, Paramedic David Lee Roth, Eagle Scout Project, and much more! | The Fire Critic

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:34:35 +0000

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Comment on Fairfax Fire-Rescue Completes In-Depth Study of Portable Radio Straps by MC

MC — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:10:31 +0000

There is also a study out there showing how signal strength is significantly reduced when the portable is worn at the hip(strap) as opposed to the chest pocket. Radios are built pretty rugged- I’d rather have the additional signal strength, especially since we all know what happens when you add some concrete and steel to the mix or head underground.

Comment on Fairfax Fire-Rescue Completes In-Depth Study of Portable Radio Straps by Dennis Llewellyn

Dennis Llewellyn — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:18:33 +0000

OK, so they spent time and money on this. It really comes down to preference. Some like straps, some like pockets. Do we really need a study. I’m sure if you do enough research, leather is probably not the best material for radio strap. Maybe it would be the same discussion about helmets. And I think fire engines should be yellow! Just saying!

Comment on Funeral Arrangements: Chief Scott Morrison by Funeral Arrangements

Funeral Arrangements — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:19:09 +0000

Chief Morrison is survived by his wife, Jessica Marie Morrison, a daughter, Kaitlyn, and a son, Sean, all of Knotts Island. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Parkman of Jordan, NJ, two brothers, Joseph P. Morrison, Jr. of Orlando, FL and Michael J. Morrison of Cresskill, NJ, his mother, Gwen D. Morrison of Toms River, NJ and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph P. Morrison, Sr.

Comment on LODD: Knotts Island Fire Chief Scott Morrison by Ida Smith

Ida Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:21:37 +0000

I worked with Scott for 5+ years…he will be missed by many.

Comment on LODD: Knotts Island Fire Chief Scott Morrison by LODD – Knotts Island Fire Chief Scott Morrison Dies in the Line of Duty | The Fire Critic

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:05:22 +0000

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Comment on LODD: Knotts Island Fire Chief Scott Morrison by Knotts Island Fire Chief Dies at Blaze — FireNews.net

Knotts Island Fire Chief Dies at Blaze — FireNews.net — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:51:36 +0000

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Comment on White House Presents Two Virginia Beach Firefighters with Medal of Valor by Taylor Goodman

Taylor Goodman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:22:06 +0000

Thank you for the note, I’ll make the changes immediately.

Taylor Goodman
VAFireNews.com

Comment on White House Presents Two Virginia Beach Firefighters with Medal of Valor by F. Harry Stow

F. Harry Stow — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:05:45 +0000

The story Feb. 21 two fire fighters honored by White House is wrong in the headline and body of the article.
They received the Medal of Valor. Not the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President to military for heroism beyond the call duty.

Comment on Public Meeting in Churchville Stirs Emotional Debate About Fire Department Staffing and Response by Public Meeting in Churchville Stirs Emotional Debate About Fire … | The Humans' Resource

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:37:55 +0000

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Comment on Public Meeting in Churchville Stirs Emotional Debate About Fire Department Staffing and Response by Informed

Informed — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:18:55 +0000

Ambulances respond with fire personnel because the fire company is dispatched with rescue. Therefore the ambulance responds with fire personnel on board. Makes sense right? Adding yourself to a call would be if a neighboring agency is dispatched for an MVC with a vehicle on fire and you respond while from your first due.

Comment on Public Meeting in Churchville Stirs Emotional Debate About Fire Department Staffing and Response by Taylor Goodman

Taylor Goodman — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:39:50 +0000

Concerned,

Thank you for your input and comments, and for checking out the site. The 4.5% figure was taken from the figures that were published in the attached news story. Unfortunately, we don’t have the time or resources to dedicate to verifying the exact call statistics for the department. If you can provide published statistics for the department, we will be more than happy to redact and/or retract our earlier story and provide updated information to the VAFireNews.com followers. We do aim to provide the most timely and accurate information possible.

Many regards,
VAFireNews.com Staff

Comment on Public Meeting in Churchville Stirs Emotional Debate About Fire Department Staffing and Response by concerned

concerned — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:20:56 +0000

Let’s get some F A C T S in place first. The “Churchville VFD” does NOT run 1,400 calls per year! The FIRE company had “credit” for 530 or so calls in 2012. The RESCUE SQUAD (ambulance) had credit for 850 or so. The FIRE side did not respond to 30 or so calls. DID NOT RESPOND. The ambulance did not respond to 33 or so. In addition to the NO RESPONSES they did not arrive on scene in their first due district a number of times (I do not have that data nearby, but ASSUME that is where your “4.5%” comes from). If you take 4.5% of 530 calls – that is 24 calls. That’d be 24 PLUS the 31 or 55 calls which is OVER TEN PERCENT —- but, …. oh, yeah, there’s more. The fire company “ADD THEMSELVES” to ambulance calls MANY (numerous) times each year. An estimate is 75 – 125 times so we’ll call that 100 for now (unknown). To further explain that “phenomenon”, their ambulance is toned (for ambulance only call) – they will respond adding the fire dept to the call. The dispatch center then CREATES a call for the fire dept doing 3 things. 1. INCREASING THEIR CALL LOAD (artificially) 2. DRASTICALLY reducing their otherwise unimpressive response time…think about it 0m 0s response…same as if you have a 100, 85, 100 , 0 test scores. with the first 3, you have a 95% GPA (An “A”) – add in just ONE 0 and suddenly you are down to 71% – BARELY passing). With a 2nd 0 – you are FAILING miserably with a 57%! and 3. GETTING PAID for 2 calls when you only RESPONDED to 1 (or in MANY cases – did NOT respond at all – the PAID STAFF responded)!
Many of the concerned citizens are concerned because they see the City of Staunton (career) or the Swoope Volunteer Fire Co arrive ahead of or in lieu of Churchville – from 7 – 12 miles away (depending on location of call).
Paid staff is COSTLY, and this Fire Dept is NOT trying. Their Deputy Chief last year was very quick to tout “we have more volunteers than any company in this county”. They have paid staff M-F 6-1800. IF they “need” (want) paid staff the rest of the time, they should simply close their doors and have the county take it over! 1 FF here averages $55,000 / yr in cost (for $30,000/yr salary). IF that is the way they go, then the VERY few (5) all volunteer companies that ARE getting the job done (***WITH MUCH BETTER STATISTICS by-the-way) should get a tax break or tax credit at a minimum!
Back to YOUR numbers – if they did not arrive first on “only” 4.5% of 1400 calls – that is 63 calls, in addition to their 64 MISSED calls or 127 calls. so which is it?!?

Comment on TIME FOR A â€œMAYDAYâ€? by I dont know …. | Iron Firemen

I dont know …. | Iron Firemen — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:54:20 +0000

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