http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on bgvfd.com using RSS 2.0 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:18:39 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=225 Squad 1 and Brush 1 responded to a reported diesel fuel leak at the Speedco in Carmel Church. A box truck made a wrong turn, driving over a curb and storm drain, rupturing it's "saddle" fuel tank. Approximately 60 gallons of fuel spilled from the torn tank into the parking lot. Crews contained the remaining leaking fuel and cleaned up the rest with absorbent material. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:50:55 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=225 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=224 Monday at 0604 hrs E-1 and M-1 were sent to Nelson Hill Rd. for a single vehicle accident. While onscene a second accident occured but neither caused any injuries. Next the Engine and Medic were sent to Rogers Clark Blvd for an accident with injuries. The Medic unit transported one patient. Engine 1 and Medic 5 headed to Tidewater Trail in Port Royal for a crash which had no injuries. The last crash Engine 1 and Wagon 1 headed to the Interstate for two tractor trailers that had collided with one overturned. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:47:47 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=224 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=222 Two tractor trailers caused long back ups on the interstate after colliding near the 104 mm northbound. Engine 2, Wagon 1, Engine 1, Medic 2 and Medic 6 responded. Only one injury was reporterd and #1 units cleared quickly, but the interstate would be backed up for hours. The investigation is being handled by the Virginia State Police. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:55:23 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=222 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=223 Engine 1 along with Medic 2 were dispatched for a two vehicle accident on Paige Rd. Engine 1 arrived with a pick-up in the woods and a paaenger car in the ditch. No injuires were reported and the road was closed for a short period while the vehicles were removed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:14:45 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=223 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=221 An unknown substance in the dumpster at the Widewake waste convenience site was reported by employees Friday evening. The substance was reported to have an "overwhelming" odor and Bowling Green, along with A.P. Hill's HazMat 8 and units from Port Royal responded to investigate. Once crews were able to make entry to the dumpster, it was determined the source was used motor oil and primer. The containers were secured and deemed safe. No one was injured and no damage was reported. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:29:26 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=221 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=219 Just before 2000 hrs, Engine 1 w/ 5 and Medic 1 were sent to Colonial Rd. for a vehicle accident. Additional information was received that confirmed a patient entrapped. Wagon 1 w/ 5, Engine 8 w/ 4, Squad 2 w/4 and Medic 5 added to the call. Engine 1 arrived with a single vehicle into a tree with one pinned and two patients on the ground. The engine company went to work on stabilization and special called for a recovery vehicle to assist and possibly move the vehicle away from the tree. Medic 1 transported both self extricated patients and Air-Care was called for the third patient. Wagon 1 set up the LZ while E-8 and Sq-2 assisted with the extensive extrication. The entrapped driver was freed from the vehicle and transported by Air-Care. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:29:21 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=219 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=220 Just after midnight, Engine 1 and Medic 1 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Sparta Rd. The medic arrived to find a single vehicle into the woods. There was no patient found at the time. After assisting the Caroline Countty Sherriff's office in finding the victim, units cleared around 0200. The patient later walked out of the woods, the medic unit was requested by the Deputy and the patient was transported to the hospital. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:44:33 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=220 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=202 BGVFD is proud to present the 2012 BGVFD Lottery Calendar. We are now selling the Lottery Calendar. Do you have numbers you always play? Contact us today to reserve your number. How the calendar works: We will sell 1,000 calendars, each with a number from 000-999. Each calendar is $15. Any time your number is the winning number on the VA Lottery pick 3 evening drawing next year, you win the cash prize listed on that day. You could win $100 on Valentine's Day...or $250 to honor September 11. Each day has a minimum prize of $15, so if you win once you have paid for the calendar. You do not need to track the numbers if you don't want to. We will automatically mail a check to you each time you win. Prizes will be awarded regardless of number of calendars sold. For more information or questions please email bgvfdfundraising@gmail.com Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:43:40 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=202 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=218 The crews from Bowling Green and Ladysmith responded to a two vehicle collision on RT. 207 @ Golansville Road. The Crew from Squad 1 popped the door of the victim that was trapped. Squad 2 helped tend to patient care and clean up of fluids on the road way. The scene was turned over to State Police. All patients sustained minor injuries. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:55:18 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=218 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=215 Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter, but have never known where to start? Well, here is your chance! Bowling Green Vol. Fire Deptartment is currently accepting new members. With training classes starting this August, this is a great time to get involved. This training program is all that is needed to become a fully operational firefighter. It takes you from the very basics of firefighting, all the way to being able to handle the most challenging of emergencies. This class is FREE of charge to all members. If you have any questions feel free to come by the station or call us at 804-633-6011. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:37:26 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=215 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=217 On Thursday evening the county recieved an additional 8-12" of rain after the ground was already soaked. This caused for major flooding in the Sparta area due to it setting on low ground. The Sparta Vol. Fire Department at one time had three and a half feet of water inside the building. The building has been condemned and is currently being gutted. At one point in time 28 roads in Caroline county were shut down, due to the high volume of calls, BGVFD units were sent through out the county to assist where needed. A total of 10 people were rescued from high water on Friday. As of Monday, September 12, there were currently seven secondary roads closed in Caroline County. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:34:28 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=217 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=216 See below for some upcoming training opportunities being offered by Caroline County Fire & Rescue. Skills Drills: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1300-1700 & 1800-2200 Sign up through CCFR Admin. Firefighter 1: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 1830-2230 Sign up through VDFP Division 1. Class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Saturdays till December 2011 AHA CPR Instructor Course: Saturday, October 08, 2011 0900-1600 Sign up through CCFR Admin. Course cost $300 to pay for instructor materials for each candidate NFA PICO: Saturday, September 24, 2011 0800-1700 Sign up through VDFP Division 1. & Sunday, September 25, 2011 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:12:27 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=216 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=214 BGVFD Volunteers are excited to welcome the newest addition to the Company 1 family. Leyton Iler Satterwhite was born to Jason & Brooke, BGVFD members, at 10:19am on June 28, 2011. He weighed in at 8lbs 4 oz and was 20.75" long. Everyone is doing well. Congratulations! Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:11:07 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=214 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=213 On Tuesday, May 31st, Squad 1 was dispatched for a reported overturned charter bus on interstate 95. Squad 1 arrived to find a bus on its roof, multiple patients, and several entrapped inside the bus. Before the Squad's arrival Hanover Battalion Chief 3 arrived and requested the Regional TRT team along with 2 squads from Hanover County due to not knowing how many passengers were trapped. The crew went to work stabilizing the vehicle in order to extricate the trapped passengers. To assist with stabilization the Squad's crew requested the local heavy duty wrecker service. Once the bus was secured, Squad 1 and Hanover crews worked together to remove two patients from the bus. Once the patients were extricated, Squad 1's crew assisted with the recovery efforts of the 4 fatalities. 52 passengers were transported to area hospitals. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:59:39 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=213 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=212 Wagon 1 and Squad 1 responded to a reported first due structure fire on Harding Dr. Wagon 1 arrived within 5 minutes to find a detatched garage, fully involved. The residence was less than 10 to 12 feet from the garage and fire had begun to extend into the house through a window that had broken due to the heat. The Wagon's crew made a push between the garage and house in an attempt to save the house from further damage. The crew was able to keep damge to the exterior of the house, but the garage was a total loss. Wed, 25 May 2011 23:26:36 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=212 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=210 Wagon 1 and Squad 1 responded to Ladysmith Road for a multiple vehcile accident with three patients entrapped. Wagon one after arrival on scene started extrication one one vehicle. Company 2 members started extrication on the second vehicle. After arrival of Squad 1 Ladysmith Road was shut down until further notice. All patients were extricated and either flown or ground transported to the hospital. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:55:03 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=210 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=207 A single vehicle lost control and overturned on Rogers Clark Blvd Friday night. The sole occupant was not injured did not require medical attention. Engine 1 responded to provide assistance with traffic control and scene safety. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:11:00 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=207 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=204 Company 2 and Rescue 2 were dispatched for an unknown motor vehicle accident at the 103 mile marker on interstate 95. Company 1 was added to the assignment shortly after the initial dispatch due to the nature of the call. Engine 1 arrived on scene and established command with a single SUV on the driver's side in the ditch on the on ramp from 207 to 95. Request was made for the helicopter and Hanover Engine 4 was added to set up the landing zone. Landing zone was set up on the interstate and assitance to shut down 95 was provided by State Police. Upon investigation it was found that one occupant was entrapped in the vehicle between the roof and the drivers seat. Stabilization was made with Rescue 42 telestruts, deployment of a charged hose line and removal of the roof was completed by the crew of Engine 1 with the assistance of the crew from Squad 2. The entraped patient was taken by helicopter to the nearest hospital and another patient was taken by ground to the local trama center. Units cleaned up and returned to service within 2 hours Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:49:07 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=204 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=206 Squad 1 and Utility 1 attended AP Hill's Fire Prevention night at the Army Reserve Center on 301. Crews from Squad 1 assisted crews from AP Hill Fire Department with a fire prevention and vehicle rescue demonstration. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:11:13 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=206 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=205 Engine 1 and Squad 1 attended Fire Prevention Day at Allison's Day Care in Bowling Green. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:50:45 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=205 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=201 An early morning accident found a one vehicle head on into a tree. The single occupant of the vehicle was able to extricate themself before units arrived on scene. They were transported to the hospital with non-life threatning injuries. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:30:16 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=201 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=198 On Tuesday, August 31st, fire and rescue units from Caroline County responded to interstate 95 for an overturned tractor trailer on fire with entrapment. Units first on scene arrived to find a trailer loaded with tires completely involved. The fire burned for several hours until foam was used to extinguish. Unfortunately the driver did not survive the accident. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:01:03 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=198 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=199 A late night police chase ended when the driver of the vehicle being pursued lost control and overturned. Fire and rescue units from Caroline and Spotsylvania responded to free the driver who was still pinned in the vehicle. The patient was quickly removed and sustained minor injuries. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:59:29 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=199 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=196 Squad 1 and Wagon 1 reponded to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Ladysmith Rd and the 95 on ramp. Units arrived to find a two vehicle collision. One patient was still trapped in her vehicle and required a "door pop" to extricate. Company 1 crews assisted with extrication and patient packaging. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:49:15 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=196 http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=195 Wagon 1 and Engine 1 responded to a reported vehicle fire on Edwards Rd. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find a pickup truck heavily involved. Wagon 1's crew quickly extinguished the fire and Engine 1's crew assisted with overhaul. No one was injured during the incident. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:37:47 GMT http://www.bgvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=195