In a little less than 12 hrs I’ll be heading out for Washington DC to attend the Congressional Fire Service Institute Dinner! I can’t wait to get there! I’ll be having dinner with some of the top leaders of the Fire Service as well as with many of our legislators. I’m a little nervous … I mean after all, this is not the ...
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Fires, Fretting, more fire and Hazmat in "The Noke"
I worked and extra shift yesterday (the 2nd half of it anyway) at Station #3. Rhett needed the day off so he could go to some kind of dance contest. Now, he put on like it was for his daughter but I know the truth.
Read More »High winds fan fires across Va. (updated)
Get out your Bush Gear boys ....About 30 homes were evacuated in Campbell County due to a wild land fire.
Read More »Roanoke County Fire / Rescue endorses Rampage Football!
Sorry I didn’t get a post up last night … I just wanted to keep that “support system” up for as long as possible..LOL You guys know how it is in the firehouse …. RUMORS are rampant! There has been one circulating for over a year now and I am shocked and disappointed that it has taken me this long ...
Read More »The end of the dreaded Mon, Wed, Fri cycle…
I received several questions as to the smoke condition from the attic / roof. Apparently, the picture wasn't large enough for some to see so I'll put it up again in a larger size ... I'll also highlight some smoke for ya ...
Read More »Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton laid to rest 1/12/2011
Roanoke City Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton was laid to rest yesterday. Bobbie passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 after suffering a stroke on December 26, 2010. Chief Slayton served the Department from December 6, 1965 until July 1, 2010 (more than 44 years). More on Chief Slayton can be seen HERE HERE and HERE His viewing and funeral service was ...
Read More »A "catch up" quickie…
Another long day …. long … windy and COLD! OMG ! The Buckaroo and I have been hauling hay all day and most of tonight. My new trailer has already paid for itself This one is longer than my old one so I can haul more bails per load …. that means saving money which means making more money. My ...
Read More »Vinton home burns. 10 or more minutes to get an Engine on scene… 1st due is .22 miles away!
Almost a week ago now (last Monday November 29th) City Engine 6 caught a fire. Now, that in itself is not news … those guys catch a lot of work. What is news is some of the circumstances surrounding the fire. I am not going to “point fingers” here but, I think there are some VERY serious issues that have arose ...
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