Tag Archives: 2011 LODD

Chief Houff was the Battalion here on C-shift as well and even though he works for the County, we got to see each other a lot. Not just work either .... Chief Huff stayed by Billy's side everyday of his fight. It was a true testament to BROTHERHOOD.

It's been a terrible and horrific week for Public Safety. Please continue to keep the Departments, family and friends of our fallen in your thoughts and prayers. Also remember that all across this country, members are pulling a tour.... today, tonight, tomorrow and everyday day / hour after. That's how we honor the fallen ... by putting our boots on, getting back on the rig and doing our job!

I'm sure the Arlington Street fire was a sort of "mini- deja vu" for the people of Worcester Massachusetts because we had something very similar right here in "small town" Virginia today.

2 people are reported dead on the campus of Va. Tech following another shooting incident. There are at least 2 crime scenes being worked while a search for the gunman continues. Va Tech is currently on "lock down" and there are also report of one of the two dead being a police officer (unconfirmed at this time).

The 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Weekend will be held this weekend, October 14th-16th…… Will   YOU   be there? YOU SHOULD BE! The Fire Critic ( Rhett Fleitz ) and I will be there. In my mind, this event should top your travel priorities for the year. Before you make FDIC, Firehouse Expo, FRI or any other convention / show, you ...

We’re winding down a fairly busy cycle. It’s been a good week but I’m ready for our 4-day break! I think Randy is looking forward to it as well. This week’s training centered around “calling the MAYDAY”, “Search and Rescue” and “Vent Enter Search”. Of course, we caught our normal run load and had some cleaning to do in between… ...

Battalion Chief 1-C was first in with heavy black smoke from the roof of a 10 story newly renovated hotel.

Well, vacation is over and I’m back to duty. I was kinda hoping for a slow day but in the Fire Department, that’s always a gamble. Our Battalion Chief is off on vacation this cycle (Sat, Mon, Wed) so I’m bumped up and “riding the car” (our term from riding the Chief / Battalion vehicle). Riding the car has both ...

Today, the Va. Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will be held in Richmond. The promotional video for the service is below …. You can learn more about service and those being honored at  VaFire.com . Watch   LIVE  VIDEO of the service beginning at 11:30 by clicking  HERE. Stay safe and in house! Captain Wines

We are firemen ... we don't know how to go home, relax and do nothing but we had better learn before it's too late.