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Thursday 13 January 2011

The crews of 2 House would like to congratulate our A Shift, Station 1 Brother,  Brian Hollins, and his wife Jessica on the birth of their daughter Emilee Kate (6 lbs 3.oz , 19 inches long).  Brian reports that mom and baby are doing fine.  We wish them the best.


Saturday 15 January 2011

 We would like to report that the Hollins family and made it home from the hospital, and momma, baby,  daddy, and big brother are all doing fine.  Best of luck to the Hollins family

Retired Roanoke City Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton Passes Away

Retired Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton passed away yesterday from complications from a massive stroke.

The crews of 2 House send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the Slayton family and the Brothers of the Roanoke City Fire - EMS Department.   Rest In Peace Chief Slayton.

Some great post were written by Captain Willie Wines Jr at Iron Firemen http://ironfiremen.com/

and also by Lt Rhett Fleitz at The Fire Critic
Retired Roanoke City Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton Passes Away After 44 Years of Service

Rest In Peace Chief Slayton.

Arrangements:
Viewing: Tuesday at Oakey’s downtown Roanoke 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm
Funeral: Wednesday at 1st Baptist Church Downtown 2pm
Internment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery

 

A Shift Friday

 
 

Construction went slow today here on the East Side. Finishing off our fire rated wall and running calls. I would like to thank the folks at US Foods for setting up our pre plan tour today. Good information for hazmat members when dealing with ammonia. Remember you gotta hit that FDC to supply those yard hydrants. Don't rob the sprinkler system!

Engines 2, 3, Tower-1, M801 along With FC-1 and FM-1 were dispatched to a fire in the laundry room at the Salem Jail.

E-2 arrived to find nothing evident from the exterior then to find smoke at the entrance off of Clay St. An 1 3/4 " was put into service upon further investigation found the fire was contained to the dryer. It was a can handle for E-2 , T-1. 

Worked hard all day on the station, and now thanks to Clay Fitzgerald for feeding us. Spaghetti ! You the man Clay. See ya Sunday.

Day 1 of a new cycle plus a half

5 day break was good, and we started a new year.  So, back to the East Side for B Shift, the morning started off before shift change on a EMS run, then back for some station duties and some work on the set of this old firehouse.  Got in some more halligan time removing that 1970's paneling, and a door with frame.  Only on the first day back can you wedge a piece of paneling against the wall, behind a piece of electrical conduit 10 feet off the ground.

After a bit of work on the this old firehouse set, off to EMS training.  Once again we are certified in the CPRrraa.  A few more runs for the Rescue Engine and "piggy bank", and we make it to the end of the shift.


Thursday and the B Shift 2 House crew is scattered, Ben and Joey to Station 1 to ride the "piggy bank", and the Lt to Station 3 "South-side House of Leisure and Haz Mat".  After mentioning "piggy bank" several times in this post and in the last, I feel I should point out that "piggy bank" is a term of endearment for the Medic unit.
Not too bad of a day, a couple runs, some training and a visit to Station 1, where Schaffer's Barbershop was open.  CJ has mad barber skills and makes a mean 2lb cheeseburger for the 2lb burger challenge.(never again...never again...)

 So back to the "South-side House of Leisure and Haz Mat" for a dinner of Cuban roast pork, with black beans and rice.  OH YEAH!!!

Here a little something motivational from The Fire Service Warrior.  Check out the required reading list he has on his blog too.
Quit Telling Me to Change My Culture

"Train like your life depends on it...Because it does!"   Stay safe!

This Old Firehouse - The East Side version

The Brothers on A shift have been busy with the 2 House improvement project, and have sent some progress reports for the past couple shifts.

 

Saturday January 1st

Well Happy New Year from everyone here at this old "firehouse". Todays episode more framing and board hanging in the Lt. new office/bunkroom and workout room. It's gonna be nice. A sweet pad for the Lieutenant. Work has gone slow today though, a total of 9 calls for the Rescue Engine. Quitting early, Bama football on. ROLL TIDE!

Monday January 3rd

Let me tell ya. Trying to do fire rated construction around existing roof trusses is a pain in the a**! But it will be done and done right with Coe Construction outfitters. Slow progress made today, only one run for the Rescue Engine and several for the "piggy bank". We'll see what the night brings. Lets go eat some chicken, potatoes and asparagus. 3 day break coming up. A Shift is out.

A big thanks to Smitty for the updates, more to come in the near future as progress is made.  

Stay tuned for more episodes of This Old Firehouse on the East Side

Good reading material.

Here is a very informative post on ventilation, that has been posted on Backstep Firefighter, and a few other blogs, training sites, and now posted here.  There is also a link in the post to take the online training.  This is a very good opportunity to get in some education on ventilation.

Train like you life depends on it...Because it does!

http://backstepfirefighter.com/2010/12/18/ul-impact-of-fire-behavior-ventilation/

Stay safe!

Happy New Year!!

Speaking on the behalf of  2 House, we wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year.  

 This year we should all strive to master our jobs in the fire service, protect out Brothers and Sisters through training and education, and become an example to the public and our coworkers of what the fire service truly is.

If you can say to others that you "love this job", and you have a true passion for the job,  then the above statement needs no further explanation.

Happy New Year Brothers and Sisters!  Stay safe!