Fire Departments of Scott County
New Line Officers Nominated at FBVFD for 2007
Chief - Roger Brickey - 700
Assist. Chief - Jason Perry - 710
1st Capt. - Lynn Brickey - 755
2nd Capt. - Eric Ross - 760
Lt. - Jim Currier - 765[721]
Monday, November 13, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Firefighter Classes
Fire Departments of Scott County
Training Information:
Firefighter II Class: Gate City FD, 21 Oct '06, 0800 -- 40hours
Firefighter I Class: Fort Blackmore FD, TBA -- 99hours
Training Information:
Firefighter II Class: Gate City FD, 21 Oct '06, 0800 -- 40hours
Firefighter I Class: Fort Blackmore FD, TBA -- 99hours
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Training Available
Our Department training is conducted on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month at 1900 [7pm]. The following is a partial list of training available in our County and in neighboring fire districts:
HazMat Ops - Wise CO - 16 SEP - 0800 - 2 full weekends
MayDay - Wise CO - 16 SEP - 0800 - 16 hours
Rural Water Supply - Scott CO - GCFD - 23-24 SEP 16 hrs
Firefighter II - Scott CO - GCFD - 21-22 OCT 40+ hrs
Regional Fire Schools - go to www.vafire.com for more info.
Also:
EMS District 9 Meeting/Picnic - Natural Tunnel State Park - hosted by Scott Co Life Saving Crew
Contact UnklJim for more info. 276-995-2035 {Station}
Training Available
Our Department training is conducted on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month at 1900 [7pm]. The following is a partial list of training available in our County and in neighboring fire districts:
HazMat Ops - Wise CO - 16 SEP - 0800 - 2 full weekends
MayDay - Wise CO - 16 SEP - 0800 - 16 hours
Rural Water Supply - Scott CO - GCFD - 23-24 SEP 16 hrs
Firefighter II - Scott CO - GCFD - 21-22 OCT 40+ hrs
Regional Fire Schools - go to www.vafire.com for more info.
Also:
EMS District 9 Meeting/Picnic - Natural Tunnel State Park - hosted by Scott Co Life Saving Crew
Contact UnklJim for more info. 276-995-2035 {Station}
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fort Blackmore VFD becomes an EMS Agency for BLS Non-Transport
FBVFD Became an EMS Agency today, 06-27-06. This had been in the works since 2000. We had purchased a Chevy Ambulance {707} and had it lettered and striped for service. Then another Ambulance became available. We purchased it and equipped it for service. We went through a lot of tape to get where we are today, but we think it was worth it. Our meeting with the Southwestern Virginia EMS Coordinator went smoothly: we were able to show that the vehicle was ready to roll and that our paperwork was ready. Our Rescue Sergeant did a top knotch job of getting things ready for inspection. We went ON LINE as a Non-Transport BLS Provider for Scott County, VA, at 1530 hrs. Congratulations to the Department for a job well done, and to our Rescue Sergeant, many thanks.
Fort Blackmore VFD becomes an EMS Agency for BLS Non-Transport
FBVFD Became an EMS Agency today, 06-27-06. This had been in the works since 2000. We had purchased a Chevy Ambulance {707} and had it lettered and striped for service. Then another Ambulance became available. We purchased it and equipped it for service. We went through a lot of tape to get where we are today, but we think it was worth it. Our meeting with the Southwestern Virginia EMS Coordinator went smoothly: we were able to show that the vehicle was ready to roll and that our paperwork was ready. Our Rescue Sergeant did a top knotch job of getting things ready for inspection. We went ON LINE as a Non-Transport BLS Provider for Scott County, VA, at 1530 hrs. Congratulations to the Department for a job well done, and to our Rescue Sergeant, many thanks.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
EVDT Class
For: Fire Departments of Scott County
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Class to be held at the Fort Blackmore station
[1] Saturday, 22 April, 2006, 0900, Classroom**
[2] Saturday, 29 April, 2006, 0900, Behind-the-Wheel
**Change: those FF's interested in staying on SAT 22nd and taking your Driver's Proficiency Test [Behind-the-Wheel Portion] : we will take any FF's that wish to take their Behind-the-Wheel after lunch.
For: Fire Departments of Scott County
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Class to be held at the Fort Blackmore station
[1] Saturday, 22 April, 2006, 0900, Classroom**
[2] Saturday, 29 April, 2006, 0900, Behind-the-Wheel
**Change: those FF's interested in staying on SAT 22nd and taking your Driver's Proficiency Test [Behind-the-Wheel Portion] : we will take any FF's that wish to take their Behind-the-Wheel after lunch.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Firefighter I - Makeups
Firefighters that need to make up some hours that they missed during regular Saturday/Sunday classes, contact Jim. He'll set up a time that's convenient for both of you and go
through the material that you missed. Should be not TOO bad.
Jim/Instructor II
276 995 2035 Station
276 995 1156 Fax
Firefighters that need to make up some hours that they missed during regular Saturday/Sunday classes, contact Jim. He'll set up a time that's convenient for both of you and go
through the material that you missed. Should be not TOO bad.
Jim/Instructor II
276 995 2035 Station
276 995 1156 Fax
Friday, February 17, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
EMT-B Test Complete
We can finally say good by to the EMT-B class. We tested out on Wednesday, 16 February, 2006, 1800, at Wytheville VoTech School. Three Firefighters from Dunannon VFD, one Firefighter from Fort Blackmore VFD, and two Rescue Drivers from Nickelsville Rescue Squad went up the country. They finally arrived back, safe and sound, at least physically if not mentally, around 2300. Good and bad throughts went through their minds about the test: some said that the written wasn't too bad, and others said that the trauma and medical stations weren't too bad. Give us a week and we'll check the VAEMS website. Here's hoping...
EMT-B Test Complete
We can finally say good by to the EMT-B class. We tested out on Wednesday, 16 February, 2006, 1800, at Wytheville VoTech School. Three Firefighters from Dunannon VFD, one Firefighter from Fort Blackmore VFD, and two Rescue Drivers from Nickelsville Rescue Squad went up the country. They finally arrived back, safe and sound, at least physically if not mentally, around 2300. Good and bad throughts went through their minds about the test: some said that the written wasn't too bad, and others said that the trauma and medical stations weren't too bad. Give us a week and we'll check the VAEMS website. Here's hoping...
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
EMT-B Class Test-Out
Thursday - February 16, 2006 - Wytheville Tech - 1800
Contact Jim for a ride if you're from Scott Co.
276 995 2228 or 2035
EMT-B Class Test-Out
Thursday - February 16, 2006 - Wytheville Tech - 1800
Contact Jim for a ride if you're from Scott Co.
276 995 2228 or 2035
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
EMT-B Class Winding Down
The EMT-B class that was scheduled to test out tonight in Lebanon, VA, is complete. However, due to a scheduling problem, most of us have rescheduled to take the test in Wytheville, in mid-February.
There will be a study class at Fort Blackmore Fire station, intersection of Veteran's Memorial HWY and Fire LN, on Tuesday, 31 Jan 06, 1800 hrs. Those interested in studying, come on down.
unkljim
276 995 2035
fbvfd@mounet.com
www.fortblackmorefire.com
EMT-B Class Winding Down
The EMT-B class that was scheduled to test out tonight in Lebanon, VA, is complete. However, due to a scheduling problem, most of us have rescheduled to take the test in Wytheville, in mid-February.
There will be a study class at Fort Blackmore Fire station, intersection of Veteran's Memorial HWY and Fire LN, on Tuesday, 31 Jan 06, 1800 hrs. Those interested in studying, come on down.
unkljim
276 995 2035
fbvfd@mounet.com
www.fortblackmorefire.com
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Firefighter I
The first two days of Firefighter I at GCVFD in Gate City, VA, went well. We had good weather to stay inside. We covered Introduction, Communication, Public Education, and Ventilation. We have three weeks off. We'll start back with PPE and SCBA. We'll have a short time in the classroom and then the fun starts. Be sure to bring your Personal Protective Equipment {helmet, eyewear, hood, jacket, trousers, boots, gloves} and an SCBA including PASS device. See you in February.
Jim ... Instructor at FBVFD
fbvfd@mounet.com
www.fortblackmorefire.com
01-31-06
Firefighter I
The first two days of Firefighter I at GCVFD in Gate City, VA, went well. We had good weather to stay inside. We covered Introduction, Communication, Public Education, and Ventilation. We have three weeks off. We'll start back with PPE and SCBA. We'll have a short time in the classroom and then the fun starts. Be sure to bring your Personal Protective Equipment {helmet, eyewear, hood, jacket, trousers, boots, gloves} and an SCBA including PASS device. See you in February.
Jim ... Instructor at FBVFD
fbvfd@mounet.com
www.fortblackmorefire.com
01-31-06
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training
Fort Blackmore VFD and Dungannon VFDs plan a joint EVDT course in mid-to-late February 06. Those interested, contact the fire hall, or contact me by emailer.
FF Jim / EVDT Instructor
276.995.2035
fbvfd@mounet.com
Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training
Fort Blackmore VFD and Dungannon VFDs plan a joint EVDT course in mid-to-late February 06. Those interested, contact the fire hall, or contact me by emailer.
FF Jim / EVDT Instructor
276.995.2035
fbvfd@mounet.com
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
EMT-B Test Postponed
EMT-B students from Castlewood will need to take their written test & practicals on another date. The 30 Jan 06 date is full, in Lebannon, VA. Those interested in taking the test around 15 Feb 06, in Wytheville, should contact their Lead Instructor. I think I'll go to Wytheville and take it. Anybody else want to go, contact me during class.
FF Jim {721}
FBVFD
fbvfd@mounet.com
EMT-B Test Postponed
EMT-B students from Castlewood will need to take their written test & practicals on another date. The 30 Jan 06 date is full, in Lebannon, VA. Those interested in taking the test around 15 Feb 06, in Wytheville, should contact their Lead Instructor. I think I'll go to Wytheville and take it. Anybody else want to go, contact me during class.
FF Jim {721}
FBVFD
fbvfd@mounet.com
Friday, January 20, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Firefighters: don't forget Firefighter I on 28th January, 2006, 0800, Gate City Fire Hall. On Route 23, turn at the redlights below Food Lion; go passed the 2nd red light; across from Pal's turn right at O'Rielly Auto Parts; the fire station is right there are the left behind the famous landmark of Campus restaurant. It's a pretty big station, you can't miss it. Come on in and sit a spell. Class starts at 0800. Firefighters Essentials IV is $30 through Virginia Dept of Fire Programs. See you there.
Jim | Instructor at Fort Blackmore Fire Dept
01-20-06
Firefighters: don't forget Firefighter I on 28th January, 2006, 0800, Gate City Fire Hall. On Route 23, turn at the redlights below Food Lion; go passed the 2nd red light; across from Pal's turn right at O'Rielly Auto Parts; the fire station is right there are the left behind the famous landmark of Campus restaurant. It's a pretty big station, you can't miss it. Come on in and sit a spell. Class starts at 0800. Firefighters Essentials IV is $30 through Virginia Dept of Fire Programs. See you there.
Jim | Instructor at Fort Blackmore Fire Dept
01-20-06
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
All Departments: consider this...
The Scott Co Horse Association would like us to think about hosting a horse show at the new ring in Dugannon. We can either host the show or host the concessions. If we host the show, we provide the manpower to run the gates, security, parking, etc. If we host the concessions, we'd be in charge of providing manpower, and possibly preparation. So, talk it up and see what you'd like to do. It's a money maker, and it's also great PR for the Association.
Think on it.
Jim, FF at FBVFD, 1-19-06 1747
All Departments: consider this...
The Scott Co Horse Association would like us to think about hosting a horse show at the new ring in Dugannon. We can either host the show or host the concessions. If we host the show, we provide the manpower to run the gates, security, parking, etc. If we host the concessions, we'd be in charge of providing manpower, and possibly preparation. So, talk it up and see what you'd like to do. It's a money maker, and it's also great PR for the Association.
Think on it.
Jim, FF at FBVFD, 1-19-06 1747
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Fire Departments of Scott County
Fire Departments of Scott County
Firefighter I : To all Department members ... Come on out and support your county fire departments. Become a Firefighter I.
Date: 28 January 2006
Time: 0800
Place: Gate City VFD
Hours: 99 {This does not include your CPR/First Aid Card and your HazMat Awareness-8 hrs.}
Meeting Days/Nights: TBA
Contact Fort Blackmore Fire Department for more information: 276.995.2035
Or catch us on the Web at www.fortblackmorefire.com
or email us at fbvfd@mounet.com
Firefighter I : To all Department members ... Come on out and support your county fire departments. Become a Firefighter I.
Date: 28 January 2006
Time: 0800
Place: Gate City VFD
Hours: 99 {This does not include your CPR/First Aid Card and your HazMat Awareness-8 hrs.}
Meeting Days/Nights: TBA
Contact Fort Blackmore Fire Department for more information: 276.995.2035
Or catch us on the Web at www.fortblackmorefire.com
or email us at fbvfd@mounet.com
Friday, January 13, 2006
Creating Blog
Welcome to the Scott County Fire Departments Blog. We wish you to be free to contact us, make comments or suggestions, but keep them PG rated.
Our County of Scott is located in southwestern Virginia. There are seven Fire Departments located here: Duffield Fire & Rescue, Dungannon Fire, Gate City Fire, Hiltons Fire, Nickelsville Fire, Weber City Fire, and Fort Blackmore Fire Departments.
The Scott County Firefighters Association connects all the Departments into a collection that wishes to serve their county and their citizens.
The Association meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, at rotating stations. This month, in January 2006, the meeting was held at Fort Blackmore Fire Department. The February meeting will be at Duffield Fire & Rescue Station 1, located in Duffield, VA. The meeting will begin at 1930 hours. The public is invited.
Creating Blog
Scott County, VA, is located at the southwestern tip of Virginia. The largest city is Gate City. The main rivers are the Clinch and the Holston. The largest mountain is High Knob.
Scott County Fire Departments
Welcome to the Blog for Scott County Fire Departments. We are located in Scott County, Virginia, in the very southwestern corner of Virginia. There are seven fire departments in our county: Duffield Fire & Rescue, Dungannon Fire Dept., Gate City Fire Dept., Hiltons Fire Dept., Nickelsville Fire Dept., Weber City Fire Dept., and Fort Blackmore Fire Dept.
This Blog is set up for the firefighters, rescue personnel, and other interested persons. We would like you to communicate with each other. Remember that children may be reading this Blog. So, keep it clean, "Jakes"!
Fore more information about us, go to www.fortblackmorefire.com
Sincerely,
J.Currier
Instructor FBVFD
Training Officer Scott County Firefighters Association
fbvfd@mounet.com
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