Fire Prevention

 

Fire Prevention will be held at Fort Blackmore Primary School on Friday 26 October 2018 at 1330. All Firefighters are asked to attend. Contact the Chief or Assistant Chief if you can't make it. A text is fine.

Things to do in October 2018

October Assignments for Firefighters with Fort Blackmore:

• We will have an Association Meeting, Thursday, 04 October 2018 at 1930 hrs at Weber City Fire Dept, possibly at WC First Baptist.  If you wish to go, contact the Chief.  Insurance will be the hot topic.
• The Ultra Marathon will be held at the Bath Tub on Fri-Sat-Sun 5th- 6th- 7th of October 2018. Check for times of start and when Firefighters with Fort Blackmore Fire are needed. We need help to make this a successful marathon. Duffield Fire and Rescue will be riding the bull for this one, and all firefighters with Fort Blackmore Fire are expected to contribute.
• Fire Prevention at Fort Blackmore Primary School will be conducted around the 24th of October. All firefighters with FBVFD contact the chief for your assignment. We will start here at the station about 1315 hrs.
• The Candy Hand-Out will be conducted on 31October18 beginning around 4pm and lasting until about 8pm. All firefighters are expected to help.  Contact the Chief for information.

Important Dates

Hot House Training Sat 22 September 2018 Time: TBD [early].


EVOC Train-the-Trainer Sat 29 September 2018 Time: 0800


Training is held on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights at 1900.


Fire Prevention for Students of Fort Blackmore Primary School will be around the 22nd of October 2018.  Check with the Chief or Assistant Chief for exact time and date.


Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday night of each month at 1900 [7pm]. Board Members & Firefighters & interested parties are urged to attend.


Candy Give-away will be 31 October 2018 between 4pm and 8pm. All firefighters are urged to attend.


Dungannon Christmas Parade: TBD


Gate City Christmas Parade: TBD

Training Available

Department & Training Schedule


Regular training is held on the first and third Monday night of the month at 1900 hrs.


Up-Coming Training


EVOC Train the Trainer at Nickeslville Fire Dept 29 Sep 18 at 0800.  It will probably last two days. Plan accordingly.  You must have had the current Emerency Vehicle Driver Training through your department in order to take train- the- trainer.


HOT HOUSE planned for Saturday 21 September, 2018. Time: early. Check with the Chief or Assistant Chief for time of departure.

More New Firefighters

More new Firefighters have been recently added to Probation Status:

727  -  Morgan Ward

726  -  Jon Moses
728  -  Michael Pike

We are scrambling for enough equipment to fill the ranks. Our attention will be towards training and safety. If you are interested in becoming a member, you will need a good driving record, law-free record, and a good attitude. Drivers, 21 years old or older and cleared by the Chief, are in short supply, and intensive training is needed to drive our fleet... as well as a clean driving record. We urge anyone 18 years of age or older, [all qualified become Firefighters] to make an effort to become one of Fort Blackmore Fire Department's 'bravest'. For information, come to a training on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights at 7 pm [1900 hrs] .  Your training officer will be glad to sign you up, and start your membership application.

Back up and Running

The Polaris is back up and running.


Today we are supposed to get a new tin roof. Check back for more info.

Polaris

At this time, which is a really bad time for it, our Polaris is down for the count.  I think it just needs a new battery. It's in the works.  This weekend is Resurrection Sunday, and lots of people will be at the bathtub...

Training

Training for Firefighters


A pump operations class will be held in Duffield on the 16th and 17th of March. It is a 16 hour class, and full turnouts are required.  All firefighters, if you don't have this class, new and old, are urged to sign up online at Virginia Department of Fire Programs.


Also, training can be achieved for ICS - "Incident Command System" - which is used by all Virginia fire departments.  You can take these classes online at www.fema.gov/training .  All newly voted in firefighters, this is a must... To gradually attain rank in our Department, and help with further classes, [and this will help you achieve your FF I and FF II status], you must have these FEMA classes under your belt.  It doesn't take long to accomplish this objective.


Our 26th Anniversary will come on us before you know it... April 14th, 2018. 

2018 Fire and Smoke Training

The Fort Blackmore VFD and Dungannon VFD cooperated in a training workshop at the old "hot house" in Clinchport. Subjects were discussed and practiced on SCBA use, hot changing of air tanks, smoke and heat situations, reading the ISG Thermal Imager, and primary and secondary searches. This was practiced by all firefighters willing.

New Membership Explosion

Fort Blackmore Vol. Fire Dept. has received an influx of new members.  You too can join. Five new firefighters are being trained and are receiving their full membership through the board of directors. We hope and pray for their safety, for coming and going to the scene, for on-the-scene safety, and training safety.  We also hope that their commitment stays strong, and they plan to stay with us for many years. We intend to equip them with turn-out gear, radios, and pagers, and other equipment, as finances permit.


If you would like to join our Fire Department, contact the Chief at 995-2035 or email us at fbvfd7@gmail.com .  Our website, www.fortblackmorefire.com is down for the count, and probably will not be reinstated at any time in the near future. You can always leave a voice mail at the above number.


Our training days are the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month, at 1900 hrs. [7pm]
We are willing to take anyone as a firefighter.  Just realize that there may be situations or jobs that you do not care for or cannot do. We will take anyone, male or female, over their 18th birthday.  We used to have junior firefighter positions, but because of state law we discontinued them. Times are changing, and we may reconsider, but as of this time, we will not take members under 18 years of age.


Everyone has a position to take during fire situations.  Firefighting is the second most dangerous job in America, and being a volunteer firefighter does not exempt you from that danger.  We need firefighters, male or female, 18 years or older, qualified drivers who have certified through the Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs and have no criminal record and received no tickets in the last few years, honest persons, search and rescue members who are willing to be certified by the Chief of the Department, mechanics, carpenters, and all sorts of small jobs.  Just because someone has told you that you can't do something, doesn't mean you can't if you qualify for that position.  Clear it with the Chief of the Department, and you're in. We take all comers who have a clear record with the VSP and local law enforcement. [You'll be working with them. A good relation with them is expected.]


We'll make it possible for you to take classes.  Classes such as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Farm Machinery Extrication, Search and Rescue, First Responder, EMT, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, etc. are all offered through VDES.  If you complete the class and pass, our Department will make every effort to help you pay for the class, through our Board of Directors.


Become a firefighter for FBVFD. Become a "smoke-eater". Become a "jake".

Contact Numbers

Flooding 10-11 February 2018

Contact Scott County Dispatch if assistance is needed in the Fort Blackmore Fire Department area.


For Emergency Only           911
Dispatch Non-Emergency   386-9111
Contact Fire Dept                995-2035

Flooding

Fort Blackmore Flood 2018


Firefighters on standby at this time for possible flooding of the Clinch River and locally heavy flooding.  Contact 276 995 2035 Fort Blackmore Fire Dept if assistance is needed.




Saturday-Sunday 10th and 11th Feb 2018

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Officers for 2018:

Chief              Jim Currier

Asst. Chief     Jason Perry

1st Capt.         Donnie Ray Saul

2nd Capt.        Eric Ross

LT.                  Brodis Hensley

Four new firefighters have been added to the roster. They are currently in training. We hope they will be successful. We also hope they will stick with us and turn out to be good firefighters.  Time will tell, and our efforts to improve them on the scene will not stop.


FF Scottlin Baker
FF Jacob Hillman
FF Jonathan Brickey
FF Mac Brickey
FF Andrew Anderson