Holmatro Extrication Tools

Our USDA grant to receive $17,500 through USDA Rural Development was approved in 2007. Currently, we are waiting on delivery. Delivery is scheduled for 15MAY08. We are excited to recieve this grant and look forward to delivery and training. The Holmatro Extrication Tools consist of spreader, cutter, ram, and hydraulic equipment and lines. These tools will aid us in extrication of victims in motor vehicle accidents and any other fire scene that requires extrication. We are trying to be patient, but the excitement builds.

EVOC CLASS HELD AT DUFFIELD STA3

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATORS CLASS was held at Duffield VF&D's Station 3 over the weekend of 09FEB08. The class Instructor for VA DEPT OF FIRE PROGRAMS held the classroom portion on Saturday and the driver portion in the cold and blustery Sunday of 10FEB08. Twenty-six firefighters from Hiltons VFD, Gate City VFD, Fort Blackmore VFD, Abingdon VFD, Nickelsville VFD, and Duffield VF&R participated. When the Class 3 testing was completed, the Instructors allowed the firefighters to also take their Class 1 & 2 EVOC cone course test. Firefighters that attended the class, if certified, will be able to drive Class 1,2,&3 vehicles for their Departments. At this time, this certification is a lifetime certification through the VDFP. This lifetime certification may change in the future: an additional re-cert class may be in the works for Fire Programs EVOC certified firefighters. Congratulations to all.

EVDT vs EVOC

EVDT {Emergency Vehicle Driver Training} through VFIS is no longer accepted by VA Dept of Fire Programs. Our insurance carrier is in a scramble to have this driver training course re-certified. Currently, FBVFD is in the process of getting its drivers certified through EVOC and not EVDT. For those interested in taking EVOC {Emergency Vehicle Operators Classes}, contact the Training Officer.

EVOC

EVOC 3 through the VA Dept of Fire Programs will be taught at Duffield Fire & Rescue Station 3 on Sat-Sun 9-10 FEbruary, 2008, time 0800.

FBVFD Receives USDA Rural Development Grant

Fort Blackmore VFD received $16,500 towards extrication gear. The Holmatro Extrication Equipment is being ordered as we write this. Training and shipping are including. Our end of the Grant is approximatly $5500

New Line Officers

New Line Officers were elected on the 2nd Monday in December:
Chief . . . . . . . . Jim Currier
Assist Chief . . Jason Perry
1st Captain . . Eric Ross
2nd Captain . John Harvey
Lieutenant . . D-Ray Saul
Line Officer nominations were held on the same night due
to no quorum of board members in November. Nominations
were heard from the floor, and then elections began.

Elections

Department elections will be held the 1st monday in december at 1900 hrs; there was no quorum last month, so nominations from the floor and recommendations from the election committee, including elections, will be held. Those interested in running for line officer must attend. Elections will be held; elections include Chief, Assistant Chief, 1st Captain, 2nd Captain, Lieutenant, Truck Maint., and Building Maintenance. Chaplain and Rescue Sergeant will be appointed by the Chairperson.

Please support your department by turning out for E L E C T I O N S ! !

Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, 01dec07; lineup will be at 1730 so as not to conflict with the g.c.football game ... go blue devils!!! ... parade will begin at 1900; those interested in taking a truck or riding contact an officer or call the station at 995-2035

Updated Line Officers

List of New Line Officers were given to E-911 to represent our changing rolls.
As of October 2007 these are our Line Officers {soon to be changed during elections}:

Chief Jason Perry
Assist Chief Eric Ross
1st Captain Lynn Brickey
2nd Captain Jim Currier
Lieutenant Donnie Ray Saul
Rescue Sergeant Stephanie Perry

Record Number of Calls

We are over 85 calls at this juncture. Most have been EMS related calls. For those who would like to participate more, contact the Training Officer for important information on "First Responder" and "Emergency Medical Technician" classes.

Nominations - Elections

Nominations will be held in November. Elections will be in December. Be sure to attend in December so that your vote will count. On-going training on 1st and 3rd Monday nights at 1900; maybe an extra training or two during the week for those who can make it. Contact the Training Officer for further information.

EVDT Class

The Emergency Vehicle Driver Training class was held at FBVFD in May. A 90%+ attendance rate was achieved. All current operational drivers were recertified, and three new FFs were also certified as reserve drivers. For more information on becoming a Firefighter at FBVFD, contact the station at 995-2035 and leave a message.

First Responder: Celebrates First Year On-Line

Unit 711 celebrated her 1st year on-line as Fort Blackmore VFD's First Responder vehicle. Presently, she ran approx 40+ calls in her first year of service. 711 has run everything from Patient Check to Fatalities. For more information on the First Responder or becoming a First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician, view our website at www.fortblackmorefire.com.

700 Resigns

Chief Roger Brickey resided his Chief Officer position in June of 2007. Jason Perry became the Acting Chief. Chief Perry will be Body Number 700. You may email Chief Perry for congratulations or questions.

New Line Officers for 2007

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]

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

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}

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.

Fire Departments of Scott County

FBVFD

Live-Fire Training

Saturday, 13 May,2006
0900

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.