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Garage Fire on Route 11
Sunday, January 8th: Company 5 was dispatched to a structure fire with heavy smoke showing
and flames visible. Engine 54 arrived on scene first with heavy smoke and flames coming
from a garage. Captain Ruleman took command. Fire was quickly extinguished.
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Congratulations To Our New Officers Of 2012
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President
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Ian Heatwole
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Vice President
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Karl Stoltzfus
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Treasurer
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Carlotta Beathe
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Secretary
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Brittney Wampler
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Parliamentarian
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Joe Bush
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Reporter
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Corey Johnson
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Board Member
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Matt Ruff
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Chief
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Doug Wrenn
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Asst. Chief
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Matt Ruff
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Captain
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Christian Ruleman
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LT 5
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Alan Wampler
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LT 5-1
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Jason Ball
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LT 5-2
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Glenn Beathe
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Supper with Santa Tonight!
Saturday, December 10th, 2011: Join us tonight for a spaghetti supper with Santa! We are
serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drinks, deserts, and coffee! We will also have games and
crafts for the kids. Adults 13+ are $6 and kids 12 and under are free!
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Tanker 50 Responds with Tanker Task Force
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011: Tonight, as part of the Augusta County Tanker Task Force, Tanker 50 responded
to assist the Swoope Fire Department with a large poultry house fire. AC Matt Ruff and FF Chris Moyer assisted with a
water shuttle for approximately 3 hours.
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Crash on Weyers Cave Rd. Near the Interstate
Sunday, September 25th, 2011: Today Company 5 was dispatched to Weyers Cave Rd. at the Northbound exit ramp for I81 for
a vehicle under an 18 wheeler, with entrapment. Company 5 responded with Engine 53 and Brush 55. Chief 5 took command.
The passenger seat was removed to extricate one patient.
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Car Fire on 81
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011: Today Lieutenant A. Wampler pulled up on a working car fire on Interstate 81 at the 237.9
Northbound. Lt. 5 announced the car fire which dispatched Company 5 with Bridgewater Fire and Rescue and Grottoes Rescue.
Special thanks to photographer Piers Lamb for the great shots!
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Virginia McDonaldson Memorial Service
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011: Today several members attended a memorial service for
Honorary Member Virginia McDonaldson. Virginia provided many years of the service to the fire
company on the Laides' Auxiliary. Virginia will be remembered for her exuberant personality and
delicious fried chicken!
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Engine 53 Runs to Harrisonburg for a 2 Alarm
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011: Early this morning, the Harrisonburg Fire Department was dispatched to a building in the area of W.
Water St. & S. Liberty St. for flames from the roof of a building. HFD arrived to find a building with flames showing from the roof and
smoke on the 3rd floor. The call was upgraded to a 2nd alarm bringing Weyers Cave to town. Engine 53 operated on the scene for
several hours with several other companies coming into the city to help.
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Honorary Member Passes Away
Monday, August 8th, 2011: It is with deep regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Virginia McDonaldson. Mrs. McDonaldson was a long time
member of the fire company Ladies' Auxilliary and was one of our top supporters during lawn party and other fire company events. The fire
company would like to thank Mrs. McDonaldson for her years of service; we will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
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Engine 53 Travels 75 miles for Parade
Thursday, July 21st, 2011: Yesterday Engine 53 traveled to Front Royal, VA to participate in their annual
parade. This is one of the furthest parades Weyers Cave travels to. The engine company represented the
community of Weyers Cave while generating much attention to the green fire engine!
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Rollover
Monday, June 13th, 2011: This evening Company 5 was dispatch with Bridgewater Fire, Rescue, and Grottoes Rescue for a
vehicle rollover at 236 Northbound Interstate 81. Engine 53 and Brush 55 responded from Company 5. Engine 53 arrived to find a
truck on its side, Assistant Chief 5 took command. No injuries or hazards were found and the scene was turned over to State Police.
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Working Fire in Spring Hill
Saturday, June 11th, 2011: Overnight Company 5 was requested to send a tanker to the 3000 Blk. of Spring
Hill Rd. for a working fire. Tanker 50 responded with two to support rural water supply operations. Verona was
the first due fire company on this assigment. Fire companies from Churchville, Swoope, and Staunton also
responded.
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