Second Major Winter Storm
Saturday, February 6, 2010: This weekend brought the second major winter storm of the season with over 2 feet of snow. The call volume for Weyers
Cave was significantly lower during this storm as many people chose to stay home. The fire company ran several traffic crashes and a handful of EMS calls
during the storm. We ask everyone who has a fire hydrant close to their house to help us by clearing out at least 2 feet from around your hydrant. Making
your fire hydrant more easily accessible helps us get a vital water supply much quicker in the event of a fire.
Several members preparing a meal at the fire house Engine 53 assisting with separating two vehicles
Crash involving a snowplow and dump truck Grottoes Rescue 3 staged at Company 5 for the storm
Burn Law Goes Into Effect Feb 15th
Thursday, February 4, 2010: The Commonwealth of Virginia enacts a burn law from February 15th to April 30th each year (Code of Virginia 10. 1-1142).
During this period no burning is permitted before 4PM if you are burning in woodland or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland, or any area containing
combustible materials (including dry grass). Visit the Virginia Department of Forestry website for more information and the full text of the burn law.
http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fire/4pm-law.shtml
Vehicle Into a Structure
Tuesday, February 2, 2010: At 20:35 Company 5 was dispatched to Lee Highway for a vehicle into a structure. Engine 53 responded with a crew of 5.
Other companies responding were Engine 109, Squad 110, and Squad 15 from Bridgewater; Engine 207, Serve 201 and Rescue 4 from Grottoes; and
Augusta Captain 12 with a building inspector from Augusta County. Captain 5 arrived on scene to find heavy damage to the vehicle and structure. Captain
5 found no injury and placed all companies in service.
Company 5 Covering Bridgewater
Sunday, January 31, 2010: On Sunday afternoon Bridgewater and surrounding fire companies were dispatched to a working house fire in Dayton.
Engine 107 marked on location with fire showing and asked for a working incident which brought Company 5 to fill quarters. Engine 54 marked en route for
the station fill and was toned to the Harrisonburg area for water flow alarms in several businesses off Interstate View Dr. Harrisonburg Engine 25 assisted
with the water flow alarms. Engine 53 filled quarters in Bridgewater and was relieved by Engine 54 after the water flow alarms were under control.
Engine 53 in quarters at Bridgewater Fire Department
Flood Safety Reminder
Monday, January 25, 2010: In the midst of a flood warning, the fire company would like to remind our community of a few basic safety reminders. Tonight
we have experienced flash flooding throughout much of the valley. Flooding is likely throughout today as the ground is saturated. Floods may appear in
hours or even in a few minutes (in the case of flash flooding). Stay tuned to your television or radio for updates on flood conditions.
During flood conditions keep in mind the following tips:
- Do not walk through moving water, 6 inches of water is enough to knock you down
- Do not touch any electrical appliances that are in standing water
- Do not drive through standing water
- A foot of water can float most vehicles and two feet of water will carry most vehicles away (including SUVs and pickups)
- Be aware of low lying areas, drainage channels, streams, or other areas where flooding is likely in your area
- In the event of any water related emergency (including flooding threatening electrical appliances) call 911!
SOURCE: FEMA
Truck Fire on the Interstate
Monday, January 11, 2010: At 11:29 the Harrisonburg/Rockingham Emergency Communications Center was alerted to a tanker on fire on Interstate 81 at
mile 239 southbound. Company 5 responded with Engine 53, Tanker 50, and Brush 55. Other companies who responded included Company 15 and
Rescue 15 out of Bridgewater, Company 40 out of Harrisonburg, Rescue 20 from Grottoes, and Engine 25 from the City of Harrisonburg with command
staff and hazmat responding from Rockingham County Fire and Rescue. Units arrived to find a diesel fuel tanker which had collided with a bridge
subsequently catching fire. Company 5 units worked this scene for nearly 2 hours before returning to service. This accident created a significant traffic
issue on the interstate for much of the afternoon (photos courtesy www.newsleader.com, Staunton, VA).
Top Call Runners of 2009
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010: Every year the Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company recognizes the top call runners of the previous year. These members went
above and beyond to respond to hundreds of calls in Weyers Cave and the surrounding area. The company is pleased to congratulate these members
and to thank them for another year of service. We look forward to seeing you on the trucks again in 2010!
Snowstorm keeps the 5 house busy
Sunday, Dec 20, 2009: At 18:00 hrs on Friday, the Shenandoah Valley was placed under a winter storm warning. By Sunday morning Weyers Cave had
received over 15 inches of snow. During the storm the volunteers of the Weyers Cave Fire Company responded to 23 emergency calls. These included
16 traffic crashes, 4 medical calls, 1 public service, 1 automatic fire alarm, and 1 welfare check. The fire company completed their weekend shortly after
midnight on Sunday running mutual aid to Penn Laird for their 700th call of the year!
Tractor trailer into a ditch in Interstate 81 Company 5
Tractor trailer in a ditch Engine 53 on the interstate
| The Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1948 by a group of ordinary citizens who wanted nothing more than to help their community. Today their legacy lives on in memory of our fallen firefighters, in the hearts of our current members, and in the hunger of knowledge from our junior fire fighters. This fire company is in depth with tradition. We strive to succeed in all that we do in hopes to better serve our family known as Weyers Cave, VA. |
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