2nd Due Fire in Mt. Sidney
Thursday, January 20th, 2011: Just before 10AM this morning, Company 5 was dispatched to Todd Rd. in Mt. Sidney for fire in a machine
shop. Engine 62 responded and reported smoke in the area, requesting a working incident. Captain 5 marked first on scene with heavy
smoke from a machine shop; Captain 5 assumed command. Engine 62 arrived first with Tanker 50 arriving soon after. Additional companies responding included
New Hope Fire, Augusta County Fire, and the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad. Crews made a quick interior attack then moved out for an exterior attack with
most of the fire in the attic. Crews were able to save most of the equipment in the shop. AC5 assumed command during overhaul operations and LT5 responded
with rehab.
Structure Fire in Jollett Trailer Park
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011: At 18:22 Company 5 was dispatched to assist Grottoes with a trailer fire in the Jollet Trailer Park. Engine 53 and Tanker 50
responded from The Cave. Grottoes Engine 203 responded from Grottoes with Weyers Cave personnel who were covering Company 20 during the Grottoes Fire
Banquet. Grottoes Tanker 209 arrived on scene reporting heavy fire showing from a trailer- Firefighter Morris took command. While crews got a quick knock on
the fire engines from New Hope and Dooms also responded. Weyers Cave units returned to quarters after about 90 minutes of work.
Snow On The Way- Help us Help You
Tuesday, January 24th, 2011: Our entire response area is under a winter storm warning with 4-8" expected. We would like to take this time to discuss how you
can make our job easier during these storms. Most importantly, please keep your driveway and sidewalks clear of snow. Now only will this reduce injury to those
who walk on the surfaces it will make it easier for responders to get into your house if we need to respond. Also, especially with heavy accumulation storms we ask
that your keep any fire hydrants in your area clear. This requires you to dig the snow out to the base of the hydrant, and two feet around the hydrant. Shoveling
a path to the hydrant is also helpful for us in locating the hydrant on response. By digging out your hydrant you reduce delay by allowing us to quickly locate and
hook up to the hydrant quickly. We thank you for the help!
Wildfires in Rham County, Company 5 Sends Help
Saturday, February 19th, 2011: As our members were cleaning up from the scenario training on Ridgetop Dr., Rockingham County was dispatching several
large wild land fires. A large fire in the Elkton area pulled resources from across the county, and ultimately pulled Weyers Cave into the town of Elkton for a
station fill. Engine 54 traveled 20 miles to this town to help Elkton cover their calls during the fire. Also, later in the evening Company 5 sent a crew to Hinton to
assist with a several hundred acre forest fire which had been burning for over 12 hours. This response sent Company 5 personnel 20 miles to the other end of
Rockingham County to assist.
2000+ Acre Wildfire Continues to Burn
Monday, February 21st, 2011: The Coffman Ln. Forest Fire in Rockingham County is continuing to burn today. Officials are reporting over 2000 acres involved
with approximately 25% containment. Company 5 has sent personnel the last two nights on Brush 55 to help fight this fire.
Controlled Burn- Ridgetop Dr.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011: We had a successful controlled burn tonight at 11 Ridgetop Dr. in Weyers Cave. Training was conducted with about 10-15
personnel with Engine 54 and Tanker 50. Primary training was on pump operations and some of the new members got good time working the nozzle to help
control the burn.
2011 Fire Banquet
Sunday, March 13th, 2011: Another successful banquet was held yesterday at the Cross Keys Vineyard. With nearly 100 people in attendance a good time was
had by all. Congratulations to Assistant Chief Matt Ruff in receiving the Firefighter of the Year award. Special thanks to all those to helped make this banquet
happen.
Truck Fire At The Rest Area
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011: This afternoon Company 5 was dispatched to the northbound rest area for a reported truck fire. Augusta ECC reported multiple
callers and Engine 54 confirmed with heavy smoke showing from half a mile out. Engine 54 arrived to find a tractor trailer with heavy fire from the cab. Engine 54
knocked down the bulk of the fire with the deck gun, secured a water supply, and completed the attack with a 1 3/4 attack line. Other companies responding
included: Engine 53, Tanker 50, Verona Engine 62, Grottoes Rescue 4, and Staunton Medic 55. No injuries were reported in this fire.
2010 Video Now On YouTube!
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011: Check out our 2010 video on YouTube
Accident With Rollover
Thursday, March 17th, 2011: This afternoon Company 5 was dispatched Lee Highway near Dices Spring Rd. for a vehicle accident with rollover. Brush 55 was
in the area for fuel and responded with Engine 53 responding soon after. Brush 55 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved with one vehicle on its roof; all
occupants were out of the vehicles, Fire Medic Moyer took Lee Hwy command. Two patients were transported to the hospital by Grottoes and Bridgewater Rescue
for checkout.
Interstate Crash With Rollover
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011: Around 1930 this evening, Company 5 was dispatched to Interstate 81 southbound near mile marker 236. Augusta ECC reported
a vehicle rollover with possible entrapment. Engine 53 and Brush 55 responded from Weyers Cave. Additional companies responding included Bridgewater Fire,
Bridgewater Rescue, and Grottoes Rescue. Company 5 arrived to find a pickup pulling a trailer that had rolled over a guard rail, FF Ball took command. Crews
determined no entrapment and one patient was transported for check out. The interstate was shut down to one lane southbound for about 1.5 hours.
The Cave Sent 2nd Due for the Vehicle Fire
Friday, April 8th, 2011: Just before 01:00 on Friday morning Weyers Cave was dispatched to Dam Town Rd in New Hope's area for a vehicle fire. Engine 53
responded with Tanker 50. The Augusta County Sheriff's office was the first to arrive on scene. After the Sheriff's office secured the scene Engine 53
approached finding a vehicle fully involved, Captain 5 took command. Company 5 crews extinguished the fire and returned to service.
Thanks to our Emergency Communication Centers
Monday, April 11th, 2011: The Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company is dispatched out of the Augusta County Emergency Communications Center in Verona
and the Harrisonburg Rockingham Emergency Communications Center in Harrisonburg. In observance of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
we would like to thank both of these centers for helping us get to you!
Engine 53 Brings Another 1st Place Home
Friday, April 29th, 2011: Today LT. Alan Wampler and FF Brittany Wampler took Engine 53 to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival for the Firefighter's
Parade- one of the largest fire parades on the east coast. Engine 53, one of the few green engines in the parade, was awarded 1st Place in the Custom Rescue
Pumper category. The Weyers Cave Fire Company is proud to bring home another 1st place award for our green and gold leaf fleet! Thanks to the Wamplers for
traveling to WInchester to bring this award home for us. Upon receiving the award it was said that "Real fire engines are supposed to be green aren't they." ROLL
CAVE!
Members Participate in Rescue Challenge
Sunday, May 8th, 2011: This week several Company 5 members traveled to the Richmond area to participate with their regional technical rescue teams in the
annual Rescue Challenge. Several scenarios were presented to the teams including a patient trapped atop a 300+ foot roller coaster and a patient trapped
underneath a military tank. This challenge gave teams the opportunity to apply their technical rescue skills to some of the most unique and challenging
emergencies.
Softball Team Records First Win
Thursday, May 12th, 2011: The fire company participates annually in the Weyers Cave Church Softball League. FF Justin Sutherland knocked in the go ahead
run in the final inning and our team held off Mountain View Church for a 9-7 win. The Weyers Cave Softball league plays every Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday night at the softball field behind the firehouse. All are welcome to come and cheer on the teams. Concessions are available.
Another Truck Fire at the Rest Area
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011: Yesterday Company 5 was dispatched to the second working truck fire at the rest area in two months. At approximately 09:45
Company 5 was dispatched to the northbound rest area for a reported tractor trailer pulling military equipment with flames showing. Callers from the interstate had
limited view of the truck and believed a structure was on fire. With this information Augusta ECC upgraded the call to a structure fire assignment. Company 5
responded with Engine 54, Tanker 50, and Engine 53. Company 6, Company 20, Company 15, Company 10, Rescue 20, and Rescue 5 also had units
responding. Engine 54 was the initial attack piece and had the deck gun and a 1 3/4 hand line in service.
Motorhome Crash
Monday, June 6th, 2011: This weekend Company 5 was dispatched to the interstate near the 237 northbound for a motorhome that had ran off the road.
Engine 54 responded from Company 5. Harrisonburg radio advised the motorhome would be best accessed off Imboden Rd. Engine 54 and ambulances from
Bridgewater and Grottoes responded to Imobden Rd. Bridgewater Engine 107 responded to the interstate and took command of the incident. Engine 53 also
responded to the interstate and Lt. A. Wampler coordinated both Aircare 5 and Pegasus Helicopter landing on the interstate.
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