February 26, 2003
At 0301 hours, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a working house fire on Fountain Head Terrace West. Units arrived to find a house, well off, with fire through the roof. Operations switched to defensive tactics early in the incident as the house was still under construction. The blaze was brought under control shortly after 0400 hours. Damage to the property is estimated to be $250,000. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Units Cleared by 0830 hours.
Officer In Charge: Deputy Chief 27
Units Responding:
Engine 27-1
Engine 27-2
Truck 27
Special Unit 27
Unit 27-0
HFD Engine 2
Engine 13-2
Rescue Squad 13
Air Unit 25-1
Rehab Unit 25-5
Medic 75-9
Incident Posted on Firehouse.com as "Hot Shot of the Day: 02.28.2003"
Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy
Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13
February 26 2003
IT'S A BOY! Clay Alan Ricker, born at 0008 hours at Washington County Hospital. Clay was 8 pounds 1 ounce and 21 inches at birth. Mom, Dad and Clay are all doing well. Congratulations!
February 11, 2003
At 1800 hours, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a single vehicle PIA on Marsh Pike in the area of Donnybrook Drive. Units responded to find one vehicle off the road into a tree. Crews from Longmeadow and Maugansville extricated one confined patient. Patient was transported to Washington County Hospital, priority 2 by Medic 75-9. Units cleared at 1830 hours.
Officer in charge: Lt Eckstine
Units Responding:
Engine 27-1
Special Unit 27
Unit 27-0
Rescue Squad 13
Medic 75-9
Submitted by: FF Bill Haines
Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13