**Update** 8/2/2010 Burn Ban Lifted.

From Robert Foresman, Rockbridge County Emergency Managment Coordinator, "As of 1500 hrs. (3:00 pm) today August 2, 2010 Rockbridge County will lift the BURN BAN that is currently in place. Burning outdoors can resume at that time. "

At 2225 hours, EMS was dispatched to the Preston Library at VMI for Injuries from a fall.  Rescue 15 and RS1 (EMS Supervisor) responded and arrived on scene within minutes to find the victim had fallen approximately 25 feet down a hole onto some type of storage tank.  RS1 immediately requested an upgraded assignment to a Technical Rescue response and established command.

    Engine 92 and Chief 9 arrived on scene and started working to gain access to the patient.  Command was transferred to Chief 9.  E92's crew provided access to the patient with an extension ladder for EMS to asses the patient. 

    Truck 9 arrived on scene and worked to establish a haul system to extricate the victim.  Crews utilized a stokes basket and elevated haul lines to remove the victim from the hole.  Once the patient was extricated, they were then transported to Carilion Stonewall Jackson hospital where Lifeguard 10 was awaiting to MEDEVAC the victim.

    Units operated on scene for just over an hour to extricate the victim.  Units operating were Rescue Engine 92, Truck 9, Utility 9, Rescue 15, RS1 (EMS Supervisor) and Chief 9.

     At 0141 hours units were dispatched to a report of smoke in the area of S. Main St.  Upon response additional reports came in of smoke from a structure.  Units from Lexington Police arrived on scene and reported a structure fire at the Southern Inn Restaurant.  Engine 107, who was transferred to Company 9 while crews were working another structure fire, arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from the building.  Initial crews stretched an attack line through side Alpha and Charlie and got an initial knock on the seat of the fire.  The fire had also spread to the second floor however crews were hampered for initial access due to the stairs being burned out.  Additional units arrived on scene and worked for approximately 30 minutes to attempt to control the fire however the fire had grown beyond control and units were pulled out to go into a defensive mode.

    Truck 9, Truck 2, and Ladder 10 utilized elevated master streams to bring the fire under control.  Crews then went into overhaul operations and checked the Bravo and Delta exposures for extension.  Minor fire extensions was noted in the Bravo exposure and only smoke extension in the Delta exposure.  There was a partial collapse of the second floor and the roof of the primary structure however no injuries were reported to any personnel on scene. 

    The fire is being investigated by the Virginia State Police due to the amount of damage and the fact the building is a local historic icon dating back to before the 1820’s.

    Units operating on scene were Medic Engine 9, Rescue Engine 92, Engine 93, Truck 9, Utility 9, Engine 1, Engine 107, Engine 127, Engine 71, Pumper 6, Attack 1, Wagon 4, Truck 2, Ladder 10, Tanker 6, Utility 6, Utility 2, Response 73, Truck 106, Chief 9, Rescue 17, Rescue 18, Rescue 21, MED 1-2, Medic 15, and RS-1 (EMS Supervisor).

  Transfer and Fill-In units were provided by Buchanan Fire Dept, Stuarts Draft Fire, Sharon Fire Dept, Fairfield Rescue, Buena Vista Rescue, and Peddler Fire-Rescue.

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    At 2330 Hours units were dispatched to a reported structure fire, garage on fire, on Windsong Ln.  Medic Engine 9 arrived on scene to find a 3 car detached garage with fully involved with an exposure to a RV Trailer.  Command was passed to the next officer.  Engine 9’s crew stretched a pre-connected Blitz-Fire monitor and gained an initial knock down of the fire.  Crews then stretched a 1 ¾” attack line to overhaul and mop up the fire.  There was some minor extension to the exposure but the unit was salvaged. 

    One firefighter was transported to the Emergency Room for evaluation after a short fall down an embankment with no major injuries or complications.

    Crews worked to clear the incident in about an hour and a half.  Units operating on scene were Medic Engine 9, Rescue Engine 92, Brush 9, Engine 1, Engine 107, Wagon 4, Tanker 1, Engine 93, Utility 9, Chief 9-1, Chief 9, Chief 4 and Rescue 17.

    At 2236 hours units were dispatched to the area of 1613 Stuartsburg Rd for a large brush fire.  Brush 9 arrived on scene to find a small brush fire, with approximately 2 acres involved, Chief 9-1 established command.  Crews from Brush 9, Brush 109 and Utility 9 worked quickly to contain and extinguish the fire.

    Crews worked for approximately 45 minutes to extinguish and overhaul the fire.  Units operating on scene were Brush 9, Medic Engine 9, Brush 109, Engine 93, Engine 102, Engine 107, Tanker 106, Utility 9, Chief 9, and Rescue 17.

Lexington fire dept was dispatched to a field on fire around lunch time Tuesday. Chief 9 marked on scene with 2 to 3 acres on fire. Crews from Co. 9, 7 and 10  worked hard to put out the fire. Estimated 5 to 6 acres burnt fast due to being a straw field and dry conditions.

Units on scene B-9, B-109, B-75, E-9, E-93, T-106, T-72 RS1, Chief-9, Chief-10 and M-17

Glasgow was en route with an engine and two brush trucks.

The Lexington Fire and Rescue stood by at VMI for the events that took place for July 4th. E-9, T-9 and R-17 were at the event. The fire dept passed out info on fire safety along with some treats for the  kids. Truck 9 displayed the American flag while the ladder was 100ft in the air.

Lexington Fire responds to 160 Kendal Dr for a vehicle fire .  Chief 9-1 arrived  to find a car with fire showing from the engine compartment and established command. Engine 92 arrived and stretched the bumper line. Units operating: Chief 9,Chief 9-1,Engine 92, Medic 17
 

At 2320 hours Lexington Fire and EMS units were alerted to a porch collapse with a possibility of 30-40 patients.  E92, R18 & RS1(EMS Supervisor) responded immediately.  Upon arrival command was established and declared an MCI.  Triage was established and additional transport units were requested.  No victims were trapped in the collapse.  A total of 13 patients were transported from the scene with injuries ranging from minor scrapes and cuts to compound fractures.  11 other minor injuries were taken to Stonewall Jackson Hospital in private vehicles prior to the arrival of Fire/EMS units.

Fire crews secured the utilities to the structure and assessed the residence for any instability from the collapse.

Units on scene were E92, Support 9, RS1, Rescue 18, Rescue 24, Trauma 76, Trauma 77, Trauma 78 & units from the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office.

The "Virtual Tour" of Engine 9 has been created!!