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First Responders are Emotional Victims in Mass Casualty Incidents
As I write this I think of the last three horrific events that have touched the lives of citizens of this great country. First is the slaughter of the the children and staff at Sandy Hook in Newton, Conn., second is … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Marathon, emotionally, First responders, Newtown, Sandy Hook, West Texas
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Rich Hole Fire
On April 9th at approximately 1900 hours a brush fire was reported along the Alleghany/Rockbridge County line. The Virginia Department of Foresty took control of the situation and managed the fire overnight. Tuesday, April 10th VDOF was conducting back burn … Continue reading
Early Morning Fire Destroys County Home
Buena Vista- The anticipation of a quiet Sunday for the Buena Vista Fire Department was interrupted at approximately 0800 hours when the tones cracked for a structure fire on Middle Road. When the Incident Commander Chief Tommy Keiser arrived on … Continue reading
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 120 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011 …CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY… .STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY IN THE WAKE OF A COLD FRONT. THE COMBINATION OF THESE … Continue reading
Burning Law Goes Into Effect- February 15
The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2011 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia. This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, … Continue reading
Fire Departments Use Abandoned Structure For Training
GLASGOW- On Saturday February 5, 2011 the Glasgow and Natural Bridge Fire Departments braved cool temperatures and a steady morning mist and spent a good part of the day training. The departments were able to use an abandoned structure on … Continue reading
