Wellston Fire Department
October 2006
Fatal Industrial Accident Brings Confined Space Team to Jackson
October 2. Jackson FD was alerted to 290 Twin Oaks Dr,
The Martin Block Co, around 0645hrs this morning. They responded
for a male reported trapped in a bin. They arrived to find a
male submerged in sand. They immediately requested the Jackson
County Confined Space team to the scene. This brought R1908
from our station and numerous other crews from throughout the county.
Unfortunately, the patient was pronounced on scene and the crews went
into recovery mode. The sand was drained from the bin and the
body was recovered just before 0900hrs. R1908 was back in service
at 0949hrs.
E1906 4th Due on Restaurant Fire in Jackson
October 7.
Just after 0200hrs, Jackson arrived on scene of Bennigan's Restaurant,
966 E Main, with heavy smoke pushing from the roof. They immediately
requested the box assignment bringing E1906, 4th due, with 5 men.
By the time E1906 arrived on scene a few minutes later, Jackson already
had the fire in the duct system knocked down. Our crew assisted
with salvage and overhaul and they were back in service by 0330hrs.
The restaurant should reopen within a few days.
E1905 - A/C Tom
Helm, Capt Bill Denney, FF Brian Dunn, FF Dustin Coffman, FF Barry
Lambert
Engine & Rescue to General Mills for Industrial Accident
October 7. At 0502hrs, E1906, R1908 & M81 were alerted
for a worker trapped in a piece of machinery at the General Mills
plant on South Pennsylvania Ave. By the time the Engine arrived
on scene 4 minutes later, the subject was already removed from the
machinery and being tended to by medical personnel. The Rescue
was cancelled while the Engine's crew assisted M81 with patient care.
The subject was transported to the ER for evaluation.
E1906 -
A/C Tom Helm, S/O Chris Waugh, FF Dustin Coffman
R1908 - Capt Bill
Denney, FF Corey Ireland, FF Gary Hagen, FF Barry Lambert
Fire Prevention Week at Wellston City Schools
Mrs. Freeman assists with the presentation.
Copyright 2006, Brittany Massie, Mrs. Martin's class
October 9-13. National Fire
Prevention Week is always a busy one for Wellston firefighters.
2006 was no different! 3 schools, 5 days, 7 grades and 800 students
always give us a good workout. The presentation started out
with "A Firefighter's Toolbox," which included discussion about fire
alarms, matches, candles and smoke detectors. FFs then covered
numerous topics including: "Always Know 2 Ways Out," "Get Low and
Go," "Get Out and Stay Out" and "Stop, Drop and Roll." The presentation
ended with one of the teachers donning all of the firefighter's gear.
This was to demonstrate that even though we may look and sound scary
to children, we are always there to help! And, of course, all
the students received some goodies, including their own Wellston "Fire
Chief" helmet!
FPW is a great experience for FFs and students
alike and it wouldn't be successful without the assistance of the
FFs and the schools. Thanks to all the school staff, students
and FFs that make Fire Prevention Week a huge success for Wellston's
kids!!!
Fire Behavior Lab in Wellston
October
14-15. The Ohio Fire Academy was nice enough to bring their
Fire Behavior Lab (Flashover Simulator) back to Wellston for another
weekend of training. 20 Jackson County firefighters, including
9 from Wellston, were able to attend the class this weekend.
This is a yearly event and is a great opportunity for FFs to get live
fire experience in a very controlled environment. Thanks to
the OFA and the FFs who attended!
