8/3/2017: Vehicle Fire at Mapleshire

 

8/3/2017: Company 20 was dispatched to Mapleshire off Mon General Drive for reports of a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of the facility. Engine 209 responded from station and upon arrival found a well involved vehicle fire without immediate threats to exposures. E209’s 1 3/4″ bumper line was deployed, the fire was able to be extinguished quickly and all personal property of the owner was able to be recovered from the trunk of the vehicle. E209 remained on scene until the vehicle was able to be secured by towing personnel and then E209 cleared the scene and returned to service.

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8/1/2017: MVC on I-79 at 159mm

 

On 8/1/17, at approximately 1630 hours, Squad 203 and Chase 206 were alerted to respond to the area of the 159 mile marker, Interstate 79, in reference to a seven vehicle accident. Initial dispatch was multiple entrapment in multiple vehicles, several injuries and possible ejections. Resources were immediately requested from multiple departments in Monongalia County, Marion County, and Greene County, PA due to the severity of the call. First arriving crews from Mount Morris VFC, who had better access due to the incident being in the northbound lanes, advised that there were 5 cars involved, negative entrapments and only two patients for transport. This updated information allowed some responding resources to be returned to service per Command 20. Company 20 units remained on scene to provide traffic control for towing companies and fluid management and cleanup while Miller Environmental responded from their operations center. Thanks to the outstanding work by MECCA, Greene County dispatch, Fire, EMS, and PD the resources were all in place had this been a Mass Casualty Incident as first dispatched.

Star City Fire & EMS would like to thank Monongalia EMS, EMS Southwest, Marion County County Rescue Squad, JanCare EMS, Westover Volunteer Fire Department, Granville Volunteer Fire Department, Cassville Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Morris Volunteer Fire Company, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department, and Miller Environmental for an excellent response to this incident.

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7/29/2017: Assisting Marion County with flash flooding

7/29/2017: Today Star City EMS had the honor of assisting the Marion County Rescue Squad mitigate the aftermath caused by the devastating floods that occurred last night and today. Operating from headquarters in Fairmont, SCEMS was able to assist by handling some of the in county calls while the specialized rescue teams from MCRS worked 20+ hours in all parts of Marion County to rescue those trapped by the sudden flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those effected by this disaster and those first responders working to mitigate the damage. SCEMS saw first hand how the residents of Marion County are blessed to have such a dedicated group of EMS and rescue personnel available to respond in times of need. The Marion County Rescue Squad is accepting donations of water and/or cleaning supplies at their station on Virginia Avenue in Fairmont.

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7/24/2017: Touch a Truck at Chick-fil-A

On 7/24/17, Star City Fire & EMS participated in Touch-A-Truck at Chick-fil-A on Patteson Drive. Engine 209, staffed with Captain Ryan Gillespie, FF Andrew Ross, FF Justin Maggard, and FF Kameron Freeman, and Ambulance 27 staffed with FF/EMT John Thorne and EMT Gus Shaffer were on hand for the event. Children of various ages enjoyed the fire truck, ambulance, and many other apparatus on site, including HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Morgantown Police Department, and the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department.

CHECK OUT WDTV’S COVERAGE OF THE EVENT

Star City Fire & EMS would like to extend a big thank you to Chick-fil-A for inviting us to attend!

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7/22/2017: Operation Dawson Storm MCI Drill

On 7/22/17 Star City Fire & EMS participated in Operation Dawson Storm at the WVU Police Department. Star City EMS assisted Mon EMS with patient transport in an MCI situation and Star City Engine 201 provided water supply to the Monongalia County HAZMAT for decontamination of patients and responders. Our members thoroughly enjoyed participating in the drill and look forward to working with other agencies to continue our training and preparedness to better serve our community.

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Staying safe in the heat

Star City Volunteer Fire and EMS offers tips to stay safe in the heat. Check out our segment on WBOY where we offer advice not only for Mountainfest, but also to stay safe during hot summer weather at all times.

  1. Always drink plenty of water while in the heat even if you do not feel thirsty
  2. Limit your consumption of alcohol
  3. Take frequent breaks during strenuous outside activity
  4. Stay in a shaded place as much as possible during extended outside activity
  5. Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose fitting clothing
  6. If possible remain indoors in an air conditioned place during times of extreme heat
  7. Check on friends and neighbors
  8. Know the signs of heat related illness and get help for yourself or others if the signs/symptoms are present:
    1. Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale, ashen or flushed skin; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion. Move the person to a cooler environment with circulating air. Remove or loosen as much clothing as possible and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Fanning or spraying the person with water also can help. If the person is conscious, give small amounts of a cool fluid such as a commercial sports drink or fruit juice to restore fluids and electrolytes. Milk or water may also be given. Give about 4 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes.
    2. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that usually occurs by ignoring the signals of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke develops when the body systems are overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning. Signs of heat stroke include extremely high body temperature, red skin which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; confusion; vomiting; and seizures.
      1. Heat stroke is life-threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.
      2. Rapidly cool the body by immersing the person up to the neck in cold water, if possible OR douse or spray the person with cold water
      3. Sponge the person with ice water-doused towels over the entire body, frequently rotating the cold, wet towels.
      4. Cover the person with bags of ice.
      5. If you are not able to measure and monitor the person’s temperature, apply rapid cooling methods for 20 minutes or until the person’s condition improves.

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Mountainfest 2017: Day 1

Star City Fire & EMS has the privilege of providing EMS coverage for MountainFest 2017. Special thanks to Chief Charley Bickford of Wilderness FD in Nicholas County for the use of their side by side and Nathan Cogar from Serious Diesel Performance for the use of their Mini-Truck. Hoping for a great and safe event!

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6/30/17: Structure Fire – Old Cheat Road

6/30/17: At 0209 Company 20 was alerted for a confirmed structure fire on Old Cheat Road. Engine 201 responded with 4 members followed closely by Unit 202 with 2 members and was given initial size-up of a confirmed mobile home fire which was endangering an apartment building 15-20 feet from the involved structure. Engine 201 arrived on scene, 20-1 established command and confirmed a fully involved trailer with exposure to an apartment building and possibility of power line hazards, and placed (1) 1 3/4″ attack line in place for initial fire attack. Engine 123, Tanker 172 and Unit 202 arrived soon after Engine 201 and began various fire attack, water supply and exposure protection tasks. Due to the continued danger to the exposure, 20-1 then called for additional manpower and two (2) additional tankers for water supply (Co. 15 and Co. 16).  Although the fire building ending up being a total loss, the quick and efficient actions of all units on scene resulted in only minimal siding damage and loss of one window to the exposure building.

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6/15/17: MVC with Hazmat (I-68 at the Cheat Lake Bridge)

6/15/2017: Company 20 was alerted to assist Co. 14, Co.12 and Co.24 on scene of a MVC involving a tractor trailer with fuel leak. E-201 responded and upon arrival was tasked by incident command with traffic control and to assist with fluid mitigation to prevent fuel and fluids from entering Cheat Lake. While on scene E-201 was also dispatched and responded for a reported structure fire (found to be a malfunctioning HVAC unit) and responded at special request by Command 14 for a reported choking. After clearing the two additional calls E-201 returned to I-68 to further assist with that incident until the tractor trailer could be cleared from the roadway and then returned to service.

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