Bristol Firefighters Speak about Charleston

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I like all of the comments well done guys!

Also Remember the moment of slience Fri. Morning at 0900!

Take care

Roark

"The Trip"!!!!

Well for those who know Brandon "My Little Brother" He tied the knot this past weekend!

While up there for the visit I met several people and I found out that being in the IAFF has some cool benefits!

On the way to the game at Wrigley I saw a guy holding a sign "Parking" So I yelled at him and he told me $20 to park! If you have ever been to Wrigley you will know that this is a great deal so I took it! As I parked the guy yelled back at me "You a Fireman?" I said "YES" He said back in here..... Well long story short it was his garage he closed the door and gave me his phone number and said to call when I was ready to leave! After the game we walked around for awhile then I called him and there he was to let us out! He then gave me directions to little Italy where we ate the greatest Chicago style Pizza in the World! I don't remember his name but he was assigned to an Engine Company near Wrigley! He told me which company but I forgot!

Anyway the next day we went to Notre Dame in South Bend In. We were taking Pics of Touchdown Jesus when this guy on a bike tells us I got 5 Minutes come on in......My first thought was I am not crawling under a fence! This guy goes to the gate and unlocks it and lets us in.....Come to find out he is a brother of a Firefighter in South Bend that works with my Brother!

Here are some pics for you to enjoy!

Also I just found out about the Brothers in Charleston I will post something on that tragedy tomorrow!

Take care

Roark

Wrigley Field!

Yesterday I got to catch a game at Wrigley Field!

I will post pics soon!

Today I am off to see TOUCHDOWN JESUS

Anderson St Fire

On the evening of June 2, 2007, E21,51,19,R25,23,C33 B-Shift Were dispatched to a structure fire. The first due engine reported flames and smoke coming from the A-side second floor and possible entrapment of two victims. BTFD SST personnel and Virginia E2, Quint 1, and Response 1 was called for assistance. The structure was entered and an initial search was performed finding no one inside. Once other units arrived on the scene, the fire was attacked and under control in a short amount of time. The house was said to be over 100 years old and was undergoing renovations into apartments. Only two of those apartments were occupied at the time. Both FD's worked well together to knock down the fire and save much of the structure. Kudos on being able to work with such great guys in neighboring cities. All together, there were approximately 30 fire personnel on scene! There was only one injury reported and that firefighter was treated at BRMC ER and released. As of this time, the fire is still under investigation.

Many thanks goes out to Lloyd Autin for the great pics of the fire!

Submitted by FF/P Joy Autin

Motorcycle Ride!

There will be a Ride to Maggie Valley NC. to the Wheels Thru Time Museum on Monday June 25th. (Rain Makeup will be June 27th).

The ride will begin at Bristol Va. Fire station 2 at 0900 Sharp!

The Route is being planned now.

Contact Randy Thomas Station 2A for information.

All people and bikes are welcome

New Website!

Here is a new website to check out!
www.savingourown.com

This is a cool site featuring FAST...RIT...and Safety and survival tips


Sorry for the delay in not posting but to be honest Time is short and I have been covered up doing other things

It would help me out if you would send in Info to be posted!

Check out this site and thanks for the support!

Roark