Rescue 5 responded to the 400 block of N. Maple street to an alarm of a patient that had fallen and needed assistance up. Upon arrival on scene First Responders assisted the patient to his feet and back in to bed. The patient was not complaining of injuries and EMS was not needed.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Lift Assistance
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Lift Assist, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Mutual Aid – Natural Cover Fire
Brush Truck 4 and Rescue 5 responded to the area of Y HWY and NE 300 RD to an alarm of a mutual aid request from Windsor Four County Fire Department for a natural cover fire. Windsor FD advised that they had two natural cover fires and they were needing assistance with one of the fires. Upon arrival on scene firefighters assisted Windsor FD with the extinguishment of the natural cover fire. The fire was extinguished within a couple of minutes and Brush Truck 4 and Rescue 5 went in service.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, fire, Natural Cover Fire, Rescue 5, Rural, Windsor, Windsor Four County Fire Department
Severe Hip Pain
Rescue 5 responded to the 800 block of NE 701 road to an alarm of a male patient complaining of severe hip pain. Upon arrival on scene first responders assisted GVMH Unit 17 with patient care and loading of the patient in the ambulance. With no other needs required, Rescue 5 went in service.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 17, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Lift Assistance
Rescue 5 responded to the 400 block of N. Maple street to an alarm of a patient that had fallen and needed assistance up. Upon arrival on scene First Responders assisted the patient to his feet and back in to bed. The patient was not complaining of injuries and EMS was not needed.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Lift Assist, Medical, Rescue 5
Investigation
Engine 3 responded to the 300 block of W. 1st street to an alarm of a house full of smoke and all residents have been evacuated. Upon arrival on scene the back door was opened for venting and firefighters made entry to investigate and search for the source of the smoke. Firefighters determined that the smoke was coming from the residences’ wood stove. Once the smoke had cleared out from the residence, Engine 3 went in service.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Engine 3, fire, Henry County, Investigation, Residential
Lonnie Price Memorial Bowling Tournament
Firefighters will be participating in the Lonne Price Memorial Bowling tournament this Saturday February 18th at 10:10 AM. All proceeds from the event go to the Lonnie Price Family to help with funeral costs. We encourage everyone to come out and support the Price family during their time of need.
Posted in Department News
Medical Standby
Rescue 5 responded to the Calhoun Highschool Gymnasium for medical standby for the homecoming basketball game. First Responders reported no injuries to anyone during the game. Rescue 5 went in service with no action taken.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Calhoun School, Medical Standby, Rescue 5, Standby
Hay Bale Fire
Brush Truck 4 responded to an alarm of a hay bale fire in the 800 block of NE 52 HWY. Firefighters arrived on scene and discovered six round hay bales on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire without any further loss to the property.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, Hay Bale Fire, Rural
Investigation
Rescue 5 responded to the area 800 block of NE 52 HWY to an alarm of a hay bale fire. Citizens stopped by the fire station and alarmed fire fighters of the situation. Upon investigation the property owner stated he had the fire under control and did not require any assistance. Rescue 5 went in service.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, fire, Hay Hale Fire, Rescue 5, Rural
Hip Pain
Rescue 5 responded to the 800 block of NE 701 road for a patient that has chronic hip problems and can not walk because of the pain he is experiencing. Upon arrival on scene first responders examined the leg and later assisted GVMH Unit 16 once they arrived on scene. Patient was transported by Unit 16 to GVMH for further treatment. Rescue 5 went in service.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 16, Medical, Rescue 5
