Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
23 Feb 2010 – 1 Mar 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 1 Mar 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
24 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a hay bale on fire on East Road, on arrival it was discovered this was an unreported controlled burn, situation was left with the land owner.
24 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 600 block of Meadow; on arrival fire was showing from the rear of the structure. Firefighters quickly contained the fire however the structure did sustain major fire and smoke damage. Three people were transported by AMR to the hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
24 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 100 block of South Ave B, on arrival the engine compartment was well involved in fire. Firefighters quickly contained the fire. The cause was undetermined.
25 Feb – the department conducted a regular training session at Station 3. Crews practiced with hose handling, pump operations and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
26 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire on I-44 at Glendale, arriving in the area, nothing was found.
27 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 500 block of North Avenue F, on arrival firefighters had light smoke showing. Crews made entry containing the fire to a front bedroom. The home sustained smoke damage throughout and fire damage in the room of origin. Occupants were able to escape the home without injury.
27 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on Cashion Road east of town, crews assisted until AMR transported to the hospital.
28 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Braum’s parking lot, fire was out on arrival. Crews checked the vehicle and left with the owner.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
16 Feb 2010 – 22 Feb 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 22 Feb 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
18 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Howard for a medical call to assist EMS.
18 Feb – the department conducted a regular training session at Station 3, the session focused on hose handling which was led by Firefighter Cory Brinkley.
20 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on Easy Street to assist EMS.
NOTE: Our department is always accepting applications for new volunteers, if you are at least 21 years old, live in the city limits of Burkburnett and are open to learning a new skill, please visit out website at www.burkfire.org for more information on joining us.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
2 Feb 2010 – 8 Feb 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 8 Feb 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
4 Feb – the department conducted a regular business meeting, the department assigned teams for the completion of a strategic plan to help shape our future.
5 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a pin in accident on West 3rd Street at Preston, crews worked along side paramedics to extricate the patient who was transported by AMR to the hospital.
6 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a pin in accident at I-44 and Daniels Road, one victim was already out of the vehicle and another was extricated by firefighters and paramedics. One patient was airlifted from the scene by Air Evac and another was ground transported by AMR.
7 Feb – firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire on Ramming Road, on scene firefighters found worker with a burn pit in operation.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
26 Jan 2010 – 1 Feb 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 1 Feb 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
26 Jan – firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on East Road, on arrival crews found that the fire was actually an unreported controlled burn.
27 Jan – firefighters responded to a possible structure fire on Bailey Road, the fire was in the chimney and out on arrival. Crews checked the area and cleared.
28 Jan – firefighters responded to a possible structure fire on Pecan, on arrival it was determined that the heater unit was starting up and caused concern for the alarm.
28 Jan – no drill was conducted this week due to potential bad weather in the area on Thursday evening.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
19 Jan 2010 – 25 Jan 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 25 Jan 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
19 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to standby for EMS personnel as they answered an ETJ medical call on FM 369.
19 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Margaret, on arrival crews found an oven fire that was already extinguished.
21 Jan – the department conducted a regular training session with the topic being fire service history and organization.
NOTE: Our department is always accepting applications for new volunteers, if you are at least 21 years old, live in the city limits of Burkburnett and are open to learning a new skill, please visit out website at www.burkfire.org for more information on joining us.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
5 Jan 2010 – 11 Jan 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday 11 Jan 2010
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
6 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to a rollover accident on FM 1177, crews treated the patient until AMR arrived to transport.
7 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 400 block of E. 1st Street. The fire was in a utility building behind the structure and two dogs died in the blaze. The probably cause was from a wood stove in the building.
7 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to an alarm activation at Ameron, on arrival a water line break had caused the fire pump to activate causing the alarm.
7 Jan – the department conducted a regular business meeting at Station 3, three new members were accepted onto the department as firefighters Scott Lauer, Jon Morris, Charles Oltman. Andrew Sikes was accepted as an associate member on the department.
8 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to a rollover accident on FM 1177 at Clay Road, one patient was assessed at the scene and refused transport.
9 Jan – firefighters were dispatched to an alarm activation at Evergreen Green on 7th Street, on arrival firefighters found a broken sprinkler branch line above the ceiling in the east wing. Water was shut down to the system and firefighters assisted removing water from the structure.
11 Jan – Chief Ryalls and Captain Snyder attended a Fire Service Leadership Symposium in Frisco, TX. Fire service leaders from around the states shared relative leadership topics to a record crowd of over 500 firefighters from around Texas.
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
22 Dec 2009 – 28 Dec 2009
For Immediate Release
Monday 28 Dec 2009
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
24 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 500 block on Tidal, on arrival firefighters found fire on the front porch. The fire was extinguished and overhaul of the area around the front door was completed. Two occupants were treated for smoke inhalation.
24 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on FM 369 and Harris Road, an individual was stuck in the snow and experiencing a medical emergency. Various pieces of equipment were stuck tying to clear the vehicle, eventually firefighters were able to retrieve the individual in a strokes litter and move him by foot to a vehicle for transport. Because of the traffic jams caused by the blizzard conditions delaying the ambulance, the patient was transported by a firefighter’s vehicle to Missile Road to meet with the ambulance.
24 Dec, firefighters, along with police officers assisted by personnel from Sheppard AFB worked into the early morning hours of Christmas performing evacuation operations to move people and pets from stranded vehicles on I-44 from Bacon Switch to the Oklahoma state line to the Burkburnett Community Center which was established as a shelter. In all over 100 individuals were sheltered at the center and many more local residents were eventually delivered to their homes.
25 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to East Road and I-44 for a medical emergency. Before arriving on scene it was confirmed that the patient had already been transported via private vehicle to the hospital.
26 Dec, around 2 AM, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 300 block of South Holly. Firefighters faced temperatures in the teens to battle the attic fire which did damage to the kitchen ceiling area and bathroom. The fire was contained to these areas and the family and pets were relocated for the evening.
26 Dec, firefighters were toned to standby for a vehicle accident on I-44 at 3rd Street as EMS responded to the scene. The area was cleared and firefighters released after a short standby.
28 Dec, firefighters dispatched to smoke alarm sounding 1300 block of Amherst, on arrival crews checked the home and no cause for alarm was found.
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
15 Dec 2009 – 21 Dec 2009
For Immediate Release
Monday 21 Dec 2009
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
16 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire on Ashton Road, on arrival it was determined to be a controlled burn that was already extinguished. As a reminder, county residents wishing to conduct a control burn must notified our dispatch at 569-2231 and advice of the location.
16 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 1100 block of Sheppard Road, on arrival roofing operations on the building were being conducted that produced smoke in the area.
16 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 600 block of Glendale, firefighters had smoke showing on arrival, occupants had knocked down a fire in the furnace of the unit. Smoke was cleared from the structure and turned over to the owner.
17 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Parliament, on arrival firefighters found that smoke from the chimney was inverting back to the ground and mistaken as the house was on fire.
17 Dec, firefighters and family members were joined by members of the Yellow Rose Sertoma’s to pack toys for the annual Operation Santa Claus Program. Toys for over 350 children were organized and packed in about an hour and a half. Many thanks to all that helped.
18 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to alarms sounding at the Hampton Inn on Sheppard Road, the area of alarm was checked with nothing found, the system reset.
19 Dec, the department spent the morning making deliveries throughout town to children on our list. Many thanks to all businesses organizations and individuals that made this year another successfully program for our community.
20 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on I-44 near East Road, personnel assisted until the patient was turned over to AMR.
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
100 Tommy Thornton Way
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
BVFD Weekly Activities
8 Dec 2009 – 14 Dec 2009
For Immediate Release
Monday 14 Dec 2009
Contact: Chief Rodney Ryalls
Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department
(940) 733-6842
chief@burkfire.org
www.burkfire.org
10 Dec, department personnel spent the night prepping for Operation Santa Claus, over $10,000 worth of toys were gathered to prepare for packing this coming week and delivery on Saturday the 19th.
11 Dec, department personnel joined by Iowa Park, Cameron Gardens and Freiburg-Cooper VFD’s participated in the annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
14 Dec, firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency in the 200 block of Morgan Road, crews assisted until the patient was transported by AMR.