Multiple Brush Fires Throughout our District (and Beyond)

Today WMFD units responded to a total of four calls for service, all of them brush fires.  High winds and low humidity, combined with people burning on our only decent temperature day in several weeks created a recipe for near disasters for some households.

The first response was on Mayfield Highway at approximately 11:20 AM, units responded to a brush fire that burned approximately three acres and caused minor to moderate damage to the house and other items.  WMFD units contained fire in approximately 30 minutes and fire was completely extinguished in approximately 1 hour.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Honda 1, Ranger 1

The second call was received while on the scene of the Mayfield Highway call and was located on Oak Level/Elva Road.  This fire consumed approximately 3 acres and was contained in approximately 20 minutes and extinguished in approximately 45 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Engine 82, Honda 1

The third call was as WMFD was clearing the scene of the second response.  WMFD units responded to Darnell Road to assist Possum-Trot/Sharpe FD in another brush fire.  Fire was contained in approximately 30 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 81, Engine 80, Honda 1


The fourth call was on Mayfield Highway near Jackson School Road.  WMFD units were returning to the fire station and observed an out of control field fire.  Especially high winds made this fire the most aggressive response of the day with several nearby houses in danger.  WMFD units contained the fire within 15 minutes and extinguished in approximately 30 minutes.  This call was in Pioneer Fire District and Benton responded as well.
 Units responding:  Engine 80, Brush 81, Brush 82, Honda 1

Brush Fire on Wadesboro Road North

 WMFD Units responded to a Brush Fire on Wadesboro Road near Weatherwood Road in the Oak Level area on Sunday.  Units found approximately 1/2 acre burning endangering a small building.  Quick work by firefighters prevented serious damage to the building.

Units responding: Engine 82, Brush 81, Brush 82

Two Vehicle Crash on Symsonia Highway

WMFD units responded to a two vehicle crash on Symsonia Highway Sunday evening.  First units on scene reported that there were three injuries total and both vehicles required extrication.  WMFD units extricated all patients and Marshall Co. EMS transported to Marshall Co Hospital and Lourdes.  WMFD was assisted by Palma-Briensburg Fire Department.

Units responding:  Brush 81, Rescue 81

West Marshall Christmas Dinner

 On Saturday, December 14th we had our annual Christmas Dinner and awards ceremony.  The following members all have the distinct honor of attending over 75 percent of the trainings for 2013.
Darrell Howell, Anthony Sledd, Butch Wyman, Rick Melton, Jason Darnall, Adam Driver (not pictured) and Josh Thweatt.

Firefighter of the Year 2013 goes to Josh Thweatt.  Congratulations on your accomplishment.

The 2013 Service Award goes to Jerry Hamlett.  Thanks for your dedicated and continued service.  

Extrication Training

Here is photos and video of the last training of 2013.  Vehicle Extrication training.

Car Fire on Breezeel School Road

Units responded to a car fire on Phelps Road on Friday night.  Units arrived to find a pickup truck fully involved.  Units extinguished fire in just a few minutes.

Units responding:  Engine 80, Engine 82, Brush 81, Brush 82

Overturned Tractor-Trailer on Phelps Road

On Tuesday, West Marshall units responded to an overturned tractor-trailer on Phelps Road.  The tractor-trailer was hauling corn silage and was unable to negotiate a sharp turn.  The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported by Marshall County EMS.  Marshall County Sheriff's Department investigated the crash.  

Units responding:  Engine 81, Brush 81, Rescue 81

The Brewers Station...

Here is another update (slow news day).  The pond is gone.  Now we have a gravel parking lot.  A little time and there will be a building on this spot.

The Brewers Pond

 As many people have known for many years, the Harvey-Brewers Fire Department had a pond in Brewers we could draft from for house fires.  This pond has served us well, but now in the day and age of changes, this guy has got to go.  About two months ago, we decided to drain and eliminate the pond.  This project is now well underway.  With the gracious assistance of the Marshall County Road Department and the Marshall County Special Projects team, the pond is becoming a memory.

As you can see from the photos, work is going well.  We still are a long way from completion, but the project is running smoothly at this time. The question on everyone's mind is "what is going to happen when you are done?"  Well, that's a simple answer.  We're going to build a fire station!  I don't have any specifics on plans or construction features, but I can say that anything built at this time will be small in size and budget, but with the ability to expand as needed.

Rescue 81 Work Session

Tuesday night was a work session to equip Rescue 81 and get it closer to operational status.  We're pleased to report by the end of the night R81 was in operational status and ready to respond.