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01/23/12 FIREWATCH:  A week with the Fire Department

 19 Calls for Service:  1 Vehicle Fire, 2 Smoke Investigations, 5 EMS Assists, 4 Vehicle Accidents, 2 False Alarms, 5 Carbon Monoxide Investigations

 January 16 at 1641 in the 200 block of S. Bird Street: Carbon Monoxide Investigation

Upon arrival, firefighters found an elevated level of carbon monoxide in the unit.  Crews advised maintenance to contact a HVAC company and rectify issue prior to occupancy.

 January 16 at 2056 on Hwy 19 at Portage Road:  Vehicle Accident

Fire crews responded on Hwy 19 at Portage Road for a vehicle leaking fluids due to hitting a deer.  Crews applied oil dry and performed scene safety.

 January 18 at 1352 in the 200 block of S. Bird Street:  Carbon Monoxide Investigation

Upon arrival, crews found an elevated level of carbon monoxide in the same unit as previous call to the same address.  Crews discussed with maintenance and turned the scene over.

 January 19 at 1933 in the 2400 block of County Highway T:  Vehicle Fire

Firefighters responded for a vehicle fire on CTH T.  Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle fully engulfed in fire.  Crews extinguished the fire and investigated the cause.  Firefighters overhauled the vehicle and turned it over to the owner.

 January 20 at 1554 in the 200 block of S. Musket Ridge:  Carbon Monoxide Investigation

Upon arrival, Engine 2’s crew found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the home.  WE Energies responded and shut off the gas to the furnace.  Residents were advised to stay out of home until issue was addressed.

 January 22 at 0523 on Hwy 151 near Branch Road:  Vehicle Accident

Engine 1 arrived to a single vehicle accident, vehicle left roadway went through a fence and ended up in a clump of trees.  Crews removed a section of fence, cut down multiple trees, and extricated patient into EMS’ care. 

-Your Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department-

 

 

 

 

 

On 5/16/11, SPVFD firefighters participated in a playground training drill at Liberty Park.  Firefighters wore blacked-out masks and followed hoselines through the playground obstacle course, simulating exiting a building following a hose. 

 

 

05/16/11 FIREWATCH:  A week with the Fire Department

9 Calls for Service:  1 Smoke Investigation, 1 EMS Assist, 1 False Alarm, 3 Vehicle Accidents, 3 Outdoor Fires

 May 9 at 1637 at Hwy 19 and Pepsi Way:  Vehicle Accident

Firefighters arrived on scene to a two-vehicle accident and assisted Blooming Grove EMS with patient care and disconnected the battery cables from the vehicles for safety. 

 May 10 at 1150 in the 1300 block of Linnerud Drive:  Outdoor Fire

Upon arrival, Engine 2 crews investigated a report of someone burning trash in the prairie.  Firefighters extinguished the fire and discussed with the owner that this is against burning ordinances.

 May 11 at 1343 on the Interstate at Anderson Road:  Vehicle Accident

Firefighters responded for a vehicle rollover accident on the Interstate.  Upon arrival, Madison Fire was already doing extrication.  Crews stood by and took a report.

 May 11 at 1837 in the 1300 block of Park Circle:  Smoke Investigation

Crews were paged for a washer/dryer smoking.  Upon arrival, found a heavy smell of burning rubber.  After further investigation, found that a belt in the unit had burned.  After ensuring there was no fire, the scene was turned over to maintenance on location.

 May 12 at 2254 on Reiner Road at O’Keeffe:  Vehicle Accident

Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-vehicle accident and an electrical pole that had been struck by one of the vehicles.  Firefighters assisted EMS in attending to patients and returned to the station.

 -Your Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department-

 

 

 

 

 

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SPVFD Receives 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award

On Friday, July 27th, 2007, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the first round of awards for the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.  One of 459 departments awarded, the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department received a grant for $21,285.00 to purchase new wildland firefighting gear, including a helmet and goggles, coat, pants, gloves, boots, and a respirator for all volunteer firefighters. 

 

SPVFD Receives Grant

On Friday, February 9, 2007, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced awards for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.  One of 391 departments awarded, the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department received a grant for $58,234.00 to purchase new extrication equipment for their frontline apparatus.  Included in this purchase will be new cutters, spreaders, saws, and other miscellaneous rescue tools.  These tools are used primarily in vehicle accidents to remove windows, cut and/or spread parts of vehicles, thus getting victims medical attention sooner.  This new equipment will be on display at the 2007 Annual Open House held in October.