The 8th Annual Firefighters Golf Classic  

Saturday October 2nd

At the Oaks Golf Course

Shotgun Start at 10 a.m.

Registration Starts at 9 a.m.

Entry Form

 

 

08/30/10 FIREWATCH:  Two weeks with the Fire Department

 August 16 – August 29:  25 Calls for Service

5 False Alarms, 2 Smoke Investigations, 1 Heat Investigation, 4 Vehicle Accidents, 3 EMS Assists, 1 Disregard, 2 Vehicle Fires, 1 Carbon Monoxide Investigation, 2 Hazardous Material Leaks, 4 Outdoor Fire Investigations

 8/29/10 at 0907 in the 600 block of East Main St:  Smoke Investigation

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke in the bakery area due to an oven being opened.  The area was ventilated and store manager was instructed to contact the alarm company to have the alarm fixed and reset.

8/28/10 at 1442 in the 100 block of East Main St:  Heat Investigation

Upon arrival, fire crews investigated a wall that was warm to the touch.  Crews used a thermal imaging camera to determine that the wall was approximately 120 degrees due to the sun shining through the window, thus heating up the wall.

 8/28/10 at 0331 at Main Street and South Street:  Vehicle Accident

Firefighters arrived to a car vs. tree accident at Main Street and South Street.  Car had smoke coming from the engine compartment due to the head-on crash; firefighters fully extinguished and cooled the engine compartment.

 8/27/10 at 0108 at 222 Park Street:  Vehicle Fire

Police and Fire arrived to find a mini-motor home with smoke coming from the passenger area.  Police officers on scene used a fire extinguisher to extinguish flames through a window.  Fire crews arrived to ensure extinguishment and investigate the fire.

 8/26/10 at 0538 at 888 Grove Street:  Vehicle Accident

Upon arrival, firefighters round a single vehicle rollover accident with 1 patient.  Crews removed battery cables and assisted with clean-up.

 8/24/10 at 2217 at Hanson Road and Portage Road:  Vehicle Accident

Firefighters were paged to land med-flight for a car vs. moped accident.  Med Flight was not needed, so fire crews assisted with traffic and scene safety.

 8/18/10 at 0959 in the 600 block of Chase Boulevard:  Hazardous Material Leak

Firefighters were paged for an indoor chlorine leak with approximately 20 people exposed and ill.  Upon arrival, fire crews shut down chlorine system and assisted with patient care and transport.

 8/17/10 at 1807 on I 90EB at Mile marker 137:  Vehicle Accident

Fire Crews arrived to find a vehicle accident with 1 person trapped.  Firefighters performed extrication on the trapped occupant and assisted EMS with patient packaging, scene safety, and traffic control.

 8/17/10 at 1149 in the 1400 block of West Main Street:  Hazardous Material Leak

Upon arrival firefighters found that a vehicle attempted to drive off without taking the hose out of the car.  This caused a fuel spill of approximately 5 gallons.  Firefighters assisted with containment and clean up.

RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS:

The SPVFD currently has a roster of 45 volunteer Firefighters.  This week we again ask for your help.  The SPVFD is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license, and live within the Sun Prairie Fire District. 

 The SPVFD Inc. serves the Townships of Burke, Sun Prairie, Bristol, as well as the City of Sun Prairie.

We respond to all types of calls from spills and accidents to car fires and structure fires. While some calls are easy and uneventful, others are more difficult, such as seeing people’s homes and businesses destroyed. At times you will be required to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and climb ladders as high as 100 feet. Some larger incidents could involve anywhere from three to five hours of your time. We are also involved with many station tours, visiting schools, and neighborhoods for fire prevention activities throughout the year.

 For more information and to download an application, please visit www.spvfd.com.

 -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.