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Fri. Jan 22nd 2010
Update on E-103

We have found out that a loose spacer plate is the problem on 103. This is great news as it seems to be a minor problem. E-10...

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Mon. Jan 18th 2010
New Truck Training has bad ending.

We were getting ready to put the new truck into service but at the end of our training the truck had some mechanical difficul...

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Tue. Dec 8th 2009
New Officers for 2010

The New Officers of the BVFD for 2010 are:
Tommy Keiser- Chief   &n bsp;   &nb sp; &nb...

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Engine 103


2009 Pierce PUC

1500 GPM Pump, 1000 gallons water, 20 gallon class A foam, 30 gallon class B foam, CAFS, 525 Cat engine, Allison 4000 automatic transmission, 18kw hydraulic generator, 3600 watt HIR Wil-Burt light tower, (2) 900 watt HIR pole lights, Whelen 12v brow light and rear light. Whelen LED light package. Pierce Tak-4 suspension, roll stability. Air reel, electric reel, custom front bumper with TNT combi-tool, 100 ft. 1 3/4, and Elkhart front bumper turret, remote controlled. Two preconnected hydraulic reels for Holmatro and TNT tools. Many compartment shelves. EMS compartments in cab. Diamond plate hosebed cover. Chevron striping. Vehicle Data Recorder, Remote Deck Gun, (3) speed lays, blitz gun on rear. AED, oxygen, suction, (2) MSA Thermal-Imagers, (2) gas meters, Rescue Jacks, Rescue Saw, Vent-Saw, Chain Saw, blower, 250 lb sta-dry hopper, Super-Vac electric fan, air tools, Paratech 8 bag high pressure system. Holmatro Low-Pressure Bags. Multiple Fire Hooks. TNT combi-tool, TNT BFC cutter, Holmatro spreader, cutter and pedal cutter. Holmatro door opener, Little Giant Ladder, (3) water cans. (1) ABC extinguisher, glass master saws, (2) Dewalt 36v sawzalls, 9000lb portable winch, all 4 sides. Pelican tool kit. Akron nozzles, Elkhart nozzles, TFT appliances, (6) MSA air-packs with spare 45 min bottles and (2) 60 min bottles for air tools or haz-mat. More.

 
 
58


2007 1958 Ford

This is our 1958 restored pumper. Still runs and pumps.

 
 
Brush 109


2007 Ford F-550



 
 
Brush 109


2007 Ford F-550



 
 
Diamond T


2007 1947 Diamond T

This is our restored 1947 model. It still runs and sits in our display window at the new Station 10.

 
 
Diamond T


2007 1947



 
 
Engine 107


2007 1998 E-ONE

This unit is our first out engine. It carries 1000 gallons of water, 30 gallons class B foam with a 1250gpm pump. We have six SCBA, EMS equipment, fans , saws, Holmatro combi-tool, TFT nozzles and much more.

 
 
Ladder 10


2007 E-One



 
 
Ladder 10


2007 2003



 
 
Support 108


2007 1997 Ford Explorer

This unit ran as Command until we purchased the new one. Now it carries personel and supplies.

 
 
Swift Water


2007 2005

This is our Swift Water Trailer, Boat, and All Terrain Rescue Vehicle.

 
 
Brush 109


2006 Ford F-550

This is our new 2006 Brush truck. We bought the truck from our local dealer and had the bed put on by a Lynchburg company. We transfered the pump and tank from our old brush truck and had a local shop build our boxes. John and Jason along with everyone else worked hard on this truck and as you can see it is one of the best looking trucks we have. It holds 250Gallons of water with a 250 pump. We also use it to pull our SW trailer.

 
 
COMMAND 10


2006 FORD F-150

First out vehicle for establishing command at all incidents. This unit carries the thermal imaging camera, gas meter, electrical tak-stik, helicopter landing zone kit, Holmatro vehicle info book, SCBA, generator, sawzall, lights, extinguishers, Fire Chiefs equiptment, radios, accountability board and Swift Water equiptment. This unit is 4-wheel drive and has a full LED light package. One tough truck!

 
 
Command 10


2006 Ford F-150

Command with slide out.

 
 
ATV


2005 Polaris 6x6

This unit was purchased with a grant. It is used for Rescue and brush fires. The tank can be quickly removed. One of the best things about this unit is that it is no wider than a regular 4 wheeler.

 
 
E-One Quint


2003 E-One Sidestacker

Bought as a demo in 2004 this 2003 responds as LADDER 10. This truck has a 75 foot ladder, 2000gpm pump and 500 gallons of water. It carries air tools, MSA scba, saws, fans, rope, and many other truck tools. Unit has a 12000 watt hydraulic generator and a 500 hp Detroit with automatic transmission. Many other items to list.

 
 
Tanker 106


2002 S-S Frieghtliner

This tanker holds 2000 gallons of water, has a automatic transmission and 330 hp diesel. It has a drop tank, foam, portable pump, and tools for establishing water supply in the county. Great tanker!

 
 
Tanker-106


2002 Frieghtliner



 
 
Utility 104


1997 Ford F-350

This unit runs as our light duty rescue. It has Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, pumps, a 2000 watt honda generator, low pressure air bags, a tar-heel, saws, cribbing and other tools. We have really fixed this 4x4 up nice.

 
 
Utility 104


1997 Ford F-350



 
 
Utility 104


1997 Ford F-350

104 with the slide out.

 
 
Utility 104


1997 Ford F-350

Another shot of 104 with the extendo-bed out.

 
 
Engine 101


1990 Grumman

This Unit was sold to Co.1 in March.

 
 
Engine 102


1985 Car Mar- Kovac

This pumper is mainly used for reserve, brush and service calls. It has a 1000 gpm pump and 750 gallons of water. It was built when Kovack was named Car-Mar.

 
 
Engine 102


1985 Car- Mar International



 
 



Recent Calls

Mon. Feb 1st 2010
Chimney fire

Co. 10 ,9 and 7 were called to a chimney fire on Jordan Rd. Chimney was cleaned and one person checked out by rescue.

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Sat. Jan 30th 2010
Camper Fre

Co. 10, 9 and 7 were called to a camper fire on Heveners Lane. The camper was being towed away from an electrical distributio...

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Mon. Jan 25th 2010
Swiftwater Rescue

The Swiftwater Rescue Team kept busy this morning during the high water event. Here, members evacuated 2 people from their ho...

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