Safe Treats For Kids

George Hildebran Fire/Rescue hosted it's annual Safe Treats for Kids night on October 31, 2008. Children of all ages (including some scary adults) came out to receive some Fire Prevention Educational Material as well as some "Sweet Stuff". GHFR uses this opportunity to reach out to some of the community that may not be in school yet or may have missed out on our Fire Prevention Week Education Campaign. A special Thanks to all the members who participated and provided the candy for the children.

Crew Makes Quick Knockdown On Fire

On Saturday October 25, 2008 GHFR was dispatched for a structure fire on Cub Creek St off of Cub Creek Circle. The first arriving Chief reported a working fire. Engine 731 laid a 5” supply line approximately 500’ to the structure. Two attack lines were deployed and the fire was quickly knocked down and overhaul began. The Burke county Fire Marshal’s Office & The Red Cross were both requested for assistance. The Fire Marshal determined the cause to be electrical after investigation. The Red Cross is providing services for the family. One civilian was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Responding units: 730, 731, 732, 733, Tanker from 63, Manpower from 74, Burke Co. EMS, EMS Supervisor and The Burke County Fire Marshal’s office.

Peaked Roof Ventilation 

St. Louis Apparatus Crash 

Eight St. Louis firefighters suffered minor injuries after two fire trucks collided while responding to a call. The crash was caught on tape by a nearby security camera.Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said two trucks responding to a blaze Friday in north St. Louis met at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Taylor Avenue. One truck clipped the other, causing the second pumper to flip onto its side.Eight firefighters, four from each company, suffered minor injuries and were sent to hospitals.All but one were to be released Friday. One with a concussion was being kept overnight Friday for observation.

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