Fire operations encompass the functionality and general use of equipment, fire apparatus maintenance and operation, ladder handling and procedures, fire control and general scenarios firefighters encounter on the fire scene.
Ladders
Ladders
Fire Training Captain Edward Landgrover highlights the recently held Ladder Academy. There were 21 participants getting hands own training of…
VBFD Master Firefighter Guy Wheatley discusses aerial operations and Ladder placement during a 2nd Alarm Fire that…
Captain Mike Rock demonstrate useful techniques for possible search and rescue scenarios when entering a child's bedroom.
Structural Fires
Structural Fires
In October of 2000, VBFD responded to an apartment fire in the 2500 block of Oconee Avenue. Engine 3 and…
VBFD had a 2nd alarm commercial fire in Company 8’s area. Crews had heavy smoke showing making it difficult to…
This is a Post Incident Analysis (PIA) from a house fire that occurred on January 28, 1998. VBFD responded to…
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Captain Mike Rock demonstrate useful techniques for possible search and rescue scenarios when entering a child's bedroom.
Master Firefighter Mark Hundley goes over new equipment and drafting issues.
Captain Jonathan Rigolo talks about the dangers of confined spaces and the mental and physical readiness needed to deal…
Minimizing repair costs for resident owners when a forced entry is necessary. There are many ways to gain entry…
As a homeowner you want your house to be as safe as possible. Safe against theft and weather; however…
With the rising cost of energy, many home owners are turning to solar power to produce power to their…