Around 0600 Bedford Communications alerted the following companies for a structure fire at 3005 Sandy Level Road with flames showing: Co. 13 1st Due, Co. 8 (Moneta) 2nd Due, Co. 1 (Bedford) as RIT, Squad 4, Medic 14-13, and RS-2. With limited manpower from 2nd due, Co. 1 was requested to provide an engine and assist as 2nd due, which added R-5 (Forest) to fill the RIT assignment. E-13 (w/4) and W-82 (w/2) arrived to find a single story wood frame residence with heavy smoke and fire showing from the "Alpha" side making it a working fire. E-13's crew made the stretch and began an aggressive interior attack as Division 1. W-13 (w/6) arrived and the officer, AC Dooley, established the command and had his crew assist Division 1 with interior operations. W-1 (w/6) arrived and secured the water source and supplied W-13. R-5 arrived and established the RIT on side "Charlie" of the structure. While 3 members from Co. 13 were starting overhaul after the fire had been knocked down, a "Mayday" was transmitted at 0717 by Capt. Minnix due to a roof collapse and 1 firefighter down, which activated the RIT. Capt. Minnix and FF C. Scott began pulling the injured and disoriented firefighter out and were met by the RIT who got him outside to awaiting medics from Medic 14-13. After the Mayday was clear, Companies 13, 1, 8, 12, 5 and 9 performed an extensive overhaul to bring the incident under control. Company 13 remained on scene until approx. 1100. Two Company 13 members involved in the Mayday were transported and treated for minor injuries and later released around 1600. Both firemen are bruised and sore but are recovering well. An excellent job was done by all Companies on scene to bring the incident under control and safely executing the Mayday.

Around 1900hrs, Bedford Communications alerted Companies 19 (Shady Grove) 1st due, 9 (Montvale) 2nd due, and 13 as RIT to 2933 Pendleton Road for a reported barn on fire. With a lack of manpower from Co. 19, 13 provided E-13 and  T-13 to cover 2nd due and R-13 to fill the RIT assignment. P-19 (w/2) arrived with BCoFR Medic 14 to find a 40'x80' barn fully involved and began stretching lines for a defensive attack. R-13 (w/4) arrived shortly behind P-19 and due to the defensive attack, assisted with the fire attack and pulling tin. Shortly into the incident, DC-13 (Glidden) assumed the Command from 1926 and AC-13 (A. Dooley) established the Operations Division. The owner of the barn had a tracked bobcat on scene and assisted with removing some of the barn's contents to assist in the extinguishment. With an extensive mop up, members from 9 and 13 were able to fully extinguish the fire in approx. 2.5 hours. Due to no hydrants in the area, W-9 established a water supply at a near by creek to fill the tankers. One member from 13 was treated for minor dehydration on scene and released. Total Company 13 members: 12.

Units on scene were: R-13, E-13, T-13, C-13, E-9, P-9, W-9, T-9, U-9, P-19, Medic 9-3 and 9-4, Medic 14, RS-2, and Rehab 4.

Around 2200hrs, Co. 13 was dispatched for R-13 to respond to Co. 8 (Moneta) to assist with a MVC with entrapment in the 3000blk of Meadors Spur Road. Just prior to R-13 marking en route, Command (Chief Calhoun) on scene advised that R-13 was not going to be needed for the extrication but to respond and assist with establishing a landing zone for LG-10. R-13 and B 13-A arrived in the 2000blk and AC-13 established the command at the landing zone. Co. 13 units loaded the patient into the helicopter then terminated the landing zone command.  Co. 13 units then cleared the scene. 

Around 0230, Bedford Communications alerted Companies 13 (1st Due), 8 (Moneta) Second Due, 1 (Bedford) as RIT, Squad 4, and RS-2 to Strawberry Hill Ct. (in Chamblissburg), for a structure fire. E-13 (w/5) arrived first to find a 2 story private dwelling fully involved and began stretching lines to set up for a defensive attack and passed the command to W-13's officer (AC Dooley). W-13 arrived and established relay pumping operations with E-13. Due to the amount of fire, Command requested a tanker task force for water supply operations which added T-12 (Hardy) and T-19 (Shady Grove) to the incident. Companies 13 and 1 performed a primary search of the residence which were negative, but were hampered due to a floor collapse. Personnel from 13, 1, 8, and 12 worked together to bring the fire under control and undergo an extensive overhaul before clearing around 0700. Prior to the arrival of E-13, 5 residents managed to evacuate safely, unfortunately with only the clothes they were wearing. This being said, there were several kids along with two adults in the home and as mentioned before, all they escaped with were the clothes they were wearing . If you would like to donate any items to the this very unfortunate family, we have several phone numbers to family members who are trying to organize donations. They are: Lisa 540-330-5730 and Megan 540-915-6238. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Campbell family who were well known by many of the Company 13 members.

At 1520, Co. 19 (Shady Grove) and Squad 19 were dispatched to a MVA with entrapment on Saunders Road near the intersection of Jordantown Road. With the information Dispatch was giving, Co.19 requested Rescue 13 to respond for the extrication. R-13 (w/6) arrived to find a vehicle with moderate damage to the driver's side. R-13 pulled the TNT tools and did a quick door removal to access the patient. The driver was removed and turned over to EMS who transported the patient to the Landing Zone at Station 19. Command 13 responded along with R-13 and diverted to Station 19 to establish an LZ for LG-10. After the patient was turned over to EMS and LG-10 lifted, Co. 13 units returned to service.

Around 1600hrs, Bedford Communications alerted the following companies for a reported structure fire at 206 Courtland Drive: Co. 13 first due, Co. 19 (Shady Grove) 2nd due, and Co. 1 (Bedford) as RIT.  Due to the amount of smoke in the area, DC-13 had Dispatch add Co. 9 (Montvale) to the incident. W-13 (w/6) arrived to find a single wide mobile home with heavy smoke showing from side Alpha and DC-13 (Glidden) established the command making it a working fire. W-13's crew made the stretch to the front door and began an aggressive interior attack. R-13 (w/3) arrived just after the Wagon and began the searches and ventilating. With the fire held to the room of origin, a short overhaul was done and no extension was found. W-1 (w/6) arrived and per command split it's crew to establish RIT and check under the home for extension. After the home was ventilated, command began releasing units.

Units on scene: W-13, R-13, T-13, C-13, W-1, T-12, P-19, Medic 14-9, and RS-2.

At 0130 Bedford Communications alerted Co. 13, Sq. 13, Medic 14 (BCoFR career staff), and RS-2 to Goodview Rd. approx. 2 miles off of Rt. 24 for a MVC with entrapment. W-13 (w/4) arrived in the area with nothing found. Dispatch advised W-13 that the caller had given the wrong location and to divert to the area of Goodview Town Rd. and Horseshoe Bend Road. W-13 arrived at the corrected location to find 1 SUV off the road that had rolled several times. With EMS arriving shortly before the Wagon, they advised all units that the single occupant was DOA. Medic 14 and R-13 arrived shortly after W-13. Co. 13 members removed the roof of the vehicle using the TNT rescue tools to free the patient so VASP could continue their investigation. Once VASP completed their investigation and the coroner arrived, Co. 13 members assisted the coroner in removing the patient from the vehicle. Co. 13 units returned to service at 0440 hrs.

Rescue 13 was requested by MW Fire Apparatus to attend the first annual Henrico County Fire Show. R-13 represented the heavy rescue class and was one of three trucks on display by MW Fire Apparatus. Manufacturers who were invited to attend and had apparatus on display were MW Fire, Seagrave, Pierce, Sutphen, and several others. Rescue 13 returned to the Stewartsville area around 2000 hrs.

On Saturday Feb. 20, 2010 at approx. 0030, Co. 13 was dispatched as 2nd due and RIT to the 3200blk of Stewartsville Road to assist Co. 8 (Moneta) for a chimney fire that was upgraded to a structure fire response. E-13 (w/6) arrived and per command splits its crew and went to work with Division 1 and the other assumed Roof Division. R-13 (w/5) arrived and established the RIT. Shortly after arriving, command (Cheek) advised the fire had been contained to the fireplace and wall area behind the fireplace. Command then had R-13's crew to terminate the RIT assignment and relieve the division 1 crew on the interior. R-13's crew worked for about 30 minutes on the interior removing the bricks from the interior of the fireplace and extinguishing the rest of the active fire. Co. 13 units took up around 0215. Co. 13 units operating on scene: E-13, R-13, and T-13. Co. 8 units on scene: W-8, W-82, W-83, T-8, and RS-2 (Hawkins).

At 1740 Company 13, Squad 13, Squad 4, and Medic 14 were dispatched for MVA unknown PI or entrapment on Goodview Road in the area of Goodview Grocery. BCoFR Medic 14 was first to arrive to find a two vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned with entrapment and the other vehicle's occupant ejected. Co.8 (Moneta) offered assistance due to Medic 14's size up which 1312 (Capt Minnix) advised them to respond an engine company to possibly set up a landing zone. Engine 13 (w/5) arrived, 1312 established the command and advised Rescue 13 (w/6) they would be going to work on the overturned SUV. E-13 stretched their 1.75" attack line manned by E-13 and W-83 personnel while E-13's ALS provider (K. Silvers) assisted Medic 14 with patient care. The ejected driver of the other SUV was pronounced on scene. R-13 arrived and split it's crew to put the rescue jacks and pickett system in place and begin the side roof roll on the vehicle. After the extrication was completed, the patient was turned over to EMS and prepared for transport to the LZ. AC-13 (A. Dooley) established the LZ Command at a site near the accident scene in Brush 13. After the patient was transported to the LZ, Co. 13 and 8 units returned to service.

At 2005, Bedford Communications alerted the following companies for a grease fire in the kitchen of a residence located at 2040 Pike Road: Co.9 (Montvale) first due, Co.19 (Shady Grove) second due, and Co.1 (Bedford) as RIT. Chief 9 (Hawkins), quickly arrived to find a 1 story residence with heavy fire showing from the "Alpha" side and made it a working fire. With a delayed response from 2nd due (Co. 19), Co. 1 was upgraded to second due which added Rescue 13 to the RIT assignment. R-13 (w/5) arrived well into the incident and assisted units on scene with RIT and an extensive overhaul. After overhaul was complete, Command returned R-13 and R-1 to service at 2142.

Units operating on scene: R-13, R-1, E-9, W-9, P-9, T-9, C-9, U-9, T-19, RS-2 (Witt), Medic 14, and Squad 9.

At 1226, Bedford Communications alerted the following companies for a structure fire at 4386 Diamond Hill Road: Co.8 (Moneta) first due, Co.13 second due, and Co.1 (Bedford) as RIT. Co.8 was already en route to a MVA in the same area when they were diverted to the structure fire. W-83 arrived quickly to find a single wide mobile home with heavy smoke showing from the "Alpha" side. W-83 and BCoFR Medic 14-8 were assigned to Division 1 and made a good offensive attack on the fire. W-13 and Engine 13 arrived and assisted Division 1 with overhaul and DC-13 (Glidden) assumed Operations Officer. T-13 and B-13 were returned to service by Operations. With a combined effort from Co.8, 13, and 1, the incident was brought under control. Co.13 units were released by Command and returned to service at 1357.

Units operating on scene: W-13, E-13, W-83, W-82, W-8, R-8, T-8, R-1, T-10, RS-2 (Witt), Medic 14-8, Medic 14-13, and Squad 8.

At 0540 Companies 13 first due, Co.8 (Moneta) second due, and Co. 1 (Bedford) as RIT were dispatched to 3269 Thomasson Mill Road for a chimney fire. While units were en route, A BCSO deputy arrived and reported heavy smoke conditions. W-83 and W-13 arrived to find moderated smoke showing from the Alpha and Bravo sides of the residence. W-13 passed command and both units went to work as Division 1.  E-13 arrived shortly after and Chief 13 (Neel) established the command. Division 1 located fire in the walls behind the fireplace. Division 1 officer (AC Dooley) had Rescue 1's crew ladder the roof and check the flu. Division 1's crew removed the brick and wall behind the fireplace to find active fire which was extinguished and overhauled. The fire was held to the area of origin in the wall behind the fireplace. Units operated on scene for approx. 1.5 hours.

Units on scene were: W-13, E-13, R-13, W-83, R-1, and Medic 14-13

At approx. 23:59, Co. 13 (1st due), Co. 8 (Moneta) 2nd due, Co. 1 (Bedford) RIT, Medic 14 (BCoFR career truck), Squad 4 (Chamblissburg), and RS-2 were dispatched to the 8000blk of Stewartsville Rd. for reports of a possible fire. Medic 14 was first to arrive to find a 150' x 50' barn with smoke and flames showing. E-13 (w/6) arrived shortly after Medic 14 and gave the same size up and established the command. Command (Chief Neel) advised the next in unit (W-13 w/5) to catch the dry hydrant and lay out their 5in supply line to E-13. With W-13 sitting on the hydrant, they relay pumped to E-13 and W 8-3. E-13's crew quickly stretched their 1.75" attack line to the A/D corner and started to attack the fire. Per command, W-13's crew went to work with the engine's crew. Due to the roof being compromised and heavy smoke conditions, Operations (AC-Dooley) had a 2.5" attack line brought to the "B" side of the structure. While this is going on, operations had L-1's crew of 6 split, 3 to make entry into another door on the "A" side of the structure to vent the heavy smoke conditions and 3 to assist with the "B" side entry team. Co. 13 and Co. 1 members worked together to bring the fire under control and overhaul the structure. Unfortunately the heavy smoke conditions claimed the lives of 4 horses. Units on scene: E-13, W-13, T-13, L-1, W 8-3, Medic 14, RS-2 (Lt. Hawkins), and Rehab 4. Units operated on scene for approx. 2 hours.

Company 13 held it's monthly training drill Thursday night and this month's topic was vehicle extrication. We were provided with two cars to train with. The weather wasn't cooperating very well so as always, we had to improvise. We placed both vehicles in the apparatus bays and had some excellent training. The newer members focused on some basic extrication techniques on one of the vehicles while the more experienced members did some more advanced techniques on the other. With over 20 members present, everyone had some good hands on training.