School bus Extrication

Rockville firefighters attended a special rescue training with eatonton fire dept and the county rescue battalion. Firefighters practiced patient removal from a school bus. Windows were turned into doors and techniques were practiced using a plethora of tools.

Busy fall thus far...

September and October are turning out to be somewhat busy for Rockville volunteers. Rockville personnel have responded to various calls throughout the county as of recent. Station 6 assisted in the extrication of a patient from a one vehicle accident on Texas chapel rd, the patient was then airlifted. One FF from Rockville responded to a small structure fire on s. Steel bridge rd that was extinguished shortly after arrival. Station 6 personnel also responded to a reported fire on crooked creek rd to assist south battalion stations, however upon arrival it was found to be a false alarm. Pictures below are in rewording order. Also a reminder there will be a workday to beautify and perform a fall cleanup around station 6 this Saturday OCt 13 from 9-12 refreshments will be provided. Your support is appreciated and needed!!!

District training 10/1/12

Rockville personell attended district training at harmony fire department last night. Members participated in simulated search and rescue. Locating a victim In a structure as well as methods of fire extinguishment.

Hazmat training night

Station 6 psrsonnell attended district training tonight, covering hazmat topics. Hazards are everywhere and we are training to better serve you!

September meeting of the RVFDA.

The September meeting took place this past Saturday. Bylaw amendments were passed as well as the approval of the past quarters expenditures. A work day was also set for October the 13th. Everyone is encouraged to come lend a hand cleaning around the station. The meeting was concluded with a demonstration on fire extinguisher operaion.

Training night

Rockville personell inspected apparatus and practiced quick dressig into their gear this evening. Rockville fire department would like to extend their thoughts to those lost on 9/11. A tragedy that affected the world as well as the fire service. We shall never forget the 343 firemen that gave the ultimate sacrifice that day. Godspeed brothers!

Dry hydrant testing

Rockville fire personell tested the two dry hydrants in station 6's first due territory this evening. Dry hydrants provide a way to draft water from a static source (lake or pond). This is instrumental in establishing a water supply in the rural area we live in.

County wide training.

Rockville volunteers attended countywide training discussing landing zones for medical helicopters. A representative from life flight of Georgia gave a presentation covering the things necessary to set up a safe landing zone during a emergency involving severe trauma.

Tree on powerline on Rockville springs dr

Early Sunday morning Rockville station 6 was dispatched with reports of a tree on the powerline running down Rockville springs dr. Tri county emc responded soon after. Always use extreme caution around trees contacting electric lines.

Association officers meeting.

Rockville volunteer fire department association met tonight to discuss topics to be brought forth at septembers meeting. Changes to the by-laws and budgetary items were discussed.

Rubbish fire on Rockville Springs Dr. Aug 11.

Station 6 personell responded to a small pile of burning debris late Saturday evening. They were assisted by long shoals personell as part of automatic mutual aid. Never leave a fire unattended and always exercise extreme caution.

Training night Mon Aug,13th

Tonight station 6 personell inspected apparatus and discussed scene size up.

District training 8-6-12

Station 6 personnel attended training tonight with other north district personnel. They covered emergency medical procedures. Practicing the fundamentals of primary patient care and loading a patient into an ambulance.

Training night...

Truck checks accompanied by some ribbing of the rookie

Two calls for Rockville...

Rockville fire personell responded to a medical call Thursday evening. Upon competition of assignment a motor vehicle accident took place in the vicinity and Rockville units
Responded. We thank you for your continued support.

Fire extinguisher training, jul, 23,12

At district training tonight we brushed up on using fire extinguishers. Training hard to better serve you!

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