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.