At approx 17:41 hrs, Southwest Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to vehicle Rollover after hitting the rear end of a tractor at SW 29th and W. Sprague Rd. SW 61, SW11, SW 12, SW 31, SW32 cleared with 8 Members. SW 12 was first on location to find a truck in the south ditch in the ditch with all 4 wheels on the ground, SW 32 crew began to assess the patient and started to extricate the passenger, SW 61 arrived on location, and SW 61’s crew helped with the extrication, the patient care was transported to star care. Southwest crews began the extrication crews began to extricate the driver who was transported in SW 11 with Paramedics from Lincoln Fire. All Southwest units were back in service at 19:06 hrs.

On Tuesday night, some of the members got together to participate in vent training on our newly built roof props.  Thanks to all who put time into building the props. 

Southwest firefighters conducted a controlled house burn for training.  Hallam fire dept. also had a few members present.  Everyone was divided up into groups and went inside the house 2 at a time to get interior experience while a single room was on fire.  After the groups cycled through, a few vent holes were cut and the structure was lit and left to burn the rest of the way down.  Southwest and Hallam firefighters deployed 3 attack lines to protect 2 structures - 1 outbuilding approx. 13 feet away and the primary residence less than 45 feet away.  After letting it burn the rest of the way down the only thing left standing was the chimney even after the fire fighters gave it their all to knock it down with the attack line. Great job to the Southwest and Hallam firefighters who made this happen in a safe and orderly manor.

 

At approx 17:10 hrs, Southwest Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to structure fire in Martel. SW 11, SW31, SW 32, SW 33, 41, SW 42, SW 43, and SW 61 cleared with 24 Members. SW 32 was first on location to find a large fully involved fire in downtown Martell. Mutual aid was started from Crete, Cortland, Firth, Hallam, Hickman, and Southeast. Southwest crews stared fire attack, with SW 31 crew setting up a water shuttle south of the incident. After going in to a full defensive mode due to the progression of the fire, Crete arrived with their aerial and set up in front of the building to help protect the exposures surrounding the buildings. Mutual aid departments were returned to service after the fire was under control. Southwest units remained on location until the following morning, to manage hot-spots and prevent onlookers from getting into dangerous locations from until a safety fence could be put up. The fire cause was deemed as not determined.

At approx 09:42 hrs, Southwest Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to vehicle Rollover at Northwest 56th and Holderege St. To a one vehicle accident, Vehicle on its top with everyone out of the car. SW 61, SW11, SW 32 cleared with 6 Members. SW 61 was first on location to find a small car on its top in the ditch with the patient standing on the road, SW 61 crew began to assess the patient. SW 11 arrived on location, and SW 11’s crew checked out the Patient who refused care and was left with the Sheriff, all Southwest units were back in service at  10:22 hrs.

Southwest fire got to see the new ambulance in person for the first time before it goes to get letters put on it. Fire Guard brought it by the station so the members could see it before it is delivered and put into service.

The members of the Southwest Fire and Rescue Department want to congratulate Mike and Shannon for tying the knot last night.  Congratulations and may you enjoy the finer things in life.

Our new ambulance is almost complete.  Scheduled deliver has not been confirmed.  The Ambo will be picked up April 23 and taken to Fireguard of Omaha to be lettered. 

This video was put together by Firefighters Nic Vocasek and Aaron Jameson for the members, families and the Southwest fire department board. The quality had to be brought down to be able to host it and we had to cut off a little of the end, but hope you enjoy.

Our recruits took to the roof today with hands on training cutting vent holes.   They practiced ladder placement, sounding, cutting and how to punch through.