To All GMFD Personnel:
06/22/2010
Hardy Ridge Way Fire:
On behalf of the Administrative Officers of
the department, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who
responded tonight.
FF Collopy initiated an aggressive exterior
attack which held the fire in check until we had sufficient staffing to open
floors and pull ceilings. You worked as a team and worked as you were
directed.
The fire was the result of a lightning strike
which appears preliminarily to have run in on the propane gas line-possibly
blowing a hole in it- which in turn created a blow torch.
The homeowners asked me to pass on their
immense thanks for a job well done. Mr. Cole is arriving tonight at GSP and
other members of the family will arrive tomorrow.
Remember the two who were transported to GMH
for heat related care. I'll update you as soon as possible.
Once again, THANKS. Each Hardy Ridge Way
responder is an automatic bid for this week's ATTABOY awards.
Stay Safe.
Having the Courage So That Everyone Goes Home.
Chief
06/14/2020
Allen Road Structure Fire:
On behalf of Chief Riebe, Chief Bailey and
myself, a tremendous thanks to all that responded and performed various
duties. Amidst the hot weather conditions, the long uphill driveway, and the
fire itself, everyone is to be commended on the actions taken, both in fire
suppression and support. We are also appreciative to the Tigerville F.D. the
Slater-Marietta F.D. and Greenville County E.M.S. For all that were on the
scene, please inventory ALL of your PPEs, and report to your Battalion
Captain any equipment missing, damaged or not serviceable. If you are
missing an accountability tag, there are several located on AC Bailey’s drop
box.
Chief Riebe will be out of town until Friday
attending a class at the Fire Academy. Any departmental business, contact AC
Bailey or myself. FF Boyd Stewart was transported last night via EMS to the
hospital. Boyd was released after 2am this morning, and is doing fine.
Remember to keep hydrated throughout the day.
The summer months have not yet started and we all know the temperatures that
have been upon us. Hydration does not begin on the fire scene. Please keep
in mind your limits and be safe. Again, a thanks to all that were there when
someone needed us in a time of crisis.
AC Hitt
