Why rapid intervention training on a Saturday? In the rain? Because firefighters are worth saving! While the occasion is rare, the inherent dangers of structural firefighting cause us to be ready to care for one of our own. It is important that team members are trained, equipped and ready for any situation.
Thank you to each student and instructor for giving up your weekend to make our team stronger!
Everyone looks like they are sooooo excited with their MRE
Show em how to make heater bombs?
Ever thought about how the water is supplied to fight a fire? Most fire engines across our county carry 1000 gallons of water to fight a fire. Many times, more than that is needed to control and extinguish the flame. When more is needed our team has two choices; haul it via water tankers from remote sources or connect hose to nearby hydrants to supply the engines. In the video, an engine is laying its supply line forward to prepare to supplied from a local hydrant. While this was only for training, “dropping a line” is a common tactic used in fire suppression.
Always fun reloading. LOL
I hated it when the plugs were so far away. Especially when you have to roll back up the entire truck of supply line. LoL..... Gotta love it.
Portable water main!
Very educational!
1 gal every foot.
Have fun picking all that 5 inc up
Good job to A-shift and daytime team members for jumping on and knocking out several thousand feet of supply line in annual testing today!
As of 6:05 this morning, Blue Ridge Electric had 4,396 members without power. Fresh crews from Aiken, Berkeley,Black River, and Mid-Carolina Electric have arrived and have joined those already in the field working to address the remaining outages. The crews are equipped to work in the current rainy conditions and will work to make progress in clearing up the the remaining outages on the Blue Ridge system. Call 888-BLUERIDGE or use the mobile app to report your outage. We appreciate your continued patience as we work through some heavy storm damage.
Good job to everyone who has worked hard since Thursday to both prepare for and respond to #winterstormdiego. The last 18 hours have been especially cold, wet and tiresome.
Thank you for all the time, effort, and everything else you do for all of us to stay safe!
Thank you guys for everything you do
All of you, no matter what your job, behind the scenes or front lines, YOU'RE AWESOME!
thankfully I had two days off so i slept
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc.
As of 5:00 p.m. today, 6,250 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative members remained without electric service. The repairs to damage on the Duke Energy transmission line in northern Greenville County enabled...
Thank you for all that you do! Be safe out there
Thank you to you and your crews who did a great job getting our power back after losing a pole and transformer to a tree. You are appreciated!
Great job! Thanks to all
4pm Saturday Update: It's starting! Lots of reports of snow across NC & even into Upstate SC. Here's our updated snow/ice forecasts. Preparations should be COMPLETE! Stay safe, & let us know what you're getting/how much. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #wncwx #cltwx #gspwx #avlwx
Good job to B-Shift and others who braved the rain and chilly temps complete a training burn this morning.
Thank all of you for your service.
Great job guys
Thank you all for your service
Thank you! I live right across the street I thought I heard a ruckus today.
9pm Friday Update: the Winter Storm Warning remains unchanged, but a Winter Storm Watch has been *added* to portions of NE GA/Upstate (confidence increasing in some impacts). For now, overall snow/ice accumulations remain unchanged, but as mentioned before we will take another hard look at new data overnight and will refine amounts accordingly. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #wncwx #cltwx #avlwx #gspwx
The Fair Play Fire Dept. Parade has been rescheduled for Dec 15 2018 @ 1pm for safety precautions due to the weather forecast for this weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see everyone on the 15th.
Oh man!!! That stinks!
For once I'm off and it has to rain!
Jill Titus Mays for once I'm off and it gets rescheduled!
be Nice if the thought process was contagious
Marybeth Honea
Jeff Bright
Jacqueline Bennett
Cari Culbertson
As inclement weather approaches, this memo is being shared as a reminder of SDOC inclement weather procedures.
Announcements of a decision to delay or cancel school will be made between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. through the following outlets:
*SDOC & school websites
*School Messenger Call System
*Local radio
*Local TV (WYFF 4, WSPA 7, WHNS 21)
*Twitter @OconeeSC_school
*Facebook - School District of Oconee County
As a school district with several district-wide programs, it is best for the operation of the district to delay or cancel school for all locations even if inclement weather is only affecting parts of the county.
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of all our volunteer and career team members. Congratulations to our award winners for this year-
David Nabors- Medical Responder of the Year
Brian Duncan - Firefighter of the Year
Brady Norris- Officer of the Year
We appreciate the generosity of Lift-Tek, Blue Ridge Electric, Oconee State Park and Oconee Parks Recreation and Tourism in support of the event.
Congrats to all of you! Thanks for all y'all do
Congrats to all who received awards! Never let go of the hose!
The holiday window challenge in Walhalla is on! Choose your favorite and like it to vote! Share, follow and comment is even better! You have until December 13 to vote. GO! And, Merry Christmas!
BOX 202- E2 ON SCENE OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH FIRE SHOWING FROM THE FRONT. INTERIOR OPS WITH TANKER SHUTTLE FOR SUPPLY. TWO OCCUPANTS TREATED BY EMS. RED CROSS ASSISTING. S/C FIRE INVESTIGATIONS.
Salem Fire & Rescue
Keowee Fire
Pickett Post Fire
Keowee Ebenezer Fire
West Union Fire
GHS-OMH EMS
Oconee Sheriff’s Office
Fire Investigations
Hope the FD was able to contain the fire and no serious injuries occurred.
Prayers for the family. 🙏🙏
Praying 🙏
Prayers for the family
Prayers
Prayers going up for this family
National Volunteer Fire Council
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Please take a look at the video below and see if you can help the Walhalla Police Department stop this individual before they can cause more damage or harm someone.
If you have any information on this arson please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Information received that results in an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
Walhalla Police Department
We are seeking the help of the public in identifying a subject in reference to an Arson that occurred at DSS in Oconee County.
At 5:01 am on November 11th, a subject used mason jars filled with an accelerate to set fire to the side of the DSS building at the employee entrance. The fire extinguished itself and no one was injured in the incident. Below are photos from the incident and a video obtained from the surveillance video.
If you have any information on this arson please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Information received that results in an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
They need to leave The kids along sorry but some of the kids don't need to be taking away and some do but who's to say they are not god
#hangonaminute Think before you fry! A good clip full of safety tips to use for your upcoming Thanksgiving turkey feast.
State Farm Turkey Fryer Safety with Si and Jase
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Si and Jase on Turkey Fryer Fire Safety!!! Funny