On House fire reported in Janesville

Posted on November 16 at 8:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Response is pretty much preplanned. As I understand it, the dispatcher receives the 911 call and services are dispatched according to the nature of the beast. If they get there and assess a need for more/less services they then proceed accordingly. I am not aware of any response to a scene that involves more resources than needed for any type of training or exercise.

On Karen Damico uses a computer to work through a reading program at the Janesville Job Center. Damico

Posted on October 23 at 4:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Is it just me or does she look a little annoyed?

On Firefighter in good condition after truck rollover

Posted on May 6 at 10:55 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Of course the laws apply to all, but until the police finish their investigation and these fellas get back on their feet I think it might be reasonable to hold off on hopes of citations being issued. I don't believe you are being harsh or unappreciative, it's one of those situations that cannot truly be understood unless you are "on the inside". Any response to an emergent situation can be dangerous. The gear worn by firefighters is heavy and cumbersome, then we add in the weather, a pinch of hard work, a smidge of excitement.... I smell heat exhaustion, dehydration, and it wouldn't be unheard of for a person to suffer an MI with that sort of stressful situation.

163 - Thanks for the support neighbor! See you at the next brush fire gone wild.

On Firefighter in good condition after truck rollover

Posted on May 6 at 7:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

It is true that getting there safely is a huge priority. Unfortunately the area the accident happened is not well signed. The curve comes suddenly, and although I believe there is a max limit 15 sign when traveling in the opposite direction, there is not a sign in the direction the tanker was traveling.

Another thing to keep in mind is that property loss is not the main thing on ones mind when en route to the scene of a fire. I believe that I can speak for most in the field when I say that the health and welfare of our brothers and sisters fighting the fire is where our priority lies.

And yes, we did a darn good job out there! Kudos to all who pitched in.... from the folks manning the station to the kind soul that brought us water (251).

And Chad was rockin that flying meat wagon!

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On Responding officer nearly crashes into creek

Posted on January 17 at 2:43 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

He should have gotten a ticket. It would teach him a valuable lesson. Responding to a call for help drive slowly and carefully so ya don't get a ticket.

That would teach me a lesson too! When the tones go off and someone needs the ambulance because they can't breathe or their child is in distress the first thing on my mind should be how I don't want to have to pay a ticket.

On Bank robbery suspects charged

Posted on November 15 at 8:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Chief Dave Rocks!

On Final suspect arrested in Footville bank robbery

Posted on November 14 at 11:34 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Once again.... Chief Dave rocks!

On Drunken driving crackdown nets grant

Posted on November 8 at 7:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Chief Dave rocks.