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On the evening of the 24th of January, Yelverton Fire Station was paid a visit by Roborough Young Farmers. The event was organised by FF Ian Lake of Ivybridge Fire Station and involved an informal chat about the fire service generally and the use of the “simulator” a mobile driving simulator to bring home the drive safetly message. FF Alex Newton helped out showing the young farmers around the appliance and station. I have included some photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At 19:11 on the 24th of January, appliances from Yelverton and Tavistock were sent to a sheltered housing address in Horrabridge to a reported Automatic Fire Alarm sounding. On arrival the crew found the alarm had been caused by a pot of food that had been left on the cooker. The occupier had served his meal and placed the pot back onto the cooker and forgot to turn off the electric ring. By the time we had arrived the occupier had turned the ring off and removed the pot from the cooker, he had also opened all the windows and vented the premises.

 It is important to remember to turn off cookers and electrical devices generally after use. Fortunately in this instance the occupier had a smoke alarm that activated and raised the alarm. Sheltered housing have monitored smoke alarms, the monitoring company report the alarm to the fire service and we respond. If you don’t have smoke alarms you may be eligible to have them supplied and fitted by the Fire Service free.

For more details call Freephone 0800 7311 822

or text your request to

Text info line 078 0000 2476

or go to http://www.fire.gov.uk/Home+safety/IsYourHomeSafe/FreeHomeSafetyCheck

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At drills on the 23rd of January, the crew practised using a 105 Ladder. We don’t carry a 105 ladder but may need to be able to use one carried by another appliance. The 105 relates to its length 10.5 metres when fully extended. Once the ladder drills were completed the crew viewed an E learning package that explained the procedures for Positive Pressure Ventulation.

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At 20:27 on the 22nd of January, Yelverton appliance was sent to Station 49 Crownhill for stand by duties. The appliance finally closed home station at 21:43

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At Drills on the 17th of January, appliances from Tavistock and Princetown joined Yelverton and three ambulance crews from West Country Ambulance trust in a three car RTC exercise at Yelverton Aerodrome. The scenario involved four live casualties played by friends of the Ambulance trust and Yelverton Fire Station and three cars, one on its side and one tight against a wall. All three extrications were difficult but never the less, all four casualties were rescued. The combined service debrief confirmed all who taken part had performed to a good standard and agreed the exercise had been a success. Unfortunately I forgot to detail someone to take pictures until almost too late, I have included one of Rob Burbridge of R. Burbridge Haulage Ltd who collected the cut up cars from the aerodrome and returned them to the station compound for free. Rob has helped out with exercises like this for as many years as I care to remember and his assistance has been invaluable. Not many would be out at 10:00 O’clock at night in the rain giving up their free time for no reward! So a big thanks to him.

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At 18:47 on the 15th of January, Yelverton appliance was called to a chimney fire at Buckland Monochorum. On arrival the crew found the call had been put in by a neighbour who had seen hot ashes coming out of the chimney. The occupier had been using cardboard to light a fire in the grate to burn some wood, he put the fire out when the neighbour told him what had happened. The fire crew checked the chimney with the thermal imaging camera, gave some advice about chimney fires and returned to station.

Remember if you have a log burner or an open fire you need to have the chimney swept regularly and burn seasoned logs. If you have a chimney fire you can slow its progress by applying a small amount of water onto the fire in the grate. If you do, remember this, water expoands 1000 fold when it turns to steam. If you apply to much water you could be seriously scalded!! Use a hand brush from a dust pan and brush set and dip the brush into water and then flick the brush at the fire. The water that drips off the brush will make sufficient steam to slow the fire. Don’t forget to call the fire brigade as well and only use the brush technique if you feel comfortable with it. If you don’t call us and we’ll be happy to deal with it for you.

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At 08:56 on the 13th of January, Yelverton appliance was called to a car fire on the A386 at Horrabridge. On arrival it was clear the vehicle was not on fire but had been involved in a collision with the “keep left” sign in the middle of the road. The driver was an elderly man who was obviously having difficulty understanding what had happened and was suffering from shock. Crews rendered first aid until the ambulance arrived and then removed the car from the “Keep Left” sign and assisted the Police clear the road to prevent further accidents.

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On the 11th of January, Yelverton appliance was involved in a four appliance exercise at HMS Bulwark at the Dockyard. Four of Yelverton crew were used as Breathing Apparatus wearers and the OIC was made the shore side  sector commander. The scenario involved a fire in the sick bay with three persons reported. The crews and Royal Navy crews rescued all three casualties and extinguished the fire. The debrief made it clear the exercise had been a success and highlighted the good working relationship the crews had with the Royal Navy. No photos for obvious reasons.

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At drills on the 3rd of January, Yelverton crew took the appliance to Clearbrook to conduct the quarterly test on both the portable and main pump.

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At Drills on the 28th of December, the crew had a station quarterly meeting.