Bristol Va tanker explosion

Here is an impressive video of a tanker exploding on I-81 in Bristol, Va. The driver of the tanker noticed his breaks were on fire, and notified 911. A VA State patrolman arrived on scene and caught the explossion on tape with the dash cam. My Brothers at the Bristol, VA Fire Dept arrived on scene to extinguish the fire when the tanker exploded. Members of Tower 3(Quint) were in the process of stretching a hand line when the explosion occured. Thankfully, at the time of the explosion, members of T-3 were on the opposite side of the apparatus pulling a hand-line. A nearby motel, along with cars in the parking lot, substained some damage from the explosion. I bet that one scared their mules.

Here is the link:


blast.http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/video/watch/dashcam_video_exit_7_explosion/

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Mumfy update

On April 2, Brother Mumford resigned from the CFD. He started on April 7th with the Hopkinton Fire Dept, and from what I hear, is loving it. And why shouldn't he. In the 1 week that he has been employed, he has only had to work one shift, and in that one shift, he has only had to run one call, and in that one run, he somehow found a way to have the patient drive to him at the station. Seems as though Mumfy has made a pretty good career move.

Batt 3 pic update

This group picture was taken spring of 2007. There have been quite a few changes since than with retirements and transfers.

Members who have retired : FF Giles (not in pic), Lt Wiggin (center, standing), BC Fanjoy (leaning against car), FF Moretto (back row, 2nd from left).

Members who have resigned : FF/P Reily (standing, 5th from left), FF/P Mumford (not in pic).

Members who have been transferred : Capt Whitney (kneeling, 3rd from right), FF Dumas (kneeling, 3rd from left), FF Odom (standing, 7th from left), FF Boissonneault (kneeling, 2nd from right), FF/P Collins (standing, 5th from right)

Rumor has it that Capt Whitney and FF Dumas will be returning to the group after being transferred to acting positions on Batt's 2 & 4.

A couple of other members not in the pic is FF Cullen and FF/P Richardson, both of whom have joined the dept within the past 6 months.

Mumfy moves on

Last night was Brother Doug Mumford's last night with the CFD. After 7 years on the job as a Firefighter/Paramedic, he has decided to accept the position FF/P for the neighboring town of Hoptinkon. Mumfy began his service with CFD in January of 2001. We wish Brother Mumfy the best of luck.



I hope we aren't going to need that life-raft for quite some time, but just in case, you had better push it back this way when you get out Munf.

Building fires

Sunday, March 30th, the Manor stations Engine and Ambulance 5 were sent to the neighboring town of Boscawen for a reported basement fire. Companies arrived second due, and assisted Boscawen with a quick knockdown.

Last evening, April 2, Engines 1, 4, 7, Ladder 2, Ambulance 4, 7, and BC 3 were sent to Dunklee St for a reported building fire. Companies arrived and found fire on the exterior of a residential. A second alarm was toned out, but the fire was knocked down pretty quickly. and most companies were back in service within an hour.

Sorry. No pics yet.

Moretto retires

With twenty-four years of service with the Concord fire Dept, Brother John Moretto has decided retire, and focus his time with the family, and his personal business. John began his service in September of 1983. We wish John a happy retirement.



Moretto : back row, second from the left

Hey John. Don't forget to push the life-raft back when you get out. Mumfy would like to use it next.