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| FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 110 STATION 2 (MENDOTA) ENGINE 111 ENGINE 112 BRUSH TRUCK 113 TANKER 114 ENGINE 115 BRUSH TRUCK 116 ENGINE 117 AMBULANCE 118 AMBULANCE 119 RESCUE 1101 UNIT 1102 UNIT 1103 FOAM MACHINE TRAILER |
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| 9-11-01 NEVER FORGET |
| 2008 INCIDENTS JANUARY - 81 FEBRUARY - 42 MARCH - 55 APRIL - 61 MAY - 56 JUNE - 62 JULY - 54 AUGUST - 62 SEPTEMBER - 48 OCTOBER - 53 NOVEMBER - 66 DECEMBER - 56 TOTAL - 696 |
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| SITE LAST UPDATED: July 8th, 2010 |
2009 RESPONSES EMS - 475 MVA - 66 STRUCTURE - 13 VEHICLE FIRE - 6 GRASS/BRUSH/FOREST - 11 SMOKE REPORT/ALARM - 24 FALSE ALARM - N/A POWER LINES/TREE - 35 CANCELLED - 12 ASSIST - N/A SPILL/LEAK - 1 REFUSE FIRE - N/A BOMB THREAT - N/A CONTROL BURN - 11 COMMUNITY SERVICE - 5 FIRE OTHER - 3 TOTAL RESPONSES - 662 |
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| ATTN: MEMBERS July 2010 THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY THE 6TH. FIRE DRILL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY THE 19TH. EMS DRILL WILL BE HELD THURSDAY THE 22ND. DRILLS WILL BE AT STATION 110 (UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED) BEGINNING AT 7:00PM ALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO ATTEND |
On October 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th members of Goodson-Kinderhook Fire Rescue,
Brumley Gap Fire Dept Department, and Washington County Fire Rescue
participated in a Hazardous Materials Operations class. This class is to develop
the knowledge and skills of emergency responders so they are able to safely and
effectively operate at a hazardous materials incident. Instructors are Scotty
Sproles and Tracy Hobbs of Bristol Virginia Fire Department. For more pictures
click here.
Brumley Gap Fire Dept Department, and Washington County Fire Rescue
participated in a Hazardous Materials Operations class. This class is to develop
the knowledge and skills of emergency responders so they are able to safely and
effectively operate at a hazardous materials incident. Instructors are Scotty
Sproles and Tracy Hobbs of Bristol Virginia Fire Department. For more pictures
click here.
| ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER |
On December 5th, 2009 Goodson-Kinderhook hosted its annual Christmas dinner. This is a
time for members and their families to gather and visit one another during a busy holiday
season. A tradition of the dinner is a visit from Santa, which the children always enjoy. The
Christmas dinner is always looked forward to by members of the department and community.
Thanks to everyone who brought dishes and who make the event possible every year. For
more pictures click here.
time for members and their families to gather and visit one another during a busy holiday
season. A tradition of the dinner is a visit from Santa, which the children always enjoy. The
Christmas dinner is always looked forward to by members of the department and community.
Thanks to everyone who brought dishes and who make the event possible every year. For
more pictures click here.
| 2010 G.K.V.F.D. BANQUET |
On January 9th, 2009 Goodson Kinderhook Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet. In
attendance were members of the department and their families, ladies auxiliary, and special guest Chief J.C.
Bolling (Bristol Virginia Fire Department) and Fred Newman (Washington County Virginia Sheriffs Office).
Members who received "years of service" awards were David Childress (5 years), Derek Duckett (5 years),
Leon Duckett (10 years), Brian Anderson (20 years) and Don Venable (25 years). Brian Anderson was also
presented a plaque expressing the departments gratitude and appreciation for all of his hard work and
dedication not only for the 20 years he has been a member but also for the 8 years he served as Assistant
Chief (2001-2009). Don Venable received his 25 year award and has served as Fire Captain for over 20
years. Sharon Mullins was elected President for 2010 and makes her the first female President in the history
of Goodson Kinderhook. The new Assistant Chief for 2010 is Michael Hardin, formerly President. Even with
the temperatures nearing single digits, the banquet was a success. Membership at Goodson-Kinderhook is
at a all time high and more applications are being submitted every month. With a ever growing community,
training and expanding our membership is a must. Thanks to everyone who made the banquet and all of the
yearly events possible. For more pictures of the banquet click here.
attendance were members of the department and their families, ladies auxiliary, and special guest Chief J.C.
Bolling (Bristol Virginia Fire Department) and Fred Newman (Washington County Virginia Sheriffs Office).
Members who received "years of service" awards were David Childress (5 years), Derek Duckett (5 years),
Leon Duckett (10 years), Brian Anderson (20 years) and Don Venable (25 years). Brian Anderson was also
presented a plaque expressing the departments gratitude and appreciation for all of his hard work and
dedication not only for the 20 years he has been a member but also for the 8 years he served as Assistant
Chief (2001-2009). Don Venable received his 25 year award and has served as Fire Captain for over 20
years. Sharon Mullins was elected President for 2010 and makes her the first female President in the history
of Goodson Kinderhook. The new Assistant Chief for 2010 is Michael Hardin, formerly President. Even with
the temperatures nearing single digits, the banquet was a success. Membership at Goodson-Kinderhook is
at a all time high and more applications are being submitted every month. With a ever growing community,
training and expanding our membership is a must. Thanks to everyone who made the banquet and all of the
yearly events possible. For more pictures of the banquet click here.
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