Thursday Morning Update

8/27/08 at 10:20 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a van vs. a motorcycle at SW Bayshore and SW Airview, PSL.  A male, in his mid-40s, was flown to a southern trauma center in serious condition.  He was the driver of the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet.  A female, in her early 20s, was ground transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.  She was the driver of the van. 

(posted 8:02 a.m.) 

Air EMS Safety Summit held at SLCFD
Air EMS personnel from around the Treasure Coast participated in a Safety Summit yesterday, August 28, at SLCFD Administrative Complex.  About 30 representatives from St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River Counties, Aero Med II from Sebring/Tampa, Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, and St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach discussed protocols to help with communication when making air transports.

Wednesday Morning Update

8/26/08 at 3:47 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a vehicle vs. pole at 7410 S US Hwy 1.  A female, in her early 50s, was ground transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The car hit a pole and landed with part of the car on the concrete foundation and the rear-end of the car approximately 4-6 feet off the ground.  SLCFD Special Operations Unit had to be called in to stabilize the car before the patient could be safely removed. 

(posted 8:08 a.m.) 

MEDIA — Don’t forget Air EMS Safety Summit this morning.  Helecopters start landing around 9:30 a.m. at Milner complex.

Tuesday Morning Update

8/25/08 at 6:50 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a woman who fell off a horse on the 2600 block of S. Brocksmith Rd, Ft. P.   The female, in her 40s, was ground transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

MEDIA — Tomorrow August 27, SLCFD along with Omniflight, will host the Treasure Coast Air EMS Safety Summit at the Administration Complex.  The Summit will start at 10 a.m.  Along with Air Rescue, Martin County Lifestar and Holmes First Flight, will be on the ground at Milner.  Great photo op! 

(posted 7:55 a.m.)

Monday Morning Update

8/25/08 at 1:49 a.m. — SLCFD responded to a fall at 1299 Treasure Cay Drive.  A male, in his early 20s, was flown to a northern trauma center in very critical condition.  The man had fallen from the 2nd story of an exterior staircase.  FPPD was also on the scene. 

(posted 8:11 a.m.)

Friday Morning Update

8/21/08 at 2:30 p.m. — SLCFD responded to an accident at 13575 Indrio Rd, Ft. Pierce (Stuart Mining).  A male in his 30s was flown to a southern trauma center in critical condition.  A “stacker” or conveyor belt used in mining, crushed his leg.  SLCSO was also on the scene. 

(posted 7:58 a.m.)

Thursday Morning Update

8/20/08  — Thursday morning SLCFD responded to a chemical leak a 9501 Range Line Road.  The leak was a chemical used for pools or cleaning.  The company, Universal Chemical, had begun to contain the leak by the time SLCFD arrived on the scene.  The leak went into flood water, but because of the amount of flood water is not expected to be a hazard. 

Thursday afternoon (around 2 p.m.)  SLCFD rescued two girls from flood waters at Selvitz and 10 Mile Creek.  Three girls (pre-teens or early teens) had been in a canoe in a backyard when it flipped over.  One girl swam to safety with the help of James Pulliam, a neighbor.  The other two girls clung to a tree branch until crews arrived.  Pulliam swam to them and helped them get safely on the tree until help arrived.  FF/Paramedic Wade Tindall swam to the girls with floatation devices.  SLCSO, in a air boat, arrived and took all of them to safety.  (Will update this story as I get more details.) 

(posted 8:42 a.m.)

Wednesday Morning Update

8/20/08 a.m. — THE FIRE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AT 3 P.M. IS CANCELLED

Nothing to report from last night or this morning.  Several known false fire alarms (with systems malfunctioning) and cars stuck in water, ditches, canals… but no injuries. 

(posted 8:18 a.m.)

Monday Morning Update

8/18/08 a.m. — Nothing to report from last night or this morning. 

Firefighters started this morning participating in the Watch Out for Me project.  This is a back-to-school awareness program, and is a joint effort with the School District, the County and the Fire District.  Below is a photo of the firefighters at Station 3, urging drivers to watch out for school children. 

Weekend Update

This covers Saturday and Sunday (morning) events

8/16 at 3 a.m. — Saturday morning, SLCFD responded to a vehicle accident at Ave. K and N. 16th, Ft. P.  Female in her 20/30s flown to a northern trauma center in critical condition.  One fatality in the accident and 2 ground transports to a local hospital.

8/16 at 3:40 a.m. — SLCFD responded to a stabbing on the 1100 block of Orange Ave., Ft. P.   A male was flown to a northern trauma center in serious condition.

8/16 at 5:30 p.m. — Saturday evening, SLCFD responded to numerous lightening strikes, two striking homes. 

One at the 500 block of NW Blue Lake Drive, lightening struck the house and ran through the air conditioning wires.  The house is without power, but otherwise livable.

The other at the 1300 block of SE Proctor Lane, lightening struck attic and started a fire.  Again power was cut off for the house, but otherwise livable.

Then at around 10 p.m. lightening struck Fire Station #3 on Prima Vista, knocking out all of the computer and communications equipment. 

No injuries in any of the lightening incidents. 

8/16 at 10:44 p.m. — SLCFD responded to an accident at the 140 MM of I-95 SB.  Three vehicles were involved, one fatality (male in his mid 40s).  No other injuries.  FHP was on the scene.

8/16 at 11:45 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a gunshot wound on the 2800 block of Kingsley Drive, Ft. Pierce.  Ground transported a male to the local hospital.  SLCSO was also on the scene. 

(posted 8:14 a.m.)

Friday Morning Update

8/15/08 a.m. — Nothing to report from last night or this morning. 

NEWS ADVISORY — School starts on Monday, August 18.  As part of a Back To School Awareness program, firefighters will be out at busy intersections reminding drivers to watch out for children.  For 30-45 minutes before school starts firefighters will holding signs reading: School’s in… Watch Out For Me!  This is a joint program with the St. Lucie School District and St. Lucie County.  The school district has produced TV spots and has bumperstickers.  Call me for more details. 

(posted 8 a.m.)