Lieutenant Matthew Clark, IAFF3138 President.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 battles fully involved food trailer
On Monday, November 17th 2014 just before midnight, Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 was dispatched to the 100 block of Gus Hipp Blvd for a fully involved food truck fire. Engine 37 arrived to find a food trailer in close proximity to a building fully involved in fire. An employee of Coastal Ambulance was on scene to provide information for dispatch prior to arrival. The fire was quickly brought under control with no damage to the adjacent structure. The cause is still under investigation.
Posted by M. Clark
Thursday, October 16, 2014
October is fire prevention month
It's that time of year again, when fire departments around the country make an extra special effort to educate the public on fire prevention.
The Rockledge Professional Firefighters take great pride in providing the best possible educational experiences for school children of all ages, as well as adults, to maximize safety and survivability in a fire emergency.
If you would like one of our engine crews to come to your school, work place, or other public venue for a presentation on fire prevention and education, feel free to contact us.
Call 321-690-3968 and speak to our senior staff assistant, Lori Matson to arrange a time and place.
We'll see you there!
Posted by M. Clark
Rockledge Fire crews battle a fully involved modular home
Posted by M. Clark
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Rockledge fire rescue responds to industrial accident with serious injuries
On Monday, Sept. 29th at approximately 9:00 a.m. Rockledge Fire Department along with Brevard County Fire Rescue and Rockledge Police were dispatched to LRM Industries, INC. on Gus Hipp Blvd. for a fire with possible injuries.
Upon arrival Rockledge Engine 37 was directed to a single male patient with severe burns caused by an equipment malfunction. Paramedics on Engine 37 worked quickly to stabilize the patient while other crews secured the equipment and adressed any remaining hazards.
Paramedics on Engine 37 dispatched air transport for the patient and he was transported in serious condition.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
For more information follow the link below to WESH news:
http://www.wesh.com/news/fd-worker-seriously-injured-in-manufacturing-plant-explosion/28312842
Posted by M. Clark
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Citizen survives cardiac arrest, firefighters and postal workers honored
On June 2nd, 2014 Rockledge Fire Department responded to a "person down" in the parking lot at the post office on Murrell Road. Upon arrival, Rockledge fire personnel found Mr. Anthony D. Callipari, a citizen of Rockledge, unresponsive. It was quickly determined that Mr. Callipari was in full cardiac arrest. Postal workers performed CPR until Rockledge Fire Department arrived to provide advanced care. Mr. Callipari was then rapidly transported to Wuesthoff Hospital by Brevard County Fire Rescue and eventually made a full recovery.
During the city council meeting held on August 20th, the mayor and city council recognized the three postal workers who provided essential care to the patient, and presented them with "hometown hero" awards. All of the fire / rescue personnel were in attendance.
It is without doubt that Mr Callipari would not have survived if not for the quick actions of these postal workers, and for the quick response and expertise of the fire / rescue personnel who responded.
Posted by M. Clark
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 extinguishes vehicle fire
On the afternoon of Friday, July 25th, Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 was dispatched to the parking lot of the Publix at the intersection of Barnes Blvd. and Murrel Rd. for a vehicle fire. Rockledge Police Department had arrived on scene minutes earlier and were unable to extinguish the growing fire with their extinguishers. Due to it's close proximity to the scene, Engine 37 was able to respond quickly and stop the fire in it's early stages, before it caused any serious damage.
posted by M. Clark
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Rockledge Fire crews work a residential structure fire
Rockledge Fire Department along with Brevard County Fire Rescue and Cocoa Fire were dispatched to the 1900 block of Cavendish Ct. in South Rockledge Monday morning for a residential structure fire.
Crews arrived to find an active fire inside the home and attempted to make an interior attack, but quickly withdrew from the inside of the house due to heavy fire conditions in the attic. The fire was safely brought under control from the exterior with no injuries and no damage to adjacent homes. The home was deemed a total loss and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Follow the link below for more pictures and information.
http://spacecoastdaily.com/2014/05/photos-bcfr-assits-rockledge-fight-house-fire/
Posted by M. Clark
Friday, April 4, 2014
Brush fire scorches wooded area adjacent to Dick Blake Park
On Friday, April 4th 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m. Rockledge fire crews, along with Brevard county were dispatched to the area adjacent to Dick Blake Park on Guss Hipp Blvd. for a brush/woods fire. Specialized brush apparatus from the City of Rockledge and Brevard County worked to suppress the fire, and tractors from the Florida Department of Forestry were called in to plow containment lines. The fire was contained and no property damage was reported.
For additional information and footage from Florida Today, click here.
Posted by M. Clark
FDNY Firemen make stop in Rockledge with 9-11 artifact
On Friday, April 4th 2014, the Rockledge Fire Department served as a resting and re-fueling point for FDNY firefighters on a 1,400 mile bicycle ride to the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, to dedicate a piece of steel from the fallen World Trade Center towers. Our on duty crews escorted the procession to the southern city limits.
Click here to see the full article from Florida Today.
Posted by M. Clark
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Rockledge Fire Department crews work a mobile home fire
Rockledge Fire Department - along with Rockledge police department, Cocoa Fire Department and Brevard County Fire Rescue - were dispatched to the 800 block of Eyster Blvd. in Rockledge early Tuesday morning (3/4/2014) for a fire in a manufactured home.
Crews arrived on scene to find a single-wide trailer home fully involved in fire, with an adjacent structure threatened by radiant heat and flames.
Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control without any injury or damage to surrounding structures.
Click here for the full article and video.
Posted by M. Clark
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Steve Mahaffey
Congratulations to Lt. Stephen (Steve) Mahaffey for his recent promotion to the rank of Battalion Chief. Steve has proudly served the citizens of Rockledge for the last 23 years, starting with the fire department in May of 1992 after a short time with the public works department. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2001, and has been serving as an engine company officer ever since. He is now the newest shift commander for shift A.
We are certain that Chief Mahaffey will continue to serve the citizens and his shift with professionalism and integrity, and we wish him the best for the future.
From 3138, congratulations chief !
Posted by M. Clark
Rockledge Fire crews battle a fully involved passenger van with propane tanks
Rockledge Fire Department along with Rockledge Police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Montesino Drive in Rockledge Tuesday afternoon for a passenger van fully involved and in close proximity to a residence. Crews arrived to find that the van had luckily been moved away from the house, however there was on board propane cylinders that were venting and creating large columns of fire.
Crews maintained a safe distance and quickly brought the fire under control without injury or further incident.
Two other vehicles and two adjacent palm trees were damaged as a result of flying embers and radiant heat.
Video coming soon.
Posted by M. Clark
