Burn building complete and members certified as instructors

On Wednesday, 9/9/15, The Rockledge Fire Department completed a series of live fire exercises in their recently completed burn building, enabling several members to achieve their live fire training certifications.

Special thanks go out to the members of Brevard County Fire Rescue who assisted with the training, as well as all of our members who's hard work and dedication in the construction of the prop made it all possible.

Rockledge Fire crews respond to a lightning strike to a residence

 

On Monday, September 7th, Rockledge Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Bridgeport Circle for a lightning strike to a house.  The strike did not cause a fire, however there was significant damage to the roof.  Rockledge E36 patched the roof to limit water damage. 

 

 

RFD responds to kitchen fire

On Friday, August 21st at approximately 5:00 pm, RFD units were dispatched to the 700 block of White Pine Ave. for a kitchen fire.  RFD Engine 37 arrived on scene to find all residents evacuated, and a heavy smoke condition inside the home.  Upon further investigation, personnel found that there was no longer any active fire, however there was significant damage in the kitchen from smoke, fire and running water. 

Ceiling and upper level of kitchen severely damaged from smoke and fire 

Crews ventilated the house and removed all of the standing water to minimize the damage.  Upon interviewing the homeowner, it was found that the cause of the fire was ignition of cooking oil on the stove top. 




Posted by M. Clark

RFD responds to head on collision with entrapment

On Friday, August 28th at approximately 10:00 pm, Rockledge Fire Department Engines 35, 36, 37 and District Chief 35 were dispatched to the intersection of Murrell Rd. and Barnes Blvd. for a head on crash.  BCFR rescues 45, 47 and 48, truck 48, and district chief 45 were also dispatched for additional assistance.  Crews worked tirelessly for approximately 45 minutes to remove the single occupant of one vehicle from the wreckage using specialized extrication equipment. 

Of the two occupants of the other vehicle, one was flown by helicopter to HRMC with serious injuries while the other was uninjured.  All responding agencies worked professionally and as quickly as possible to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.  The members of IAFF 3138 wish to extend our sincere condolences and well wishes to all of those involved in this unfortunate accident. 



Posted by M. Clark