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 I did a little number crunching last night to see how we were comparing in running EMS calls over the last few months. Keep in mind that we’re a tiny itty bitty little station with a new EMS program (5 years old). In fact, we only have 4 EMTs that are currently trained to run EMS calls.
So looking at the last two years versus this year, we’re only at about a 288% increase in EMS calls run. Seriously, that’s a huge difference. Last year we had 3 providers running calls, and this year we have one more person. That’s 4 EMTs making difference. And just think, we’re training new members to run calls and our membership drive is up. Imagine if we added just 2 more this year and maybe 3 more EMTs next year. The county call volume has gone up some over last year, but the fact that ZCVFD is now able to help out, we're able to rely less on the other agencies and help balance the call volume.
What do these numbers mean? That this itty bitty station in a vastly growing region can make a difference and help save lives. And that’s really what it boils down to. Why aren’t you helping us out? We need your help. Make a difference with us.
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 When the members decided to host our first Poker Run event , we didn’t know what to expect or if anyone would even show up. The number of participants and the incredible feedback we received blew us away. There was no question we needed to make this an annual event. A Poker Run is an organized motorcycle event where riders travel over a prescribed course and at designated stopping points, select a card. At the end of the run, the person with the best poker hand wins a prize.
On Saturday, July 12th, almost 60 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts arrived for a beautiful sunny ride through Central Virginia. Participants made their way across to four different checkpoints, collecting cards and chances to win prizes. Along with monetary donations, ZCVFD also collected new toys for our December Toy Lift operation, a new event scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at the Lowe’s parking lot.
“I had asked several of the riders how the run was, and everyone was really pleased at how well the event was put together,” said Bev Morris, ZCVFD Auxiliary President. “We couldn’t have done this event without all the countless volunteers that made it such a great success!”
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On Tuesday, June 24, 2008 shortly after 9 in the morning, the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, along Louisa County Emergency Services was dispatched to the intersection of Route 15, James Madison Highway, and Interstate 64 for a tractor-trailer that had overturned.
The truck was carrying round 47,000 pounds of empty glass beer bottles to be recycled, when the driver lost control of the truck while turning onto Route 15 southbound. The truck then overturned and was blocking one lane of Route 15 at the intersection. The driver escaped with only minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by Louisa EMS.
The truck was leaking diesel fuel into the grass and a Hazardous Materials contractor was called in to assist with the clean-up efforts. Route 15 southbound was shut down for approximately an hour while crews up righted the truck.
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 The Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery on a new state-of-the-art fire engine. The 2008 Smeal Sirius Custom Pumper will become the station's primary piece of equipment for motor vehicle accidents and will back-up other apparatus on fire calls.
"This new truck is the result of some very much appreciated Louisa County capital funding, which was spearheaded by Mr. Richard Havasy, the Green Springs Magisterial District Supervisor . Our membership has almost a year of hard work in the design of this apparatus," said Fire Chief Ricky Bywaters. "The western end of the county has seen a lot of new growth and development which was recognized by our Board of Supervisor's who eventually approved the funding. This new engine will be a great addition to our department and provide a huge benefit to our community."
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