Firefighters and paramedics train with recently acquired rescue equipment. This equipment, commonly refered to as the "Jaws of Life", was purchased with grant funding from from the Department of Homeland Security throught the Governor's Division of Emergency Management. Rescue crews will train today at Cabello's wrecker and junk yard on previously wrecked vehicles. This will give our crews the necessay challenges to perform the operation.
Simulations will include extrication of seriously injured patients.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Busy weekend for LFD
Fire and emergency crews were kept busy this weekend as there were numerous responses to different emergencies. Of note were the following:
Motor Vehicle accident at a quarter before midnight Saturday at the 15 mile marker of Hwy 359. Two ambulances and a fire engine respond to the traffic accident. At least two patients were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
Auto pedestrian accident at ten minutes before midnight on Saturday, involving a motorcycle that struck a male teenager. Fire and emergency crews responded to aid the victim. He was treayed on scene and in enroute to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Motor vehicle accident at Saunders and Springfield reported at ten minutes after midnight. Crews report multiple victims with various injuries transported to a local hospital.
Motor vehicle accident at IH 35 N and international at 3:30 am Sunday morning. Black expediton impacts concrete wall traping victims inside. Fire crews rescue victims and transport to local hospial with serious injuries.
Contact PIO Vega for more details.
Motor Vehicle accident at a quarter before midnight Saturday at the 15 mile marker of Hwy 359. Two ambulances and a fire engine respond to the traffic accident. At least two patients were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
Auto pedestrian accident at ten minutes before midnight on Saturday, involving a motorcycle that struck a male teenager. Fire and emergency crews responded to aid the victim. He was treayed on scene and in enroute to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Motor vehicle accident at Saunders and Springfield reported at ten minutes after midnight. Crews report multiple victims with various injuries transported to a local hospital.
Motor vehicle accident at IH 35 N and international at 3:30 am Sunday morning. Black expediton impacts concrete wall traping victims inside. Fire crews rescue victims and transport to local hospial with serious injuries.
Contact PIO Vega for more details.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
FD Testifies at Homeland Security Hearing
Acting assistant Fire Chief, Steve Landin, testified today before a congresional panel on Homeland Security chaired by Congressman Henry Cuellar. The hearing, entitled, "The State of Emergency Comunications Along the Texas Border" was held today at TAMIU before an audience of first responders to discuss the many challenges faced along the border rgarding interoperable and cross border communications.
Members of the Homeland Security Panel included Congressman Cuellar, Congresman McCall and Congressman Dent.
Introductions were made by Mayor Salinas.
Members of the Homeland Security Panel included Congressman Cuellar, Congresman McCall and Congressman Dent.
Introductions were made by Mayor Salinas.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Firefighters battle wildland fire
LAREDO, Texas – Fire crews responded to a wild land fire that threatened nearby homes in the Cheyenne Subdivision as well as warehouses near Aguila Azteca Rd. The fire was contained in a tract of land between Clark Blvd and Highway 359. Four fire trucks and 12 twelve firefighters were successful in containing the blaze before it could cause any damage to nearby structures.
Rough terrain and dry, thick brush presented a challenge to the crews in their efforts to fight the fire. It took firefighters four hours to finally extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries or material damages were reported.
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Rough terrain and dry, thick brush presented a challenge to the crews in their efforts to fight the fire. It took firefighters four hours to finally extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries or material damages were reported.
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