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Welcome to South End Fire Company
 

Mission Statement

The purpose of this organization is to promote fire prevention and life safety activities, provide fire suppression and preservation of life and property at fire related incidents, provide emergency medical response, respond to the release of hazardous materials to minimize damage to persons, property and the environment, and to provide other emergency services to the citizens of Winchester, Virginia and surrounding area. Furthermore, the organization's dedicated to support the Winchester Fire and Rescue Department in the completion of its mission, and to ensure the safety of the officers and membership of the department.

  

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Fire safety tips for home
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 
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Fire's can happen at anytime, wether it be in the day or in the middle of the night when you are sleeping. To ensure that you and your family stay safe here are some simple safety tips that you can follow, to help keep your family safe incase of a fire.

  • Install a smoke detector outside each sleeping area, and on each level of your home.
  • Replace all batteries atleast one a year.
  • Vaccum away all cobwebs and dust from smoke detectors, to ensure they don't get clogged up.
  • Plan safety route's out of your home incase of a fire.
  • Determine atleast two ways to escape from every room in your home.
  • Designate a location outside your home that everyone would meet after escaping.
  • Practice your escape route atleast twice a year.
Stay safe, and always practice fire prevention. Thanks from the members of SEFCO.

http://co.humboldt.ca.us/hhs/phb/documents/fire%20safety%20tips%20for%20families.pdf


 
Merry Christmas
Saturday, December 25, 2010 
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The members of Southend Fire Compnany would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays.


 
Snow
Saturday, December 18, 2010 
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It's that time of year again when the wet stuff that we like to call snow, starts to fall. Though snow is fun to be out and playing in, it can also cause chaos on the roads. Here are some safe driving tips for when your driving in the snow.

  • Decrease speed and allow plenty of room to stop.
  • Turn on lights to keep visiblity to other motorists and yourself.
  • Use low gears to keep traction.
  • Remember Bridges and overpasses will freeze first.
  • ONLY BE ON THE ROADS IF YOU HAVE TO
Drive safely, and from everybody at SEFCO have a happy holidays.

http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/snow.html

 


 
Santa visits South End
Friday, December 17, 2010 
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What could make a bingo night better then a visit from santa.


 
   
   
Structure fire in Frederick County
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 
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This After noon Wagon 5 was alerted to assist Frederick County for a reported structure.  Engine 1 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from side A.  The crew from Engine 1 advanced a hose line into the structure.  Battalion 6 marked on scene and quickly upgraded it to a second alarm.  Wagon 5 arrived and was assigned to search the adjacent apartments.  The Fire was quickly knocked down by 1's crew.  Units went in service a few hours later.


 
Space Heaters
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 
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As the weathe starts to get colder, you may be getting out space heaters to keep your house warm. When buying a space heater look for one that has been tested and labled by a nationally recognized company, like Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. (UL). Here are some safety tips to keep you safe, and stay warm:

  • Keep the heater three feet away from drapes, furniture, and any flammable materials.
  • If you have to use an extension chord use a heavy duty one. Make sure it has the same power rating, as the one on the label of the heater.
  • Never leave a space heater running or unattended while you sleep. Or if you leave the house, unplug it.
  • Keep electric heaters away from water, never use them in the bathroom or kitchen.
Stay safe, and Happy Holidays from the members of Southend Fire Company.

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=8&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+Agencies&L2=
Massachusetts+Department+of+Fire+Services&L3=Department+of+Fire+Services&L4=
Office+of+the+State+Fire+Marshal&L5=Public+Education&L6=Fire+Safety+Topics&L7=
FS+Topics&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent&f=dfs_osfm_pubed_firesafetytopics_space_heaters&csid=Eeops


 
Hectic Monday
Monday, December 13, 2010 
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The beginning of the week brought a busy day to SEFCO.   Medic 5-1 assisted Frederick county with a structure fire,  along with there normal day of running numerous calls.  At the end of the day Medic 5-1 racked up a total of 9 calls, along with Wagon 5 with 8 calls.


 
Christmas Tree Burn
Thursday, December 2, 2010 
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Today members of South End participated in a demonstration put on by the city of Winchester. The purpose was to demonstrate the dangers of having an open flame near a Christmas tree. The tree was placed in the Frederick County burn building and a mock living room was set up. The Tree quickly went up and spread throughout the living room. City companies that participated in the demonstration were, Friendship Fire Company, Rouss, and Shawnee.



Below are some links with further safety tips concerning Christmas tree's.



http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=296&URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers
/Seasonal%20safety/Christmas%20tree%20fires&cookie%5Ftest=1


 
   
   
Tis The Season
Saturday, November 27, 2010 
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Its that time of year agian and the members of SEFCO are getting into the spirit.  The Bingo Hall and TV room got some sprucing up. 


 
   
   
Dryer Fire
Saturday, November 27, 2010 
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Late in the afternoon Engine 5 and Medic 5 were dispatched for smoke inside a structure in company 4's first due.  Along with 5's units were, Wagon 4, Engine 1, Truck 2, Medic 4, Battalion 6 and Chief 6.  Wagon 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor.  The officer's from Wagon 4 and Engine 5 were then patched together to make the initial attack crew and advanced an 1 3/4 line into the house.  Engine 5 assumed water supply with Wagon 4 being the attack piece.  Crews quickly located a dryer with cloths inside that ignited.  The fire was extinguished with no extension.  Units went available at 1520 hours.


 
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