Happy Birthday Lee

Sunday, August 23, 2009  We would like to wish Photographer Lee Wilson a Happy Birthday, we had a chance to meet Lee on Friday.

Lee's work was draped in front of the convention center.

Happy Birthday Brother.

Lee's photo on the building

Thanks to the NCSFA and host department Raleigh Fire Department

Sunday, August 23, 2009  Firehouse Dolls would like to thank all that stopped by the booth this weekend to pick up their 2010 calendars, the only calendar that allows volunteer female firefighters. After a hard weekend of work Katie and Michelle went home EXHAUSTED.

Special thanks go out to the Dolphins organization for providing special security on Friday. We are looking forward to Raleigh in 2011, also checkout the gallery for more images.

Fine job by Raleigh FD for the great turnout, the NCSFA, and employees of the beautiful new, Raleigh Convention Center, first class job guys.

Hi Phil, from Michelle and Katie.

Michelle

Firehouse Dolls go down..... to NC

Friday, August 21, 2009  The Dolls this week are in RDU, Raleigh, NC for non aviation dudes. The girls were well received by the local attendees and fire departments.

Thanks to all of the brothers and sisters for a sucessful show so far, if you are in the area stop by booth 1437 to see Michelle and Katie.

Tonight is mini golf, girls v. guys. Stop by

LEEDOM RUNS LINES

Saturday, August 15, 2009  Friday night, a crew of 8 spent 3 hours running lines off of Engine 70. The crew went to Leedom School for the first half of the drill to go through several evolutions running the bumper line for speed and efficiency. The crew took a quick break to stop at Home Depot to get some supplies, then headed back to the station to do some modifications to the well that holds our bumper line. The well was originally designed to hold just a 100' miscellanious line, but after we decided to add another 50' section to use for the 1 story flat roof dwellings in our first due, we have been trying several ways of packing the line to allow for a quick and efficient stretch. After the modifications were done, the crew ran the line several more times, and we are happy to report that it is finally stretching the way it should. The drill finished up a little after 2100.
 
On Saturday night, the crew of four staffing the station once again ran lines off the Engine for about 2 hours. The crew ran the 400' line several times, as well as the bumper line once again. With all of the training going on this week, the crew spent atleast 2 hours on each of our 1 3/4" preconnected lines: the 150' bumper line, the 2 200' crosslays, and the 400' line. We will continue to train often on all of our primary functions as a fire department to make sure that when the time comes, and that isn't very often in our area, we can do the job effeciently and safely, and provide the best protection to our community, and the other communities we serve.
 

Shannon and Bret are Busy

Thursday, August 13, 2009  With only 1 hour into the Virginia Stat Firefighter,s Conference Shannon has sold 102 calendars.

Bret from Rescue 51  has also sold out of all medium shirts. Stop booth by the booth and pick up yours today before they are all gone.

Visit us at the VSFA Expo in Hampton, VA

Sunday, August 9, 2009  If you are in the Hampton, VA area, August 13,14, visit the Firehouse Dolls at the VSFA Expo, Shannon will be in the Rescue 51 booth signing calendars. We hope to see you there, portion of the proceeds will benefit Green Fire Company. We hope to see you there.

Thanks for the support

Saturday, July 25, 2009  Thanks to all who supported us at the Baltimore Fire Expo. We will see you in Virginia Beach in August, please visit us at Rescue 51 booth. Special thanks goes to Shink, Glenn, and Hayden. Pictures will be posted  tomorrow.

The only calendar to allow volunteers???

Thursday, July 16, 2009  Today Firehouse Dolls has learned that we are the ONLY female firefighter calendar to allow "volunteer" female firefighters in a calendar. Stop by Booth 100 at Myrtle Beach to get your 2010 calendar... the only calendar to allow VOLUNTEER female firefighters. Firehouse Dolls is a firefighter owned and operated company. Are you a female volunteer firefighter that would like to be in the calendar? Send us your information today.

GREEN RIDGE AND THE WCFD TRAIN ON LIVE FIRE SCENARIOS

Wednesday, July 15, 2009  Tonight for drill the Truck and Rescue 63 headed to West Chester Fire Department's Burn Tower for live fire training.  The Truck & Rescue crews worked with members of the First West Chester Fire Company Sta. 51 and the Manoa Fire Company Sta. 56 for several hours on various different scenarios.  Good Fellowship Ambulance Sta. 55 provided fire ground rehab for all members working on the training sessions.  We would like to thank the Officers and Members of First West Chester for the great night of training and hope to train again soon.

GREEN RIDGE INVADES CITIZENS BANK PARK

Wednesday, July 8, 2009  Tonight, the members and their families were able to take a well deserved break from the weekly training night and spend time together watching the Phillies take on the Cincinati Reds at CBP. The evening was organized by Capt. B. Harris Jr. and was in the works for several months. After a short "tailgate" in the parking lot of Sta. 63 while everyone anxiously awaited the arrival of Sgt. Pippin who was late, the group boarded a tour bus rented by the fire co. and driven by Life Member Gary Junkerman. Another short tailgate ensued at the Park where everyone enjoyed hoagies and soft pretzels. The entertainment on the field was awesome as well as the Phillies had a walk-off win thanks to a 2 out base hit from All-Star Shane Victorino in the 9th inning. Thanks to Chief Lombardo from Garden City and his guys for joining us but most of all to Capt. Harris for organizing this great trip. We can't wait til next year!!!!!

Thanks also go out to Ogden (E55-1) and Newtown Square (L-41) for covering the station tonight.