Several members of the Oak Ridge Fire Department recently completed the NC State Technical Rescue-VMR Class. The ORFD members completing this class were FF Brandon Bull, FF Rob Doss, FF Scott Haithcock, FF Jacob Lyons, FF Mike Carroll, FF Chris Asbury and LT Robby Bryant.  This state certification teaches the technical aspects of victim rescue and management from a variety of environments and situations.  Congratulations to all of these members for completing this year long class.  Click on the picture to see more photos from the class.

The Oak Ridge Fire Department celebrated the arrival of  a state of the art Pierce Rescue Pumper at the station on Sunday, February 12 with a traditional "Push-In" ceremony for the new engine.  The Honorable Howard Coble, several members of the the Oak Ridge Town Council and numerous others attended the ceremony and helped to officially bring the engine into service and enjoy some cake and refreshments.  Chief Steve Simmons stated that this engine was a tribute to all of the Oak Ridge Firefighters, past and present, who have dedicated themselves to helping the community.  The new engine was built by Pierce Manufacturing and will be the front line piece of equipment for all medical calls and fire calls. Click on the photo to see more pictures from the ceremony.

The Oak Ridge Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire with heavy smoke and flames showing on the afternoon of July 30th.  Arriving units reported smoke and flames showing out of the upper level of the house. Oak Ridge Engine 15 firefighters achieved a quick knockdown of the flames from an exterior windows and moved inside to complete extinguishment.  Oak Ridge was assisted by units from Colfax Fire, Greensboro Fire and Stokesdale Fire Departments.

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