Firefighters rescue one of their own

Sooke Firefighters were dispatched to an early morning motor vehicle incident in the 5300 Blk of Sooke Road involving a car and motorcycle.  Ambulance crews were already on scene treating the injured biker and firefighters were quick to learn that victim was a fellow volunteer firefighter.  It appears he has suffered fractures to both wrists and will face two surgeries, rehab and about 10 weeks of cast time.  It appears that the vehicle in front of him suddenly decided to do a U-turn leaving little room for the motorcycle to maneuver and he hit the car square in the drivers door.  Fortunately the injuries were not more serious.

Today began as a quiet day, but the evening quickly got exciting.  A three car MVI at Sooke and Dover left cars with moderate damage and only minor injuries.  This was followed by a first responder call a little over an hour later.  10 minutes after that an alarm bells call at an apartment block came in followed one minute later by another first responder call.  20 minutes later a smell of smoke call and then another 20 minutes another first responder call.  While this was going on, staff were attempting to interview and outfit new recruit firefighter candidates.  Wow, busy night.  Lots of paper work for the duty officer.

Work on upgrading Station 2 continues to move along.  Exterior painting should start soon.  After 26 years, the building is starting to show its age.  A work party is being held on Sunday the 18th and we could still use a few more members to help.  Breakfast and lunch is included.  What a deal.   Please help if you can, even if for just an hour or two. 

Station 2 as it was when if first opened in 1986.  Only the trucks have changed in 26 years.