Attention
Some of the pictures and stories shown on the following pages may be disturbing. In many of these cases, the stories are tragic. People have been seriously injured and in some instances, killed. Those involved frequently have suffered very significant, sometimes permanent injuries. The patients, their families, and their friends have all suffered as a result of these events.
We often receive calls from patients or their families asking us about what happened during an incident. The following photos and stories are provided, similar to a newspaper account, for educational and informational purposes. It is our hope that through education, tragic incidents such as these can be prevented.
Every ZCVFD member that responded to these calls sends their thoughts and condolences to those touched by these incidents.
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Tuesday, 20 June 2006 |
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 On Monday, June 19 at around 10pm, two tractor trailers collided in the
parking lot of Schneider National. No injuries were reported, but one of the
trucks was carrying 3,000 gallons of jet fuel. Zion Crossroads Fire Department
along with Gordonsville Fire Department responded, fearing the worst.
Wagon 7 quickly arrived on scene and discovered that one of the trucks had accidentally
backed into the other. The tanker’s rear valve appeared to be damaged, but none
of the fuel had leaked yet.
With Engine 7 and Squad 24’s help, the firefighters separated the two
trucks, with hoses and hazmat materials ready in case any spill began.
The two trucks were separated, and only a small amount of damage was done to
the tanker’s rear bumper, but the tank was intact.
Crews cleared from the scene in 25 minutes.
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Thursday, 01 June 2006 |
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Shortly before 8:00 in the evening on Thursday, June 1st,
two vehicles collided at the 500 block of Columbia Road. Zion Crossroads was
dispatched for a single car accident with confirmed injury.
Upon arrival ZCVFD
discovered that two vehicles were involved with the second vehicle, a red
pickup truck, about a quarter-mile north of the scene.
The female driving the car was seriously injured, but had
self-extricated herself. An off-duty Henrico county medic was on his way home
and assisted with the patient until additional rescue crews arrived.
The driver
of the red pickup had minor injuries and was also transported to the hospital.
In addition to Wagon 7 and Engine 7, Louisa Rescue Squad, Mineral Rescue Squad
and Trevilians Fire Department also assisted.
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Friday, 19 May 2006 |
 Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department responded mutual aid shortly after 6am to Fluvanna County for a report of a house fully involved with persons trapped. The fire occurred at 1985 Hunters Lodge Road, also known as Route
631. State Police Sgt. David Cooper says the victim,
Ronald Samuel
Dudley was trapped by the fire
that broke out between his bed and a wall. His wife, Norma
Jean Dudley, made several unsuccessful attempts to save him. Ronald Dudley died of smoke inhalation before he
could be transported by UVA Pegasus helicopter. Norma Dudley was
transported to UVA Medical Center for smoke inhalation and her injuries are described as not
life-threatening. Fluvanna Fire Chief Mike Brent says most of the
damage was confined to two back bedrooms. Brent estimates total damage
at around $40,000. The cause is listed as accidental. Wagon 7 and Engine 7 along with four fire
companies from Fluvanna responded to the call.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2006 |
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 Shortly after 1:30 in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 17th, a vehicle struck a Virginia Department of Transportation truck at the intersection of Route 15 and the off-ramp of Interstate 64 westbound. The VDOT truck then overturned in the road. All patients were transported to UVA Medical Center with serious injuries. The intersection was closed for about an hour for State Police to investigate the accident, which is still under review.
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Sunday, 12 March 2006 |
 A 3 car accident at the intersection of 15 and I-64 sent one pediatric patient to the hospital by helicopter on Saturday March 11, 2006. A mini-van was exiting I-64, ran the traffic light and
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