Archive for December, 2009

Monday, December 21st, 2009

On the morning of Friday December 18th Hutto Fire/Rescue participated in the testing of the standpipe systems in four of the six new 4 story apartments in the new Mansions at Star Ranch complex located at 605 Winterfield street. The complex will include 2, 3 and 4 story apartment buildings. The testing also gave Hutto Fire/Rescue personnel a first hand look at and confidence in the buildings built in fire protection systems. The testing took approximately 3 and a half hours to complete.

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FF's working the pump on Engine 1

FF's working the pump on Engine 1


waiting for the ok to send water to the system.

waiting for the ok to send water to the system.


The first four story buildings in Hutto Fire/Rescues district.

The first four story buildings in Hutto Fire/Rescues district.


All systems go, providing water to the system for testing.

All systems go, providing water to the system for testing.


Checking for correct flow pressure out of the standpipe system.

Checking for correct flow pressure out of the standpipe system.


Tearing down.

Tearing down.

Veterans Hill Reindeer Run ‘09

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Recently Hutto Fire/Rescue was invited to participate in the schools annual Reindeer Run. Lt. Tom Hines and FF Eric Woods participated in the event with Engine 1. The children were treated to Candy Canes as they walked around the school enjoying each others company. There was also a visit from Santa.

High Fives were aplenty !!

High Fives were aplenty !!


Enjoying a laugh with the kids.

Enjoying a laugh with the kids.


Posing for pictures

Posing for pictures


Some Students of Veterans Hill Elementary

Some Students of Veterans Hill Elementary


Santa stopped by

Santa stopped by

Decorate Safely for the Holiday Season

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Decorate Safely for the Holiday Season

Keep your holidays injury-free with these important safety tips from Safe Kids USA and the United States Fire Administration

Washington, DC — In addition to food, family, and gifts, decorations are one of the reasons that many look forward to the holiday season. While candles, Christmas trees, and other decorations are part of the holiday spirit, they can pose fire and poisoning hazards, especially to curious children. Safe Kids USA and the United States Fire Administration remind parents and caregivers to take a few precautions when decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other festivities.

Wintertime is the most dangerous time of the year for injuries and deaths from fire. Each year, approximately 450 children ages 14 and under die in residential fires; children under the age of 5 are at the greatest risk. “Never, never leave lit candles unattended,” says Suzanne Morton, Safe Kids USA fire and burn safety program manager. “Don’t put candles on a tree or a natural wreath, or near curtains or drapes, and keep matches and lighters locked out of reach of children.” (more…)