A Turn For the Worse

Golden Valley Fire and Rescue and Mohave County Sheriff's responded to the scene of a rolled over semi tractor-trailer at approximately 11:52 a.m. on June 29th. The truck owned by McKee Foods lost control while west bound on Shinarump Road. Two patients were transported to Kingman Regional Hospital for evaluation. Fire Chief Paul Hewitt stated the turn on Shinarump Road near Cococino Road has been the site of many accidents over the years. “Shinarump is deceiving in that it looks like you could safely drive at a higher speed until you enter a sharp turn such as this one and then it’s too late”. Captain Davy Cunningham stated that both victims were very fortunate to not have experienced more severe injuries.

Golden Valley Safety Fair

Kids and adults alike come to the Golden Valley Safety Fair sponsored in part by the Golden Valley Fire Department. Fire Chief Paul Hewitt praised Engineer Boyd Lewis who worked hard to bring together the community in this first time event that included the following agencies & sponsors: Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.), MCSO Volunteer Posse, Unisource Electric, Tristate Care Flight, River Medical, KZKE Radio 100.1, Golden Valley Medical Center / KRMC, Golden Valley PTA, and Project Safe. Citizen toured the Care Flight Helicopter, Unisource utility trucks, a fire engine and ambulance. Parents visited the PTA booth and Firefighter Gus Alvarez as “Flame” demonstrated Stop, Drop and Roll as children put him out with a fire hose. Golden Valley Fire plans on making this an annual community event.

Motor Vehicle Fire

Golden Valley Firefighter / Paramedics responded to a reported Brush Fire, and instead found a single vehicle accident and car fire. The vehicle appeared to have struck some large rocks just off the roadway, catching fire at the intersection of Ganado & Simon Street. The driver was found outside the vehicle on the ground when Firefighters arrived. The patient was treated and taken into custody by MCSO. The car was fully involved and had also begun a brush fire, which was quickly extinguished according to Captain Tony DeMaio. The vehicle is considered a total loss.

Firefighter Paramedics treat accident victim

Firefighters from Golden Valley & AMR crews treat a 22 year old victim of this rollover accident in the median of Highway-40 at approximately Oatman Road . Witnesses report the driver of the Jeep and a semi truck bumped while traveling on the highway, causing the driver of the Jeep to lose control coming to rest in the opposite direction of travel. The driver of the Jeep was transported to Kingman Regional with moderate injuries and the semi driver was uninjured.
Photo: Firefighter Paramedics treat accident victim

Firefighters tackle bee hive

Firefighters had their hands full when assisting at a residence on Bacobi Road on Sunday when homeowner John Murphy discovered a very large hive in his home. The picture taken after firefighters exterminated the bees is evidence how large this hive really was. Bees and wasps often make hives in old cars, sheds and even under tarps that are left undisturbed for long periods of time reports FF Roy Whitten. FF Whitten reminds citizens: “When in doubt, call us out” so we can handle the problem and not a person who becomes a patient who tried to fix the problem themselves. This is but one public service your firefighters provide to keep the public safe when within our ability.
Photo: Bee hive eliminated by Golden Valley Firefighters

Golden Valley Citizens Beware of Wild Dogs

Wild dogs in Golden Valley have been around for quite some time. Known as Feral dogs to most, these dogs have been spotted throughout the valley. Although no attacks on people have been reported, the animal control officers have received many calls for attacks on other dogs and livestock to include a recent attack on a Golden Valley resident’s donkey that had to be put to sleep due to the severity of its injury’s. Animal Control informs us there are two packs of feral dogs in the valley, one pack being on the north end of the valley and the other on the south.

The main cause of the feral dog pack could not be pinpointed but many think abandoned pets and runaway pets may be the leading contributor. Pack sizes have been seen by residents varying from 8 to 15 per pack. Most of the feral packs look like mix bred dogs and tend to be quite skinny. Animal control suggests getting your pets spayed or neutered and to keep other pets and livestock fenced in. In case of a sighting or an attack on a family pet or livestock citizens are asked to contact the Sheriff’s office. People should also carry some sort of protection if walking through the desert and should not purposely approach any feral dog.

By: Jake Trowbridge/Golden Valley Firefighter

Vehicle pinned to guardrail on Hwy-40 by Semi Truck

Firefighter / Paramedics from Golden Valley Fire work to extricate the driver of the vehicle who was pinned between the semi truck and the guardrail after they collided on Southbound Hwy-40 about Mile-Post 38. Paul Hewitt, Fire Chief for Golden Valley Fire reported the driver of the car was transported by Care-Flight Helicopter to a Las Vegas hospital with non life threatening injuries. The driver of the Semi was uninjured in the collision. Traffic was slowed to a crawl for approximately 2-hours while fire crews extricated the patient and ADOT helped clean the scene.

PHOTO: Firefighters remove the roof of the car to extricate the patient who was pinned inside his vehicle.

GVFD Responds to Car vs Motorcycle Accident

Assistant Fire Chief Thomas O’Donohue reported units from Golden Valley Fire Department responded to a car versus motorcycle collision this morning at 4:25 AM at the intersection of Hwy-93 and Aqua Fria. The motorcyclist is in critical condition and the driver of the car was transported to Kingman Regional Hospital as well. Chief O’Donohue stressed extra attention at all uncontrolled intersection crossings.

Photo Caption: Golden Valley Firefighters and River Medical crews attend the motorcycle driver.