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Golden Valley Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire just ½ mile North of Station-11 on Mayer Road at 10:26 PM Tuesday night. First arriving Engine Captain; Dave Cunningham reported a fully involved structure fire. Neighbors initially reported the family may be inside the home.  While crews extinguished the fire, search and rescue teams prepared to search the structure for residents.  Fortunately the homeowner; Ferren Clark and his family were not at home, but arrived as crews were still fighting the fire. The fire was confirmed under control within 30-mintes reported Assistant Chief Thomas O’Donohue. Crews remained on scene for several hours to assure there were no hot spots and to investigate the cause.  Family members stood across the street in disbelief as firefighters worked inside the smoke filled home said Fire Investigator Randy Osborn. In all; 15 firefighters responded including an Engine Company from Kingman Fire.  One firefighter was transported to KRMC for a minor injury. The home is considered a total loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A service vehicle lays on its side on a steep service road where a early 40’s male was initially pinned beneath.

Golden Valley Firefighters & Paramedics treat an employee of Mineral Park Mines who was injured when his service vehicle rolled and landed on top of him while on a remote service road. The male patient was transported via Helicopter to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. Assistant Chief Thomas O’Donohue reported that a total of seven emergency service personnel responded due to the nature of the incident. “We take immediately dangerous to life incidents very seriously and respond sufficient personnel to mitigate the incident quickly” Chief O’Donohue plans on meeting with safety personnel from the mine to discuss future responses and safety initiatives.

Not every response is an emergency.

Engineer John Molitor and Firefighter Scott Proudfoot assist a stranded motorist on Hwy-68 by changing a flat tire. Chief Hewitt and Assistant Chief O’Donohue encourage their crews to stop and assist everyone throughout their day of emergency responses. “It’s another way we serve the citizens of Golden Valley” responded Chief Hewitt. Last week a crew gave a ride to an elderly female who had broke down, but were concerned if they received an emergency call what they would do. Chief O’Donohue reminded them “Emergency responses come first, and if along the way they get a fire call” he said with a chuckle: “Well, your passenger is going to a house fire”. Chief Hewitt added how proud we are of our service and the crews who perform it every day.