Southampton County Fire/Rescue Association

Capron Hopes to Build New Fire Station

Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:13 Charlie Passut

Capron Volunteer Fire Department & First Aid Squad is hoping to construct a new building.

Fire Chief Vernie Francis III said the process is in the preliminary stages, but he’s hopes a groundbreaking ceremony could take place within two months.

“We’re working that way,” Francis said Wednesday. “I think we have two of the original members still living around the area who helped build the first station. We would like to have them present for the groundbreaking, when it takes place.”

The department, which has about 30 active members, has its current station at 18090 Railroad Ave.

2010 SCFRA FFI Academy

Thursday, 26 August 2010 16:23 administrator

The 2010 Southampton County Fire/Rescue Association Fire Fighter I Academy will be held September 2 through December 16, 2010. SCFRA's first Fire Fighter I academy will be taught by instructors from Southampton County and the City of Franklin.

The schedule of classes and meeting times can be downloaded below. All classes will be held in the Training Center at the Franklin Municipal Airport, but class location may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.

Contact Jerry Beaton with any questions: Home: (757) 654-0066 Cell: (757) 742-2956

2010 SCFRA FFI Academy Class Schedule and Instructor List

This document will be updated as changes are made.

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 16:39

NFPA Issues Safety Alert Regarding Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers

Wednesday, 07 July 2010 08:03 NFPA

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a safety alert recommending that residential fire sprinkler systems containing antifreeze should be drained and the antifreeze replaced with water. The alert follows a research study and an initial set of fire tests conducted after a fire incident raised concerns about antifreeze solutions in residential sprinkler systems. The incident involved a grease fire in a kitchen where a sprinkler with a high concentration of antifreeze deployed. The fire resulted in a single fatality and serious injury to another person.

Join the Southampton Fire/Rescue Blackberry Group

Friday, 16 July 2010 23:47 administrator

Easily connect with other members of Southampton County fire departments and rescue squads by using your Blackberry. Simply use your Blackberry to scan the image below and join the Southampton County Fire/Rescue group.