120 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-0-9-2 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:53:50 -0400 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com potosifiredepartment.com News Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:53:50 -0400 YourFirstDue.com RSS Generator en-us Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:11:40 -0400 Potosi VFD was one of many fire departments fighting a serious of spot fires from Loop 322 in Abilene down US 83-84. Cause unknown at this time. Thanks to all the firefighters involved in this effort....]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=30430 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=30430 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:58:03 -0400 Another structure fire occurred today in a Potosi residence; the fire originated in electrical wiring inside a wall. Units from Buffalo Gap and Potosi Volunteer Fire Department responded. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for the story on...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=29088 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=29088 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:05:47 -0400 A time lapse video has been posted on our YouTube page showing the new sign located where our new fire station will be constructed. You can view it and other videos at www.youtube.com/potosivfd...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=28540 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=28540 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:41:17 -0400 The Leadership Team of Potosi Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce that Taylor County, Texas has entered into an agreement for a long term lease on a piece of land for the construction of a new fire station. The agreement on was made on Tuesda...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=28271 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=28271 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:00:25 -0400 We placed 7 new Automated External Defibrillators in service today. These units were funded by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through DHS/FEMA. With the current unit we own and these new units, we will now have an AED on every fire apparatu...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=25469 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=25469 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:39:32 -0400 Local VFDs were called in to help with a fire in western portions of Taylor County. Potosi was called in at approximately 11am. Three firefighters and two trucks were sent--a brush truck and a water tender-- to assist. More from our local media: http://b...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24975 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24975 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:15:59 -0500 Over the weekend, multiple controlled burns were reported out of control around Taylor County, including one such burn in Potosi. The fire was contained to less than a quarter acre, but was near a house and adjacent fence. Even with so much snow and rain ...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24204 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24204 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:22:15 -0500 On Saturday, members of Potosi Volunteer Fire Department met at the station for the quarterly orientation training. This training day is targeted for individuals who have joined the department in the previous three months. The day is devoted to orienting ...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24181 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=24181 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:17:07 -0500 On January, 29th 2010, the Potosi VFD was awarded a grant from the DHS/FEMA Assistance to Firefighter's Grant Program in the amount of $31,103.  We are required to provide matching funds totaling $1,636.  This grant will allow us to equip a...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=23659 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=23659 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:30:06 -0500 What do you get when you combine 6 trips to Lowes, 8 firefighters, 3 weeks, and a weekend? A new office building. Unfortunately, the current fire station offices are over crowded. With winter fast approaching, the new outbuilding on the current fire stati...]]> http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=21146 http://www.potosifiredepartment.com/news.html?view=1&id=21146