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IH-35 Major Accident

Sept 19 - On Aug 27, Jarret responded for a major accident in the late afternoon hours of the 27 involving a 18-wheeler and a small vehicle on IH 35 south. The vehicle had blow out a tire on driver side causing it to slam into the underbody of an 18 wheeler and then spinning out into the median between the access road and the highway. Jarret medics assisted with the patient while Jarret firefighters secured the vehicle.


Vehicle accident on IH-35 S


Vehicle after collision

Somerset Road Accident

Sept 19 - Jarret responded to assist Somerset on July 30, with a two car major accident on Somerset Rd. in the early morning hours. Two patients were traveling opposite directions and hit head on causing an entrapment in each vehicle. Jarret and Somerset firefighters worked to free the patients from their vehicles. AMR assisted with providing medical attention to the patients and San Antonio Airlife transported both patients to University Hospital.


Emergency scene immiedately after freeing patients from vehicle


Jarret FF/EMT Andrew Flores and Somerset Chief Gary Booth assist AMR with a patient

School Bus Accident

Sept 19 - Jarret responded to a major vehicle accident involving a school bus with kids on their way to school. The vehicle slammed into the back of a stopped school bus that was picking up students in the early morning hours of the 6th. Jarret and Somerset assisted about 20 students with any complaints they had and then getting them back on their way to school. The bus driver was the only one injured from the bus and was transported by AMR. The driver of the silver car fled the scene and was later caught by Bexar County Sheriff’s Officers.


FF removes hood to secure vehicle


Car pinned under school bus

Larry Contreras joins Jarret


Sept 16 - Jarret would like to welcome its newest member, Deacon Larry Contreras. Larry has served the Von Ormy community for several years as Deacon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Von Ormy. Larry's radio handle will be Jarret 193. Welcome aboard 193!
Jarret at Diez y Seiz Trailride

Sept 15 - Jarret medics were on medical stand-by for the Sacred Heart Church's Diez y Seiz Trailride. Medics tended to injured riders and assisted with a veternary rescue. Congratulations on another sucessful trailride.


Trailriders cross the bridge over I-35 at Benton City Road.


A horse rests in front of the ESD 5 Fire and Rescue Station


EMT Andres Flores and Ana Doddridge assist riders with a horse in trouble.


Jarret EMT Andres Flores drives a few golf balls with some of the kids during the trailride lunch break.

Ice Storm Hits Von Ormy


Jan 20 - A severe ice storm hit Von Ormy and all of Texas shutting down schools, roads and many businesses, but not Jarret Fire and Rescue. Jarret plowed through the snow and frozen rain responding to an array of calls. Pictured above are Wayne and Scott Christien, a father/son duo of Jarret firefighters, at the scene of an unknown call during the 2007 ice storm.
Von Ormy Trailride
Jan 10 - Jarret provided First Aid at the 22nd annual Von Ormy Trailride. The day was cold and rainy, but over 150 riders participated in the ride from Applewhite Rd to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Deputy Constables from Precint 1 also accompanied the riders. Luntime entertainment was provided by Von Ormy's own "Torres Lane." Though there were several falls, no serious injuries occurred. The riders ended the day with a dance at Los Amigos ballroom.

View of riders from Jarret Rescue 1.


Rescue 1 frees the sound truck from the mud


Riders take a break at the corner of Quarter Horse and Horse Pistol in Von Ormy Heights.

Macdona Fire Welcomes in the New Year
Jan 2 - In the early morning hours of New Years Day, Jarret was called to a large brush/trash fire in Macdona. Access was complicated by deep trenches around the lot which were dug in preperation for construction. Jarret crews were able to overcome the obstacles and extinguish the fire.

FF Jonathan Ricks watches fireworks from the bays of Jarret Station


Jarret BT-1 attacks the Macdona fire

Burn Info
Permits for controlled burns are being issued by the Bexar County Fire Marshall's office on a day by day basis. All outdoor burning requires a permit and all burns must comply with restrictions imposed by the Fire Marshall. To obtain a FREE permit, call (210) 335-0300.

Chief's Corner
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2006 RUN STATS
Structure Fire18
Severe Weather Standby1
Passenger Vehicle Fire20
Freight/Transport Vehicle Fire0
Citizen Complaint1
Wildland Fire (>50 Acres)2
Attempt to Burn0
Brush/Grass Fire34
Threat to Burn (verbal)0
Outside Rubbish Fire1
Special Incident, other0
Explosion/No Fire1
Aircraft Emergency0
Fireworks Explosion/No Fire0
Controlled Burning7
Unauthorized Burning64
Fire, other7
Medical Response340
MVA-Major82
MVA-Minor16
MV/Pedestrian2
Search For Lost/Wanted Person0
Swiftwater/ Flash Flood Rescue0
Water Rescue, other0
Extrication/Rescue Not Classified1
Flammable Liquid Spill (Eg. Gasoline, Alcohol etc.)1
Gas Leak (Eg. LPG, Natural Gas, etc.)4
Combustible Liquid Spill (Eg. Diesel, Oil, etc.)0
Chemical Spill/Leak0
Power Lines Down4
Arcing/Shorting Electrical Equipment3
Open Hydrant/Water Problems0
Animal Problem (Includes Bee Attacks)1
Assist S.O./PD/ Fire Marshal or other Govt. Agency2
Police Matter0
Assist the Public5
Dispatched and Cancelled En Route41
Wrong Location/Nothing Found (not a malicious false alarm)28
Smoke Scare0
Hazardous Materials Investigation/Nothing Found0
Bomb Scare0
Malicious False Alarm0
System Malfunction0
Accidental Alarm Activation0
Total688




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