Pauls Valley Fire Department Back In The News
For the second time this year, the city of Pauls Valley (Okla.) has made headlines due to the loss of a historic structure because of fire. The first incident came in March with the destruction of the Honest Bus Pawn Shop due to a blaze. The second incident came yesterday with the destruction of the old Leland-Alvis Hotel, also due to a blaze. With each issue of flames the presence of the Pauls Valley Fire Department has been required; both times to also include the assistance... Read More
Inside the Pauls Valley Fire Dept. (Day 3)
This is day three of a three-day series. Click here for day one, and here for day two. Video from Day 1 of this series; click here for more footage from Days 1–3. Video from Day 2 of this series; click here for more footage from Days 1–3. Video from Day 3 of this series; click here for more footage from Days 1–3. To review the “live” Twitter feed from the fire department during this series click here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inside the Pauls... Read More
Inside the Pauls Valley Fire Dept. (Day 2)
This is day two of a three-day series. Click here for day one, or refer back to this Web site for more information. As the first volunteer firefighter in Pauls Valley (Okla.) to become a paid Pauls Valley fireman, Chief Joe Eddy has seen 23-years of service with the department. Eddy joined the force in August 1986; then remained a volunteer until April 1989, at the time of his promotion to paid staff. With approximately six years as the Pauls Valley Fire Chief to his credit,... Read More
Inside the Pauls Valley Fire Dept. (Day 1)
Established in 1901, the Pauls Valley Fire Department began alongside the then dirt streets of this Garvin County (Okla.) community. The department eventually relocated to a fire station on South Walnut Street in 1910. Then, in December 2005, the PVFD moved one block south into its current location at 201 S. Walnut St. With approximately 9,000 square feet—to include living space, and bays—and eight trucks at its disposal, this small town fire department is... Read More
Social Media In a Small Town
According to a Nielsen survey released last month, Twitter—the “micro-blogging site”—grew over 1,000 percent in one year. From February 2008 to February 2009, the survey found that Twitter grew 1,382 percent or seven million-plus unique visitors in 365 days. Statistics that represent multiple conversations, and numerous people groups. Statistics that also incite several questions. Questions like: Who are all these people? Where are they from? What are... Read More
Small Town Newspaper Ad Man
Yesterday marked the beginning of a new life-experience for me: I am now “on staff” at a small town Garvin County (Okla.) newspaper. I am an ad man. The person responsible for the advertisements that appear on the paper’s pages, each week. Based upon our model, we are a weekly publication; we “run” once a week on Thursdays. The newspaper’s owner, Mrs. Russell, one of my middle school English teachers, hired me as a part-time employee. I’m... Read More
