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Yearly Run Total

2012  
2011 1308
2010 1179
2009 1057
2008 1160
2007 1251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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121st MSFA Convention

June 16, 2013 - On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers traveled to Ocean City to kick off the 121st Annual MSFA Convention. Both Engine 22 and Tanker 2 are on display at the Convention Center this week with their respective manufacturers.

5th Annual Car Show

June 9, 2013 - On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers hosted our 5th Annual Car-Truck-Bike Show. Again this year, the show was held at the Fox Run Shopping Center, in front of Kmart. Although there were a lot of great cars, at the end of the day 45 plaques were given out to the best of the best. We would like to thank all of the participants for attending, all of the Volunteers that helped work the show, and the owner's of the Fox Run Shopping Center. The Show was a great success, and we look forward to next year. Pictures courtesy of dennishook.smugmug.com.

Brandywine Rd Building

June 6, 2013 - At 1316 hours, Company 2 was alerted Mutual Aide to Charles County for a building fire. Twr2, Tnk2, and BX2 responded to the 5900 block of Brandywine Road. First arriving units found a Saw Mill with fire showing. Twr2 arrived and set-up for ladder pipe operations, Tnk2 dumped seven loads of water, and BX2 assisted with extinguishing the mulch piles. Company 2 units operated for five hours.

 

Our Condolences

June 4, 2013 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like express our deepest condolences to our brothers from Dunkirk and North Beach on the passing of members Eddie Catterton Sr and John Knessi. Both of these Life-Time Members passed away suddenly in the last two days. 

Hallowing Point and Skipjack

June 3, 2013 - At 1459 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-05 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22, and C2C responded to Hallowing Point Road and Skipjack Road. Units arrived to find a two vehicle crash with one trapped. The Squad crew went to work stabilizing the vehicles, removing the roof, and driver's doors. The patient was removed and handed over to awaiting EMS. One patient was transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes.

 

Congratulations FF Bowen

May 24, 2013 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to Congratulate FF Nick Bowen for getting hired by the Prince George's County Fire Department. Nick received that call today and will be starting the Fire Academy on June 3, 2013. Good luck with your new career Nick!
 

 

PF joins Twitter

May 19, 2013 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers have joined Twitter. Check out the latest new from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department by click here or at the top of the page. 
 

 

Honoring Fallen Firefighters

May 18, 2013 - On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers attended the 4th Annual Calvert County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Services. PFVFD Chaplain Mike Bowen presided over the services honoring two members of Calvert County Volunteer Fire Departments, Walter M Gott Jr of Company 2 who passed on June 18, 2012, and Robert Reeves of Company 3 who passed on July 28, 2012.

Solomons Island and Mountain Trail

May 14, 2013 - At 2028 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-04 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E21, E22, and Chief 2 responded to South Solomons Island Road and Mountain Trail. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one trapped. The Squad crew went to work removing the roof and all four doors to free the trapped subject. The patient was quickly removed and flown to PGTC for further evaluation. Three additional patients were transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units operated for 30 minutes. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

66th Annual SMVFA Convention

May 5, 2013 - This past weekend the Leonardtown VRS hosted the 66th Annual SMVFA Convention. On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers went to the Memorial Service and remembered Lifetime Member Walter Gott, as he passed away in 2012. After the service, the SMVFA Meeting was held where Lifetime Member Tyrone Jacks was inducted into the SMVFA Hall of Fame. On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers gathered early to take Car 2, Jeep 2, Brush 2, Engine 22, Squad 2, and Tanker 2 to the parade and games. At the end of the day Squad 2 won 2nd Best Appearing Squad and the Members won 1st Place in both the Obstacle Course and Bucket Brigade. Thanks to the members that participated in the Convention activities and a special thanks to those that helped with the cleaning of the apparatus.

Main and Old Field

May 2, 2013 - At 1248 hours, E21 and B2 were returning from two other runs when alerted to Rescue Box 2-11. E21 and B2 responded to Main Street and Old Field Lane and found a two vehicle accident. After investigated, one patient was found to be semi-conscious and pinned in the vehicle. E21 used the Hurst Portable Pump and Combi-tool to pop the driver's door. The patient was extricated and handed over to awaiting EMS. The patient was flown to PG Trauma for further evaluation. Company 2 units operated for 10 minutes. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

Whispering Dr Woods

April 27, 2013 - At 1716 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 2-04 for woods. B2, J2, BX2, E21, E22, Tnk2, and Chief 2 responding to the 3000 block of Whispering Dr. Units found approximately five acres of woods on fire in the rear of the address. Company 2 units operated for two hours controlling the fire and wetting down the area. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

FF Gray Receives Top Honors

April 12, 2013 - On Friday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers hosted the annual Calvert County Awards Banquet. At the banquet, PFVFD FF Willie Gray received the top honor of Firefighter of the Year for the County. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to congratulate FF Gray on this prestigious award.
 

 

Golden Beach Rd House

April 2, 2013 - At 1740 hours, Company 2 was alerted Mutual Aide to St Mary's County on Box 22-02 for a house. Due to multiple units operating on a fire in Charles County, E22 responded second due on the Working Fire Dispatch to the 38300 block of Golden Beach Road. First arriving units found a single-wide trailer with smoke showing throughout. E22 arrived and assisted on side Charlie with opening up and hitting hot spots. E22 operated for just over an hour. Pictures 1-2 courtesy of www.mvfd.com. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

 

Another Addition to the Family

April 1, 2013 - At 1333 hours, Firefighter Scott, and his wife Ashley welcomed their first child into the world. Fiona Claire weighs 7lbs 15oz and was 19 1/4 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well and waiting to come home. Congratulations to the Scott family.

Overlook Dr House

March 22, 2013 - At 1718 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 7-04 for a house. E21(second due), Twr2(first due), Sqd2(second due), C2C, and SafO2 responded to the 1500 block of Overlook Drive in St Leonard. First arriving units found a two story, wood frame construction house, with fire showing on both floors and exposure problems. E21 arrived, picked up E7's lay out, and the crew assisted with knocking down the fire. Twr2 arrived, threw ground ladders, and controlled utilities. Sqd2 arrived and assisted the Engine crew. Chief 2C was assigned accountability, and Safety 2 was assigned the Safety Division. Company 2 units operated for just over two hours. AUDIO by scanmd.org.

 

Chaneyville Rd House

March 21, 2013 - At 1320 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 5-03 for a house. E21(fourth due), Tnk2(second due), and C2A responded to the 2100 block of Chaneyville Road in Owings. First arriving units found a two and a half story, balloon frame construction house, with smoke showing throughout. E21 arrived, and laid 1000' of 4". Tnk2 arrived, and dropped both folding tanks. E21 picked up the draft and supplied the fire ground. The Engine crew went to work on Side Charlie, opening up, and knocking down all visible fire. The Tanker shuttled 24,000 gallons of water. Company 2 units operated for five hours assisting with extinguishing the labor intensive balloon framed house. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

"Man in a Machine" Training

March 16, 2013 - On Saturday, five Prince Frederick Volunteers made the trip to Landover for "Man in a Machine" training. The class was taught by FDNY Lieutenant Mark Gregory of PL Vulcan Training, and hosted by the Kenland VFD. This was a two day event with a Friday night classroom session, and a Saturday practical session. The PF Volunteers used several different tools to free body parts from several different machines. We would like to thank Mark Gregory and the Kentland VFD for the great training.

Lloyd Bowen Rd Chimney

March 9, 2013 - At 2320 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 7-01 for a chimney. E21, TL2, and C2A responded to the 3200 block of Lloyd Bowen Road. First arriving units found a two story single family with a working fire in the chimney. Company 2 units arrived and assisted with controlling and cleaning out the chimney. Units operated for one hour. AUDIO courtesy of scanmd.org.

 

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

450 Solomons Island Rd South / P.O. Box 976 

 Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Phone : 410-535-9875 - Fax : 410-414-3655 - E-mail : princefrederickvolunteers@yahoo.com