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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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