| 12-29-06 At 0931 hours, Engines 2, 6, 83, 7, Tower 2,
Truck 3 and Squad 6 were alerted to Hazmat Box 2-16 for an unknown
odor. Engine 21(FF Bowen), Tower 2(FF Billings) and FC Scott
responded to the 700 block of Solomons Island Road North. Company 2
units arrived on side Alpha of a one story strip mall with nothing
showing. Chief 2 established command as the Engine crew investigated
the store and the Tower crew investigated the roof. The Tower crew
found a small fire in a heating unit on the roof. Company 2 units
cleared in just under an hour. |
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12-25-06 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to your
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| 12-21-06 At 0440 hours, Engines 6, 2, 5, Tower 2 and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-01 for a house. Engine 21(DFC Howes),
Tower 2 and Tanker 2 responded to the 2000 block of Lowery Oaks
Lane. Units arrived to find a house fully involved on the ground.
Engine 21 advanced an attack line to assist Company 6 with
protecting exposures and extinguishing the fire. Command(6A Riffe)
held Company 6, Engine 21 and the Tankers to mop up. Engine 21
operated on the scene for 2 hours. Photo courtesy of Company 6. |
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12-19-06 At 0610 hours, Rescue Company 6, 2, Ambulance
6 and 4 were alerted to Rescue Box 6-06 for a personal injury
accident with one ejected. Squad 2(FF Ficke) responded to Solomons
Island Road and Old Town Road. Squad 2 was diverted to Company 6 to
establish the Landing Zone. One patient was flown to Prince George's
Trauma Center and one patient signed a refusal. Squad 2 cleared in
30 minutes. |
| 12-16-06 At 0303 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted
to Local Box 2-11 for an outside "chair fire". Brush 2(FF
Braswell) and DFC Howes responded to the 500 block of Stamper Court.
Units arrived to find a fire in the rear of a two story middle of
the row home with extension. The Brush crew held the fire in check
as Engine 21(FF Bowen) and Tower 2(FC Scott) responded. The Engine
crew finished knocking the fire while the Tower crew opened up.
Company 2 units stood by for the Fire Marshall to investigate for
just over an hour.
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12-11-06 At 1134 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted
to Rescue Box 2-05 for a personal injury accident. Squad 2(FF Reamy),
Engine 22(FF McConnell) and FC Scott responded to the Benedict
Bridge. Company 2 units arrived to find two vehicles involved and
one trapped. The Squad crew quickly popped the door as Chief 2
established command. The patient was turned over to awaiting
EMS and flown to PG's Trauma Center for further evaluation. Two
other patients were taken to local hospitals for a check up. Company
2 units cleared in 40 minutes. |
| 12-9-06 On Saturday, the Prince
Frederick Volunteers got together for the annual Christmas Party.
Members and their families arrived around 1900 hours to enjoy food
and fun. Later in the evening, Santa visited the firehouse to see
all the kids and get their Christmas lists. Thanks to "The
Flames" for their hard work. |
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12-6-06 At 1347 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted to
Rescue Box 2-16 for a stalled elevator. Squad 2(Sgt Sewell)
responded to the 400 block of Solomons Island Rd N at Calvert Middle
School. Squad 2 arrived on the scene to find an elevator between
floors with two subjects trapped inside. The power was shut off as
the Squad crew removed the two subjects from the elevator. The scene
was turned over to maintenance. Squad 2 cleared in 20 minutes. |
| 12-5-06 On Tuesday, Prince Frederick Volunteer
Firefighter Steve Yarosh went back to Iraq to finish his tour of
duty. FF Yarosh was home for two weeks on leave after being in Iraq
for seven months. Yarosh visited the firehouse often in those two
weeks, attending the November drill, the Southern Maryland dinner
and just hanging out. While Steve was home, he presented a plaque to
the department. The plaque contained a flag that he flew for Prince
Frederick Volunteer Fire Department on September 11th in Iraq. Steve
will be done his tour of duty in April. |
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12-3-06 On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
loaded up on Command 2, Jeep 2, Brush 2, BX 2, Engine 21, Engine 22,
Tower 2, Squad 2 and Tanker 2 and headed to the Fox Run Shopping
Center for the annual Christmas Parade. Thanks to all of the members
that helped clean apparatus. Special thanks to the members that
stayed back to sell Christmas Trees. |
| 12-1-06 At 1856 hours, Engines 2, 6, 83, Truck 42 and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11 for a townhouse. Engine 21(Lt
Helms), Engine 22(Capt Wells), Tower 2(Capt Delehanty) cleared a run
in Chesapeake Beach, Squad 2(Sgt Sewell) and DFC Howes responded to
the 200 block of Stamper Court. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a
two story end of the row with smoke showing and their own hydrant.
The Engine crew advanced an attack line in and found a living room
off as Chief 2B established Command. The Squad arrived, opened up
and performed a primary search. Engine 22 arrived, laid out from
another plug and took their line to side Charlie. Command held
Company 2 units as the fire was quickly knocked. Engine 21 and the
Squad remained on the scene for two hours while the Fire Marshall
investigated. Photo
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11-27-06 On Monday, it was the Prince Frederick
Volunteer's turn to host the Southern Maryland Firemen's Association
dinner. Thanks to the Volunteers for setting up the Engine bay for
the event. The dinner was catered by Rita B's Catering Company of
Mechanicsville, Md. Photo
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rescue in H-town |
| 11-25-06 At 1159 hours, Tower 2 was requested to
assist Company 6 on Box 6-05 for the high-angle rescue. Tower 2(Lt
Deale) responded to the 2700 block of Hidden Hill Court where
Company 6 had an injured construction worker on the roof of a two
story building. Tower 2 arrived and assisted two rescuers already on
the roof. The bucket was put into place, the patient was strapped
down and moved to the ground. The patient was then handed over to
awaiting EMS and transported to CMH for further evaluation. Tower 2
cleared in 30 minutes.
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11-22-06 At 1821 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted
to Rescue Box 2-07 for the personal injury accident. Squad 2(Capt
Wells), Engine 22(DFC Howes) and AFC D'Agostino responded to
German Chapel Road and Dan Bowen Road. Company 2 arrived and found
one vehicle into a tree as Chief 2A established Command. The Squad
crew quickly secured the vehicle finding only one patient while the
Engine crew pulled a line. The patient was quickly turned over to
EMS and transported to CMH for a check-up.
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| 11-21-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteers got together
last week and started rehabbing the downstairs TV room. The room was
repainted, re-stained and re-floored. It took about a week to
complete the repairs. The room has a nice new look now. Thanks to
everyone who helped fix the TV room up. Before
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11-16-06 At 1756 hours, Engines 2, 6, 83, 7, Tower 2,
Truck 3 and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11 for a building. Engine
21(Lt Deale), Tower 2(DFC Howes), Engine 22 and AFC D'agostino
responded to the 300 block of Main Street. Engine 21 arrived on side
Alpha of a two story commercial building with a small fire on the
front porch. Chief 2B established command as Tower 2 arrived and
secured the power. Engine 22 arrived as Command held Company 2
units. Company 2 cleared in 30 minutes. Approximately two hours
later, units were alerted to Box 2-10 for a house. Company 2 units
arrived in the 200 block of Helena Drive and found a malfunctioning
dishwasher. Units cleared in 20 minutes.
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| 11-16-06 At 0630 hours, a tornado hit a mobile
home park in southeastern North Carolina this morning, killing
at least seven people. Among those killed were firefighter
Mike Browne of the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Volunteer Fire
Department. Firefighter Browne is the cousin of Prince
Frederick Volunteer Firefighter Roy Milstead. Browne died
while trying to take his daughter to safety. Browne's 4 year
old daughter Cheyenne is the only one to survive the tornado.
Cheyenne was listed in critical condition Friday at N.C.
Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill. Firefighter Browne made
the ultimate sacrifice as any firemen would to save another. |
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11-9-06 At 2325 hours, Engines 2, 7, 83, Tower
2, and Squad 7 were alerted to Box 2-08 for a house. Engine
21(Lt Dalrymple), Engine 22(FF Breen), Tower 2(Capt Delehanty)
and FC Ficke responded to the 1000 block of Hillandale Way.
Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family
with nothing showing. Chief 2 established command as
firefighters were greeted with light smoke conditions. The
Engine crew found a small fire in a malfunctioning fan located
in the bathroom. The Tower crew arrived, controlled the power
and opened up. Command held Company 2 units for mop-up. Units
cleared in 30 minutes.
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| 11-8-06 At 1344 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to assist Ambulance 4 and the Medic Unit on the scene
of an injured person. Squad 2(FC Ficke) responded to the 4000
block of Hallowing Point Road. Squad 2 arrived to find a
trailer that had collapsed off of it's foundation and trapped
a man underneath. With this information, Engine 22(FF Wells)
responded. The Squad and Engine crew cut away part of the
trailer and used the airbags to lift the trailer off of the
trapped subject. Crews packaged the patient and turned him
over to awaiting EMS. The patient was transported to CMH for
further evaluation. Company 2 units cleared in 40 minutes.
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11-6-06 At 1738 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 2-03 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple), Engine 22(FC Ficke), and AFC D'agostino
responded to Sixes Road and Grays Road. Company 2 units
arrived to find a two car accident. Chief 2A established
command while the Squad crew secured the vehicles. The Engine
arrived and assisted the Squad crew with packaging the
patients and removing hazards from the roadway. Two patients
were transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units
cleared in 30 minutes. Photo
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| 11-1-06 At 2000 hours, the
Prince Frederick Volunteers and the public got together to
draw the winning ticket for our Custom Chopper Raffle. Jimmy
Purdy of Lucky
Cycles was on hand to draw
the winning ticket. We are proud to announce the winner of the
raffle is John Ford of Huntingtown, Md. John will be starting
the plans to build his new Custom Chopper on Friday. We'd like
to thank everyone who supported our raffle and the members for
all their fund raising efforts. Photo
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10-31-06 At 2248 hours,
Engines 15, 6, 2, 1, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box
6-23 for a house with people trapped. Engine 21(Lt Dalrymple),
Tower 2(DFC Howes), Tanker 2(FF Hance), AFC D'agostino
responded to the 2100 block of Stinnett Road. Engine 151
arrived on the side Alpha of a one story single family with
heavy fire showing, bringing Squad 2(FC Ficke) on the working
fire dispatch. Engine 21 arrived and pulled a third line to
the house and assisted with controlling the fire. Tower 2
arrived and opened up. Squad 2 arrived and provided lights.
Two subjects were rescued from the house. Both patients were
transported to CMH, priority 1 while a third subject was flown
to the local burn center. One patient succumbed to their
injuries at CMH. Company 2 units operated for just under 4
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| 10-27-06 At 1240 hours, Engine Company 2 was
alerted to Local Box 2-16 for a Landing Zone. Engine 22(Lt
Deale) responded to the 800 block of Costley Way where
Ambulance 4 was on the scene of a construction accident. The
patient who had fallen from a ladder was packaged and
transported to the LZ which Engine 22 had established on
Theater Drive. The patient was flown to Prince George's Trauma
Center in Trooper 2 for further evaluation. Engine 22 cleared
in 40 minutes. Photo
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Solomons
Island and Plum Point |
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10-24-06 At 0815 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 6-02 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2(F/F Reamy) responded to Solomons Island Road and Plum
Point Road. Squad 2 arrived on the scene and assisted Company
6 with an overturned dump truck vs. a car. Three patients were
packaged for transport. Two patients were flown to Baltimore's
Trauma Center while one patient was transported to CMH for a
check-up. Squad 2 cleared in 45 minutes. Photos courtesy of
Company 6. Photo |
| 10-19-06 At 0916 hours, Engine Company 2 was
alerted to Local Box 2-17 for the investigation. As Engine
22(Lt Deale), AFC D'agostino and DFC Scott responded to the
1400 block of Wilson Road, Communications advised they were
filling the box for the house. This brought Tower 2(Capt
Wells) and surrounding units. Chief 2C arrived on the scene
with smoke showing from a two story, single family, bringing
the working fire dispatch. Chief 2A arrived and established
Command as Engine 22 arrived and laid out from the driveway.
The Engine crew advanced an attack line to the second floor
where they were met with heavy fire. The Tower crew opened up
exposing the extension to the attic. The fire was brought
under control within 15 minutes. Company 2 units operated for
just over two hours with the Fire Marshall and overhaul.
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10-16-06 As Engine 21 and the Command Unit were
returning from Baltimore at 1857 hours, Box 5-02 was struck
for the building fire. Engine 21(Lt Deale), Tower 2(Lt
Dalrymple), and AFC D'agostino responded to the 600 block of
Keith Lane in Owings. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a two
story commercial building with smoke showing. The Engine crew
advanced an attack line into the front door and encountered
fire conditions in Quadrant A of the building. The Tower
arrived and starting opening up and lighting the inside up.
Crews found extension to the second floor and attic as the
Working Fire Dispatch brought Engine 22 and Tanker 2. The
Engine crews brought the fire under control in 20 minutes.
Company 2 operated on the scene for two and half hours. Photo
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| 10-16-06 In the early morning hours, the Prince
Frederick Volunteers went to Ritchie and Laurel Volunteer Fire Departments
to meet up with Prince George's County and DC units and make the trip
to Baltimore to lay a brother to rest. Services for
Firefighter Roberts of the Baltimore City Fire Department were
held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore City with
the procession going to the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in
Timonium for the burial. Hundreds of firefighters from all
over attended the funeral to pay their respects for our fallen
brother. Allan Roberts, may you rest in peace.
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10-13-06 At 1613 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 2-06 for a serious personal injury
accident with entrapment. Squad 2(AFC D'agostino) responded to
Hallowing Point Road and Thunder Hill Drive and arrived to
find two cars and a bus involved. The Squad crew quickly
stabilized the cars and found that bystanders had popped the
passenger door. Two patients were packaged up and turned over
to EMS while two other patients signed refusals. The two
patients were transported to the LZ handled by Engine 22(Sgt
Boswell). Company 2 units cleared in an hour. While on this
run, the Tower responded to a Box Alarm in Company 1's first
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| 10-13-06 At 0945 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 2-11 for a construction accident. Squad
2(DFC Scott) and AFC D'agostino responded to the 100 block of
Sherry Lane. Squad 2 arrived to find two workers that had
fallen off of a hotel. Chief 2A arrived and established
command as the Squad crew packaged the patients. Both patients
were transported to the LZ next to the scene and airlifted to
PG's Trauma Center. Company 2 units cleared in 40 minutes and
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10-11-06 At 2049 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 2-15 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple) and FC Ficke responded to Stoakley Road
and Theatre Drive. Squad 2 arrived to find a vehicle that had
overturned several times into a field. The Squad crew
investigated and found one patient already out of the vehicle.
The patient was turned over to EMS and transported to CMH for
a checkup. Squad 2 cleared in 20 minutes.
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| 10-11-06 At 1643 hours, Engine Company 2 was
alerted to Local Box 2-11 for a vehicle fire. Engine 22(Lt
Deale) and AFC D'agostino responded to the 200 block of
Solomons Island Rd South. Units arrived to find the same with
a fire in the engine compartment. The Engine crew stabilized
the vehicle, opened the hood and put a quick knock on the
fire. No extension was found to the passenger compartment and
Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes. The scene was turned
over to CCSD. Photo
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10-10-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire
Department sends our deepest condolences to the Baltimore City
Fire Department and the family and friends of Firefighter
Allen Roberts. Roberts was killed early Tuesday battling a
two-alarm fire in the Greektown section of the city when the
second story floor collapse on top of him and two other
firefighters. A RIC team was quickly deployed and pulled the
three firefighters from the house within minutes. The 40 year
old, 19-year veteran of BCFD is survived by a wife and four
children. Roberts was the first city firefighter killed in the
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| 10-7-06 At 2353 hours, Rescue Company 2 was
alerted to Rescue Box 2-02 for the personal injury accident.
Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple) and FC Ficke responded to Sixes Road and
Harvest Grove Lane. Company 2 units arrived to find a vehicle
overturned on an embankment. The Squad crew quickly stabilized
the vehicle only to find no one inside. Bystanders had pulled
the patient from the vehicle prior to FD arrival. One patient
was transported to CMH for a checkup. Company 2 units cleared
in one hour after assisted PD with lights. Photo
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10-5-06 At 1815 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83,
Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11 for a
building. Engine 21, Tower 2, FC Ficke, and AFC D'agostino
responded to the 200 block of Shore Acres Way and arrived on
side Delta of a three story apartment building with nothing
showing. Chief 2 established command as the Engine crew
advanced the 400' attack line to an apartment on the first
floor and found a fire walking up the outside wall. The fire
was quickly knocked with no extension. Command held 2 and 1
for overhaul. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes.
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Mr Horsmon |
| 10-3-06 On Tuesday, one of the Prince Frederick
Volunteers, Vernon D. Horsmon Sr., were recognized along with
Wayne Gordy and Herby Dowell of Co.1, and Raymond Lankford of
Co.3 for their dedicated service of 50 years or more to the
safety and welfare of Calvert County’s citizens. Mr. Horsmon
has been a member for over 62 years as he joined Prince
Frederick in June of 1943, and was the Fire Chief for 29 of
those years. Mr. Horsmon is still active today in the
administration of the department and is just as dedicated as
he was 62 years ago. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire
Department would like to congratulate the four volunteers for
their impact on Calvert County Fire/Rescue. Photo
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10-3-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteers have
been awarded a Life Safety Achievement Award for the third
year in a row by the Residential Fire Safety Institute. The
award recognizes local fire prevention activities that
contribute to reducing the number of lives lost in a
residential fire and recognizes the fire department because it
recorded zero fire deaths in structures fires. There are only
768 other fire departments in the U.S., Canada, Italy, Japan
and Greece that received this award for 2005. Thanks to the
men and women of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire
Department for continuing to go above and beyond the call of
duty everyday. |
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Solomons
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| 9-29-06 At 1750 hours,
Rescue Company 2, EMS 4 and 6 were alerted to Rescue Box 2-16.
Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple), Engine 22(F/F Sharpe), DFC Scott, and
FC Ficke responded to Solomons Island Road and Traskers Blvd.
Chief 2 established command as Company 2 units arrived on the
scene to find a three car accident with seven patients. The
Squad crew stabilized the vehicles while the Engine crew
assisted with patient care. Three subjects were transported to
CMH for a checkup and four signed refusals. Company 2 units
cleared in 30 minutes after hazards were removed.
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9-27-06 Wednesday was the opening day for the
annual Calvert County Fair. The Prince Frederick Volunteers
once again attended with the Safety House to promote fire
safety for the kids. Company 2 also had a table set up selling
our Chopper Raffle tickets in which Washington Redskins Dexter
Manley stopped by to purchase one. The fair continued through
the week until Sunday, October 1st. A member and a member's
son participated in the tractor pulling competition, which was
one of many activities for everyone's entertainment. We would
like to thank the public for their support in purchasing
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| 9-26-06 On Tuesday at 1230 hours, our sister
from Company 4, Dawn Michelle Dellar answered her last call
aboard Ambulance 49. Dawn was laid to rest at St. John Vianney
Church in Prince Frederick after she passed through the fire
department arches. The arches were set up with Tower 2 and
Waldorf Truck 3 at Main Street and Church Street. We love you
DM and you will truly be missed. May you rest in peace Dawn
and even though your eyes are closed, we know "you are
with us". The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to
thank everyone for their support, kind words and assisting
with the funeral procession. |
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Solomons
Island and Whispering |
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9-25-06 At 1520 hours, Rescue Companies 2 and 7,
EMS 4, 7 and 10 were alerted to Rescue Box 2-04 for a
personal injury accident with one ejected. Squad 2(F/F
Della-Camera) and AFC D'agostino responded to Solomons Island
Road and Whispering Drive and arrived to find a car vs. a
bicyclist. Chief D'agostino arrived, established command and
held Prince Frederick units and the Medic to evaluate the
bicyclist. The Trooper was called to fly the subject to Prince
George's Shock Trauma due to the injuries sustained, where he
later succumbed to those injuries. Squad 2 handled the Landing
Zone in a field next to the incident. While Squad 2 was
operating on this incident, the Engine, Tower, and Tanker were
alerted to Box 6-08 for a house. Chief 6 arrived and held
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| 9-23-06 At 1205 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted to
a Local Alarm to assist the police. Squad 2(Lt Deale) requested an
Ambulance as Communications advised the nature of the run on the TAC
channel. Squad 2 arrived at Hallowing Point Road and Tate Road to
find a van up an embankment, partially overturned. With the new
information from the Squad, DFC Howes responded to the scene and
established Command. The Stabilization man used the Paratech struts
to stabilize the van as the Spreader man extricated the patient from
the van. The patient was turned over to EMS and transported to CMH
for a check-up.
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9-19-06 It is with great sadness that the Prince
Frederick Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Company
4 member, Dawn Michelle Dellar. Dawn unexpectedly passed away in her
sleep early this morning. Dawn was a top-runner at Company 4 since
joining in 2004. Dawn was well known by many and will truly be
missed. Any department interested in attending the viewing or
funeral, please contact Pat Dize at 410-535-9836. Viewing -
Monday, September 25, 2006 from 1800-2000 hrs. at Lee Funeral Home
in Owings, EMS Prayers at 1900 hrs. Funeral - Tuesday,
September 26, 2006 @ 1100 hrs. at St. John Vianney in Prince
Frederick. |
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Hallowing
Point and Helena |
| 9-18-06 At 1151 hours, Rescue Companies 2 and 6 were
alerted to Rescue Box 2-10 for a personal injury accident. Squad
2(FC Ficke) and Engine 22(F/F Sharpe) responded to Hallowing Point
Road and Helena Drive. Company 2 units arrived to find a two car
accident with one trapped. Company 2 units stabilized the vehicles
and began extrication. The patient was quickly extricated and turned
over to awaiting EMS. One patient was transported to CMH for a
check-up and one patient was transported to the Landing Zone
established by Squad 6. Photo
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9-17-06 At 0053 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted to
Rescue Box 7-03 for a personal injury accident. Squad 2(Lt
Dalrymple) responded to the 1700 block of Ball Road as Company 7
units arrived to find a single vehicle with three patients ejected
and one trapped. Squad 2 arrived and assisted Company 7 units. The
trapped subject was extricated and turned over to awaiting EMS.
Engine 22 established the Landing Zone as one patient was
transported to the LZ(succumbed to their injuries at the hospital),
two patients were transported to CMH, and one patient succumbed to
their injuries at the scene. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families and friends. Company 2 units cleared in one hour. |
| 9-14-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
sends our deepest condolences to the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire
Department and the family and friends of Mr. Donald Turner. Mr.
Turner was one of the founding members and helped organize the HVFD
in the 1970's. Mr. Turner was also the first President of the
organization. Please keep the members, family, and friends in your
thoughts and prayers. |
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9-12-06 At 1541 hours, Rescue Company 2 was alerted to
Rescue Box 2-10 for a personal injury accident. Squad 2 and AFC
D'agostino responded to Hallowing Point Road and Williams Road.
Company 2 units arrived to find two vehicles involved and no
entrapment. The Squad crew stabilized the vehicles and went to work
controlling fluid spills. Ambulance 4 transported one patient to CMH
for a checkup, while Ambulance 83 obtained a signed refusal. Company
2 units cleared in 30 minutes. Photo |
| 9-11-06 Five years ago, on September 11, 2001, 19 men affiliated with al-Qaeda, hijacked four commercial passenger
airliners. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trader Center in
New York. Both towers collapsed within two hours. The pilot of the
third team crashed a plane into the Pentagon in Arlington County,
Virginia. Passengers and members on the fourth plane attempted to
retake control of their plane from the hijackers; that plane crashed
into a field near the town of Shanksville in Somerset County,
Pennsylvania. Excluding the 19 hijackers, a confirmed 2,973 people
died, 343 were FDNY firefighters, and another 24 remain missing as a
result of these attacks. Please remember this day as people from all
over mourn the loss of their fellow brothers and sisters. |
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9-9-06 On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteer
Fire Department hosted "Family Safety Day" at the
firehouse. All of Calvert County's public safety divisions had
displays and demonstrations for the public to learn more about what
we do. The event was held from 1000 hours to 1400 hours and was
great success. The Prince Frederick Volunteers had several members
on hand covering the station and demonstrating an extrication
procedure. The responded to three runs during the event. Thanks to
all of the members that participated in the safety day and helped
out. Photo
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| 9-6-06 At 0608 hours, Engine Companies 2 and 83 were
alerted to Local Box 2-05 for a car fire. Engine 22(DFC Howes)
responded to Hallowing Point Road and Skipjack Road. While
responding, Communications advised that it was a bus that was on
fire. With the additional information, DFC Howes requested Tanker 2
to respond on the run. Engine 22 arrived to find the rear of a
Keller Transportation bus off. The DFC quickly checked the bus and found
no one on board as the lineman started knocking the fire. Tanker 2
arrived and supplied Engine 22. Company 2 units cleared in one hour.
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Dunkirk
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9-4-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to
wish Firefighter Chris Olson, of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire
Department, a speed recovery. Chris was involved in a personal
injury accident in Cecil County on Saturday, September 2nd. Chris
was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma and is in stable condition.
Chris had surgery on Sunday morning and will need physical therapy
for one of his legs. Chris also has a bruised liver and ribs, and
will be in the hospital for an extended period of time recovering. |
| 9-1-06 At 1326 hours, Tower 2 was alerted to Box 2-13
for a tree on a house. Tower 2(FC Ficke) and Brush 2(Lt Deale)
responded to the 4300 block of Ridgeway Terrace and arrived to find
the same. Units cleared a tree from the roof and covered the hole
with plastic. This was the first of many runs for the night due to
Tropical Storm Ernesto. Company 2 responded to 13 other emergencies
after this run, with the last run at 2356 hours. The various runs
included: 10 local alarms, 1 hazmat box, 1 building fire, 1 auto
accident and 1 transfer to Prince George's County. Thanks to all of
the members that helped keep the units staffed.
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8-29-06 At 0009 hours, Engine 2 was alerted to Box
2-09 for a car fire. Engine 22(Lt Dalrymple) responded to Barstow
Road and Buena Vista Road and arrived to find a car off the roadway,
fully involved. The front bumper line was placed in service and
lineman started to knock the fire only to find the fuel tank
partially ruptured. The foam tank was utilized to knock the rest of
the fire. Luckily, all subjects were out of the vehicle and not
injured. Engine 22 cleared a short time later. |
| 8-27-06 At 1248 hours, Squad 2 was alerted with
Huntingtown and Chesapeake Beach to Rescue Box 6-22 for a personal
injury accident. As units responded to Plum Point Road and Cox Road,
Chief 4 arrived on the scene of a two car accident and found one
trapped. Squad 2 arrived and assisted Squad 6 with extrication.
After a lengthy extrication, the patient was removed and turned over
to awaiting EMS. The patient was then transported to the LZ, handled
by Engine 62, to be flown to Prince George's Trauma Center. Seven
additional patients were transported to CMH for a check up. Squad 2
cleared in 30 minutes.
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8-26-06 On Saturday, a few of the Prince Frederick
Volunteers traveled North in Engine 21 to attend the housing of
Engine 51. Festivities started at 1600 hours, and the housing at
1800 hours. There were many contests and prizes to go along with the
entertainment throughout the night. The Prince Frederick Volunteers
would like to congratulate the Dunkirk Volunteers on getting their
new Engine and say thanks for a great evening. Photo
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| 8-23-06 At 1927 hours, Engines 6, 5, 1, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-14 for a house. Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple),
Tanker 2(F/F Milstead), and FC Ficke responded to the 6700 block of
Solomons Island Road. Units arrived on the scene and found a one and
half story building with smoke showing, bringing Engine 21(DFC Howes)
on the working fire dispatch. Units found a storage room off in the
rear as Tower 2 arrived and went to the roof to ventilate. After the
fire was placed under control, the Tower performed salvage and
overhaul. Company 2 units cleared in one hour. Photo
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8-19-06 At 0207 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue
Box 2-11 for a pedestrian struck. Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple) responded to
Dares Beach Road and Armory Road. Units arrived to find a subject
laying in the roadway. The patient was deemed priority 4 due to
injuries incompatible to life. Squad 2 remained on the scene for
just over two hours assisting with lights as PD investigated the
scene. |
| 8-17-06 At 0751 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue
Box 2-16 for a personal injury accident. Squad 2(FC Ficke) responded
to Solomons Island Road and Steeple Chase Drive and found two
vehicles. One patient was transported to CMH with minor injuries
while the other patient signed a refusal. Just before Squad 2
cleared, another accident was heard down the street. The second
Rescue Box alerted Engine 22(Lt Deale) to Solomons Island Road, just
north of Radio Road. Units arrived to find a five car pile-up. Three
patients were transported to CMH and three patients signed refusals.
A third accident occurred at Solomons Island and Steeple Chase just
as Company 2 units were clearing. This accident was a property
damage accident and didn't require the fire departments assistance.
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8-17-06 At 0338 hours, Engines 6, 5, 1, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-09 for a house. Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple)
and Tanker 2(Tech Reamy) responded to the 5900 block of Stephen Reid
Road. Units arrived on side Alpha to find heavy fire showing from a
two story house, bringing Engine 21 on the working fire dispatch.
Tower 2 arrived and went to work lighting the house and opening up.
The Tanker arrived and ran water shuttles. The working fire dispatch
was placed in service and Engine 21 filled in at Company 6. Tower 2
remained on the scene with extensive overhaul as the Tanker was
placed in service. Company 2 units cleared the scene and fill-in
just after 0630 hours. Photo |
| 8-15-06 At 2313 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple), Engine 22(Sgt Boswell), and DFC Scott
responded to Armory Road and Fairground Road. Chief 2C established
command as Company 2 units arrived to find a single vehicle into a
pole with one trapped. The Squad crew stabilized the vehicle and
went to work removing the passenger door. The Engine crew pulled a
hose line and assisted with extrication. The patient was removed and
turned over to awaiting EMS. Engine 21(Capt Delehanty) set up an
Landing Zone for Trooper 7 to fly the patient to PG Trauma Center.
Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes. Photo
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8-9-06 At 0958 hours, Engines 2, 83, 81, 6, Tower 2,
Truck 82, and Squad 81 were alerted to Box 2-05 for a building.
Engine 21(F/F Bowen), Engine 22(F/F Sharpe), and Tower 2(F/F
Billings) responded to the 5500 block of Ketch Road. Engine 21
arrived on side Delta of a one story warehouse with smoke showing,
bringing the working fire dispatch. Chief 6B arrived and established
command as the Engine crew found heavy smoke in the building. A
ventilation unit was found on fire and quickly knocked. The Tower
crew arrived, opened up and found extension to the duct work. Engine
22 arrived and checked exposures. The building was ventilated and
units cleared in just over an hour. Photo
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| 8-4-06 At 1913 hours, Engines 2, 6, 1, Tower 2 and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-13 for a house. Engine 21(F/F Pirner),
Engine 22(Chief 2A), Tower 2(Capt Wells), Safety 2, and Chief 2C
responded to the 4000 block of Cassell Blvd. Chief 2C arrived on
side Alpha of a one story single family with fire showing on side
Charlie, bringing the working fire dispatch. Engine 21 arrived and
pulled an attack line and quickly knocked the fire. Tower 2 arrived
and went to work opening up, exposing the extension to the attic.
All fire was placed under control in 10 minutes. Command held
Company 2 and 6 for an hour and a half with overhaul. Photo
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8-2-06 At 1905 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Rescue
Box 2-02 for a personal injury accident. Squad 2(F/F Sharpe), Engine
22(DFC Howes), and Chief 2A responded to the 3500 block of Sixes
Road. Chief 2A established command as Company 2 units arrived to
find one vehicle into a tree with a subject trapped. The Squad and
Engine crew went to work removing the driver's side doors, flapping
the roof, and performing a dash roll. The patient was extricated in
15 minutes and turned over to awaiting EMS. The patient was flown to
PG Trauma Center for traumatic injuries. Squad 2 remained on the
scene assisting PD for an hour. Photo
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| 8-1-06 On Tuesday night, the Prince Frederick
Volunteers participated in the annual National Night Out event. PF
was invited to Chapline Place to enjoy great food, refreshments, and
to get to know the people of the community. The community donated a
big box full of food and other items to take to the firehouse. The
Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to say thanks to the Chapline
Place community for the donation and fun we had while we attending
their event. Photo
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7-31-06 At 0802 hours, Engines 3, 7, 2, and 29, Truck
3, Tower 2, and Squad 27 were alerted to Box 3-08 for a tanker fire.
Engine 22(FC 6), Tower 2(FC Ficke), and Tanker 2(F/F Bowen)
responded to the 9600 block of HG Trueman Road at Southern Middle
School. Engine 7 arrived on side "Charlie" and found a
tanker full of asphalt on fire. Engine 22 arrived and assisted
with extinguishing the fire, Tower 2 went to the roof to check for
extension, and Tanker 2 stood by. Company 2 units worked for just
over an hour before clearing. Photos |
| 7-28-06 At 1541 hours, Company 2 was alerted for the
stalled elevator with one trapped. Squad 2(Capt Delehanty) responded
to the 200 block of Duke Street. Squad 2 arrived on the scene to
find the same with the elevator stuck between the basement and first
floor. The Squad crew shut the power off to the elevator and removed
one subject. The subject was fine and did not require any medical
attention. Squad 2 turned the scene over to maintenance and cleared
in 20 minutes. Photo |
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7-24-06 At 0716 hours, Engines 2, 83, 6, Tower 2 and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-10 for smoke. Engine 22(Lt Dalrymple),
Tower 2(DFC Scott), and Chief 2 responded to the 900 block of
Augustus Drive. Engine 22 arrived on side Alpha of a one story
single family, with nothing showing. The Engine crew investigated as
Chief 2 arrived and established command. A base board heater was
found to be the cause of the odor. Company 2 units cleared in 20
minutes. Photo |
| 7-20-06 On Thursday, Engine 21(Lt Deale) went to
"Camp Kids" to teach the kids about fire safety and the
fire department. The Engine was put on display first and then the
kids were hosed down in the field adjacent to the school. One
instructor really got into the lecture when she decided to try on
the fire gear. While Engine 21 was at "Camp Kids",
"Camp Cops" were at the firehouse taking a tour and
learning about fire safety as well. "Camp Kids" sent PF a
nice thank you banner from everyone. Thanks to all of the member
that participated. Photo
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7-16-06 At 1521 hours, Engines 6, 5, 1, 2, Tower 2,
Truck 42, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-13 for a building fire.
Engine 21(Lt Dalrymple), Tower 2(DFC Scott), and Tanker 2 responded
to the 6200 block of Solomons Island Road. Chief 6A arrived on the
scene of a two story commercial building with smoke showing,
establishing command and requested the working fire dispatch. Units
arrived and found a small fire in the basement and quickly put a
knock on it. Engine 21 arrived, pulled a backup line and checked for
extension on the first and second floor. Tower 2 arrived, lit the
basement up, and started opening up finding extension in the walls
and ceiling. Company 2 units cleared in just over an hour.
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Hallowing
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| 7-15-06 At 0711 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-05 for a personal
injury accident. Squad 2(Lt Dalrymple) and FC Ficke responded
to the 5800 block of Hallowing Point Road. Units arrived to find a
single vehicle overturned in the roadway as Chief 2 established
command. The subject had crawled out of the vehicle prior to FD
arrival. The Squad and Engine 83's crews secured the vehicle and
removed hazards from the roadway. Company 2 units cleared in 20
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7-13-06 On Thursday, members made a trip to Batching
Systems, Inc., located on Jibsail Drive in the Industrial
Park, to pick up a new map box for Engine 22. The old map box that
is currently on the Engine has been on there for 15 years and is
made of wood. The new map box, donated by BSI is made of 16 gauge
stainless steel and is much shorter to help the driver's view. The
Prince Frederick Volunteers have already installed one these new map
boxes on Engine 21. Engine 22's box will be installed this weekend.
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| 7-12-06 On Wednesday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
received a new rescue system for Engine 22. The new Hurst gold
series system was delivered to the firehouse around lunch time. The
State Highway Administration assisted us with the purchase of an
updated and more compact Maverick combination tool and power unit to
replace a 19 year old Holmatro system that is currently on Engine
22. The current system has a power unit, and small spreaders and
cutters. The system is still in good working order and will be for
sale soon. The members will train on the new Hurst system and place
it in-service shortly. Photo
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7-11-06 At 1125 hours, Engine 21 was placed back in
service. Engine 21 had been out for a week at Johnson and Towers
having a few minor repairs being done. Lt Deale and Jack Boswell
traveled to the shop this morning to pick the Engine up. Upon
returning to the station, a few members were ready to start cleaning
and placing equipment back on the Engine. After cleaning the piece,
all equipment was exercised to ensure proper function. Thanks to the
members that helped get our unit back in service. Photo |
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Broomes
Island and Howard |
| 7-4-06 At 0802 hours, the St Leonard and Prince
Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 7-09 for a personal
injury accident with a vehicle overturned and on fire. Squad 2(Lt
Dalrymple) and FC Ficke responded to Broomes Island Road and Howard
Drive. FC Ficke arrived on the scene to find the same with subjects
out of the vehicle, establishing command. Squad 2 arrived, quickly
placed their line in-service, and put a knock on the fire. The
scene was turned over to Engine 7 and CCSD as Company 2 units
cleared in 30 minutes. Photo
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Dares Beach
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7-3-06 At 1236 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-12 for a
personal injury accident. Squad 2(Lt Deale) and DFC Scott responded
to Dares Beach Road and Tobacco Ridge Road to find a two vehicle
accident and two injuries. The Squad crew secured the vehicles and
assisted with patient care. One subject was removed through the
window by a bystander prior to FD arrival. One patient was
transported to CMH for a check up and the other patient signed a
refusal. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes. Photo
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| 6-29-06 At 0035 hours, Engines 1, 5, 15, 42, Tower 2
and Squad 5 were alerted to Box 1-09 for a building fire.
Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple) responded to the 9800 block of Old Solomons
Island Road. Units arrived on the scene with a two story garage with
fire showing. Tower 2 arrived as the Engine Companies were putting a
knock on a fire that involved the building and a few cars. The Tower
crew opened up and performed salvage and overhaul. The Tower cleared
in just over an hour. Photo
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6-28-06 At 1004 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2,
Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16 for smoke. Engine
21(FC Ficke) and Tower 2(F/F Billings) responded to the 100 block of
Harrow Lane. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a one story strip
mall with nothing showing, establishing the command. The Engine crew
searched the interior as the Tower crew went to the roof to
investigate. Crews found a malfunctioning copying machine and held
PF and H-town units. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes. Photo
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Solomons
Island and Steeple Chase |
| 6-26-6 At 1311 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-16 for a
personal injury accident. Squad 2(FC Ficke) and Engine 22(Lt Deale)
responded to Solomons Island Road and Steeple Chase Drive. Chief 2
established command as units arrived on the scene with a single
vehicle into the median. After assessing patients, Ambulance 7 and
the Medic was added to the call. The Squad crew stabilized the car
while the Engine crew assisted with patient care. Two patients were
transported to CMH for a check-up. Photo
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6-23-06 While over 30 members of the department were
in Ocean City for the 114th annual Maryland State Firemen's
Convention, several members stayed back to ensure protection for
Prince Frederick and surrounding areas. Most of the members left for
Ocean City on the 16th and will be returning today. The week of the
firemen's convention started off slow in Calvert but ended busy. The
Prince Frederick Volunteers responded to 24 runs for the week, which
included 15 runs on the 22nd and 23rd. We would like to thank the
Volunteers who stayed back to staff all of our units. Calls for the
week started out with a few personal injury accidents, a deck
collapse, a water rescue, and ended up with several box alarms due
to a storm. |
| 6-21-06 On Wednesday, members of the Prince Frederick
Volunteer Fire Department got together with the members of Union
Fire Co. to enjoy the 114th annual Md. firemen's parade. The parade
began at 1300 hours and continued until 1630 hours. After the parade
was finished, PF members attended a surprise birthday party for Capt
Delehanty at the Snapper's Saloon. We won't say how young he is, but
Happy Birthday Captain!
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6-20-06 On Tuesday, members of the Prince Frederick
Volunteer Fire Department got together in Ocean City. This year the
members chose Ember's Restaurant on 23rd Street to have our dinner
at. A great meal was enjoyed by all. The members would like to thank
President Armiger for his generous hospitality. Photo
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114th annual
MD Firemen's Convention |
| 6-19-06 This week, some of the Prince Frederick
Volunteers are making the trip to the 114th annual Maryland State
Firemen's Convention. Most of the members will be in Ocean City all
week attending meetings, selling raffle tickets, attending the
firemen's parade, checking out the latest equipment offered by top
vendors, and much more. Come by and visit booth 1087 at the
convention center to buy your Custom Built Chopper ticket. Contact
President Armiger for more information about the annual Company
dinner in Ocean City Tuesday night. Contact DFC Scott and sign-up
for duty crews at the firehouse if you're not in Ocean City.
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6-18-06 At 1505 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11 for the collapse. Squad 2(Lt
Dalrymple), Engine 22(DFC Howes), and Chief 2 responded to the 400
block of Harriet Tubman Circle. Chief 2 established command as
Company 2 units arrived on the scene. Units found a car into a deck
with partial collapse. Chief 2B had Operations as the Squad and
Engine crews shored the deck. The scene was turned over to the
building inspector and CCSD. Photo
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Prince
Frederick Carnival |
| 6-13-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteers invites you to
come out to our annual Carnival for fun for the whole family.
Members have spent many hours getting ready and setting up. The
carnival is located in the Calvert Middle School field, 435 Solomons
Island Road N. Stop by the PFVFD food tent and enjoy great food. The
carnival will run from June 13 thru June 17 and features over 40
attractions. Pick up coupons at the local businesses for savings on
wristbands and tickets. Come out and support your all Volunteer Fire
Department.
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6-12-06 the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
would like to welcome Lieutenant Jason Deale back. Lieutenant Deale
has been out of service for two months after having surgery in April
due to appendicitis. The Lieutenant was cut loose by his doctor this
past Friday to full duty. We're glad to have you back to full duty. |
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Maryland
Fallen Firefighters Memorial |
6-11-06 On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
made a trip to Annapolis to honor two of our own. The Maryland
Fallen Firefighters Memorial is located at Calvert and Bladen Street
where 376 names are inscribed on the memorial's wall, starting with
the first casualty in 1840 to the last casualty in 2005. Among the
376 names are two Prince Frederick Volunteers, Donald Bowen and
David Gott who were both killed in the line of duty. Tower 2 stood
over top the memorial covering the statues all day until the
unveiling. We would like to thank Tower 29, Chief 29B, and Chief 23
for their assistance with a fill-in.
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Hallowing
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6-10-06 At 2308 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2, Engine 22, and DFC 2B responded to Hallowing Point and
Solomons Island Road. Chief 2B arrived on the scene to find two
vehicles involved as he established command. Squad 2 arrived and
stabilized the vehicles. Both drivers were found to have traumatic
injuries alerting the helicopter. Both patients were quickly
packaged and transported to the Landing Zone established by Engine
22. The patients were flown to PG's shock trauma center for further
evaluation. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes.
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| 6-10-06 At 1822 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-02 for a personal injury accident.
Squad 2 and Engine 22 responded to Sixes Road and Harvest Grove
Lane. Company 2 units arrived to find a motorcycle over the
guardrail and one patient. The patient was quickly turned over to
EMS and transported to the Landing Zone established by Engine 22.
The patient was flown to PG's Shock Trauma for further evaluation.
Company 2 units cleared the scene in 30 minutes. Photo
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6-4-06 At 1901 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-13. Squad 2(DFC Howes) and Engine 22
responded to Wilson Road and North Cassell Blvd for a personal
injury accident. Chief 2B established command as Company 2 units
arrived on the scene to find a vehicle overturned in the woods. The
Squad crew stabilized the car and investigated. Two patients were
found out of the car and were transported to CMH with non-life
threatening injuries. Company 2 units cleared in 10 minutes. Photo
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| 6-2-06 On Friday, Prince Frederick Volunteer Jack
Beckwith graduated from the Annapolis Fire Academy. Recruit class 45
went through 18 weeks of training in Millersville, Md. At 1900
hours, the 52 members of the class held their graduation at Lindale
Middle School in Linthicum. Firefighter Beckwith will continue his
fire training with Annapolis City for one more week before going to
his assignment on Platoon #2. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would
like to congratulate Jack and wish him luck in his new career.
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5-29-06 At 0704 hours, Squad 2 was added to Rescue Box
6-06 due additional information received from Chief 6B. Squad 2(Lt
Dalrymple) responded to Solomons Island and Old Towne Road for the
personal injury accident. Squad 2 arrived on the scene where Chief
6B had command and Huntingtown units had started extricating a
patient. Squad 2 assisted with extricating the driver from the
vehicle. The driver was turned over to EMS and transported to PG's
Trauma Center while the passenger was transported to CMH.
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| 5-28-06 At 1223 hours, Engines 15, 6, 1 and 2, Tower
2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-26 for a house. Engine 21(Lt
Dalrymple), Tower 2(DFC Howes), Tanker 2(F/F Bowen), and Chief 2A
responded to the 2600 block of Ridge Road. Engine 151 arrived on the
scene of a one story abandoned house with fire through the roof.
Chief 6 established command, Chief 6C had operations, and Chief 2A
had water supply. The Engine crew backed up Engine 15 and 6 as the
Companies quickly brought the fire under control. Units overhauled
and cleared in 90 minutes. Photo
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5-27-06 At 2240 hours, Rescue Squad 2, Ambulance 4 and
6 were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11. Squad 2(F/F Pesci), Engine
22(Capt Delehanty), and Chief 2B responded to Hallowing Point and
Solomons Island Road for a personal injury accident. Chief 2B
established command as Company 2 units arrived on the scene with a
two car accident. Ambulance 7 and 6 were added to the call due to
eight patients involved. The Squad crew secured both vehicles and
assisted with triage. Two patients were flown by Trooper 7 to an
area trauma center and 6 patients were transported to CMH. Company 2
units cleared in 50 minutes.
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| 5-23-06 At 2125 hours, Engines 2, 83, 6, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-10 for smoke. Engine 22(Capt Delehanty),
Tower 2(DFC Scott), and Chief 2B responded to the 1200 block of
Hallowing Point Road. Chief 2B established command as he arrived on
side Alpha of a two story single family with nothing showing. Engine
22 laid a line at the hydrant and pulled an attack to a smoke filled
house as the Tower arrived. Company 2 investigated as everyone else
level II staged. The Engine crew found a small fire in the hot water
heater and quickly extinguished it as the Tower crew opened up.
Command held Company 2 for overhaul. Units cleared in just under an
hour. Photo
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5-22-06 At 1404 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Rescue Box 2-13. Squad 2(Capt Wells), Engine 22(Sgt
Boswell), and Chief 2A responded to Dares Beach Road and Clay
Hammond Road for the Trench Collapse. Due to information from
Communications, Chief 2A special called Prince George's Collapse
Team while enroute to the call. Chief 2A established command as
Company 2 units arrived to find a construction worker who had been
buried in a ten foot trench for about forty seconds. Luckily, the
other construction workers were able to free the victim and pull him
out of the trench before units arrived. The patient was flown to
PG's Trauma center for a check up. The scene was turned over to CCSD
and Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes. |
| 5-20-06 At 1346 hours, Engines 6, 2, 5, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-03 for the house. Engine 22(Lt
Dalrymple) and Tower 2(DFC Howes) responded to the Unit Block of
Radcliffe Dr. Engine 6 arrived on side Alpha of a two story single
family with smoke showing. Engine 22 arrived, completed Engine 6's
supply, and pulled a second line. A fire was found in the kitchen
and quickly knocked. The Tower arrived, opened up, and
performed salvage and overhaul. Company 2 units cleared in 45
minutes. Photo
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Emmanuel
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5-19-06 At 2333 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-17. Squad 2(Lt
Dalrymple) and Chief 2B responded to Emmanuel Church and Wilson Road
for the personal injury accident. Units arrived on the scene and
found two vehicle head on. Chief 2B established the Command as the
Squad crew stabilized the vehicles. Three patients were found and
turned over to EMS. Ambulance 4 and 6 transported two patients to
CMH while one subject was taken by CCSD. Company 2 units assisted
police and cleared in one hour. Photo
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| 5-18-06 At 1412 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-16. Squad 2(C-2)
responded to Dares Beach Road and Armory Road for the personal
injury accident. Chief 2 established the Command as Squad 2 arrived
to find two vehicles involved. The Squad crew stabilized the cars
and found three people injured. The three patients were packaged and
turned over to awaiting EMS. Ambulance 4 and 6 transported the
patients to CMH with non-life threatening injuries. Squad 2 removed
hazards in the roadway and cleared in 20 minutes. Photo
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5-17-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
would like to express our sympathy to the family and friends of
Master Police Officer Michael Garbarino. The Fairfax Police Officer
succumbed to his injuries today and is the second Officer that was
fatally wounded after a shoot out at the Sully District Station on
May 8. Officer Garbarino was a 23 year veteran of the Fairfax County
Police Department and is survived by his wife and two children.
Donations can be sent to: Garbarino Family Trust Fund, c/o Fairfax
County Federal Credit Union, 4201 Members Way, Fairfax, Va. 22030. |
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Prince
Frederick and Teagues Point |
| 5-15-06 At 1116 hours, Engine Company 2
was alerted Mutual Aid to Charles County for the Landing Zone.
Engine 21(Sgt Boswell) responded to Prince Frederick Road and
Teagues Point Road where Charles Squad 2, Engine 23, Engine 52, and
St Mary's Squad 2 were operating at a head-on collision involving
two commercial vehicles and one car. Engine 21 arrived on the scene
and set up the LZ along with PG Engine 362 for Trooper 7, 2, and
Eagle 1. All three patients involved in the accident were flown to
area trauma centers. Engine 21 cleared at 1224 hours. Photos
courtesy of Mechanicsville VFD. Photo
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5-14-06 At 1652 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2,
Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11 for a building. Engine
21(F/F Pickerall), Tower 2(Capt Wells), DFC 2C and Chief 2 responded
to the 300 block of Rivers Reach Court. Engine 21 arrived on side
Alpha of three story apartment building with nothing showing. Chief
2 arrived and established Command as Tower 2 arrived on side Alpha.
The Tower crew controlled the utilities as the Engine crew
investigated. The area was found where lightning had struck the
building with no extension found to the apartments. Command held
Company 2 for overhaul and units cleared in 40 minutes. Photo
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| 5-13-06 At 1313 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted
for a Local in the 2-11 box for a car fire. Engine 22(DFC 2B)
responded to the 200 block of Solomons Island Road S and found a
fire in the trunk of a car. The fire was quickly extinguished as the
Fire Marshall was called for. The Fire Marshall arrived and the
scene was turned over to him to investigate the cause. Engine 22
cleared in 45 minutes. Photo
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5-10-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
would like to express our sympathy to the family and friends of
Detective Vicky Armel. The Fairfax County Detective was fatally
wounded when a gunman opened fire in the parking lot at the Sully
District Police station. Mrs Armel was a 9 year veteran of the
department and is survived by a husband and two children. We also
wish the other officers involved a quick recovery. It was the first
fatal shooting of a Fairfax officer in the line of duty in the
department's history. |
| 5-7-06 At 0953 hours, Engines 2, 6, 1, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-13 for a house. Engine 22(F/F
Pickerall), Tower 2(F/F Wells), Tanker 2(F/F Zinn), Safety 2, and
Chief 2 responded to the 400 block of Paula Terrace. Engine 22
arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with smoke
showing. The Engine crew found a fire in the kitchen as Chief 2
established command. Tower 2 arrived, opened up, performed a primary
search. Tanker 2 arrived and picked up 22's supply. The fire was
quickly extinguished with no extension. Tower 2 performed salvage
and overhaul. Company 2 units cleared in one hour.
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5-7-06 At 0900 hours, Brush 2,
Engine 21, and Squad 2 made a trip to Indian Head
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for the
59th annual Southern Maryland Firemen's Parade.
The parade started at 1230 hours and lasted until
1430 hours. After the parade, all of the
departments gathered for some friendly games.
Members of Prince Frederick joined up with
Huntingtown and participated in various skills
competitions. Prince Frederick brought home the
"Second best appearing Squad" trophy to
end the day. Photo
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| 5-4-06 At 1537 hours, Engines 2, 6,
7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted
to Box 2-16 for smoke. Engine 21(Lt Dalrymple),
Tower 2(F/F Bowen), and Chief 2A responded to the
800 block of Solomons Island Road N at the Fashion
Bug. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a one
story strip mall with nothing showing. Chief 2A
established command as Company 2 units
investigated. Command held one and one as they
found a faulty light ballast in the electrical
room. Tower 2 opened up and secured the power.
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5-1-06 At 1343 hours, Engine 6, 2,
5, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-01
for a house. Engine 21(F/F Pickerall) and Tower
2(Sgt Boswell) responded to the 1500 block of
Primrose Lane. Units arrived on the scene of a one
story single family house with smoke showing.
Engine 21 arrived on the scene and picked up
E-61's water supply as units found a fire in the
kitchen. A quick knock was made on the fire with
minor extension. Command held Engine 6, 2, and
Squad 6 for overhaul. Engine 21 returned to
service in 40 minutes. |
| 5-1-06 At 0041 hours, Engine 6, 15,
2, 1, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box
6-23 for a house. Engine 21(Lt Dalrymple), Tower
2(DFC Howes), and Tanker 2(F/F Wells) responded to
the 1400 block of Bidwell Lane. Units arrived on
the scene of a one story single family house to
find the front porch on fire. Engine 21 stretched
an attack line and finished knocking the fire down
while units checked for extension. Command held
Engines 61, 151, and 21 for overhaul. No extension
was found and units returned to service in 40
minutes. Photo
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4-29-06 At 1041 hours, Engine 2, 83,
81, 6, Tower 2, and Squad 81 were alerted to Box
2-05. Engine 22(Capt Delehanty), 21(F/F Braswell),
Tower(Lt Dalrymple), and Chief 2 responded to the
5000 block of Sixes Road for smoke. Engine 22 and
Tower 2 arrived on side Alpha of a one story
building with nothing showing. Engine 21 arrived
to pick up 22's line as Chief 2 established
command. After investigating, Command held Company
2 units as a malfunctioning heater was found.
Company 2 units returned to service in 20 minutes.
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| 4-27-06 At 1734 hours, Engine 2 was
alerted to assist Ambulance 4 and the Medic on the
scene. Engine 22(Sgt Boswell) responded to the
3600 block of Sixes Rd and set up a landing zone
for a child that had been attacked by a dog.
Ambulance 4 transported the patient to the landing
zone and the patient was taken aboard Trooper 7 to
be flown to the local Children's Trauma Center.
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4-22-06 On Saturday, Engine 21,
Tower 2, and Fire Chief 2 went to say goodbye to
Huntingtown Volunteer Natala Lowery. The funeral
services were held at Rausch Funeral Home in
Owings. Over 400 family and friends gathered,
along with every department in Calvert County to
pay our last respects as Chaplain Bowen played the
bagpipes. The procession left Owings and continued
to Huntingtown VFD where Natala took her last ride
aboard E-61 and passed through the Arches. As the
services came to a close, friends and family
gathered at HVFD. Natala, may you rest in peace.
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| 4-21-06 At 1243 hours, Engines 2, 6,
7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted
to Box 2-11. Engine 21(Capt Pesci), Tower 2(F/F
Sharpe), and Chief 2 responded to the 100 block of
West Dares Beach Road at the Family Dollar for
smoke. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a one
story commercial building with nothing showing.
Company 2 units investigated while everyone else
Level II Staged. A light ballast was found and
secured in the Men's Bathroom and Command held
Company 2 units for smoke removal. A couple hours
later, Company 2 was alerted for an AFA. Units
arrived and found smoke in the Health Department.
The cause was determined to be elevator belts.
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4-20-06 At 0826 hours, Engines 2, 6,
7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted
to Hazmat Box 2-16. Engine 22(C-2) and Tower 2(2C)
responded to the 300 block of Market Square Drive.
Company 2 units arrived and found a gas line
ruptured by the construction crew working at the
site. The Tower crew crimped the gas line while
the Engine crew backed them up with a line. Units
stood by and turned the scene over to Washington
Gas Company. Company 2 units cleared in just over
an hour. Photo
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| 4-17-06 At 0754 hours, the Prince
Frederick and St Leonard Volunteers were alerted
to Rescue Box 2-08 for a MVA with one on fire.
Engine 22, Squad 2, Safety 2 and Chief 2B
responded to the 1900 block of Solomons Island Rd.
E-22 arrived and found three vehicles with one on
fire as C-2B established command. The crew went to
work extinguishing the vehicle while attempting to
rescue two trapped victims. The Squad arrived and
assisted A-4 with patients in other vehicles as
Tanker 2 arrived to supply E-22. A-7 arrived just
south of the scene to find two more vehicles where
Engine 72 handled the landing site. Our
condolences to the Lowery and Gant families. |
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4-16-06 At 2055 hours, Engine 6, 15,
2, 1, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box
6-23 for an odor of electrical in the house.
Engine 21(Lt. Dalrymple), Tower 2(Sgt. Boswell),
and Chief 2A responded to the 1300 block of
Dutchess Lane. Chief 6 arrived on the scene of a
two story single family with nothing showing.
After an investigation, units found a
malfunctioning toaster and secured the power.
Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes. Photo |
| 4-16-06 At 0145 hours, Engine 6 was
alerted to Box 6-14 for an investigation at Kent
Road and Penny Lane. While Company 6 units were
en-route to the area, Communications advised that
they were getting multiple calls advising this to
be a working house fire. Chief 6 arrived in the
7000 block of Kent Road and found a one story
single family with fire through the roof, bringing
Engines 5, 1, and Tower 2. Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple)
and Tanker 2 responded to the scene and Level II
Staged on Kent Road. The fire was brought under
control and Company 2 units cleared in one hour. |
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4-12-06 Prince Frederick Volunteer Deputy Fire Chief
Tommy Howes was recently notified that he has been promoted to
Batallion Fire Chief at Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.
Chief Howes will be the Batallion Fire Chief of training effective
4-16-06 out of National Airport. The Prince Frederick Volunteers
would like to congratulate Chief Howes and wish him luck in his new
position. |
| 4-9-06 At 2043 hours, Company 2 units were alerted to
Box 2-10 for an investigation. Engine 21, Tower 2, and Chief 2
responded to the 1500 block of Isle Court, in Yardley Hills. Company
2 units arrived on the scene of a two story, middle of the row,
townhouse with the owners evacuated. The Engine crew investigated
and found a fire in the kitchen with a sprinkler head off as Chief 2
established command. The Tower crew shut the power off as the Squad
was special called. Squad 2 arrived on the scene and started
shutting the sprinkler system off with the assistance of the water
and sewer rep. The Engine and Tower cleared in one hour after
overhaul. Photo
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4-5-06 At 0154 hours, Engines 27, 23, and 2 were
alerted for the working fire dispatch on Box 3-09. Engine 21(Lt
Dalrymple) responded to the 12500 block of Catalina Drive, in the
Chesapeake Ranch Estates where units from Solomons, St Leonard, Bay
District, and Hollywood were battling a fully involved house fire.
The working fire dispatch units staged on Catalina Drive as units
brought the fire under control. Engine 21 returned back to quarters
at 0245 hours. Photo
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| 4-2-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteers started off
early this morning at 0012 hours for a barn fire on Box 2-12.
Company 2 units responded to Lottie Fowler and Squaw Valley,
and arrived on the scene with a barn fully involved and multiple
brush. Engines 21, 22, Tower 2, Squad 2, Tanker 2, Brush 2, BX 2,
and Jeep 2 operated on the scene for several hours with overhaul and
surrounding brush fires. At 1353 hours, Engine 22, Tower 2, and
Tanker 2 responded to the 1300 block of Ball Rd for a trailer fire.
Company 2 assisted with extinguishing the building and operated for
two hours with overhaul. Photo
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4-1-06 On Saturday, Tower 2 and a few members went to
say goodbye to Past Chief Billy Croson. At 1100 hours, the
procession started at Rausch's Funeral Home in Owings and ended up
at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Tower 2 and Truck 42 set up
the arch for the Chief to pass through before he was laid to rest.
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department sends our condolences
to the family. May you rest in peace, Chief Croson. |
| 3-31-06 On Friday, the members of the Prince Frederick
Volunteer Fire Department and the Navy got together and threw
Firefighter Steve Yarosh a surprise going away party. Steve will be
leaving on Sunday for a one year tour of duty in Iraq. The Chief and
A-Chief presented Steve with a few parting gifts from the members of
PF to take to Iraq with him. Chaplain Bowen led the evening off with
a prayer before dinner was served. The Prince Frederick Volunteers
would like to wish Steve good luck in his tour of duty and return
home safe. Special thanks to everyone that helped put the party
together, everyone that brought food, and Jack for the DJ equipment.
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3-30-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
would like to express our condolences to the Dunkirk, North Beach,
and Croson Families for their loss. Early this morning, Mr. William
"Billy" Croson passed away after a tough battle with
cancer. Mr. Croson was a Past Chief of the North Beach and Dunkirk
VFD's. Mr. Croson was also one of the founders of Dunkirk VFD. The
fire department runs strong in his family with his son being a past
member of the North Beach VFD and a career technician at 10 Engine
in the District of Columbia. Mr. Croson's daughter is also a member
of Dunkirk VFD. |
| 3-28-06 At 1130 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Box 2-10. Jeep 2, BX 2, Engine
22, and Tanker 2 responded to Williams Road for a brush fire. While
units were enroute, communications advised it was going to be
involving a barn. The box alarm brought Brush 2 and Engine 21 along
with units from Huntingtown, St Leonard, Hughesville, and Dunkirk.
Company 2 units arrived on the scene to find a barn fully involved
with several small brush fires. Units operated on the scene for just
over two hours hitting hot spots and mopping up. Photo |
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3-25-06 On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
attended the Clohessy family relief fund at the Prince Frederick
Applebee's. This event was to help the family get their lives back
together from a devastating fire that made them lose everything. A
flapjack breakfast including sausage, juice, etc was was enjoyed by
everyone that attended. Mrs. Damalougi and her volunteers did a
great job making this fundraiser a huge success for the family. Many
people throughout the area attended this successful fundraiser to
support the family. Donations can still be made at the Prince
Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. more |
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| 3-25-06 At 0709 hours, Engine 21, Tower 2, and Tanker
2 were alerted to Box 6-08 for a chimney and responded the 200 block
of Hope Lane. Units arrived on the scene with a working chimney
fire. The Engine crew assisted Company 6 in the interior,
extinguishing the chimney while the Tower and Tanker staged. The
Engine operated on the scene for an hour. At 0736 hours, Engine 22,
Tower 2, and Tanker 2 were alerted to Box 7-07 for a porch fire and
responded to the 5400 block of Cove View Dr. Engine 22 arrived on
side Alpha, laying a line at the driveway with nothing showing. The
owner had extinguished the fire prior to arrival. Units performed
overhaul and returned to service in 30 minutes. Photo
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3-24-06 On Friday, Prince Frederick Volunteer PJ
Hassler graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood in
Missouri. PJ spent 9 weeks of intense training to become a United
States Soldier. PJ is now moving to Redstone Arsenal in Alabama,
where he will be attending Ordinance School. PJ's parents and the
Department are proud of PJ and wish him good luck in his new career
with the Military. After reuniting with his parents, PJ asked his
dad, "what calls have I missed"? This shows that "The
Seat" is still running strong in our Soldier. The Prince
Frederick Volunteer Fire Department are proud to support our Troops.
Good Luck PJ and stay safe. Photo
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| 3-23-06 At 0634 hours, Engines 15, 1, 6, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 1-01 for a house. Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple)
as the first due ladder truck and Tanker 2 as the first due Tanker
responded to the 5000 block of Breezy Point Rd. Units arrived on
side Alpha of a two story house with smoke showing. Tower 2 arrived,
ran lights inside and started opening up while Tanker 2 staged. The
fire was found in the living room area and quickly extinguished.
Tower 2 operated on the scene for just over an hour with overhaul.
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3-18-06 At 0942 hours, while Engine 21 was filling in
at A.A. Station 42 for a 3 alarm fire in Gailesville, Engine 2, 6,
83, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-10. Engine 22(2B),
Tower 2(Safety 2), and Chief 2 responded to the 900 block of Yardley
Drive for a chimney fire. Chief 2 established command as he arrived
on side Alpha of one story house with a working chimney fire. The
Engine crew went to the basement while the Tower crew went to the
roof. Company 2 units made quick work of the fire as all other units
level 2 staged. No extension was found and Company 2 units cleared
in 40 minutes. Engine 21 finally made it home just after 1600.
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| 3-15-06 At 1242 hours, Prince Frederick was alerted to
the second alarm on Box 3-01 in Solomons. Engine 21, Tower 2, Safety
2 and Chief 2 responded to the 14600 block of Solomons Island Rd for
a building fire. Engine 21 arrived on the scene and laid dual lines
from a secondary water source. The Engine crew performed search and
rescue operations in the Bowen's Inn apartments before assisting
with extinguishing the fire. Tower 2 arrived on side Alpha of the
Bowen's Inn apartments. Tower 2 used the ladder pipe to protect the
apartments while knocking down the fire at the restaurant. Units
operated on the scene for several hours in 40 mph winds overhauling.
Chief 2 had operations and Safety 2 had safety and accountability.
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3-11-06 On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
traveled to Hughesville to say goodbye to a fellow brother. Tower 2
teamed up with Truck 1 to form the "arch" for life member
David Welch as he answered his last call on Engine 23. The services
started at 1000 hours at the St. Francis DeSales Church in Benedict.
The procession left Benedict and traveled west on Prince Frederick
Road, crossed over Leonardtown Road, made a right onto Oliver Shop
Road, to the St. Mary's Church in Bryantown where David passed under
the arch and was laid to rest. After the final prayers were said,
everyone gathered back at Hughesville's station for refreshments.
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| 3-10-06 At 1336 hours, the Prince Frederick, Benedict,
and Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Box 2-09 for a brush
fire. BX-2, Jeep 2, Tanker 2, and Chief 2 responded to the 200 block
of Barstow Road and arrived to find a barn fully involved and
everything surrounding it. Chief 2 established command and called
for the box bringing Engines 22(2B), 21(Sgt Boswell), and Brush 2.
Multiple units from Charles, Prince George's, St. Mary's, and Anne
Arundel Counties worked for just over five hours to contain the fire
with 40mph winds gusting. An estimated 20 acres were burned along
with the barn and a trailer. Photo
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3-10-06 At 1054 hours, Engine 2, 6, 7, 83, Towers 2,
1, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16 for a building. Engine
21(Lt. Deale), Tower 2(Capt. Pesci), and Chief 2B responded to the
800 block of Solomons Island Road N. Chief 2B arrived on side Alpha
of a one story building with nothing showing as he established
command. Engine 21 arrived, advanced an attack, and investigated.
The Engine crew found an malfunctioning electrical socket in the
main part of the store. The Tower crew arrived, controlled the
utilities, and checked for extension. Command held Company 2 and
Engine 6 for 20 minutes. Photo
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| 3-8-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
sends our condolences to the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department
and the Welch family for the untimely loss of a fellow brother. The
arrangements for David Welch are as follows: the Viewing is on
Friday, March 10, 2006 at the St. Francis DeSales Church in Benedict
from 1400-2000 hours, fireman's prayers at 1930 hours. The Funeral
is on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 1000 hours. The procession will
travel to the St. Mary's Church in Bryantown where David will be
laid to rest. |
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3-7-06 At 1447 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted for an AFA at CMH.
Communications came back and told 2A that there was smoke on the
second floor. 2A requested the box bringing Engines 2, 6, 7 and 83,
Towers 2 and 1, and Squad 6 to Box 2-16. Engine 21(Capt Pesci),
Tower 2(Chief 2), Squad 2(F/F Billings), and Chief 2A responded to
100 Hospital Drive. Engine 21 arrived on side Alpha of a 5 story
hospital with nothing showing. The Engine crew advanced the
standpipe rack to the second floor and quickly extinguished a small
fire in the boiler room. The special services work together to clear
the second floor of smoke. Units returned to service in 40 minutes.
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| 3-3-06 At 1550 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-05. Engine
22(Lt Dalrymple) responded to the Benedict Bridge for a subject in
the water. After arriving on the scene and investigating, the Engine
crew found a kayak boat that had overturned underneath the bridge.
The boater lost the kayak and was stranded on the eighth pillar with
his legs submerged in the frigid water. Lieutenant 2 established
command as the Engine crew lowered a harness down to the subject and
hoisted him out of the water. Engine 22 cleared the scene in one
hour. |
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2-26-06 On Sunday, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire
department had another successful stuffed Basket Bingo. Along with
the regular bingo, there were specials, early birds, drinks, food,
raffles, and lots of fun. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire
Department would like to thank our new support group "The
Flames", our sponsors who
helped fund the event including: Linda Reamy
(Mary Kay), Hardesty's Haven
Garden, Kay Zinn (Tastefully
Simple), Poppa Johns, Maryland
Bank, Top Nails (Dunkirk), Doyle and Cathy Cox (O'Brien Realty),
Super Deli (Prince Frederick) and Certified Carpet Cleaning. All
money raised is going to our new building fund. Stay tuned for our
next date! Book in advance...
we fill up quickly. Photo
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| 2-25-06 While two crews were filling in for Company
1's banquet, at 2346 hours, Engines 2, 7, 83, Tower 2, Squad 7,
Tankers 83 and 6 were alerted to Box 2-02 for a house. Engines 22,
21, Tower 2, Squad 2, Tanker 2, Brush 2, Chief 2, 2A, and 2C
responded to the 1900 block of Harvest Grove Lane. Chief 2A
established command as he arrived on side Alpha of a two story,
single family with heavy fire. Engine 22 arrived and advanced an
attack line into the second floor. An aggressive attack was
attempted until Operations asked for the evacuation due to a
collapse on side Charlie. Engine 12 and Tower 1 responded on the
Special Alarm. Tower 2's ladder was put in service to knock down the
bulk of the fire. Units worked on the scene for four hours mopping
up. Photo
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2-22-06 This morning while snow fell over the
Arlington National Cemetery, a true fire service hero was laid to
rest with full military honors befitting someone who had given his
life for others. Frank Brannigan passed away on January 10th at the
age of 87. Prince Frederick Volunteer Captain Tim Delehanty attended
the funeral for our fallen brother along with many other fire
service personnel throughout the area. Anyone who has ever sat in
any class that he taught can thank the "Old Professor" for
providing the foundation of our survival in buildings that are on
fire. We thank the Branigan family for sharing him with us for all
these years and hope that no one will ever forget the sacrifices
that he made to keep us all safe. The picture was taken by retired
Captain Ken Martin of the Mount Laurel Fire Department in New
Jersey. |
| 2-20-06 At 0654 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Box 7-05 for a house. Engine 21(2B Howes) as the
second due Engine and Tower 2(2C Scott) as the first due Ladder
responded to the 3900 block of Dogwood Road in Western Shores.
Engine 7 arrived on side Alpha with smoke showing. Engine 21 arrived
and picked up Engine 7's supply line while the crew pulled a back up
line and assisted with extinguishing a fire in the walls. The Tower
arrived and the crew went to work opening up and ventilating.
Company 2 units remained on the scene with overhaul for an
hour and a half. |
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65th Annual
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2-18-06 The Prince Frederick Volunteer
Fire Department held our 65th annual awards banquet on Saturday
night to celebrate another great year in 2005. This banquet was
extremely emotional as we remembered the loss of Edwin
"Eddie" King and William "Binky" Dulaney. The
evening started off with a prayer for the two members that we lost,
followed by appetizers and dinner, the installation of the 2006
Officers and Administration, the Awards ceremony, and finally the
party. Thanks to Thompson's Seafood, the Fairground board, the
fill-in crews and Jenks Mattingly (Master of Ceremony) for a great
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| 2-13-06 At 0523 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Towers 2
and 1, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11. Engine 21(Capt
Della-Camera), Engine 22(F/F Bingham), Tower 2(2A D'Agostino), Squad
2(2C Scott), and Chief 2 responded to the 200 block of Calvert Towne
Drive for a house. Chief 2 arrived on the scene with smoke showing
on Side Alpha of a two story end of the row townhouse. The Engine
crew advanced a 400' attack line into the house and found a fire in
the basement. The Tower crew opened up and controlled utilities. The
Squad crew performed a primary search with negative results. Units
operated on the scene for two hours with overhaul. Photo
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2-11-06 At 2317 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted for a Local Alarm. Engine 21, Tower 2, and Chief 2
responded to 110 W Dares Beach Rd. Chief 2 arrived on side Alpha of
a two story commercial building with smoke showing and called for
the Box. The Box Alarm brought Engine 22 and Squad 2. The Engine
crew knocked the fire on the first floor while the Tower crew opened
up. Engine 22 picked up the line and established water supply while
the Squad crew controlled utilities and performed a primary search
of the first floor. The working fire dispatch was called for due to
extension to the second floor apartments. Units operated on the
scene for two and half hours with overhaul. Photo
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| 2-11-06 At 1221 hours, Engines 2, 83, 6, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-10. Engine 21(S/O Hassler), Engine
22(F/F Bowen), Tower 2(Lt Dalrymple) and Chief 2C responded to the
200 block of Mason Road for a house. Company 2 units arrived on the
scene with nothing showing on side Alpha. The Engine crew advanced a
200' attack into the residence while the Tower crew shut the power
off. Command held Company 2 units as a small electrical fire was
found in an outlet and quickly extinguished. Company 2 units cleared
in 30 minutes.
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Brother
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2-8-06 At 0620 hours, a Box Alarm was dispatched for
an apartment building fire on the 6300 block of Maxwell Drive in
Morningside. Units arrived with heavy fire showing from a terrace
level apartment. During this fire, a firefighter from the Clinton
Volunteer Fire Department, Tommy Russell, was seriously injured. He
suffered injuries to his head and was flown to the local Trauma
Center. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department would like to
extend our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery to Tommy. Tommy
is featured in this photo with members of PF and Dunkirk. The photo
is from the PG County Convention last September. |
| 2-7-06 At 1403 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-13. Squad 2(F/F
Boswell), Engine 22(2A D'Agostino), and Chief 2 responded to Dares
Beach Road and Wilson Road for a personal injury accident with
subjects trapped. Chief 2 established command as Company 2 units
arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved. The Squad crew
secured the vehicles only to find that bystanders had removed the
trapped subject. Command held PF units as two patients were taken to
CMH. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes. Photo
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2-3-06 On Friday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
changed the look on the front of the Engines. Lt. Deale has spent
hours of hard work measuring, engineering, and consulting on the
project. The front of Engine 21 and 22 now feature a big red
"2" on the grill. The aluminum 2's were fabricated and
donated by Triton
Metals in Hollywood and the red scotch light was applied
by Color Creations in Owings. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would
like to thank both of these companies for their magnificent work. If
any members have any questions, comments, or concerns, please
address them to Lt. Deale. Photo |
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Hallowing
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| 1-28-06 At 1411 hours, the Prince
Frederick and Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-05 .
Squad 2(Lt. Dalrymple) and Engine 22(Lt. Helms) responded to
Hallowing Point Road and Sixes Road for a personal injury accident.
Company 2 units arrived on the scene to find a car under a tractor
trailer as Lieutenant 2 established command. The Squad crew secured
the vehicles and found that all of the victims were out. The
occupants of the vehicles were evaluated and signed refusals.
Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes. |
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1-23-06 At 1309 hours, Company 2 was alerted to a
Local Alarm for an odor of smoke. Engine 21(2B Howes) and Squad 2(C2
Ficke) responded to 820 Solomons Island Road North at the Valvoline.
Units arrived on side Alpha of a the one story building with smoke
showing. Chief 2 established command and called for the Box as
Company 2 units investigated. The Engine crew found a fire in the
furnace and made quick work of it while the Squad opened up and
controlled utilities. Company 2 units cleared in 40 minutes. Photo
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| 1-22-06 At 0800 on Sunday, the members sat down to a
home cooked breakfast and then started issuing gear to everyone. The
Prince Frederick Volunteers had purchased new gear with our grant
money. PF took it back to "Old School" and bought 55 sets
of black Globe Xtreme gear. The new gear features the PF patch on
the left sleeve and the American Flag on the right sleeve. Thanks to
Captain Tim Delehanty for the great breakfast and Quartermasters
Mike Bowen and Al Billings for getting all of the gear ready......more |
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1-20-06 On Friday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers,
along with many other departments went Rausch Funeral in Owings to
pay our last respects to Firefighter Fabricante. Engine 21 went to
Owings to provide traffic control in the procession while Tower 2
set up the Arch with Truck 3 at Huntingtown United Methodist Church
for the burial site. We would like to extend our condolences to St
Leonard VFD and the friends and family of Josh. Please keep Brian in
your prayers. Josh, may you rest in peace. Photo |
| 1-19-06 At 1240 hours, Engines
3, 7, 9, Truck 3, Squad 7, Tanker 2, and Tanker 27 were alerted to
Box 3-10. Tanker 2 responded to the 700 block of Rattle Snake Road
for a house. Company 3 units arrived on side Alpha of a one story
single family with fire showing. The working fire dispatch was
struck bringing Engine 21. Tanker 2 arrived on the scene and
assisted with water supply. The working fire dispatched was placed
in service as units quickly brought the fire under control. Tanker 2
assisted with overhaul and cleared in 90 minutes. |
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1-16-06 Josh Fabricante's funeral
arrangements as follows: Visitation at Rausch Funeral home in Owings
is Thursday at 1400-1600 and 1900-2100 with Firemen's Prayers at
2000 hours. Funeral Procession Friday at 1030 from Rausch Funeral
Home Owings to Huntingtown United Methodist Church for an 1100
Funeral with Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Any
department wishing to bring apparatus for the procession only,
please contact Chief 7B (410) 586-2919. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to the families. |
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Lowery and
Hidden Retreat |
| 1-15-06 At 2353 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue
Box 6-01. Squad 2(Chief 2) responded to Lowery Road and Hidden
Retreat Trail where Huntingtown units were on the scene of an
overturned auto with ejections. Squad 2 arrived and assisted Company
6 with patient care and loading. Two patients succumbed to their
injuries and two patients were flown to the Trauma Center. Two
members involved are members of Company 7. Squad 2 cleared in just
over an hour. Photo |
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1-14-06 At 1054 hours, the Prince Frederick and
Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-05. Squad 2 and
Chief 2 responded to the Benedict Bridge for a personal injury
accident. Chief 2 established command after arriving on the scene
where Benedict units had two vehicles head-on. Squad 2 arrived and
secured the vehicles. Ambulance 4 transported one patient to CMH and
Ambulance 83 obtained a signed refusal. Units cleared in 30 minutes.
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| 1-13-06 On Friday, Prince Frederick Volunteer Tommy
Scott IV graduated from the Anne Arundel County Fire Academy in
Millersville, Md. Tommy went through a sixteen week academy and is
assigned to Station 19 in Cape St. Claire. The Prince Frederick
Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate Tommy for
completing the academy and wish him luck in his new career. Photo
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1-11-06 At 2351 hours, Engines 6 , 5, 1, Tower 2, and
Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-09. Tower 2 responded to the 800 block
of Pat Lane in Huntingtown for a house. Units arrived on side Alpha
of a one story, single family with smoke showing. Firefighters
entered the residence to find a fire in the basement. Tower 2
arrived on the scene and assisted with opening up. Extension was
found in the walls and ceiling. Tower 2 assisted with overhaul and
cleared at 0114 hours. |
| 1-10-06 In the morning hours today, a true fire
service legend passed away at his residence in Calverton, MD at the
age of 87."Never trust a truss" were the famous words of
Frank Brannigan. Mr. Brannigan has probably saved more firefighters
lives than anyone ever by his teachings. Since the 60's, he has
concentrated his life on firefighter safety. Frank has received
countless honors for his efforts to save firefighters lives. His
knowledge was priceless and his name will continue. Mr. Brannigan
will be truly missed. |
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1-6-05 At 1023 hours, Engines 7, 2, 3, Tower 2, and
Squad 7 were alerted to Box 7-08. Engine 21(Reamy) and Tower
2(Breen) responded to the 6600 block of Mackall Road for a house.
Engine 7 arrived on side Alpha with heavy smoke showing as Chief 7
established command. Engine 21 picked up 7's lay-out and assisted
with extinguishing a fire in the rear bedroom. Tower 2 arrived and
assisted with ventilation and overhaul. Company 2 units cleared in
one hour. Photo |
| 1-4-05 At 2039 hours, Engines 2, 83(E21), 6, Squads 7
and 6 were alerted to Hazmat Box 2-10. With the Tower and Engine 21
in Charles County and the Squad out of service, Engine 22(Lt Deale),
Tanker 2, Brush 2, Chief 2A and Chief 2 responded to the 1800 block
of Crofton Court for a gas leak. Chief 2 arrived on side Alpha and
established command. Company 2 units investigated the residence with
the gas sniffer while all other units level 2 staged. All readings
proved negative and units cleared in 20 minutes. |
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1-1-05 At 0859 hours, Engines 2, 6 , 7, 83, Tower 2,
Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-11. Engine 21(Lt
Dalrymple), Engine 22, Tower 2(Chief Ficke), Squad 2(Capt Delehanty),
and Chief 2C responded to the 100 block of Solomons Island Road S
for a gas leak in the McDonald's Express. Chief 2 established
command as Company 2 units arrived on sides Alpha and Delta. Crews
found food on the stove and Command held Company 2 to ventilate.
Units cleared in 30 minutes. Photo
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