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District VFD
PO Box 522
Marbury, MD 20658
301-743-2080
TDVFD@tdvfd8.com
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MEMBERS
COMPLETE SWIFT WATER TRAINING
June 18- This
past weekend, Deputy Chief Danny Hudson and Lieutenant Aaron Campillo
completed the 30 hour Swift Water II course that was given by Rescue 3,
Inc. The training took place at the MFRI Training Center in La Plata and
on the Mattawoman Creek in Mason Springs. This training will further
enhance our department's ability to handle a swift water rescue.
Congratulations Danny and Camp.
TRACTOR
ACCIDENT
June 14 at
1256 - The Rescue, PA 8-7 and Chief 8B (Gordon) responded to the area of
Bicknell Road at Richard Lawrence Drive in Marbury for a tractor accident.
Upon arrival of Chief 8B, he found a tractor that had rolled down a steep
bank and also rolled over on the victim in the process. The victim was not
pinned, however, did need medical attention. The patient was placed on a
spine board and then put in a stokes basket. A rope system was set up to
assist the crew while carrying the patient up the steep bank. The patient
was then transported to an area trauma center by PA 8-7. Chief 8B had the
Marbury Command and Lt. Jerman had the Rescue Group.
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to congratulate
Joey Tilley on completing the Firefighter II course at MFRI. Joey
completed the forty hour course last week. By completing this
training, he also became certified as a Fire Officer I. Good job Joey and
keep up the good work.
UPDATE ON TANKER 8 - 6-14-09
TANKER 8 SOLD
 The tanker has
been sold to the Union Fire Company of Bethel, Pennsylvania. The 1987
Western Star made its last run as Tanker 8 on May 29th to Fenwick Circle
in Bryans Road's area for a house fire. The first call the tanker
responded to was on June 7, 1987 for a working building fire in Mason
Springs (an old tavern). Ironically, the same member operated the tanker
on its first and last run. Life Member (with 45 plus years in our
department) George Abell happened to be at the right place at the right
time 22 years ago and last week. How is that for luck! Congratulations
George. Maybe your luck will hold out and you can operate the new
"cadillac" on its first run. The new Tanker 8 is a 2009
Peterbilt with a Pierce body. It will carry 3500 gallons of water and is
equipped with a 1000 GPM pump. The committee members will make a trip to
Pierce for the final inspection in a few weeks and the new piece should be
in service by the middle of July.
LATEST
ON TANKER 8 - 6-6-09
BUSY DAY IN
MARBURY
On
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at 0115 hrs. was the start of what would turn out to
be a busy day for the volunteers in Marbury.
Co.
8 was alerted to the Bryans Road Food Lion for the building fire.
Co.
8 was quickly released from the building fire and returned to quarters.
Then at 0759 hrs
Co.
8 was alerted to
Stump Neck Rd.
just in off of Rt. 224 for the MVA. Co.8 along with units from Co. 20
arrived to find a single vehicle accident with one patient and the vehicle
on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and emergency care was provided
to the patient and was transported to CMC by M-20. At 1139 hrs
Co.
8 was alerted to 3345 Port tobacco Rd. for the heavy equipment fire. Units
were placed in service by
Co.
4 units after arriving in staging. After units cleared that run they were
realerted to the same address an hour later for the brush fire. First
arriving Engine 8-4 arrived to find a bale of hay on fire in the middle of
the field. Co. 8 and
Co.
4 worked to extinguish the fire. After returning to quarters a strong
thunder storm passed through the area and kept the volunteers busy for the
rest of the evening running calls including trees and wires down, several
trees on the house, and boat calls. The day finally slowed down around
2200 hrs. with the station running over 20 calls. The station maintained
several crews throughout the day.
COMPANY
PICNIC
On
May 30 the members of Co. 8 gathered at Grays Beach for their annual
picnic. Members were treated to some very good chow along with some fun
and games including horseshoes and volleyball. All members in attendance
had a great time and look forward to next years’ rematch at volleyball
and horseshoes.
NEW
BOAT SUPPORT UNIT PLACED IN SERVICE
June 1- The
"new" Boat Support Unit has been placed in service. After
several months of work performed by the members, the unit was placed in
service last week. The unit was purchased from the
Independent Fire Company of Annapolis in January. It will be used
primarily to tow our Airboat and to support our Water Rescue
Team. The unit has a 10,000 watt generator with a 3,000 watt Wilburt light
tower. Along with carrying swift water and ice rescue equipment, the piece
also has eight portable 500 watt floodlights with two portable
1,000 watt generator lights. The department would like to thank all of the
members who have put in countless hours of work on the unit making it
ready for service. We especially want to thank our Chief
Engineer Delaney Matthews for seeing the project to its completion.
LATEST ON TANKER 8 - 5-30-09
CONGRATULATIONS
The TDVFD
would like to congratulate member Mike King and Mandy Morgan on their
marriage. Mike and Mandy got married on May 16, 2009 in Indian Head,
Maryland. Engine 8-3 was utilized as the transport vehicle to transport Mike
and Mandy from the church to the reception hall at PG Co. 24 in Accokeek.
The department would like to wish Mike and Mandy the best.
NEW
TANKER 8 UPDATE - 5-23-09
NEW
TANKER 8 UPDATE - 5-16-09
The
fabrication on the pump house and body is complete and painting is in
process. Work on the chassis to prepare it for fire apparatus use is
underway. The committee will be going out on 27 May for a mid point
inspection.
BUILDING
FIRE IN GLYMONT
May
14 at 0431- The Rescue and Tanker were dispatched for a working building
fire at Lees Market on Hawthorne Road in Company 7's area. First
arriving units from Station 7 (Potomac Heights) found smoke
showing from a two story structure and advanced an attack line to
find a kitchen on fire in the Seafood Carryout portion of the
store. Rescue 8's crew performed Rapid Intervention Team duties while
Tanker 8 dumped one load of water into a drafting basin that was
being pumped out of by Engine 9-1 (Indian Head). Chief 8A (Hudson) had the
RIT group and Chief 8 (Danielson) was assigned Water Supply. Chief 7
(Phillips) was the Incident Commander. Company 8 also maintained a second
crew back at the station during the incident. Units operated on the
scene for an hour.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The
department would like to congratulate Steve Mott and Phil Dunseth on the
completion of the Emergency Medical Technician course taken at the
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. Both completed the course
and became certified last week after four long months of training. Thanks
and congratulations again Steve and Phil!
SERIOUS
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
May
10 at 1840- The Rescue and Paramedic Ambulance along with Chief 8B
(Gordon) responded to Sweetman Road near Serenity Lane for a
Motorcycle Accident. Upon arrival of Chief 8B, he requested the helicopter
for a Category 2 Priority One trauma patient. The crews of Rescue 8 and
Paramedic Ambulance 8-9 provided care to the patient while Engine 8-2 set
up the landing zone for US Park Police Eagle 1 at the Sweden Point Marina.
Chief 8B established Command. EMS Duty 16A (Shadle) was also on the scene
and assisted with patient care.
COMPANY
ATTENDS HUGHESVILLE PARADE
May
3- Several members took Brush 8-4 to the Southern Maryland Firemen's
Association convention parade in Hughesville. While the brush truck
did not win any awards, the members decided to enter into the Battle of
the Bucket contest. Company 8's team did battle with five other teams to
eventually win and bring home a trophy for their efforts.
Congratulations to the crew and thanks to those members who helped get
the brush unit cleaned and ready for the event.
Members attending: Joey Tilley Nick Genevie
Steve Mott Phil Dunseth
MOTOR
VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH EXTRICATION
May 6 at 2153
- The Rescue and Paramedic Ambulance along with Chiefs 8 and 8B responded
to Port Tobacco Road near Whitman Place for a motor vehicle accident with
entrapment. Chief 51A (La Plata EMS) was in the area and reported the
single vehicle accident to Communications and the Extrication Assignment
was dispatched. Captain 8 (Mott) arrived on location and reported
that he had an occupant who was not pinned, however did need assistance
getting out of the vehicle. The vehicle came to rest on a steep embankment
with the drivers side down in a ditch. The vehicle was on such a steep
angle, that the driver could not get out of his seat and could not get out
of the window of the door due to the vehicle resting on its side. A
plan was devised to stabilize the vehicle using a comalong and chains,
creating a tie back system to a tree. The roof was then removed
using the cutters and three sawzall tools. The patient was placed on a
spine board and transported by Ambulance 58-8 (Ironsides) to a local
hospital with minor injuries. Chief 8 (Danielson) had the Welcome Command
and Chief 8B (Gordon) had the Extrication Group. The units operated on the
scene for about an hour.
Units on
scene:
Rescue 8, PA
8-9, Chief 8 and 8B
Ambulance 58-8
EMS Duty 16A
(Gorman)
FOURTH FIRST DUE FIRE IN A
WEEK
May 4 at 1605 - Company 8 was again alerted for
another working house fire this time in the 6100 block of Bicknell Road in
Pisgah. With a crew already in the station, Engine 8-3 and Tanker 8
responded with five members within seconds. As the units were leaving
quarters, they were greeted by citizens frantically waving and advising
that the house on the corner of Bicknell and Mason Springs Road was on
fire. Engine 8-3 arrived within minutes to find smoke showing from the
second floor. The crew of Engine 8-3 advanced an attack line to the second
floor to find a fire in the bedroom. The fire was quickly knocked down and
the crew conducted a primary search that was negative. Command held the
units from 8 and Tower 9 (Indian Head) to assist with some overhaul. The
cause of the blaze was determined to be a discarded cigarette in the
bedroom by the State Fire Marshal's office. Chief 8A (Hudson) had the
Pisgah Command, Chief 8B (Gordon) had Division 2 and Safety 8 (Burroughs)
had Safety and Accountability.
Units held on scene:
Engine 8-2,
8-3, Rescue 8, Tanker 8, Brush 8-4, Paramedic 8-9, Chiefs 8A and
8B, Safety 8 Tower 9
FATAL
VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN MARSHALS CORNER
 April
29 at 1825 - Rescue 8, Ambulance 8-7 and Paramedic 8-9 responded to
a serious motor vehicle accident on Hawthorne Road near Marshals Corner
Road. Upon arrival of the Rescue, Command (Chief 1, Shahan) assigned the
crew to extricate one patient that was trapped in one of the vehicles from
the three vehicle accident. Rescue Engine 1-3 (La Plata) was already on
the scene with their crew split between the other two vehicles performing
extrication's. Members of Rescue 8 cut the roof and forced the drivers
door of the vehicle to allow the EMS crew access to the priority two
patient. The Rescue then cleared to respond to another motor vehicle
accident on Crain Highway with Duty 1 (Hutchins), however, was placed in
service prior to arrival. The crew of Ambulance 8-7 worked with the
crew of Ambulance 51-7 (La Plata EMS) with a priority one patient
that was not breathing. Paramedic 8-9's crew worked a priority one trauma
patient that was flown to an area hospital. There were a total of five
patients involved in the accident.
WORKING HOUSE
FIRE IN WELCOME
April 29 at 1136 -
Company 8 and the surrounding companies were dispatched to Gunston Road in
Welcome for a working house fire with a report of people trapped inside. Engine
8-3, Tanker 8, Paramedic Ambulance 8-9 and Chief 8 responded within minutes,
followed minutes later by Rescue 8 and Engine 8-2. First arriving PA 8-9 advised
there was a working fire in the attic of the house. Engine 8-3 arrived
and quickly advanced an attack line. Truck 1 (La Plata) arrived shortly after.
As the crew of Engine 8-3 began getting a knock on the fire, the crew of Truck 1
were performing their duties and advised that the primary search of the house
proved negative. Chief 8 (Danielson) arrived on location and established the
Welcome Command. The working fire dispatch was requested along with two
additional tankers. Chief 1 (Shahan) had the Water Supply Group and set
up a tanker shuttle from the dry hydrant on Port Tobacco Road near Mill Swamp
Road to the scene.
Engine 1-1 and 9-1
(Indian Head) worked with Chief 1 to fill the tankers. Rescue Squad 7
(Potomac Heights) opened up the second floor. Engine 20-1 (NSWC-Stump Neck) was
assigned as the RIT and Engine 10-2 (Bel Alton) provided a line to the first
floor. Chief 8A (Hudson) was the driver/operator of Tanker 8 and also
coordinated water supply operations at the scene using Tankers 8, 1, 7, and 10. Units
operated on the scene for about 2 hours. The cause of the blaze was determined
to be a faulty ceiling fan in the second floor bathroom. Chief 1A (Moore) had
Division 2, Chief 7A (Creelman) as the West Side Battalion Chief had Division 1
and Safety 8 (Burroughs) had Safety and Accountability. A special thanks
to the Ladies Auxiliary from Company 7 (Mandy Morgan) for providing refreshments
to the members operating on the scene.
ANOTHER FIRE IN
WELCOME
April 29 at 1616 -
Company 8 and the surrounding companies were once again dispatched to the
Welcome area this time for a reported shed on fire at 7050 Port Tobacco Road.
Engine 8-3, Tanker 8 and Chief 8 responded with seven members. While en route,
Communications advised that they were receiving additional calls advising there
was possible extension into a house. At the same time, a large column of smoke
could be seen approaching the scene so the working fire assignment was called
for. First arriving Engine 8-3 found two house trailers well involved. The
landowner was conducting a controlled burn to dispose of the trailers, however,
did not have the proper permits and two exposed sheds were starting to smoke.
The decision was made to extinguish the fire. Chief 8 established the Welcome
Command and held Company 8 units, La Plata Truck 1, Tanker 1,
Engine 1-1, Chief 1 (Shahan) and Bel Alton Tanker 10. Units
remained on the scene for an hour.
RESCUE,
ENGINE AND CHIEF 8A GO TO INDIAN HEAD FOR A TOWNHOUSE FIRE
April
29 at 0243 - The Rescue was dispatched for a townhouse on fire on Fairhill
Court in Indian Head. Rescue 8 responded with four members and Chief 8A
(Hudson) went as the West Side Chief. Chief 7B (Grinder) arrived to find a
four story townhouse with fire on the top floor and attic area and
requested the working fire assignment. Rescue 8 arrived on location and
was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team. Chief 8A was assigned as the
Division 3 leader. Engine 8-2 also responded with a crew of four as part
of the working fire assignment. Upon arrival, they were assigned to
operate in Exposure D, finding minor smoke conditions with no extension. After
performing the usual outside duties (building size up, throwing ladders,
forcible entry, etc.) that are associated with RIT, the Rescue crew was
then re-directed by Command to operate on the fire floor opening up and
assisting the engine companies with extinguishment. All units were held on
the scene for about two hours. The cause of the fire was an un-attended
cooking grill on the third floor deck.
HOUSE
FIRE IN MARBURY
April
27 at 1512 - Company 8 and the other West Side Battalion companies were
alerted for a house on fire on Creeds Mill Road off of Chicamuxen Road.
Engine 8-3 and Tanker 8 quickly responded with a crew of five. While en
route, Chief 7 (aboard Engine 7-3) advised Engine 8-3 that there was a
large column of smoke in that area so the working fire assignment was
dispatched. Engine 7-3 (Potomac Heights) arrived on the scene
followed quickly by Engine 8-3. Companies found an outside
fire that had extended into the house, a shed and a vehicle. The crew from
Engine 8-3 advanced an attack line into the house while Engine 7-3's crew
got a line on the vehicle and shed. Crews found minor extension in
the residence and the assignment was quickly scaled back to Companies 8, 7
and Tower 9 (Indian Head). Chief 7 (Phillips) as the West Side Battalion
Chief had Command with Captain 8 (Graff) having Division 1. The cause of
the fire was a faulty extension cord going from the house to the shed. A
special thanks to Danielle Rempfer for providing refreshments to the
crews.
CONDOLENCES
TO COMPANY 51 AND CHARLES COUNTY FIRE COMMUNICATIONS
April
23 - Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Charles County
Rescue Squad, the Charles County Fire and EMS Communications Center and
the family and friends of Susie Spalding who passed away yesterday. Susie
was the President and past Chief of Company 51 and was also a Supervisor
with Charles County Fire and EMS Communications for many years. She will
be missed by many.
NEW
TANKER CAB AND CHASSIS AT PIERCE
The cab
and chassis for the new Tanker have been at Pierce for a few weeks now. Construction is
due to begin the last week of April. We are scheduled to go out for the
mid point inspection sometime after Memorial Day. Check back from time to
time for updates.
MVA
IN IRONSIDES WITH ENTRAPMENT
April
7 at 2038 - The Rescue and Paramedic Ambulance 8-9 were dispatched to the
intersection of Port Tobacco Road and Mason Springs Road for a two vehicle
accident. Upon arrival of Captain 8 (Mott) he advised that one person
needed to be extricated from the vehicle. Rescue 8 arrived and put the
extrication tools in service to release the occupant. The EMS crews
determined that one of the patients needed to be transported to a Trauma
Center. Engine 8-3 set up the landing zone for Trooper 2. The
Medics from PA 8-9 went with A 58-8 to the L.Z. while Ambulance 8-9 (with
crews from Company 8 and 58) was used to transport one patient to
an area hospital. Chief 8B (Gordon) had the Command and Captain 8 (Mott)
had the Extrication Group. The units were back in service at 2120.
WORKING
HOUSE FIRE IN NANJEMOY
March
25 at 2214 - Engine 8-3 and Tanker 8 along with Chief 8B (Gordon)
in the Command Unit responded to a house fire on Chinquapin Place in
Nanjemoy. Upon arrival of Captain 8 (Mott), he advised the
incoming units that he had smoke showing from a one story residence. First
arriving Engine 4-2 (Nanjemoy) advanced an attack line and found fire in a
bedroom and quickly knocked it down. Engine 8-3 crew picked up 4-2's line,
ran a back up line and performed a primary search of the residence. Tanker
8 crew set up the drafting basin but was not used. The Engine remained on
the scene for an hour assisting with overhaul.
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