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News 7-3-09
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Upcoming Events

7-18 PF Yard Sale
8-8 PF Co. Picnic
8-16 PF Car Show

08 Monthly Total

Jan 113
Feb 92
Mar 102
Apr 105
May 107
Jun 127
Jul 84
Aug 89
Sep 80
Oct 87
Nov 77
Dec 98
Total 1160

08 Apparatus Stats

Engine 810
Tower 188
Squad 368
Tanker 123

08 Top Ten

J. Reamy 773
T. Braswell 584
C. Braswell 533
M. Cox 499
D. Armiger 474
D. Mason 433
J. Sharpe 426
M. Braswell 424
C. D'Agostino 424
C. Zinn 376

08 Monthly Top Runner

Jan J. Reamy 88
Feb J. Reamy 63
Mar J. Reamy 77
Apr J. Reamy 74
May J. Reamy 74
Jun D. Mason 89
Jul J. Reamy 60
Aug D. Mason 56
Sep J. Reamy 56
Oct J. Reamy 56
Nov T. Braswell / J. Sharpe 43
Dec J. Reamy 83

07 Monthly Total

Jan 102
Feb 115
Mar 100
Apr 114
May 115
Jun 119
Jul 124
Aug 101
Sep 90
Oct 101
Nov 85
Dec 85
Total 1251

 

07 Apparatus Stats

Engine 953
Tower 203
Squad 326
Tanker 123

 

07 Top Ten

J. Reamy 843
C. Wells 722
C. Braswell 597
M. Braswell 588
T. Scott III 581
T. Braswell 499
J. Dalrymple 490
T. Scott IV 421
D. Armiger 396
A. Billings 393

 

07 Monthly Top Runner

Jan J. Reamy 77
Feb J. Reamy 81
Mar C. Wells 66
Apr J. Reamy 90
May C. Wells 82
Jun C. Braswell 71
Jul J. Reamy 92
Aug C. Wells 78
Sep M. Braswell 80
Oct M. Braswell 84
Nov J. Reamy 61
Dec J. Reamy 66

 

06 Stats

Engine 858
Tower 215
Squad 224
Tanker 127

 

06 Top Ten

J. Reamy 722
J. Dalrymple 552
B. Ficke 522
M. Braswell 494
T. Scott 379
T. Howes 372
J. Camera 369
C. Wells 355
A. Billings 352
M. Bowen 344

 

06 Monthly Top Runner

Jan J. Dalrymple 62
Feb J. Reamy 61
Mar J. Reamy 95
Apr M. Braswell 71
May J. Reamy 68
Jun J. Reamy 47
Jul J. Dalrymple 39
Aug J. Reamy 54
Sep J. Reamy 69
Oct T. Scott 63
Nov J. Reamy 54
Dec J. Reamy 68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRINCE FREDERICK NEWS

 

 

- The Prince Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Yard Sale

July 18th @ 8am. Call 410-535-9875 to reserve a table.

 

- Attn Members: click for new "Videos" page and "Calendar".

 

July 3, 2009 - At 1624, Engine Company 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-16 for a personal injury accident. TL2, E21 and C2C responded to Solomons Island Road North and Fox Run Boulevard and arrived to find two vehicles involved. The vehicles were quickly secured, two patients were packaged and transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes.

July 1, 2009 - On Monday, the Tower got an update on its graphics. The lettering was taken off of the front doors and replaced with the Company patch. The Company patch was removed from the rear of the cab and replaced with the morale patch. Scotch Lite was added to the front doors under the door seal. All upgrades were done to match the graphics on Engine 21. Thanks to Bob Hargett for the excellent work.

July 1, 2009 - At 0141 hours, with the Squad out of service, Engine Company 2 was alerted to Box 2-05 for a personal injury accident. E22, TL2 and C2B responded to Sandy Point Road, just in from Sixes Road and found one vehicle overturned with one trapped. The Engine crew quickly stabilized the vehicle and was able to use the Hurst Maverick tool to free the patient prior to any other companies arriving. The patient was packaged and flown to a local trauma center for further evaluation. A second occupant was transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes. On a side note: extrication equipment had been placed on the Tower from the Squad as a trial period for when the Squad goes out for rehab in a couple months.

Annual Carnival a Success

June 27, 2009 - This week, the Prince Frederick Volunteers hosted our annual carnival at the Calvert Middle School athletic field. Although we had a little trouble with the weather, the carnival was a great success. Thanks to all members for their hard.

June 20, 2009 - At 1530 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-16 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22 and C2A responded to North Prince Frederick Blvd and Stoakley Road. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one up on the guardrail and one up on the curve. The vehicles were quickly stabilized, finding two patients. Both patients were transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes.

June 17, 2009 - On Wednesday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers attended the 117th Annual MSVFA Parade in Ocean City, Md along with a few other Companies from Southern Maryland. PF members participated with E21 and Car2 in the parade. The parade lasted two hours with many participants from all over Maryland and some from Delaware and Virginia. Unfortunately, E21 could not be judged during the parade because it had been on display for Seagrave. Thanks to the MSVFA for another successful convention.

June 16, 2009 - At 2020 hours, Company 2 units were alerted to Box 7-04 for a house. E22, TL2, RS2, Tnk2 and 2A responded to the 100 block of Calvert Beach Road. Units arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with fire showing from the second floor. The Engine crew found a room off on the second floor with some extension to the attic. The Tower crew arrived and opened up while the Squad crew assisted the Engine. The Tanker assisted with water supply. Company 2 units operated for just under two hours assisting investigators and overhaul.

June 16, 2009 - On Tuesday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers who are attending the MSVFA Annual Convention met once again for the Company Dinner. Members met up at JR's - The Place for Ribs again this year to enjoy another meal together.

June 14, 2009 - On Sunday, E21 made the trip to Ocean City, Maryland for the 117th Annual Maryland State Volunteer Firemen's Convention. Prince Frederick and Seat Pleasant were selected by Seagrave to be on display to represent the Marauder II chassis.

June 9, 2009 - At 1827, The Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Box 2-15 for a house. E22, TL2, RS2, Tnk2 and C2 responded to the 900 block of Stoakley Road. E22 arrived to find an outside fire with no extension to a near-by house. E22 extinguished to the same as Command held E22 and Tnk2 for 20 minutes. 

June 5, 2009 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to congratulate members Jason Sharpe for graduating from Huntingtown High School and Brandon Thomas for graduating from Calvert High School. Jason will be starting CSM's fire science program in the fall. Good luck in your future endeavors. 

June 1, 2009 - At 2005 hours, Tower 2, Tanker 2 and Chief 2A were alerted Mutual Aid to Charles County for a house. Company 2 units responded to the 6200 block of Cockburn Place as units arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with fire showing on side A, bringing Engine 21 on the Working Fire Dispatch. The Tower arrived and split into two groups. One group went to the roof and opened up while the second went inside and provided light to Division 2 and checked for extension. Tanker 2 worked with the Water Supply Division and shuttled one load of water. Engine 21 arrived and assisted with overhaul and wetting down Division 2. Company 2 units operated for three and a half hours.

May 29, 2009 - At 1256 hours, RS2 was alerted to Rescue Box 7-09 for truck off the roadway. RS2 and C2A responded to the 3200 block of  Broomes Island Road. While en route, Communications advised that they were getting reports of the truck on fire. C2A arrived moments later finding a trash truck into a tree on fire. RS2 arrived and began knocking the fire down and searching for the occupant. Additional equipment was called for bringing E21 and Tnk2 along with other units. The occupant was found at a nearby house and had been pulled from the vehicle by the homeowners. The patient was flown to PG's Trauma Center for further evaluation. Due to the construction of the truck and the amount of trash it was carrying, units had an extended operation cutting the side of the body and wetting down the trash.

May 29, 2009 - At 0150 hours, RS2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-08 for a car into a building. RS2, E22, C2 and C2B responded to the 1500 block of Solomons Island Road, South and arrived to find the same. The Squad crew quickly stabilized the vehicle, only to find no one inside. A quick search of the area was initiated finding no patient(s). The scene was turned over to PD and units cleared in 10 minutes.

May 24, 2009 - At 1626 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Box 2-16 for a fire next to the Kmart. E21, E22, TL2 and C2A responded to the 800 block of Solomons Island Rd and arrived to find pallets of cardboard on fire in the rear. C2A established Command as E21 arrived and started knocking down the fire. Another small fire was found in the rear of the Dollar Store and was quickly handled by E6. Units checked for extension to the buildings involved finding none and cleared a short time later.

May 23, 2009 - On Saturday, Tower 2 made the trip to Chesapeake Beach to assist with making the "Arch" for the Blessing of the Bikes. The Arch was set up on Chesapeake Beach Road in front of the American Legion.

May 18, 2009 - At 2103 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted to Box 1-03 for a chimney. E22 and Tnk2 responded to the 3100 block of Karen Drive as Chief 1 arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with fire showing on side Bravo. The Working Fire Dispatch was sounded bringing TL2 to the scene. Company 2 units assisted with opening up, hitting hot spots and overhaul. Units operated for just under three hours.

May 17, 2009 - On Sunday, the Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS held the 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day for all county fire and ems departments. Members gathered, ate plenty of food, played several different games and ran a couple of runs while attending. Everyone enjoyed the event and looks forward to attending again next year. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to thank the staff at Fire-Rescue-EMS and the County Commissioners for this great event.

May 3, 2009 - On Saturday, the 65th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association dinner was held at Hughesville VFD. Vernon Horsmon Sr and Warren Gott were recognized for 50 plus years of service and Mike Bowen was inducted into the Hall of Fame. On Sunday, the parade and games were held. E21, TL2, Tnk2, Car2 and Brush2 attended the parade. The Prince Frederick Volunteers brought home Best Appearing Engine 1500gpm, Second Best Appearing Aerial and Third Best Appearing Brush.

May 2, 2009 - At 1057 hours, RS2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-11 for a personal injury accident in front of the firehouse. RS2 found a two car T-bone style accident with four patients. One patient was removed and flown to PG Trauma for further evaluation, alerted E22 for the LZ. The other three patients were transported to CMH for a check-up. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes.

May 1, 2009 - On Friday, RS2 went to Calvert High School to participate in the annual mock crash. Highway Safety sets up a mock crash at every high school each year to show the students the effects of drinking and driving.

April 30, 2009 - At 1659 hours, E2 was alerted to Box 5-02 for a building fire on the Working Fire Dispatch. E21, RS2 and Tnk2 responded to the 500 block of Keith Lane in Owings where units were on the scene of a one story commercial building with fire showing. Company 2 units assisted with opening up and checking for extension. Company 2 units operated for 30 minutes.

April 28, 2009 - Assistant Fire Chief Ficke traveled to the Prince Frederick Walmart and received a donation from the store. Kristen Scott(Training Coordinator) and Karen Swann(Asset Protection Coordinator) presented a $500 check to Chief Ficke. Thanks to Walmart for their continued support.
 

 
April 24, 2009 - On Friday night, members of PF traveled to Company 6 to attend the Calvert County Volunteer Fireman's Association Banquet. FF Tom Scott III was inducted in the Calvert County Hall of Fame, FF Joe Reamy received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Joe Reamy is the only firefighter in Calvert history to get this award twice. President Dwight Armiger was elected Vice President of Calvert County VFA and Vice President Mark Carrico were elected Secretary of Calvert County VFA. Congratulations to those members.

April 22, 2009 - At 0810 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Box 2-11 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22 and C2 responded to Main Street and Calvert Towne Road and arrived to find a single car accident with one down an embankment. The Squad crew quickly stabilized the vehicle with the winch. The driver was found stuck in the car and quickly removed. The patient signed a refusal and the scene was turned over to PD in 20 minutes.

April 19, 2009 - On Sunday, members spent the morning setting up for the spring basket bingo. After set-up, a few members took E21 and J2 and spent the afternoon participating in the Calvert High School Annual Car Show. Both events were a success.

April 17, 2009 - At 1409 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-18 for a personal injury accident involving a school bus. RS2, E22, C2, S2 responded to Solomons Island Road and Hospital Road and arrived to find two buses and a car involved. A triage area was set up where 55 victims were evaluated. A total of 20 patients were transported between Calvert Memorial and Civista Medical with non-life threatening injuries. The other 35 students were released and taken to their original destination in a third bus. Company 2 units operated for 90 minutes.

Passing of FF Della-Camera's Father

April 9, 2009 - It is with great sadness that the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department announces the untimely passing of FF Joe Della-Camera's father, Neil Della-Camera. Mr. Della-Camera was a firefighter with the Naval District of Washington Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter with the Forestville Volunteer Fire Department. All services will be held at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery and are as follows: 

Viewings: Wednesday, April 15, 2009: 5pm - 8pm and Thursday, April 16, 2009: 10am - 11am

Funeral: Thursday, April 16, 2009: 11am

Wake: Forestville Volunteer Fire Department following the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

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

 Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

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