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| October
4, 2008 - the Prince Frederick VFD held the traditional
housing of Engine 21 this morning. Introductions were made
and gifts given to the apparatus committee. Then, with his
family and friends present, the new Engine was dedicated to
Past Chief and President Warren Gott for 51 years of
dedicated service to the department. Following the tradition
of pushing the apparatus into the firehouse, the unit was
placed in service. A few hours later, E21 ran it's first
call for a Local Alarm. |
| September
28, 2008 - Early Sunday morning, Trooper 2 was transporting
two patients from an accident in Waldorf when the helicopter
disappeared from radar and communication was lost. After a
search by Prince George's County agencies, the helicopter
was found in Walker Mill Park. Sadly, Pilot Stephen Bunker,
Trooper Paramedic Mickey Lippi, EMT Tonya Mallard and
patient Ashley Younger succumbed to their injuries. The
second patient, Jordan Wells is in critical condition. The
PFVFD would like to send our condolences to the family and
friends of those involved. The funeral arrangements are as
follows: |
| September
23, 2008 - At 1500 hours, Departments from the County,
family and friends gathered at Christ Church on Broomes
Island Road to celebrate the life of FF Rob Terwilliger. At
the end of the service the last call was sounded for brother
Terwilliger putting him to rest after Chief Parks handed
over Rob's gear to his son. May you rest in peace brother. |
| September
22, 2008 - At 1535 hours, while Rescue Squad 2 was on a
personal injury accident at Dares Beach Road and Adderton
Lane, Engine Company 2 was alerted to Box 2-16 for another
personal injury accident. E21 was in the area on driver's
training and proceeded to the scene while E22 responded.
Engine Company 2 found two vehicles involved with one
patient. The Box was held with E2 and A4 while the patient
was assisted from the vehicle and transported to CMH for a
check-up. This makes the first unofficial run for E21 with
an official soon to follow.
Rescue
Box - E2, RS6, A4, A6 |
| September
18, 2008 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to
express our condolences to the family and friends of FF Rob
Terwilliger of the St Leonard VFD. Rob was involved in a
fatal accident on the Beltway this morning while on his way
to work.
Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd @ 1500
hours, at the Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic. Departments wishing to bring apparatus
shall contact Chief 7A Ernie Earnshaw at 410-610-7706. The
wake will be held at SLVFD following the service. Picture
courtesy of SLVFD.com. |
| September
11, 2008 - Early
in the morning on September 11, 2001, nineteen hijackers
took control of four commercial airliners en route to San
Francisco and Los Angeles from Boston, Newark, and
Washington, D.C. The hijackers flew two of the airliners,
American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175,
into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center.
Another group of hijackers flew American Airlines Flight 77
into the Pentagon. A fourth flight, United Airlines Flight
93, whose ultimate target was the U.S. Capitol building,
crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Among the 2,974
fatalities of this terrible day were 343 of FDNY's Bravest.
We will never forget our brothers. |
| September
8, 2008 - At approximately 1100 hours, the new Engine 21
arrived at the firehouse. Several members spent most of the
day checking, cleaning and driving the piece. During
September, tools will be mounted and training will be done.
Look for E21
coming to a first due near you in October. Thanks to the
committee for all of their hard work. |
| September
4, 2008 - At 1456 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Box
2-12 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22 and Chief 2A
responded to Dares Beach Road and Armory Road to find a two
car accident with one trapped. The passenger's door was
removed to gain access to the patient. Three patients were
transported to CMH for a check-up while a fourth patient
signed a refusal. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes after
an extensive clean up.
Rescue
Box - RS2, A6, A7
Special
Alarm - A4, A83 |
| September
4, 2008 - At 1432 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Box
2-10 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22 and Chief 2A
responded to Hallowing Point Road and Yardley Drive to find
a three car accident with one trapped. The driver's door was
removed to gain access to the patient. The patient was
packaged and transported to the LZ to be flown to a local
trauma center for further evaluation. A second patient was
transported to CMH for a check-up while a third patient
signed a refusal. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes.
Rescue
Box - RS2, A4, A6
Special
Alarm - Trp7, M10 |
| September
4, 2008 - At 0944 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted by Chief 2 to Box 2-11 for a car. E22 and Chief
2A responded to Solomons Island Road and Commerce Lane to
find a mini van with the engine compartment off and
extension to the interior. The fire was quickly brought
under control and units returned to service in 20 minutes. |
| August
29, 2008 - At 1332 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
and surrounding departments were alerted to Box 2-17 for a
house. Engine 22, Tower Ladder 2, Rescue Squad 2, Tanker 2
and Chief 2 responded to the 4100 block of Birch Drive.
Chief 2 arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family
with fire showing on side B and C. E22 arrived and advanced
an attack line into the house to find heavy fire conditions
on the second floor and in the attic. TL2 arrived and
started opening up while the Engine put a knock on the fire.
The fire was quickly brought under control. RS2 arrived and
assisted with checking for extension and Tnk2 assisted with
water supply. Company 2 units operated for just over two
hours assisting the investigators and overhaul.
Box
Alarm - E2, E6, E1, TL2, RS6
WFD
- E83, E7, TL1 |
| August
15, 2008 - The final inspection of the new Engine was
completed on August 5th. The Engine arrived in Hagerstown,
Maryland today and will spend a couple weeks getting a few
final touches done. |
| August
9, 2008 - On Saturday, Tower 2 went to Chesapeake Beach
along with other county departments to honor injured
soldiers as they arrived at the Rod N Reel Marina. The
soldiers traveled from the Walter Reed Medical Center for a
fishing trip and later traveled to a party held in their
honor. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to wish
every soldier a speed recovery. |
| August
5, 2008 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers gathered Tuesday
evening to get ready for National Night Out 08'. PF went
around to area neighborhoods to spend time with residents
and showcase our equipment. |
| August
5, 2008 - At 0737 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to
Rescue Box 2-08 for a personal injury accident with one
overturned. RS2(AFC D'Agostino) responded to Solomons Island
Road and Industry Lane and found the same with one
trapped. Chief 2A established command as the Squad crew
quickly deployed the Hurst Gold equipment and removed the
roof and both front doors. The patient was removed, turned
over to EMS and flown to a local trauma center for further
evaluation. RS2 cleared in 40 minutes.
Rescue
Box - RS2, RS6, A4, A7, M10
Special
Alarm - E7, TPR7 |
| July
29, 2008 - At 0947 hours, Tower 2 was alerted Mutual Aid to
Prince George's County for the building. Tower 2 responded
to 25100 Chalk Point Road where units found a scrubber on
fire. Tower 2 arrived and immediately set the master stream
up. The bulk of the fire was knocked down a short time
later. One worker was flown to the burn center. Tower 2
operated on the scene for four hours. ***NEW VIDEO ADDED***
Box
Alarm - E836, CHE2, CHE5, E840, TL2, CHT3, T825,
TL824,
SMRS2, WS825, FOAM74
2nd
Alarm - CHE3, CHE12, CHE1, E824, T832, TL821, RS827
|
| July
24, 2008 - At 2100 hours, TL2 was alerted to Box 5-02 for a
building. TL2 responded as the second due ladder to the 600
block of Keith Lane as first arriving unit arrived on side
Alpha of a two story commercial building with smoke showing.
Tower 2 arrived on side Charlie and immediately went to the
roof to start opening up and assisting Tower 1 with a trench
cut. The Squad responded on the Working Fire Dispatch and
arrived on side Alpha to assist interior units with
lighting. E22 and Tanker 2 also responded and staged during
the incident. Company 2 units operated for approximately 2
hours mopping up.
Box
Alarm - E5, E6, E1, E42, TL1, TL2, RS5
WFD
- E5, E1, E9, E2, T42, RS2 |
| July
22, 2008 - At 1233 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Box 2-11 for a building. E22, TL2 and FC
Scott responded to the Unit Block of Armory Road.
Company 2 units arrived on side Alpha of a one story
commercial building with nothing showing. Company 2 units
found a fire in the kitchen with extension to the walls. The
fire was quickly brought under control as units worked to
shut the sprinkler system down. Company 2 units operated for
just under an hour.
Box
Alarm - E2, E6, E7, E83, TL2, TL1, RS6 |
| July
22, 2008 - At 0854 hours, Engine and Truck Company 2 were
alerted to Box 1-04 for a Hazardous Materials spill. E22,
TL2, Tnk2 and AFC D'Agostino responded to the Naval Research
Lab in Chesapeake Beach. First arriving units found a 20,000
gallon fuel tank leaking chemicals after high heat boiled
the liquid over. After taking samples of the chemicals, the
Tower Ladders were placed in service to cool the tank down.
The scene was turned over to the NDW after operating for
just over 3 hours.
HazMat
Box - E1, E6, E5, E2, TL1, TL2, RS6 |
| July
20, 2008 - At 1518 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers
were alerted to Water Rescue Box 2-05 for a drowning. RS2,
Capt. Sharpe and AFC D'Agostino responded to the Hallowing
Point. Units arrived and started search efforts as 2A
arrived and established Command. After a short time, the
subject was found and quickly removed from the water to
awaiting EMS. Resuscitation efforts began as the patient was
transported to CMH priority one. Company 2 units cleared in
just over an hour after assisting PD. Great job by all
involved.
Rescue
Box - RS2, A4, A83, B4, B83, Z5, D12, M10 |
| July
13, 2008 - At 2333 hours, Tower 2 was alerted Mutual Aid to
Charles County to the 16700 block of Prince Frederick Road
for a house. Units arrived on side Alpha of a one story
single family with heavy fire showing. Tower 2 arrived,
opened up and checked for extension. Tower 2 operated for
just over an hour with overhaul.
Box
Alarm - CCE5, CCE2, CCE3, TL2, SMRS2
WFD
- E2, E6, CCT3 |
| July
7, 2008 - At 1440 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to
Rescue Box 6-08 for a personal injury accident. RS2
responded to Solomons Island Road and Sheckells Road where
Huntingtown units found a farm truck and two vehicles
involved with two trapped. RS2 assisted Huntingtown units
with extricating two patients from a SUV and cleared in
about 45 minutes.
Rescue
Box - RS6, RS2, A6, A5, M10
Special
Alarm - E5, A1, A4 |
|
July
4, 2008 - At 2034 hours, Tower 2 and Tanker 2 were alerted
to Box 6-01 for a house. Units responded to the 3000 block
of Franklin Drive in Huntingtown. E12(from Station 6)
arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with
smoke showing. Tower 2 arrived and opened up for the Engine
Companies. The fire was brought under control a short time
later. Tower 2 cleared in one hour.
Box
Alarm - E12(from Station 6), E51(from Station 2),
E813(clearing 7-10 Box), E11, TL2 |
| July
4, 2008 - At 1928 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was clearing another
call in the 2-07 Box and was alerted to Box 7-10 for a
house. RS2 responded to the 2600 block of Parker's Creek
Road in Port Republic. E7 arrived on side Alpha of a one
story single family with heavy smoke showing from the roof.
RS2 arrived and opened up to find heavy fire in the attic.
E22 responded later on the working fire dispatch. The fire
was brought under control a short time later. RS2 cleared at
2055 hours.
Box
Alarm - E7, E6, E3, E81, T3, RS6, RS2
|
| July
3, 2008 - On Thursday, Tower 2 went to Prince George's
County to say farewell to a fellow brother. Tower 2 teamed
up with Tower 839 to provide arches for FF Finley, who was
killed in the line of duty while performing his job as a PG
Police Officer on June 27. FF Finley leaves behind a wife
and two daughters. Rest in peace brother. |
| June
30, 2008 - On Monday, while already down one Engine, the
Solomons Volunteers let us use Engine 31. Engine 22 is out
getting repairs for approximately one week and Engine 21 is
soon to arrive. Thanks to Solomons for helping us out once
again. |
| June
24, 2008 - The County Commissioners held their Tuesday
meeting today and presented awards to all of the departments
in the county. The awards were for each department having
less than a 1% scratch rate for 2007, even with the 2000+
increase in calls from 2006. Calvert County responded to a
total of 20,489 emergency calls in 2007. Congratulations to
all departments on this achievement for the second year in a
row. |
|
Congratulations
Graduates |
|
|
June
5, 2008 - The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
would like to send congratulations to FF Chris Harrington, FF Casey Braswell
and FF Blake Hardesty on graduating from high school this
week. FF Harrington and FF Hardesty graduated from Calvert High School.
FF Braswell graduated from Huntingtown High School. Good
luck in your future endeavors. |
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