Archives 2005

 

Last call
12-30-05 On Friday, Cmd 2, Car 2, U-2, BX-2, Brush 2, Engine 21, Engine 22, Squad 2, Tanker 2, Tower 2, and old Truck 2 went to the First Baptist Church to lay our brother to rest. Firefighter William "Binky" Dulaney ran his last call on the back step of Engine 21 as it was dispatched at 1200 hours. Binky, may you Rest in Peace. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their support in our  time of need.

Baden house
12-29-05 At 1300 hours, Engines 36, 81, 83, 40, 69, Tower 98(2), Truck 82, Squad 20, Tanker 36, Tanker 81, Tanker 83, Tanker 69, Water Supply 25 with E-255 and BFC 7  were alerted to Box 36-07. Tower 2(Lt Kissinger) responded to the 17000 block of Eagle Harbor Road for a house. First arriving units went on the scene with heavy fire showing. Tower 2 arrived and started opening up until crews were pulled out due to a partial collapse. Units remained on the scene performing extensive overhaul until released at 1607 hours.  Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

A fallen brother
12-27-05 Around 0400 this morning, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department lost one of our own. Firefighter William "Binky" Dulaney passed away this morning after a tough fight with cancer. Binky was a member of Prince Frederick for eight years and a life member of the Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department. Binky was born 9-27-40 and originally joined PF in 1986. He resigned after three years of service and returned again in 2000. Binky was an active member to date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dulaney family.   Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

First due building
12-26-05 At 1645 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16. Engine 21, 22, Tower 2(Capt. Della-Camera), Squad 2(AFC D'agostino) and Chief 2 responded to 655 Solomons Island Rd at the Giant for smoke. Chief 2 established command as Company 2 units arrived with nothing showing on side Alpha. After an extensive search, a small electrical fire was found in the salad bar. The power was cut off to the bar and the fire was quickly extinguished. Command held Company 2 and 6 units for ventilation. Units cleared in 90 minutes. Company 2 was alerted again eight minutes later for an overturned vehicle on Wilson Rd.  Photo  Photo

Dares Beach and Armory
12-25-05 At 1740 hours, the Prince Frederick and Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11. Squad 2(Sgt Dalrymple) and Chief 2A responded to Dares Beach Road and Armory Road for a personal injury accident. Company 2 units arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved. Chief 2A established command while the Squad crew extricated one patient. Additional ambulances were requested due to several patients in each car. Four patients were transported to CMH and two signed refusals. Units cleared in 30 minutes.  Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

Solomons Island and W Dares Beach
12-23-05 At 1712 hours, the Prince Frederick and Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11. Squad 2(2A D'agostino), Engine 22(2B Howes), and Chief 2 responded to Solomons Island Rd and W Dares Beach Rd for a personal injury accident. Company 2 units arrived to find a two car accident and one trapped as Chief 2 established command. The Squad crew quickly stabilized and started extrication. The patient was extricated in 5 minutes and turned over to awaiting EMS. The patient was transported to CMH for further evaluation. Units cleared in 20 minutes. Photo  Photo

Clay Hammond Rescue
12-22-05 At 2040 hours, the Prince Frederick and Huntingtown Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-12. Squad 2, Engine 22, Chief 2C, and Chief 2 responded to 55 Clay Hammond Road for a car into a pool. Company 2 units arrived to find the same with one trapped as Chief 2C established command. Squad 2 secured the vehicle with the winch and removed the patient from the vehicle. The patient was turned over to awaiting EMS and transported to CMH for further evaluation. Units cleared in 30 minutes.  Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

Chesapeake Beach house
12-21-05 At 1356 hours, Engines 1, 15, 5, 6, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 1-07. Tower 2(Lt Deale) responded to the 8200 block of Pushaw Station Road for a house. Chief 1 arrived on the scene with heavy fire as he established command. Units quickly knocked the first floor and started to advance up the stairs only to find the them burned out. Ground ladders were thrown to second floor to attack the upstairs fire. The fire was brought under control in 15 minutes as command released Tower 2.

Christmas in PF
12-18-05 Santa Claus came to visit the Prince Frederick area tonight bringing lots of holiday cheer with him. Santa decided to visit the community while riding in the Tower bucket instead of the usual reindeer and sled. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Photo  Photo

Lusby house
12-18-05 At 1917 hours, Engines 3, 7, 29, Truck 3, and Squad 2 were alerted to Box 3-10. Squad 2(Sgt Dalrymple) and Tanker 2 responded to the 900 block Guadeloupe Trail for smoke. Engine 34 arrived on side Alpha with nothing showing. Smoke was found after firefighters entered the residence. A small fire was found at the HVAC motor. Command held units from Company 3 and 2 for ventilation. Units cleared in one hour.

Member hired by AFD
. 12-15-05 Another member of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has received a call for employment. Firefighter Jack Beckwith received a call from the Annapolis City Fire Department to confirm his spot in the next academy on January 26, 2006. The Prince Frederick Volunteers would like to congratulate Jack for getting his new position. That makes the sixth Prince Frederick Volunteer to get hired in 05'.

Huntingtown gas leak
12-11-05 At 2115 hours, Engines 6, 5, 2, Tower 2, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 6-08. Engine 22(2A D'agostino), Tower 2(Lt Deale), and Tanker 2 responded to the 5200 block of Cherry Hill Road for a gas leak. Company 6 units arrived and assisted two handicapped residents outside. Company 2 units arrived and Tower 2 took their position on side Delta. The Tower crew checked the second floor with negative results. The Tower crew then proceeded outside to check the gas tank finding loose fittings. Units cleared in one hour.

First due building
12-11-05 At 1517 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16. Engine 22(2A D'agostino), Tower 2, and Squad 2 responded to 655 Solomons Island Rd N at the Giant for a building fire. Engine 22 arrived on side Charlie with fire showing from a trailer against the building as 2A established command. Extension was found to the building bringing the working fire dispatch. The fire was brought under control after entry was forced to the building and the trailer. Units operated for two and half hours with overhaul.  Photo  Photo  Photo

Solomons Island and Hunting Farms
12-9-05 At 2047 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 6-02. Squad 2(Sgt Dalrymple) responded to Solomons Island Road and Hunting Farms Lane for a personal injury accident. Squad 2 arrived on the scene to find a vehicle that had overturned several times and landed upright on an embankment in the 2-18 box. The Squad crew assisted Ambulance 6 with patient packaging. The subject was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma due to head trauma. Units cleared in 25 minutes.  Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo  

Solomons Island and W Dares Beach
12-8-05 At 0811 hours, Engine 2, Squad 6, Ambulance 4 and 6 were alerted to Rescue Box 2-11. Rescue Engine 22(2A D'agostino) and Chief 2(Ficke) responded to Solomons Island Rd and West Dares Beach Rd for a personal injury accident. Company 2 units arrived to find a tractor trailer vs. a car as Chief 2 established command. The patient in the car was transported to CMH by Ambulance 4 with non-life threatening injuries. RE 22 stood by while the truck was removed due to a fuel tank rupture.  Photo   Photo   Photo

Christmas Parade

  
12-4-05 At 1000 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers got together and cleaned the apparatus for the Fox Run Christmas Parade. Engine 22, Squad 2, Tanker 2, and Tower 2 went to Fox Run at 1330 hours to line up for the parade. The parade started at 1400 and the units returned to the firehouse at 1530. Thanks goes to the members that participated in the clean up and the parade.  Photo   Photo   Photo   Photo   Photo

First due building
12-1-05 At 1433 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Hazmat Box 2-16. Engine 22(Lt. Deale) and Tower 2(Hassler) responded to 100 Harrow Lane for an odor of gas. Engine 22 arrived on side Alpha with nothing evident as Lieutenant 2 established command. Companies 2 and 6 investigated the Long and Foster office while all other units’ level 1 staged. Units found nothing with the gas sniffer or the c.o. monitor. Units cleared in 30 minutes.

First due building
11-26-05 At 1313 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16. Engine 22(2A Ficke) and Tower 2(Capt Della-Camera) responded to 125 Allnut Court for a kitchen fire. Company 2 units arrived on side Alpha of a four story apartment building with nothing showing as Chief 2A established command. Engine 2 found a small oven fire in apartment 205 and quickly knocked it. Command held Companies 2 and 6 to overhaul and ventilate. Units cleared in 40 minutes.   Photo  Photo  Photo

Happy Thanksgiving
11-24-05 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish

everybody a Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

First due Hazmat
11-21-05 At 1104 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Hazmat Box 2-16. Engine 22(2A Ficke) and Tower 2(Lt Deale) responded to 430 Solomons Island Road for a Gas Leak. Company 2 units arrived on side Charlie to find a gas line ruptured to the King Building. Command(2A) held Companies 2, 6, and 7 while waiting for the Washington Gas Company. Units cleared in one hour.  Photo

First due building
11-19-05 At 0953 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad   6 were alerted to Box 2-16. Engine 22(Lt Deale), Tower 2, and Chief 2C responded to 205 Steeple Chase Drive for smoke. Engine 22 arrived on side Charlie with nothing showing. Chief 2C established command as Company 2 units investigated the building and found a malfunctioning dryer. Company 2 units cleared in 20 minutes after securing the power and ventilating.

Dunkirk house
11-15-05 At 1055 hours, Engine 5, 1, 6, Tower 2, Squad 5, Tankers 6 and 9 were alerted to Box 5-07. Tower 2(Capt Della-Camera) responded to 81 Cross Point Drive for smoke. Units arrived on side Alpha with nothing showing. Firefighters found light smoke conditions as they entered the residence. Tower 2 arrived on the scene as units found a small fire in the garage. Command held Company 5 units and returned everyone else at 1120 hours.

Dunkirk house

11-14-05 At 2045 hours, Engine 5, 6, 1, Tower 2, Squad 5, Tankers 2 and 6 were alerted to Box 5-01. Tower 2(Capt Della-Camera) and Tanker 2 responded to the 2600 block of Redbud Lane in Owings. Units arrived on side Alpha with light smoke showing. Engine 5 made quick work of the fire as Company 2 units arrived on the scene. Tower 2 assisted with checking for extension and overhaul while the Tanker level 2 staged. The Tower operated on the scene for one hour. 

First due house
11-11-05 At 2137 hours, Engines 2, 6, 83, Tower 2, and Squad 7 were alerted to Box 2-11. Engine 22(2A Ficke), Tower 2(Capt. Della Camera), Squad 2(Capt. Howes) responded to 407 Rachael's Way for smoke. Company 2 units arrived on side Alpha with nothing showing as Chief 2A established command. Company 2 units investigated while everyone else Level 2 staged on Calvert Towne Road. A faulty furnace was found to be the cause and Command held Company 2 units for 20 minutes.   

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Hallowing Point and Sixes

   11-11-05 At 1827 hours, the Prince Frederick and Benedict Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-05. Squad 2(Capt Della-Camera), Engine 22(Lt Deale), and AFC Ficke responded to Hallowing Point Road and Sixes Road for a personal injury accident. Units arrived to find a two-car accident with one injured as Captain 2 established Command. The patient was removed from the car and turned over to Ambulance 83. Ambulance 4 obtained a signed refusal from the driver of the truck. Command was terminated and units cleared in 10 minutes.                       Photo    Photo    Photo    Photo 

Solomons Island and Main
11-10-05 At 0109 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-08. Squad 2(Lt Kissinger), Engine 22(Lt Deale), Captain 2(D’agostino) responded to Solomons Island Road and Main Street for a personal injury accident. Company 2 units arrived to find Medic 103 vs a deer. Medic 103 had been responding to a Medical Local in Company 7’s area when a deer ran out in front of them. One of the Medics was injured by the airbag and was being evaluated by the other Medic. The Medic requested a helicopter, which was handled by Engine 22. Units cleared in 30 minutes.    Photo   Photo 

   St Leonard building

11-7-05 At 0821 hours, Engines 7, 2, 6, 3 Tower 2, Truck 3, and Squad 7 were alerted to Box 7-03. Engine 22(DFC Bowen), Tower 2(Lt Deale), and AFC Ficke responded to 150 Ball Road for the building fire. 2A arrived on side Alpha of Crossroads Church with smoke showing as he established command. Company 2 units arrived and took position only to find the construction workers had extinguished a fire in the elevator shaft. No  extension was found and the building was ventilated. Units cleared in 40 minutes.          

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                                                       Last call
 

 
11-5-05 On Saturday, Cmd 2, Car 2, U-2, BX-2, Brush 2, Jeep 2, Engine 21, Engine 22, Squad 2, Tanker 2, Tower 2, and old Truck 2 went to Mount Harmony United Methodist Church to lay our brother to rest. The last call for Life Member and Past President Edwin King was dispatched at 1200 hours. Mr. King, may you Rest in Peace. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their support in our  time of need.     Photo    Photo    Photo    Photo

                                              Sixes and Sandy Point

11-3-05 At 2147 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-02. Squad 2(DFC Bowen), Engine 22(Lt Kissinger), AFC Ficke, and Chief Billings responded to Sixes Road and Sandy Point Road for a personal injury accident. AFC Ficke established command as Company 2 units arrived to find a single vehicle into a tree. One patient was removed from the truck and turned over to awaiting EMS to be flown to PG Shock Trauma. Company 2 units cleared in 40 minutes.      Photo    Photo   

                                                     Solomons Island and Traskers
11-3-05 At 1832 hours, the Prince Frederick Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-16. Squad 2(Capt Della-Camera), Engine 22(Lt Kissinger), Car 2(Sgt Dalrymple), and Chief 2 responded to Solomons Island Road and Traskers Boulevard for a personal injury accident. Chief 2 established command as Company 2 units arrived to find two vehicles involved and two subjects trapped. The patients were extricated and flown to PG Shock Trauma.  Company 2 units cleared in 40 minutes.    Photo     Photo   

Loss of a brother

11-2-05 The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of lifetime member Edwin King. Mr. King was born on December 10, 1920 and joined Prince Frederick in 1956. He held many rolls throughout his career in the Fire Department on the suppression and administration sides and was an active administrative member to date. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the King family. More information will be posted as it comes available.    Photo    Photo    Photo

First due house
11-1-05 At 1538 hours, Engines 2, 6, and Tower 2 were alerted to Box 2-12 for an AFA. Engine     21(2A Ficke) and Tower 2 responded to 255 Dorsey Road and arrived on side Alpha with nothing showing. Crews found smoke in the house upon entering the residence. Chief 2A called for the assignment to be filled bringing Engine 22(Capt D'agostino) and established command. Food on the stove was found to be the cause and command held one and one to ventilate the residence. Units cleared in 30 minutes.  

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First due house
10-30-05 At 0614, Engine 2, 7, 6, Tower 2, Squad 2, Tanker 6 and 7 were alerted to Box 2-03. Engine 22(Sgt Dalrymple) and Tower 2(Lt Deale) responded to the 1900 block of Sixes Road for smoke. Engine 22 arrived on side Alpha with nothing showing as Tower 2 arrived. The Engine crew found smoke in the basement while the Tower crew opened up. The box was down graded to two and one as an overheated furnace motor was found. Units ventilated and cleared in 30 minutes.  Photo  Photo  Photo

PF drill
10-29-05 On Saturday, Prince Frederick and Huntingtown got together for a house burning drill on Duke Street. Company 2 and Company 6 units got into position while firefighters prepared to burn. Several scenarios were set up to practice fireground operations. Crews took turns participating in different positions on the fireground such as the attack crew, the back-up crew, and the search and rescue crew. We would like to thank Huntingtown for coming to burn with us.  Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

Lusby house
10-24-05 At 1811 hours, Engines 3, 7, 29, Truck 3, Squad 7, Tankers 2 and 27 were alerted to Box 3-10. Tanker 2(S. Pickerall) responded to the 300 block of Steer Horn Lane in the Ranch Club. Company 3 units arrived on side Alpha with heavy fire showing just before Tanker 2 arrived and picked up Engine 7's line. Engine 21(Lt. Deale) responded on the task force and set up the staging area. The Engine was eventually called to the scene to set up the RIT Group. Company 2 units cleared in 2 hours. Photo  Photo  Photo  Photo

Engine 21 and Tower 2
10-21-05 On Friday, C/E Holzberger, Lt Kissinger, and Tech Reamy made the trip to Delmarva to bring home Engine 21 and Tower 2 from having work done to them. Both pieces were thoroughly cleaned before being placed back in service. We would like to thank Delmarva for getting Prince Frederick's fleet back to 100% and a special thanks to everyone that has been making trips back and forth to the Eastern Shore with the apparatus. Photo

First due building
10-20-06 At 0432 hours, Engines 2, 6, 7, 83, Tower 1, Truck 3, and Squad 6 were alerted to Box 2-16. Engine 22, Squad 2, and Chief 2A responded to 110 Hospital Road for smoke in the basement of CMH. Chief 2A arrived on side Charlie with light smoke showing as he established command. Engine 22 entered the basement with smoke conditions as Squad 2 opened up. An overheated fan motor was found to be the cause and units cleared in 40 minutes.  Photo   Photo
 
   

 

 

Solomon Island and Whispering
10-19-05 At 1901 hours, the Prince Frederick and Saint Leonard Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-04. Squad 2(F/F Bingham), Engine 22(F/F Braswell), and Chief 2A responded to Solomons Island Road just south of Whispering Woods for a personal injury accident. Chief 2A arrived on the scene with a car vs a motorcycle as he established command. Squad 2 assisted with patient care as Engine 22 set up a landing zone. One patient was flown to PG's Trauma Center for further evaluation. Units cleared in 30 minutes.  Photo 

Port Republic fire

10-18-05 At 0854 hours, Engines 7, 2, 6, Truck 3, Squad 7, Tanker 6 and 83 were alerted to Box 7-10. Engine 22(2A Ficke), Chief 2B, and Captain  2(D'agostino) responded to the 2900 block of Saint Leonard Road for a house fire. Chief 2B arrived on the scene and established command as he found a fire in the basement. Engine 22 arrived and pulled a 200'crosslay to side Charlie, entered the basement, and extinguished a small fire. No extension was found and Company 2 units cleared in one hour.     Photo   Photo  

Huntingtown fire
10-16-05 At 1741 hours, Engines 6, 15, 2, 1, Tower 1, Squad 6, Tankers 6 and 2 were alerted to Box 6-23. Engine 22(F/F Boswell) and Tanker 2(Lt Deale) responded to the rear of 3155 Queensberry Drive for a barn fire. Engine 22 layed out at the driveway and arrived to find a barn fully involved. The Engine Companies protected exposures as the barn collapsed. Command (Chief 6) held Companies 6, 2, and 15 for overhaul. Company 2 units cleared at 1920 hours.

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Hallowing Point MVA

 

10-14-05 At 1330 hours, the Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, and Solomons Volunteers were alerted to Rescue Box 2-06. Squad 2(2A Ficke), Engine 22(Lt Deale), and Chief 2 responded to Hallowing Point Road  across from the park for a personal injury accident. Chief 2 established command as the Squad crew assisted with removing one patient and The Engine set up a Landing Zone in the park. One patient was flown to PG's Trauma Center and two others transported to CMH. Company 2 units cleared in 30 minutes.

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Residential Hazmat

10-13-05 At 1906 hours, Engines 2, 6, 83, Tower 1, Squads 2 and 6 were alerted to Hazmat Box 2-10. Engine 22(F/F Boswell), Squad 2(2A Ficke), and Chief 2 responded to the 1100 block of Connor Court. Chief 2 arrived on side Alpha of a two story townhouse and established command. The Engine crew ran a line while  the Squad crew checked for a gas leak. Command held Company 2 units as the gas was shut off. The scene was turned over to Washington Gas Company. Units cleared in 20 minutes. 

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Squad 2 and Engine 22
10-11-05 Lt. Deale and F/F Beckwith picked up Squad 2 last night from Johnson and Towers after having some work done. All of the compartments were scrubbed, vaccuumed, and wiped down before the tools were put back on. This morning Capt. Della-Camera took E-21 to Delmarva to have work done and brought home E-22 from having work done. The Rescue Engine was returned to  Solomons tonight which leaves us with three fire trucks. E-21 will return Friday and the Tower is scheduled to be back at the end of the month.

First due fire
10-8-05 At 1505 hours, a local alarm alerted Engine 2 for a vehicle fire. Engine 21 responded to 3000 Whispering Drive and found a RV heavily involved next to a house. Engine 21 called for the Box, alerting Engines 7, 6, 83, Truck 3, Squad 7, Tankers 6 and 7. Rescue Engine 2(Capt. Howes) and Tanker 2 responded. The Rescue Engine picked up E-21's line as they got a knock on the fire and Engine 7 protected the exposure. Command (Captain 2) held Companies 2 and 7 for an hour doing overhaul.         Photo     Photo

Rescue-2-Engine

10-7-05 The Prince Frederick Volunteers have had a string of bad luck with apparatus lately. With Company 2 being down three fire trucks, this left us with Engine 21 and the Tanker. We would like to thank Company 3 for agreeing to let us borrow Engine 31. Engine 31 has been equipped with extrication equipment to be run as Rescue-2-Engine. We would also like to thank Lt. Deale for coordinating the effort to get the Rescue Engine with Chief 3A(Nava) and Sgt. 3(Thomas). 

Solomons Island and Main St