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PRINCE FREDERICK NEWS

 

 

Help your Hometown Heroes

Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ PFVFD.

Recently, two of Calvert County's Long Time Volunteers were struck with 

tragedy. Ricky Smith of Co. 3 has been diagnosed with a life threatening 

illness and Brent Jones of Co. 4 was involved in an accident with extensive 

injuries. Come out and help support our two volunteers. Click here for more info.

 

Hallowing Point Trailer

September 2, 2010 - At 2040 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 2-05 for a trailer. E22, TL2, Tnk2, E21, RS2, C2, C2B, and C2A responded to the 6800 block of Hallowing Lane. Units arrived to find a trailer with heavy fire showing with a report of people trapped, bringing the Working Fire Dispatch. E22's crew pulled an attack line to the rear and started working their way into the trailer to do a search. TL2 arrived, opened up and assisted with the search. RS2 arrived and assisted with lighting. Three burned subjects were found outside of the trailer and were quickly assessed. Two patients were flown to Johns Hopkins Burn Center for further evaluation and the third patient was transported to CMH for a check up. The fire was knocked down in 15 minutes and the primary and secondary were negative. Company 2 units operated for two additional hours with overhaul and assisting the investigators.

Solomons Island and Fox Run MVA

August 24, 2010 - At 0019 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-16 for a personal injury accident. RS2 responded to Solomons Island Road and Fox Run Boulevard and arrived to find a single vehicle into a poll. The crew quickly secured the vehicle and found the patient was already out. The patient was packaged and transported to CMH for a check-up. RS2 cleared in 20 minutes.

Operation Second Chance

August 14, 2010 - On Saturday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers went to Chesapeake Beach to support our war veterans at the 6th Annual Fishing Trip. Every year, Operation Second Chance assists in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women, by putting on this trip. All Volunteer Fire Departments in Calvert as well as some of our neighboring stations in PG County and Anne Arundel County came out to show their support. While making their way down Rt. 260, the Veterans were also greeted by much of the public who were on side of the road waving flags.

Cutter Ct Gas Leak

July 26, 2010 - At 0736 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Local Box 2-05 for an outside gas leak. E21, TL2, and C2A responded to the 5200 block of Cutter Court. Company 2 units arrived to find a 4" gas line that was struck by construction workers. The Engine crew placed a hand line in-service while waiting for the arrival of Washington Gas. After the arrival of Washington Gas, the gas was shut off to Cutter Court while workers repaired the line. Company 2 units cleared in one hour. 

Firehouse Friday

July 23, 2010 - At 0600 hours, Star 98.3 broadcasted their "Firehouse Friday" show from Prince Frederick VFD. While the show was going on, the public stopped in to check out our fire prevention table, live drills and to eat with us. Members had a lot of fun hanging out with T-Bone and Heather, showing them what Calvert County's 100% Volunteer Fire Department is all about.

PF Improvement Project

July 13, 2010 - On Tuesday, the members got together and built a bench for everyone to sit in out back. This will make a great addition as we continually strive to improve the firehouse for the members. Great job by all of the members that helped.

Sunderland Ct House

July 8, 2010 - At 1445 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted fourth due to Box 6-17 for a house. E21 and Tnk2 responded to the 5800 block of Sunderland Court as first arriving units found a two story single family with smoke showing. This brought Twr2 on the Working Fire Dispatch. E21 arrived third due as units were attacking a basement fire. E21 with a crew of 6, split into two crews and manned two lines on the first floor where heavy fire conditions were found. Tnk2 arrived and assisted with water supply. Tower 2 arrived and assisted units in the basement with opening up. With several lines in place, the fire was brought under control on all three levels a short time later. Company 2 units operated for two hours.

PF Receives Walmart Donation

July 7, 2010 - On Wednesday, Walmart came through for the PF Volunteers by donating a 52" Sanyo HDTV to replace the TV in the Engine Bay, which was on it's last leg. Thank you Walmart for your generous donation to those who serve the community.

Independance Day

July 4, 2010 - Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

Solomons Island Rd Building

June 27, 2010 - At 1802 hours, Company 2 was alerted to Box 2-11 for a building. E21, E22 and TL2 responded to the unit block of Solomons Island Rd, S. E21 arrived on side Alpha of a one story strip mall with smoke showing from the roof. A small fire was found in the roof area and quickly extinguished with no further extension. The Box was held with Company 2 units in 30 minutes.

Shamrock Ct Fatal MVA

June 20, 2010 - At 1657 hours, RS2 was alerted to Rescue Box 7-08 for a serious personal injury accident. RS2 responded to the 3900 block of Shamrock Court. Units arrived to find a single vehicle accident with one ejected and another seriously injured. RS2 secured the vehicle and assisted with packaging the seriously injured patient which was flown to Prince George's Trauma Center for further evaluation. Unfortunately, the ejected patient succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Our deepest condolences are with the family.

PF Attends MSVFA Parade

June 16, 2010 - On Wednesday, the Prince Frederick Volunteers attended the 118th Annual MSVFA parade in Ocean City, Md. Calvert County was well represented with other apparatus from North Beach, Solomons, St Leonard and Dunkirk as well.

Member Voted President of MSVFA

June 15, 2010 - On Tuesday evening, Life Member Doyle Cox was voted President of the Maryland State Volunteer Fireman's Association at the 118th Annual MSVFA convention in Ocean City, Md. Congratulations to Doyle Cox for all of his hard work.

PF Receives Grant

June 14, 2010 - The Prince Frederick Volunteers were recently awarded a MIEMSS grant for the purchase of two new Medtronic Lifepak 1000 AEDs'. PF now has four of the same AEDs' on our apparatus to give our community better protection in a life-threatening medical emergency. The new AEDs' have been placed in service on E21 and Squad 2. The previous two have been in service on E22 and B2.

Calverton Building

June 9, 2010 - At 1135 hours, E2 and TL2 were alerted to Box 6-02 for smoke. E21 and TL2 responded to the 300 block of Calverton School Road. Units arrived on side Delta of a three story educational facility with nothing showing. Upon entry, a light haze was found. TL2 laddered the roof and found the source to an air handle. Company 2 units operated for 30 minutes.

Hallowing Point and Hidden Spring

June 5, 2010 - At 2120 hours, RS2 was alerted to Rescue Box 2-06 for a personal injury accident. RS2, E22, C2A and C2 responded to Hallowing Point Road and Hidden Spring Trail. C2 arrived to find two vehicles involved, four patients, and one trapped. A quick door pop helped firefighters remove the patient. Company 2 units operated for 30 minutes.

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