January 2010

Benedict Ave Building

January 29, 2010 - At 1433 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted Mutual Aide to Charles County for a building. E21 responded to the 7200 block of Benedict Avenue as units from Benedict arrived to find smoke showing from a church. E21 arrived and completed Charles E23's split lay to a nearby hydrant. Crews found heavy smoke throughout and located an oil fed furnace on fire in the basement with extension to the ductwork and floor joists. The fire was quickly extinguished as crews worked to open up the floor area and ventilate. Pictures courtesy of Hughesville VFD and Dennis Hook.

Little Rd House

January 20, 2010 - At 1315 hours, units from Dunkirk VFD and North Beach VFD were alerted to Box 42-14 in Anne Arundel County for a house. Units responded to the 5800 block of Little Road and arrived on side Alpha of a two story single family with fire showing. E21 transferred to E5 and were placed on the Box to assist units after a May Day was declared. Members from E5 and E42 fell through the first floor into the basement. The firefighters were quickly removed via a ground ladder through the hole. Among those injured was Prince Frederick Volunteer FF Tommy Scott IV who was working at E42. FF Scott was flown to Medstar for further evaluation. We would like to wish the injured firefighters a speed recovery. Pictures courtesy of Channel 9 and Dennis Hook.

Sun Park Ln House

January 12, 2010 - At 1530 hours, Engine Company 2 was alerted to Box 6-08 for a house. E21 responded to the 300 block of Sun Park Lane in Sunderland. Safety 6 arrived on side Alpha of a one story single family with nothing evident and a report of one trapped inside. While trying to enter, Safety 6 was greeted with heavy smoke and heat conditions. Units arrived and located a female in the bathroom, removed her and started CPR. Unfortunately, the subject succumbed to her injuries. Units operated for 3 hours assisting investigators. Pictures courtesy of the thebaynet.com.

Emmanuel Ct Building

January 6, 2010 - At 1150 hours, units were alerted to Box 6-23 for a woodstove on fire. E21(2nd due Engine), TL2(first due Truck) and Tnk2 responded to the 2400 block of Emmanuel Court in Huntingtown. E6 arrived on side Alpha of a two story commercial building with fire showing. E21 and TL2 arrived and were assigned to Exposures. The Engine crew knocked down all visible fire in the Bravo exposure. All fire was knocked down in 20 minutes and Company 2 crews assisted Huntingtown units for 3 hours with overhaul. Photos courtesy of Company's 5 and 6.

Cassell and Dares Beach MVA

January 1, 2010 - At 1023 hours, Rescue 2 was alerted to Box 2-13 for a serious personal injury accident. RS2, E21, Chief 2 and Chief 2A responded to Cassell Blvd and Dares Beach Rd. Chief 4 arrived and advised that the vehicle was on its side with one trapped. RS2 arrived and deployed to Rescue 42 struts. Chief 2 arrived and established Cassell Blvd Command and assigned Chief 2A the extrication group. Units went to work removing the driver's door. The patient was extricated and transported to PG's Trauma Center by Trooper 7 for further evaluation. E21 handled LZ.

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