http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on hvfdems.org using RSS 2.0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:02 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=474 At around 2310 hours Engine 22 was on the air in the first due area when they were advised by Communications to start towards the 9100 block of Trinity Church Road for the vehicle into a utility pole with unknown injuries. Engine 22 (Sgt. Doering) responded with 5 personnel. While approaching the scene Communications advised 22 that CCSO was on the scene and that they believe the driver had fled the scene on foot. Engine 22 arrived to find a utility pole split in half and on fire. The roadway was shut down and a search was started to locate the driver. No patient was found and the EMS units were placed in service. Engine 22 stayed on the scene until the arrival of SMECO and went ready at around 0040 hours. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:20:42 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=474 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=473 On January 27th at 1900 hours, President Steve Cook met with Mr. Jim Featherstone, President of RedStorm Fire & Rescue Apparatus, Inc, to sign the contract for the new Squad 2. RedStorm is the local vendor for CustomFire Apparatus, Inc, of Osceola Wisconsin, the builder of the new Squad 2. The new Squad will be constructed on a Spartan Gladiator chassis with a tandem rear axle. The stainless steel walk-in rescue body is 26 foot in length. Additionally the unit will have the following: Roll-Tek rollover occupant protection system 500 HP Cummins ISXX11.9 diesel motor Allison Gen IV-E automatic transmission Multiplexed Electrical wiring with two VMUX Vista display screen David Clark intercom system 6 Hurst Reels 2 Electric Reels 1 Air Reel 4 6000psi bottle cascade system 35KW Onan Protec Generator Will Burt Nightscan light tower with six lights 300 GPM Waterous CPK-2 pump 200 Gallon water tank LED emergency lighting package 12,000 pound winch on front and rear 9.000 pound portable winch for left and right sides Special Thanks to the Apparatus Committee for their hard work in developing this new Squad. Chairman – Engineer John Therres, A/C Mat Herbert, D/C Jeremy Mercure, Chief Engineer Patrick Jenkins, Engineer Todd Connick, FF Ted Dent, FF Antwan Thomas, http://redstormfire.com/index.html http://www.customfire.com/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:36:23 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=473 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=471 At around 2218 hours Engine Company 2 was alerted for the Chimney fire at 37640 Asher Road in St. Mary's Engine Co. 2 first due area. Engine 22 (Sgt. Doering) responded with 6 personnel within seconds of dispatch as the 3rd due Engine. St. Mary's Chief 2B arrived on the scene first and advised of a one story single family with fire from the chimney. St. Mary's Engine 23 arrived first and laid a line at the driveway for Engine 224 to pick up. E22 then arrived on scene and were given instructions to go to the Basement division and clean out the fire box. At that time Command held it with the units on the scene. Within 20 minutes E22 cleared the scene and went in service. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:01:13 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=471 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=470 At 1409 hours Engine Company 2 was alerted for a house fire at 3245 Indian King Court in Waldorf. Engine 22 (Sgt. Doering) responded with 4 personnel, within minutes of dispatch, as the 4th due Engine. First arriving Squad 3 found smoke showing from the front and fire showing from the rear of a single story duplex. E22 arrived on scene as the 4th due Engine and was advised to take RIT. E22 crew carried the RIT pack and necessary tools to side Alpha. While doing their 360 of the house Command advised E22 crew to grab hooks and assist the officer from 11 with the Bravo exposure. Crew opened up the ceiling and walls to find no extension and then was directed to assist Truck 1, Squad 3, Engine 121 and Truck 11 with overhauling the fire rooms. E22 cleaned up and went back in service from the scene at 1722 hours. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:49:53 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=470 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=472 At 1617hrs Squad 2 was alerted for the reported kitchen fire at #14 Irongate Drive in Waldorf. Squad 2 responded with four and arrived on the scene an assumed the duties of the first due special service. The crew split up assisting with searching, ventilating and providing lights to the structure. Command held Co 3, 12, Squad 2 and Truck 11 for salvage and overhaul. Squad 2 returned to service after approx. 2.5 hrs. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:09:08 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=472 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=469 At approximately 1514 hrs, Squad 2 and PA-27 responded mutual aid to St. Mary's County, Company's 2 area, for the auto accident with entrapment. Units responded and upon arrival assisted MVFD Co. 2 units with extrication. PA-27 provided ALS care and the patient was flown to a PG Trauma Center by MSP Trooper 7 & two others were ground transported to St. Mary's. . MVFD Chief 2 (Raley) had the Three Notch Road Command. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:20:04 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=469 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=468 At 2205 hours, Stations 2 was alerted to respond mutual aid to the 37000 block of James Road, St. Mary's County, Co. 2's area, for the working barn fire. E-23 responded and upon arrival on the scene was assigned to water supply. Crews from Mechanicsville put a good stop to the fire and units operated on the scene for approximately two hours. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:05:34 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=468 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=467 At approximately 1135hrs Station 2 units were dispatched to respond mutual aid to the area of the Benedict Bridge for the multiple vehicle accident with entrapment. Squad 2, Chief 2B Mercure, and Paramedic Ambulance 27 responded at dispatch. First arriving Ambulance 58 reported a multiple vehicle accident with multiple entrapments and two confirmed Priority 4 patients. Chief 2B established the Prince Frederick Rd Command upon arrival and upgraded the assignment. This brought additional units from the Tri-County region. Due to the weather conditions MSP Medevac Helicopters were down. However, Air Rescue from Naval Air Station Patuxent River was able to make a transport, with a DES Paramedic aboard to a Trauma Center. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:04:37 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=467 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=466 At 1645 hrs Hughesville Fire and EMS units were alerted to an auto accident on the Rt. 5 By-pass in the area of the overpasses. The accident involved a vehicle that had been involved in a high speed chase with Police units from multiple jurisdictions. The chase originated near the Gov. Johnson Bridge in Calvert County and proceeded across Rt. 2/4, Rt. 235 and finally ending on the Rt. 5 By-Pass in Hughesville. E-22 and PA-27 responded and upon clearance from the MSP proceeded into the scene to find a single vehicle accident with no injuries. The driver had fled the scene and the passenger was uninjured and in the custody of the police. E-22 crew checked the vehicle for leaking fluids and placed the rest of the assignment in service. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:05:07 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=466 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=465 During the time period of 12 pm Saturday August 27th and 6 pm Sunday August 28th the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad responded to 59 calls for assistance. These calls consisted from trees on structures, auto accidents, emergency medical calls, power lines down or arching, and down trees across roadways. Approximately 30 Volunteer Fire and EMS and 2 Department of Emergency Services (Paramedic Ambulance Crew) personnel staffed the station over the weekend during the Hurricane. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:19:43 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=465 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=463 At 1221 hours Station 2 was alerted mutual aid to St. Mary's County, Co.'s 2 area, for the working house fire in the area of Miles Dotson Rd. Engine 23 and Tanker 2 responded immediately from dispatch. Mechanicsville's Engine 224 arrived on the scene and reported a working RV Trailer fire and shortly after Engine 23 arrived picking up E-224's supply line. Command, Chief 2 Railey, held units on the scene and Tanker 2 placing the rest of the assignment in service. Units operated for just over an hour with the camper being a total loss. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:03:44 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=463 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=464 At 1616 hours Station 2 was alerted to respond mutual aid to St. Mary's County, Co.'s 2 area, for the reported structure fire in the 39000 block of Mount Wolf Road. Engine 22 & Tanker 2 responded, at dispatched, and upon arrival found a working shed fire which was impending upon two others structures. Engine 22's crew pulled a 1 ¾ cross-lay and with the assistance of Tanker 2 and Engine 224 made a quick knock on the fire. Command, SM Chief 2 Railey, held units operating on the scene and the tankers in staging. Crews operated on the scene for over an hour and a half. Photo's courtesy of MVFD and RC DeGruy. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:03:03 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=464 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=462 At 1309 hours, Station 2 was alerted for the commercial building fire at the new Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative "SMECO" complex located at 14950 Cooperative Place. Tanker 2 responded and arrived to find a two story commercial structure, still under construction, with heavy smoke showing from the roof/side Charlie. Crewmembers initiated an aggressive attack to stop the spread of the fire and upon arrival of Trucks 3 and Truck 1 crew's laddered the structure to knock down the fire in the upper levels of the structure. Units operated for just over an hour. Chief 2A Herbert had the Command. **Pics courtesy of Clark Embrey & Steve Brookbank, & Shawn Combs** Fri, 27 May 2011 22:12:42 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=462 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=461 Early Tuesday morning Rescue Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 27 responded mutual aid to the 29000's block of Three Notch Rd, St. Mary's County, Co.2's area, for the reported auto vs. motorcycle collision. The units arrived on the scene to find the motorcycle under a large pick-up truck. The operator of the MC had been pulled free by by-standers. Due to the extent of the injuries the ALS providers requested MSP med-evac transport of the patient to a trauma center. Trooper 7 was alerted and transported the patient to the R. Adams Cowley Trauma Center in Baltimore. MVFD RS-2 OIC had the Three Notch Rd Command and MVFD E-23 set up the landing zone for Trooper 7. Sun, 08 May 2011 22:02:14 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=461 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=460 Squad 2 and PA-27 responded mutual aid to the 29700 block of Three Notch Rd St. Mary's County, Co.2's area, for the reported auto accident with entrapment. Squad 2 arrived to find a two vehicle "T-Bone" accident in the area of Cords Cabinetry. MVFD Squad 2 arrived and the crews worked together to extricate the trapped patient. The ALS care providers requested MSP med-evac transport of the patient. Trooper 7 was alerted and transported the patient to Prince George's Hospital. RE-222 set up the landing zone. MVFD Chief 2A (Emmart) held the Three Notch Rd Command and units operated on scene for about a half hour. Sun, 08 May 2011 21:28:37 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=460 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=459 At approximately 1900hrs Engine 22 and Tanker 2 responded mutual aid to St. Mary's County, Co. 2's area, for the working house fire. Engine 22 picked up SM E-24's LDH line and the crew assisted MVFD personnel with extinguishment of the fire. The fire was brought under control and extinguished very quickly but, due to the extensive overhaul operations crews remained on the scene for approx 3hrs. HVFD units cleared the scene around 2200hrs. Sun, 08 May 2011 21:30:22 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=459 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=458 At 22:37 hours on St. Patrick's Day 2011, the Hughesville Volunteers were alerted for the Engine and Tanker to 100 Security Boulevard in Prince Frederick for the Working Commercial Building Fire. Immediately after dispatch Engine 22(T. Dent) was on the air with 4 personnel followed shortly thereafter by Tanker 2(J. Herbert) with 2 personnel. Engine 22 arrived in staging and was tasked with operating a hose line and "opening up" on side Delta of the structure, while Tanker 2 shuttled 2 loads of water. Engine 22's crew utilized two K-12 saws to cut away multiple pieces of metal siding from the structure. After the structure was deemed suitable to enter, Engine 22's crew assisted in pulling ceiling and "mopping up" All Hughesville units were back in quarters at 01:22 hours Friday morning. Thanks to Mechanicsville Co. 2 for filling our quarters while units operated on the fire. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:26:54 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=458 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=457 On January 23, 2011 at 6:53AM, Hughesville volunteers were alerted to the 29,000 block of Livingston Drive off of New Market Turner Road for the chimney fire. Engine 23 (Harris) responded at dispatch with 4 personnel and the tanker wasn't far behind with an additional 2 personnel. While enroute a column of smoke could be seen from about 4 miles away. At that point St. Mary's Communications was upgrading the call to a working house fire. Engine 23 arrived and laid out from New Market Turner Road. Engine 23 reported a two story residence with heavy fire showing from the "Delta" side and the second floor. Tanker 2 arrived and picked up 23's supply line. Crews utilized 4 attack lines to stop and extinguish the fire. Units from Hughesville operated on the scene for a little over 3 hours. A good job was done by all, with no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. Units from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Hollywood, Benedict and Avenue operated on this fire. For additional photos, go to www.scanmd.org and click on Huntersville House Fire. Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:44:36 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=457 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=456 On 01-21-11 at 8:35 PM, the assignment was dispatched for a house fire in the 2400 block of Pimlico Court in the Wakefield section of Waldorf. Squad 2 (Eckstein) responded at dispatch with a crew of six, leaving 8 personnel back in Hughesville. Numerous callers were reporting a working fire in an attached garage of a single family house. Waldorf Engine 32 and Truck 3 arrived to find heavy fire in the garage with extension to the house as well as the neighboring house on the "Bravo" side. Squad 2 arrived and positioned on side "Alpha" behind Truck 3. The squad crew was sent to the second floor of the fire building to open the walls and ceilings for crews inside. The squad crew also ran lights and assisted with salvage and overhaul when the time came. The squad operated on the scene for a little more than 2 hours. Firefighters from Waldorf, Westlake, Hughesville, La Plata, Brandywine, Baden and Accokeek operated on this fire. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:54:58 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=456 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=455 Again on Christmas Eve, this time at 9:26AM the Hughesville Volunteers were on the road again, this time for an animal rescue. Units were alerted to Gilbert Run Park in the Dentsville area for a dog that had fallen through the ice. Squad 2(Dent), Chief 2A(Herbert) and Dentsville Ambulance 158 arrived and proceeded down to the lake. The complainant pointed out a small dot in the lake that was clinging to the ice. Firefighters Dent and Doering from the squad crew, donned ice rescue suits and personal flotation devices off the squad and prepared to attempt the rescue. Using a boat that was acquired from the park, they made the over 200' trip across the ice to the dog. They pulled the dog into the boat and the boat was pulled to shore by firefighters on land using a tag line that had been previously attached to the boat. The dog was passed off to the EMS crew from Ambulance 158 who assisted the owners with warming the dog. Units operated for just under one hour. Personnel from Bel Alton, Waldorf, Benedict, Newburg EMS, the Charles County Dive Team, Charles County Emergency Services, Charles County Sheriff's Office and Charles County Animal Control were also on the scene to provide support as needed. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:44:18 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=455 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=454 On Christmas Eve 2010 at 6:21 AM, the Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 8100 block of Old Leonardtown Road for the vehicle fire. Tanker 2(Dent) responded at dispatch with four personnel and arrived to find a limo, fully involved. The fire was extinguished and the Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene to investigate. Tanker 2 operated on the scene for 90 minutes. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:41:38 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=454 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=453 On December 19, 2010 at 4:23 PM, the Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary's County for the ambulance on fire. Engine 22(McPherson) responded at dispatch with a crew of four and arrived to find an ambulance with fire in the engine compartment. Engine 22's crew and Mechanicsville Engine 23's crew made quick work of the fire and returned to service after approximately 20 minutes. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:09:31 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=453 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=452 On December 16, 2010 approximately 3" of snow fell in the Charles County area. The Hughesville Volunteers responded to several incidents for the day, to include two extrications. At 10:16 AM, Squad 2(Stonestreet) and Tanker 2(Hamby) responded to the 9200 block of Prime Court in the Dentsville area for a house fire. After being placed in service, the squad was sent to Crain Highway in the area of Cliffton Drive for the auto accident with people trapped. Units from Newburg arrived and confirmed one person trapped. The squad arrived and with assistance from Newburg and Bel Alton firefighters stabilized the vehicle, lifted it with airbags, removed two doors and displaced the dash to free the trapped occupant. The squad operated for approximately 30 minutes. While returning from the first extrication, at approximately 11:51 AM Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 were alerted to Leonardtown Road and LaPlata Road for the auto accident with a vehicle overturned. Engine 22(Chief 2A Herbert) and Utility 2(Chief 2B Hutchinson) responded from the station with an additional 5 personnel, leaving a third crew back at the station. Units arrived to find a single vehicle on it's side with the lone occupant trapped. The vehicle was stabilized and the sun roof was removed to free the occupant. She refused treatment and transport. While the units were committed on the second extrication, Engine 23(McPherson) responded with a crew of four to Keepsake Place in Waldorf for the building fire. Engine 23 was not held and returned a short time later. The day ended with a total of 13 fire calls and 12 EMS calls for the day. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:08:33 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=452 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=450 On December 13, 2010 at approximately 7:00 PM, Tanker 2 was placed back in service. Approximately 17 hours later, the tanker ran it's first call. On December 14, 2010 at 11:45 AM Engine 23(Thomas) and Tanker 2(McPherson) responded to the 27,400 block of Thompsons Corner Road in St. Mary's County for the working shed fire. Units operated on the scene for approximately one hour. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:07:32 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=450 http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=451 On December 13, 2010 an early morning snowfall created hazardous roads for motorists. At 8:28 AM units from Hughesville Fire and EMS were alerted to the 7200 block of Oliver Shop Road for the auto accident with a vehicle overturned. Squad 2(Stonestreet) and Paramedic Ambulance 28 arrived to find a single vehicle accident, with the vehicle overturned in the roadway. The lone occupant was out of the vehicle and refused medical treatment. The squad crew secured the vehicle and cleared moments later. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:06:52 GMT http://www.hvfdems.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=451