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James E. Turner, III, age 66, of Smyrna, DE, passed away at home on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Delaware is a safer and better place thanks to the life and work of Jamie Turner. As a firefighter, as the calm voice in the middle of years of hurricanes, floods and snowstorms, and as trainer of generations of first responders, Jamie's legacy is a state full of men and women who know, as he would say, that "if you lose your head, you'll lose your ass!" Serving the people of Delaware was Jamie Turner’s passion. His respect for Delaware and the deep traditions here will remain forever etched in the hearts of those that he was proud to serve with. He believed in teaching the next generation and in the power of good training. His work ethic was unmatched. Born James Everett Turner, III on July 16, 1951 to the late James E. Turner, Jr. and Florence Turner, Jamie graduated from John Bassett Moore High School in Smyrna in 1969 and continued his studies at Delaware Technical & Community College. Those who knew him know he was tough as nails and even tougher on those who he loved the most (just ask his daughters) and, that he believed in you. Jamie expected excellence and if he was pushing you, it was because he knew you were capable of doing better. Jamie’s work history is impressive, but he never worked to be the center of attention. Though he received accolades and awards throughout his career, they were not why he worked hard. He worked to train thousands of firefighters and first responders and, for more than a decade, was literally the calm in the middle of any storm as the Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency. Jamie served this state as a Dispatcher with the Delaware State Police, a Senior Instructor with the Delaware State Fire School, as Executive Secretary of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association,
and served as the Director of DEMA for 13 years, under Governors Minner and Markell. He retired in 2015 and a training room, fittingly, at DEMA was dedicated in his honor. At that ceremony, Governor Markell said, “The citizens of our great state are forever grateful for Jamie’s commitment to public safety.” Jamie simply said he was just doing his job. In addition to his career, Jamie was always working to make the community a better place through his volunteer work. He joined Clayton Fire Co. on October 9, 1966 and was a proud 50-year member. He served as Deputy Chief, Lieutenant, Vice President, Secretary and Director, and was named Fireman of the Year in 1975. He was also a life member of Holloway Terrace, Minquas, Delaware City and Smyrna Fire Companies. The firefighters from the Clayton and Smyrna houses were his brothers for more than 60 years. They grew up together; their loyalty to each other and the fire service is unparalleled. He loved them fiercely. Last, but not least, he was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and, his favorite role, a "Pop Pop". People might be surprised to know that Jamie FaceTimed his grandchildren and texted his daughters every single day to check in. Even when he was sick, Jamie would play tea party or trucks with his grandkids. Jamie is survived by his wife Debbie, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage and happiness; his daughters Kim Willson (Mike), Katelyn Olson (Sean) and the loves of his life, his grandchildren Keegan and Kolton Olson, and Madelyn and Harper Willson. He is also survived by his sister, Melanie Meyers, his “bonus” daughter Laura Wisler, and his lap dog, Holly. He was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Turner. He was so proud of his family, much as they were of him.
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Remembering All Those Lost AFTER 9-11 I am one of many retired NYC firemen who went to the towers to offer my help in the recovery. It always amazed me that there were so many rescue and firefighters that came from all parts of the country to help. After 9-11, the NYFD notified its members about the passing of its members. In 2002, one firefighter passed away from a World Trade Center illness (WTC). The following year it was four firefighters. Going ahead to 2017 the numbers go up to 20. Since 9-11, a total of 165 members of the NYFD have now died from WTC illness. I also found out that more than 1,000 recovery workers have died since 911. It is reported that by 2020 there will be more people dead from 9-11 than all those who were killed on 9-11-01. The federal government took
JUMP TO FILE #012318121 11 years to recognize 58 types of cancer connected to the events of 9-11. I was one of the lucky ones to survive two types of cancer. We must never forget 9-11 and those we lost that day, but we must also remember all those that have died after 9-11 and continue to die. To view the list of names of WTC Related Illness Deaths, please visit: http://www.ufanyc.org/wtcrelated/ - THOMAS COONEY
Thomas Cooney is a retired member of NYFD Ladder 30 and author of "The Man Behind Badge 711".
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The Lewes FD Inc. is now operating this 2017 Pierce Saber Engine (1500/625), designated as Engine 82-1.
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The Milton FD Inc. has taken delivery of this 2017 Spartan ERV dryside pumper tanker, (1500/2500/30f), designated as EngineTanker 85-2.
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Lt. Gov. Hall-Long (left), with Mike Thompson, winner of the William R. "Ace' Carrow Fireman of the Year award. CLAYTON FIRE CO.
Lt. Gov. Hall-Long (left), with Jon Simmons, winner of the Robert E. Berghorn Firefighter of the Year award. CLAYTON FIRE CO.
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Clayton, DE – In December, Clayton Fire Co. Lieutenant Jonathan Burnett donated a handmade table to the department members, made out of reclaimed wood from the old fire station that he is remodeling. The table has three patches laminated on the top. One is the regular company patch, one is their 125th Anniversary patch, and one is their Taz patch. The table will be placed in the engine room for members to use during down time.
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Chief Wes Davis (left), with Nick DelDuco, winner of the Turner/Hurlock Training award.
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Clayton Fire Co. Members Receive Resloution from Gov. Carney Clayton, DE - During the regular company meeting of the Clayton Fire Company held on January 9th, Lt. Governor Bethany HallLong attended the meeting to present three company members with resolutions from her and Governor Carney. The resolutions were given to award winners at the company banquet held in December. Michael Thompson was the winner of the William R. "Ace' Carrow Fireman of the Year award, Jon Simmons was the winner of the Robert E. Berghorn Firefighter of the Year Award, and Nick DelDuco received the Turner/Hurlock Training Award, all for the year
JUMP TO FILE #012218113 2017. Lt. Governor Hall-Long thanked the members for all they do, and both she and Governor Carney said they appreciate the members more than they know. Lt. Governor Hall-Long represented the Clayton area as a state rep a few years ago. Member Nick DelDuco was not able to attend the meeting and was presented his award at a training session on January 19th. - CLAYTON FIRE CO.
The Millville VFC operates this 2015 Seagrave Marauder II (2000/750) as Engine 84-2.
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Washington, DC - The District's newest state of the art firehouse was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 16th.
The new quarters of Engine 22, Truck 11 and Ambulance 22 is located at 6825 Georgia Avenue NW, on land deeded to the city by the United States Army after the closing of Walter Reed Army Hospital. It replaces their antiquated quarters built in 1897, the oldest active firehouse in the District of Columbia. Members of both companies joined Mayor Muriel Bowser, Fire Chief Gregory Dean, Deputy Mayor Brian Kenner, Councilmember Brandon Todd (Ward 4) and Director Greer Gillis of the Department of General Services in cutting the ribbon, along with other officials and hundreds from the community. The ceremony opened with the raising of an American flag that had previously been flown over the United States Capitol.
The new 19,000-square-foot two-story station replaces the former Walter Reed Inn located on the same site. Work and living spaces include a four-bay apparatus area, offices, a community room, bunk rooms, locker/changing rooms, lounge, dining room, fitness room, and underground parking. There is also a mezzanine level overlooking the apparatus floor that can be used for training. Both durable and energy-efficient, the new facility achieves sustainability targets and LEED Gold certification, and includes vegetated roofing to meet the District’s stringent stormwater management and green area requirements. Interior spaces maximize opportunities for natural light with strategic placement of exterior glazed curtain walls along the facility's day room and a community use room. The firehouse is expected to go into full service in early March.
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Fire Guts Northeast DC Dwelling Washington, DC - Two civilians and a firefighter suffered minor injuries during a fire that gutted a Northeast dwelling on Friday evening, February 2nd. DCFR units were dispatched at approximately 6:30 P.M. for a reported house fire at 4603 Hunt Place NE. They arrived to find fire showing from the first-floor of an occupied, two-story, semi-detached dwelling. A Working Fire dispatch was
JUMP TO FILE #022618123 immediately requested and an interior attack initiated as flames swept upwards to the second-floor. It took about 20 minutes before the blaze was declared under control. There was a close call for two residents, a female teenager and an adult, who lowered themselves to safety from the second-floor onto a
doorway overhang, and from there to the ground. This took place prior to fire department arrival. Both suffered minor injuries during their escape, and were transported to area hospitals. The firefighter who suffered minor injuries was also transported. The cause of the blaze is undetermined and remains under investigation. - DC FIRE AND EMS
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DC Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Vehicle
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Washington, DC - An injured man who's vehicle went down an embankment and into Rock Creek was successfully rescued by DC firefighters on Friday morning, February 16th. The call was received at 9:11 A.M. for the report of an occupied vehicle in the water at Rock Creek Parkway at P Street NW. A full water
JUMP TO FILE #022618122 rescue assignment was dispatched. Units arrived to find the vehicle upright in about two-feet of moving water. The sole occupant, the driver, was sitting in the vehicle suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
Rescue Squad personnel in swift water rescue suits went down to the vehicle, safely secured it, and packaged and removed the patient. A rope system was used to assist in bringing the victim to street level. The patient was transported to an area hospital. - DC FIRE AND EMS
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Minnesota: Jeffrey A. Vollmer, 40 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 19, 2017 Death Date: December 19, 2017 Fire Department: Mayer Fire and Rescue Department Initial Summary: Captain Jeffrey A. Vollmer passed away at home from an apparent cardiac arrest several hours after participating in non-classroom training of a nonroutine strenuous nature at a local community center.
New Jersey: Craig A. Maull, 71 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 19, 2017 Death Date: December 21, 2017 Fire Department: Haddon Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Craig A. Maull responded to a dwelling fire call on 12/19/2017, but his apparatus was recalled while enroute. Upon returning to quarters, Maull mentioned to other members that he wasn't feeling well, but declined medical assistance and later went home. Firefighter Maull missed additional calls later, which was uncommon for him, and members were unable to contact him by phone or email. Family and department members went to his home on 12/21 to check on Firefighter Maull and found him deceased (from a heart attack). *Additional police follow-up shows extensive evidence that Firefighter Maull passed away sometime between the evening of 12/19 and morning of 12/20. New Jersey: Frank Matagrano, 75 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 13, 2017 Death Date: December 13, 2017 Fire Department: New Milford Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Frank Matagrano suffered cardiac arrest inside the fire apparatus while it was responding to an emergency call on
12/13/2017. His fellow crew members immediately initiated CPR and utilized an AED to successfully regain his pulse. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remained hospitalized for continued care. Doctors determined that Firefighter Matagrano suffered a stroke which caused his cardiac arrest. He never regained consciousness, and subsequently passed away on 12/23/2017 in the hospital.
Kansas: Jason Garrett, 46 Rank: Firefighter-Paramedic Incident Date: December 26, 2017 Death Date: December 26, 2017 Fire Department: Kansas City Kansas Fire Department Initial Summary: Fellow responders discovered Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Garrett deceased in the firehouse bunkroom when he did not appear for a morning response call. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined by authorities. Oklahoma: Jeffrey S. White, 53 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: December 26, 2017 Death Date: December 26, 2017 Fire Department: Oklahoma City Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Jeffrey S. White succumbed to complications from a medical condition on December 26th, 2017. Lieutenant White was assigned to Fire Station 36 in southeast Oklahoma City where he was when the episode began. White was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he later passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury to be determined.
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Fourteen Residents Displaced by Row House Fire Washington, DC - A fierce fire swept through a Logan Circle row house in the dawn hours of Thursday, February 22nd, forcing two occupants to jump to safety and requiring a second-alarm to bring it under control. The Box Alarm was sounded at 6:50 A.M. for the three-story, occupied row house at 1213 Rhode Island Avenue NW. First arriving units found the first-floor fully involved and two injured residents in front who had jumped from the secondfloor. A Second-Alarm was quickly sounded as heavy fire swept upstairs to the floors above, as well as to the attic. Flames also extended into a similar structure on the “B� side of the fire building. Despite the severe fire conditions, an aggressive interior attack was mounted on the blaze, while additional attack lines fought to stop the spread to attached exposures. Truck companies worked intensely
JUMP TO FILE #022618120 to open the roofs. At one point, a firefighter fell through a hole in the floor but was quickly removed to safety. These combined tactics proved successful in bringing the blaze under control. The two injured residents were transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Two firefighters were also taken to the hospital with minor burns. The original fire building and the exposure both suffered significant structural damage. A building inspector was requested to evaluate their condition. Fourteen people were displaced by the fire. The cause remains undetermined, as fire investigators were not able to enter due to structural concerns. - DC FIRE AND EMS
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Wiley Ford Engine 27-11 on the scene of a working garage fire on Frankfort Highway.
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Firefighters Respond to Commercial Garage Fire in Wiley Ford MARTIN HESS
This patch belongs to the Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department in West Virginia.
Wiley Ford, WV - On the afternoon of January 24th, Mineral County 9-1-1 received calls for a garage fire on Route 28 near Wiley Ford, WV. Units from Mineral County and Allegany County, MD were dispatched out around 3:17 P.M. for Commercial JUMP TO FILE# Box 27-2. Mineral 012818100 County advised units that they had reports of vehicles on fire inside a commercial garage at 883 Frankfort Highway. Chief Sean Malone from Wiley Ford V.F.D. arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a fourbay garage. Chief Malone gave his on-scene report confirming he had a working fire, and established Frankfort Command. Wiley Ford Engine 27-11 took up position on side "Alpha" as Ridgely Engine 25-13 hit the hydrant to establish a water supply. Firefighters pulled attack lines and made entry to begin their interior attack. Interior crews had problems accessing the fire, which had spread into the roof and thoughout the structure. Structural integrity was quickly deteriorating as crews were making an aggressive interior attack. At 3:42 P.M., Command saw the threat of collapse and called for all personnel to evacuate the structure. Mineral County Dispatch sounded the evacuation tones and all crews were able to quickly clear the structure, at which time firefighters switched to a defensive attack. Firefighters worked to battle the blaze as additional crews were pulled in to assist with manpower. Firefighters had to cut multiple access points to get to the fire due to the collapsing roof. The fire destroyed the commercial style garage which was personally owned and used for storage and car repair work. The fire started when one of the vehicles inside the garage caught fire and quickly spread into the roof. Firefighters battled the afternoon
blaze for nearly four hours before getting it under control. Two occupants of the structure were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported during the incident. Fire Department operations were completed by 8:41 P.M., at which time Command was terminated and units were able to be released from the incident. Firefighters that afternoon received some much needed support from the community during the incident. Local businesses came out in stride, donating food and drinks and assisting Rehab 80’s personnel who were there to help feed and rehydrate the crews on the long incident. Donations came in from Martins, Hartley’s Pizza, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Station Bar and Grill, located just up the street from the incident. Emergency crews from four different counties between West Virginia and Maryland responded out to the incident in Wiley Ford.
Mineral County, WV’s emergency service crews responded from Wiley Ford VFD Co.27, Tri-Towns VFD Co.24, Ridgely VFD Co.25, Short Gap VFD Co.34, Patterson Creek VFD Co.35 and Fort Ashby VFD Co.37. They received mutual aid from Allegany County, MD crews from Lavale VFD Co.2, Bedford Road VFD Co.3, Ellerslie VFD Co.6, Disctict 16 VFD Co.7, Bowling Green VFD Co.8, Cresaptown VFD Co.9 and Shaft VFD Co.17, along with crews from Hampshire County, WV’s Romney VFD Co.1, Garrett County, MD’s Eastern Garrett VFD Rehab 80 and Valley Medical EMS. Additional crews from Mineral County’s Kyeser VFD Co.33 and Allegany County’s Good Will Fire Co.20 also responded that afternoon to fill in at area stations while personnel were committed on the call. RIDGELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Family in Morgan County Displaced by Late Night Fire Berkeley Springs, WV - On the night of February 1st, Morgan County 9-1-1 received a call for a structure fire at 32 Sherrill Lane. Berkeley Springs Vol. FD was dispatched out on Box 1-7 with multiple JUMP TO FILE# departments due on 021118113 the assignment from West Virginia and Maryland. Morgan received calls reporting flames showing. Morgan County Police arrived on the scene directly after dispatch and confirmed a working fire. Berkeley Springs Wagon 13 was the first-in to confirm that they had a fully involved structure. Captain Christopher Sipe, who was riding officer on Wagon 13, assessed the scene and established Command as crews deployed attack lines and began their fire attack. Berkeley Springs Chief Jamie Clark arrived shortly after as firefighters were battling the blaze and assumed command of the incident. Morgan County had multiple units inbound to Sherrill Lane when Command learned of a second fire in Hancock, Maryland. Firefighters on the scene had a large bulk of the fire knocked, so Command began releasing units and had them divert to the second fire in Hancock. Firefighters were committed on the scene for nearly two hours Thursday night into Friday conducting overhaul operations once they had the fire knocked down. Command reported fire department operations complete and terminated command around 1:46 A.M. Friday morning. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but is believed to be from a malfunctioning dryer. The occupants of the residence were able to safely evacuate the structure and no injuries were reported during the incident. Over 60 first responders from across the four state area responded to Berkeley Springs. Morgan County crews from Berkeley Springs Fire Co.1, Great Cacapon Fire Co.2, and South Morgan Fire Co.3 responded and received assistance on the scene from Washington County, MD emergency personnel from Hancock Fire Co.5 and Hancock Rescue Co.59, along with Allegany County, MD’s personnel from Orleans Fire Co.43. Multiple crews covered the area from Fulton County, PA’s
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Two-Alarm Fire Damages Three Buildings in Hagerstown
"My name is ex-Captain Steve Delamar, from fire emergency services Heavy Rescue Co. No. 1. in Central Islip, New York. I have been with the company 24 years. The shark has been on our trucks for the past 35 years. As you would say, here is the jaws of life."
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Hagerstown, MD - On the morning of February 6th, Hagerstown Fire Department was alerted on Box 3214 for a house fire at 214 North Potomac Street at 1:55 A.M. Washington County 9-1-1 received the JUMP TO FILE# call reporting flames 021718104 showing and advised Hagerstown Battalion Chief Adam Hopkins that they had reports of a working fire. Chief Hopkins arrived on the scene within seconds to confirm heavy fire conditions showing from Division II of the structure. Hopkins established North Potomac Street Command and requested the Safety Assignment. Hagerstown crews had a vacant three-story structure at 214 North Potomac Street with heavy fire conditions. Antietam’s Engine 2 was the first-in engine and took up position on side "Alpha" with Western Enterprise’s Truck 4. Command had Engine 2 quickly place their deck gun in service to knock down the flames shooting out of the windows on Division II as firefighters pulled attack lines preparing to make entry to the building. Once the bulk of the flames on Division II were knocked down with the deck gun, interior crews made entry and began their attack. Firefighters stretched multiple attack lines to battle the early morning blaze as the flames spread to the exposures on both sides "Bravo" and "Delta". Firefighters were faced with a fast spreading fire traveling through the walls of the structure into the attic. Firefighters battled the flames for 20 minutes in freezing temperatures, trying to gain control. Command had all personnel at work and called for a Second-Alarm at 2:20 A.M. to assist with additional staffing. It took firefighters two hours to battle the smaller fires that
were concealed in the walls throughout the three buildings before they were able to extinguish the blaze. Crews were finally able to begin wrapping up operations around 4:46 A.M. Hagerstown firefighters remained on the scene into the late morning hours of Tuesday, assisting Hagerstown City Fire Marshals that were on the scene. The fire is believed to have begun in the building at 214 North Potomac and spread to both abutting buildings at 212 and 216 North Potomac. City Fire Marshals were on the scene for several hours working the investigation, receiving assistance from Howard County Fire Marshal’s K-9 Team. The exact cause of the fire is not currently known and remains under investigation. The Tuesday night fire displaced a dozen occupants that lived at 212 and 216 North Potomac. Both buildings were condemned due to the damages sustained from the fire. All occupants were able to safely evacuate the buildings prior to fire department’s arrival. The American Red
Cross was on the scene for about two hours working out of Rehab 255, assisting the families that were displaced by the blaze. Over 60 emergency workers responded out on the two-alarm blaze, including Hagerstown FD, with units from Antietam Fire Engine 2, First Hagerstown Hose Engine 1, Western Enterprise Engine & Truck 4, South End Fire Engine 5, Independent Juniors Engine 3, Pioneer Hook & Ladder Truck 1, and the City Fire Marshal’s Office. Hagerstown received assistance on the scene from Community Rescue Service Co.75, Washington County Special Operations 20, Funkstown Fire Co.10, Maugansville Fire Co.13, Longmeadow Fire Co.27, Halfway Fire Co.26, Williamsport Fire Co.2, Leitersburg Fire Co.9, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Rehab Unit 255, Howard County Fire Marshal’s Office, Hagerstown City Police, and Hagerstown Police Auxiliary units. - WILLIAM KING
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Baltimore City Fire Captain William R. Raab has been a firefighter for almost 33 years. He began as a volunteer firefighter in St. Michael's, MD. He joined the Baltimore City Fire Dept. in 1990. In 1996, he was promoted to Emergency Vehicle Driver. In 2003, he made Lieutenant, and in 2014, he was promoted to Captain. After floating for a short time, he became the Captain for Truck 1, which is running 4,800 calls a year and is one of the city's more busier companies.
He has made several rescues, including a recent one in the 400 block of E. 21st St. in November of 2017. He has received three exemplary performance awards and four unit citations, as well as the Distinguished Service Award. Throughout his career, he has served at the city's busiest houses, including the house of Engine 8 & Truck 10, which has been nicknamed "Jobtown". - CHARLIE LEWIS
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Firefighters conduct defensive operations on a three-alarm blaze in Cecilton, MD.
Three-Alarm Blaze Damages Home in Cecilton
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Capt. Raab, who was quoted as saying, "I absolutely love this job!", has been a Baltimore City firefighter for almost 28 years.
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Hurlock Fire Company operates this 2016 Rosenbauer 101' 2000/500 Tower Ladder. FRANK ROBINSON
Cecilton, MD - On the evening of January 23rd, Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company was alerted with units from New Castle County, Delaware for a house fire at 59 Rumsey Road. Cecil County 9-1-1 had two calls come in reporting smoke coming from JUMP TO FILE# the house. Lieu- 012918116 tenant Christopher Organek from Cecilton arrived shortly after dispatch to find a twostory, wood-frame, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear of the structure. Firefighters arrived, pulled attack lines and made entry to begin their interior attack. Crews found the house to have severe hoarding conditions, hampering their efforts to gain control. The structural integrity of the home was also rapidly deteriorating as the fire continued to spread. Twenty minutes into their interior attack, Assistant Chief Ernie Beck called for the home to be evacuated. Cecil County sounded the evacuation tone and all crews were able to safely evacuate the structure. Firefighters continued to battle the blaze from the exterior as additional crews were called in on a second and third-alarm assignment to assist on the call. Firefighters pulled multiple attack lines and worked for nearly 90 minutes before bringing the fire under control. Firefighters searched the residence for victims, but none were located. Crews were committed on the scene for several hours conducting overhaul operations and assisting investigators. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office was on the scene for several hours, working to find the cause of the evening blaze. Fire
Marshals were able to determine the point of origin to be in the kitchen. Damages were estimated to be around $70,000 between the structure and its contents. The cause is still undetermined and remains under investigation. Cecilton Volunteer Fire Co. 1 responded to the fire, receiving assistance from multiple departments from surrounding jurisdictions in both Maryland and Delaware. Cecil County crews assisting on the call responded from
CECILTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Chesapeake City VFC Co.2, Hacks Point Fire Co.9 and Cecil County Paramedic 3. Out-of-county mutual aid crews responded in from New Castle, DE’s Middletown Vol. Hose Co.27, Odessa Fire Co.24, Townsend Fire Co.26, Kent County, DE’s Citizens’ Hose Co.44 and Kent County, MD’s Galena VFC Co.3. - WILLIAM KING
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Pikesville, MD - In 20-degree temperatures on Sunday morning, January 14th, members of the Pikesville Vol. Fire Co. participated in ice rescue training at the Druid Ridge Cemetery pond. Firefighters and EMS personnel conducted several different evolutions in the training led by Mike Berna, including deploying "throw bags", using a ground ladder to access a victim, and utilizing the bucket on Tower 323 to bring rescuers to the victim's aid. Berna, a Captain assigned to the Baltimore County FD's Advanced Technical Rescue (ATR)
team at Station 17, has been instrumental in the development of the Baltimore County Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Task Force, and has served on the Governor's Swiftwater/Flood Advisory Group for the state of Maryland.
While ice rescue calls are not very frequent in PVFC's firstdue district, there is a great level of danger to victims who are trapped in these type of situations, and this training afforded PVFC crews the opportunity to train both in the water, and on the shoreline. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
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Multiple County Response for New Year's Day Fire in Baltimore County
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Firefighters participating in an ice rescue evolution utilizing Pikesville VFC Tower 323.
Baltimore County, MD - At approximately 12:30 P.M. on January 1st, Baltimore County 9-1-1 received a call reporting a fire in the attached garage of a home in the 3500 block of Hernwood Road. While responding, mutual aid units from Carroll County reported a column of smoke visible from their station. A tanker strike team was requested due to this being a non-hy-
JUMP TO FILE #012018106 drant area, bringing in additional units from Baltimore and Howard Counties. Arriving units reported a fully involved dwelling with all occupants out. A defensive exterior operation was setup as heavy wind conditions fueled the spread of the fire. A water supply was established
using a hydrant that was one-and-ahalf miles away. It took approximately four hours to bring the fire under control, and units remained on scene well into the evening performing overhaul and extinguishing hotspots. The cause is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Division, and no one was injured in the fire. - CHARLIE LEWIS
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Mt. Aetna, MD - A Mt. Aetna volunteer firefighter flows water on a fully involved outbuilding. The incident occurred back in the late 90's.
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Cecilton firefighters responded to a fatal accident in front of their station, with assistance from Hacks Point and Galena Fire Companies.
Cecilton Firefighters Respond to Fatal Accident in Front of Firehouse Cecilton, MD - On the afternoon of January 28th, Cecilton Volunteer Fire Co. radioed into Cecil County Dispatch, requesting the assignment started for a motor vehicle accident in front of their station at 110 East Main Street. Cecilton's Lieutenant Christopher Organek marked up on the scene, reporting that he had a single-vehicle into a utility pole with unconfirmed injuries. Cecil County alerted Cecilton for the accident on EMS Box 100 at 12:59 P.M. while Lieutenant Organek conducted his scene size-up. Lieutenant Organek reported that he had two patients still in the vehicle that he was evaluating. Lieutenant Organek established Main Street Command and requested aviation started for the passenger, who was heavily entrapped and classified as a Priority 1 Category A Trauma. Fire and EMS crews tended to both patients as additional units were alerted from Hacks Point Fire Co.9 to assist with the entrapment. The driver was not entrapped and able to be removed and checked by EMS while firefighters worked to extricate the passenger from the car. Cecilton Chief Jay Pardee arrived shortly after dispatch and assumed Main Street Command. Chief Pardee reassessed the incident upon his arrival, reporting that the entrapped patient was being re-classified as a Priority 4 and advised that there was no need for aviation. Units from Hacks Point and Galena Fire Departments continued in at a reduced rate to assist Cecilton with recovery efforts. Command requested any available fire police and the State Highway Administration to respond to assist with traffic control due to units being committed for an
JUMP TO FILE #013018111 extensive period during the investigation and extrication operations. The accident investigation is being handled by the North East Maryland State Police Barracks, along with a Crash Reconstructionist from Maryland State Police who responded to the scene. The release from Maryland State Police states that the 2006 Nissan 350Z, which was involved in the accident, was traveling on Route 282 at Route 213 when the driver lost control and veered of the road, striking the utility pole in front of Cecilton’s Fire Station. The vehicle struck the pole with the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The 66-year-old passenger in the vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries on impact and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The 46-year-old driver had no apparent injuries, but Troopers from Maryland State Police did detect signs of possible impairment from him. The Maryland State Police release stated that charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Cecil County State’s Attorney. Firefighters were committed on the scene for several hours while Maryland State Police conducted their investigation. Cecilton Volunteer Fire Co.1 was assisted on the call that day by Hacks Point Fire Co.9, Kent County,MD’s Galena Volunteer Fire Co.3, and Maryland State Highway Administration. - WILLIAM KING
We are excited to be debuting our new feature called "Prized Possessions," that will showcase people's FIRE/EMS related possessions and collectibles! We are 'kicking it off' by featuring these flame sneakers worn by 1st Responder News correspondent, Damien Danis. When asked about his infamous sneakers, Damien had this to say: "I wear the sneakers only once a year to the Wildwood Fire Expo. The flames go with my nickname, "Flamien Damien". My friend's brother gave me the nickname years ago and it stuck!!" DAMIEN DANIS
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EMS Mom Recounts Personal Experience Responding to Son’s Burning Home Stillwater, NJ - Responding to a call for help is a normal day in the Martin family. My husband Bill, who was a 23-year veteran of EMS, died while driving an ambulance to a landing zone. He was transporting a burn victim from a structure fire. My son Andy is an offi- JUMP TO FILE# cer with the Sussex 011118116 County Sheriff's Dept. Andy is also an EMR with the Stillwater Emergency Rescue Squad. I have 28 years of service to EMS. I was a 911 operator for over 10 years. Volunteerism and community service is our way of life. It's a commitment we passed to our children. Andy and Beth were recently married and spent the first few weeks of marriage painting an old Victorian house. They cleaned and polished till everything gleamed. They displayed wedding photos and wedding presents. They were settling down to enjoy being a new family. On January 4, 2018, I responded to a call for a smell of smoke; it was the home of my son and his wife Beth. I got a panicked call from Beth telling me she smelled smoke in her home. She had called the fire department, but she was okay. I raced out the door and was on the way there in minutes. Because the location was just up the street, I was first on scene. I notified dispatch via radio that I was just seconds out. As I got to the end of the street, I noticed the bright orange color in the lower windows. The glow was terrifying, as I didn't see my daughter-in-law outside. I shouted in the radio, "I got flames showing". Later, one fireman approached me and said that he has known me for years and that was the first time he heard panic in my voice. He said he rolled out of bed faster. A longtime fire dept. member from a neighboring town called me and said my radio dispatch made the hair on his neck stand on end. He said he knew I was in trouble. Another EMS member told me he stepped up his response when he heard my voice. I will admit that is the first time in my life I witnessed the devil...it was in the form of FIRE..it was sheer terror. So many horrible thoughts ran through my head in those few short seconds. Flashbacks to almost five years ago when Bill went to a structure fire and didn't come back. I searched the darkness and finally saw Beth running toward me in her nightgown and robe. I have never felt such relief. She was safe, but crying and covered in black soot. I held her tight trying to calm my fear. I notified dispatch that the structure had been evacuated. Stillwater EMS arrived on scene. They offered blankets and a warm place
to sit inside the truck. It was hard to walk away, so we stayed...watching. EMS stayed with us. Beth and I watched the flames lick through the walls and melt the siding. The windows buckled and fell out. The shattering noise of glass breaking was heart wrenching. Black smoke with bright embers floated up in the night sky. The bone-numbing cold cut through us while we watched the fire grow brighter. We were helpless till the fire department arrived on scene. Minutes later, the trucks arrived, one after another. Men and women jumped off the trucks ready to tackle what was destroying a new family's dream. My son, Andy, arrived from work. He jumped in carrying hoses, still in uniform. Neighboring fire departments were simultaneously dispatched for this structure fire, an action that saved the home. Thank you "Tripod dispatch". When the fire was extinguished and the scene cleared for safety, we were escorted into the house to get much needed possessions. Walking into the house, we saw walls with dripping water, heavy black soot and charred memories. New furniture that was polished with pride, now covered with fallen plaster and broken ceiling fans. Destruction was everywhere, nothing was recognizable in the main fire area. Christmas presents totally gone. What was left there was only huge masses of sodden ash and soot. The walls and doors six-feet down from the ceiling were covered with black soot. The light switches and furnace thermostat were melted mass dripping down the walls. The heat was intense; the fire did its damage. As we walked through the house my son noted his prized John Wayne posters were leaning against the wall. They were covered in black. He dropped his head and just walked away. I got three firefighters to secure these framed posters and turn them over to EMS to safe guard for us. Throughout the house, Andy and Beth picked up what they could save. They kept saying to each other, "no one was hurt," "it's just stuff," and "it's okay". The one wedding present they bought themselves was a huge big screen tv. It was Andy's pride and joy. He had it hooked up before he had cable. It melted off the wall. On the floor below where it hung lay the mass that once brought joy. Andy just hung his head. No words. Just silence. Returning to his childhood home, Andy brought his new wife and black garbage bags of what was salvaged in his burnt home. No toothbrush, no clean clothes, just what they were wearing. So many friends and family have reached out to make sure they were okay. These contacts have kept them going. A GoFundMe page was started and the response has been overwhelming. Responses from as far
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away as Germany have been coming in. Days after the fire, a request for clean up and salvage assistance was put out via Facebook. Not knowing how many, or if anyone would show up, we went back to the house. Our family was met at the scene by neighbors, friends, family, EMS and fire department members. All ready to help. The Stillwater mayor, Lisa Chammings, came and was working in the muck with us. Stillwater Emergency Rescue squad came with a rig, crew and Captain. Yes, an ambulance. After all, we are an EMS family. There is always an ambulance. Stillwater Fire Department
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members were there helping with salvaging of what we could find. The local church opened its doors for food and a warm place to rest. Neighbors who could not help dropped off packing supplies and food. The Stillwater community gathered around to assist one of their own. The cold just seeped through your clothing no matter how warm you dressed. The smell, oh the smell. You don't forget that quickly. Not one person complained. On that day there would be no tears, just smiles. Everyone was there for Andy and Beth. A few hours after the clean up at the house, I received a call from the EMS crew. They were stopping
at the house. They had a surprise. Rob Losey and Trevor Havens of Stillwater Emergency Rescue Squad brought back the three posters that were taken from the house the night of the fire. They had spent hours cleaning the John Wayne posters until they were pristine. These young men took time to ease the pain of a fellow volunteer. That is family. That is a volunteer for EMS and Fire. I am proud to say I am a resident of Stillwater, N.J., where the term "family" includes your neighbors, friends and fellow volunteers. - TERI MARTIN
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How’s Your Rubber Band? Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh
There is a demonstration of resiliency that shows our resiliency, our sense of bouncing back is like a rubber band. After we experience a traumatic event or something stressful, we need to look at if we come back to the same place where we started, like a rubber band that has been stretched. We stretch the rubber band and release it and watch it go back to where it started. The more intense the pressure and/or the longer the pressure, the less were are going to go back to when we began, just like the rubber band. The more and more that we are stretched without our coping skills and self-care skills, we can snap like that rubber band. Our coping to stress starts long before we ever respond to any emergency call. It starts with the relationships that we develop, how well we are trained, what we do to relax and what we do to seek joy. It includes understanding what the signs of stress are. Some people show stress some different ways, but most are the same. Do you know who you can talk with? A friend, chaplain, crisis team....Who do you have? What do we do when we are in the middle of the crisis? On a scene, we may not have time to remove ourselves from the scene. We can remove ourselves from the scene. We can try tactical breathing exercises, to bring our breathing under control and our pulse. There was an incident that I was about to go in with a partner but I could see that his mind was someplace else. I asked him what was going on. He said that I was the only one that noticed. We had a quick discussion and went on with our assignment. Yes, I could have just gone in with him and not dis-
cuss it, but it came to me "Two in, two out" and I wanted to make sure it would be two out. A few minutes to address someone's stress can make a big difference on the overall scene. What about after the scene? Do you exercise when you are stressed? Do you pray, do yoga, go for a bike ride? There are so many things that people do. Jesus after feeding 5,000 people, made the disciples get into a boat and go ahead of him and dismissed the crowds. "After dismissing the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone." Matthew 14:23 See, we may all need some time alone to do self-care. I do not think that anyone is immune. Even God rested on the seventh day. If we do not treat our stress and take hold of it, we can have psychological issues, or physical issues, like a heart attack. We need to reduce as much stress that we can. When I was on a Hazmat team, we had physicals annually to make sure that we were in shape. When we went to a scene, we had our vital signs checked before and after entering into the hot zone. When we came out, we had a certain amount of time for our vitals to come within ten percent of our baseline. If we did not stabilize, we got a ride to the hospital, no negotiations. Resiliency may include running, eating healthy, playing with your kids, etc. We all need to take care of the stress and how it affects us. If we do not handle the stress, it will handle us. How do you feel about having a heart attack? Don't want one? Find a constructive way to deal with it. If you do not know how to build resiliency, you can always talk to people trained in crisis intervention. They are trained with a bunch of ideas. Stay safe, Didymus McHugh
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The driver of this vehicle was killed when he lost control while running from police in Eastern Maryland.
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Car Accident in Harford County Kills Driver and Sends Passengers to Area Hospitals Havre de Grace, MD - On the night of January 15th, the Susquehanna Hose Company was dispatched out with Havre de Grace Volunteer Ambulance Corps for a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Otsego Street just before 9:00 P.M. Harford County received the request from Maryland State Police for Fire & EMS to respond for a vehicle accident. Maryland State Police Troopers had a blue Subaru head-on into a pole with four occupants in the vehicle. The car caught fire as a result of the accident, forcing the officers on the scene to pull the patients out of the vehicle prior to Fire and EMS arrival. Troopers were able to knock down a bulk of the fire with a fire extinguisher prior to Fire Department's arrival on the scene. Emergency crews from Susquehanna and Havre de Grace arrived on the scene within minutes of the request. Firefighters worked to mitigate hazards and extinguish the remaining fire as EMS crews began triaging the patients. Chief 59-1 assessed the scene and immediately requested four additional medic units. Harford County Dispatch had a request from Maryland State Police for aviation and confirmed the request with command, at which time Syscom was contacted and two troopers were requested to as-
JUMP TO FILE #011618105 sist. The incident started out as a traffic stop by Maryland State Police. Earlier in the evening, a Trooper in Elkton attempted a traffic stop on a Blue 2005 Subaru Outback that showed as being stolen out of Baltimore. The vehicle refused to stop and accelerated, causing a brief pursuit. The Trooper broke off the pursuit, but shortly thereafter, another Trooper saw the vehicle and again, attempted to stop it. The driver again attempted to flee. Stop sticks were successfully deployed in an attempt to slow the vehicle. The driver continued to flee with two flat tires, heading into Harford County from Cecil County. Soon after, the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a light pole in the median of Pulaski Highway at Ostego Street in Havre de Grace. Fire and EMS crews on the scene had one Trauma Arrest, which was the driver of the vehicle, and three Priority 2 trauma patients they were tending to. Maryland State Police advised that two patients were transported to Christiana Memorial Hospital. One patient was airlifted to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, while the Trauma Arrest patient was trans-
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ported to Harford Memorial Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The condition of the three passengers transported to area hospitals has not been released and is currently unknown. The accident is currently being investigated by the Maryland State Police Crash Team. The intersection of Pulaski Highway (Route 40) and Ostego Street was shut down to traffic for over two hours as investigators worked. Fire department operations were wrapped up around 10:00 P.M., at which time Command released all units with the exception of the engine from Susquehanna which remained on the scene assisting police. Susquehanna Hose Co.5 responded that night with crews from Havre de Grace Volunteer Ambulance Corps Medic 5-9, Cecil County Community Fire Co. of Perryville Co.6, Level Volunteer Fire Co.1, Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Co.2, Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 1, and Delaware State Police Aviation’s Trooper 4. Crews from Cecil County’s Charlestown Fire Co.5 and North East Volunteer Fire Co.4 were alerted on the call for additional EMS units to assist, but were canceled while enroute to the scene. - WILLIAM KING
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Firefighter Injured, Mayday Sounded During Baltimore Dwelling Fire Baltimore, MD - At 9:27 A.M. on January 8th, Baltimore City Fire Communications received calls for the report of a dwelling fire in the 2800 block of Bayonne Avenue. Box Alarm 56-70 was dispatched and En- JUMP TO FILE# gine 56 arrived a 011818114 short time later to find smoke and fire coming from the upper floors of a three-story, woodframe, single-family dwelling. Crews began an aggressive interior attack, and the working fire dispatch was sounded. A Mayday was sounded after two members became briefly trapped in the attic area. The members were quickly guided out of the dwelling and one member was transported with minor burns. The fire was brought under control at approximately 11:00 A.M. The dwelling was a recovery house and was occupied by 12 men. - CHARLIE LEWIS
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Electrical Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family in Hancock Hancock, MD - On the evening of February 1st, the Washington County Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a house on fire at 146 West High Street in Hancock. As Wash- JUMP TO FILE# ington County re- 021018104 ceived calls reporting the fire, Morgan County received a report of a working structure fire to the rear of Save-a-Lot in Hancock from Allegany Squad 43, while responding to a call in Morgan coming through Hancock. Hancock Volunteer Fire Co. was dispatched out on the call with multiple other units due on Box 5-1 at 11:35 P.M. Washington County continued to receive additional reports as Hancock’s Paramedic 59-1 was approaching the scene with heavy smoke showing. Fire crews responding on the call to Morgan County, West Virginia were quickly diverted by Command on the scene in Berkeley Springs to Hancock to assist on the 5-1 box. Paramedic 591 confirmed reports of a working fire and established High Street Command until the arrival of an officer from Company 5. Firefighters had a two-story, wood-frame residential structure with heavy fire conditions on sides "Charlie" and "Delta", with several additional hazards, including electrical lines down and a propane tank involved. Command quickly assessed the situation and was able to confirm that all occupants were out of the structure, but had reports of two elderly occupants that may be trapped in the exposure residence next door at 142 West High Street. Firefighters arrived and quickly pulled several attack lines and began their attack as other crews checked the residents at 142 West High Street, who were found to be fine. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly 30 minutes before they were able to gain control, knocking down the bulk of the flames as Deputy Chief Hoopengardner arrived to assume Command. Firefighters remained committed as they continued to fight the flames due to heavy extension throughout the house on Division II and Division III in the attic. The balloon type construction allowed the fire to easily spread through the walls, hampering firefighters' efforts. The fire caused extensive damage to the home, compromising its structural integrity and making interior operations unsafe as crews worked to extinguish the flames. Two hours into the incident, Command had dispatch sound the evacuation tone and called for all crews to evacuate the structure. At that time, crews switched operations to a defensive attack using attack lines and ladder pipe operations to douse the remaining flames. Firefighters' diligent efforts that night were able to keep the fire contained to the home and kept it from spreading to surrounding exposures. Deputy State Fire Marshal Ed
Ernst, FM26, was on the scene and able to determine that the fire originated on the rear patio area of the residence from what appeared to be faulty wiring on the outside of the home. The fire was discovered by the homeowner when they walked out back to investigate why the power had gone out, only to find the rear of the residence on fire. They initially attempted to extinguish the flames themselves as the fire spread across the back of the home. The homeowners realized that the fire was too far out of control and abandoned their efforts, quickly evacuating everyone else from the home before calling 91-1. The fire spread to a propane tank close to the home which vented, adding fuel to the fire, engulfing the entire back of the house prior to fire departments' arrival. The fire at the home caused approximately $120,000 in damages, displacing the family of six, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters conducting overhaul operations were able to bring the family some joy as they came out of the burned out home with the family dog that was found in the downstairs living room area, which sustained mostly smoke and water damage from the fire. Deputy Ernst advised that the dog was wet and dirty, but alive. Over 60 first responders from across the four state area responded to Hancock’s incident. Washington County, MD emergency personnel responded from Hancock Fire Co.5, Clear Spring Fire Co.4, Williamsport Fire Co.2, Maugansville Fire Co.13, Halfway Fire Co.26, First Hagerstown Hose Engine 1, Washington County Special Operations 20, Hancock Rescue Co.59, Clear Spring EMS Co.49, Washington County Paramedic 1811, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Emergency Rehab Unit 255 and Washington County Fire Police. Mutual Aid assistance came in from Allegany County’s personnel
from Orleans Fire Co.43; Fulton County, PA’s personnel from Needmore Fire Co.55, Morgan County Berkeley Springs Fire Co.1, Great Cacapon Fire Co.2, and South Morgan Fire Co.3; Berkeley County, WV’s personnel from Bedington Fire Co.40, and Frederick County, VA’s Reynolds Store Fire Co.20. Additional assistance in the way of transfers was received that night from Washington County units from Longmeadow Fire Co.27 and Leitersburg Fire Co.9, Hampshire County, WV’s Capon Bridge Fire Co.9, Mineral County, WV’s Ridgely Fire Co.25, Patterson Creek Fire Co.35, and Fort Ashby Fire Co.37, Jefferson County, WV’s Shepherdstown Fire Co.3 and Middleway Fire Co.6, Berkeley County, WV’s Emergency Services Engine 90, and Franklin County, PA’s Marion Fire Co.8, Franklin Rescue Squad 41, Greencastle Rescue Hose Co.3, Frederick County, VA’s Gainsboro Fire Co.16, and Frederick County, MD’s Brunswick Fire Co.5. - WILLIAM KING
Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions on side "Charlie" being fed by a venting propane tank. MICHAEL FAITH
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A Call to Firefighters Respond to Three-Alarm Fire Save in Cumberland’s Historic District Cumberland, MD - On the early morning of February 10th, Allegany County 9-1-1 received a call from a cab driver reporting a building fire on Prospect Square in Cumberland. Firefighters from the Cumberland City FD were alerted for a working business fire at 29 Prospect Square around 3:00 A.M. Cumberland’s firefighters responded with multi- JUMP TO FILE# ple departments 021718101 from Alleghany County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia on the early morning box. Cumberland firefighters could see heavy fire showing from the firehouse as they opened the bay doors preparing to respond. Cumberland’s Battalion Chief Tim Growden arrived shortly after dispatch to find a two-and-a-half story brick building with heavy fire conditions. Chief Growden quickly assessed the scene, confirming he had a working fire, and established Prospect Square Command. Firefighters deployed multiple attack lines to begin their interior attack as Command evaluated the scene. Flames were rapidly spreading throughout the building, threatening the adjoining structure at 27 Prospect Square. With conditions rapidly deteriorating, Command called for dispatch to strike a secondalarm. Firefighters conducting their interior attack were hampered by the older-style construction of the buildings, which dates back to the mid 1800’s. The building had also gone through multiple renovations over the years, causing additional void spaces not only hiding the flames, but allowing them to quickly spread throughout the building and through the walls. Exterior crews were also facing their own obstacles when they found that their access to side "Charlie" of the structure was cut off, hampering their fire attack efforts from the rear where they had heavy fire conditions. Over 100 emergency personnel members responded on the early morning blaze that went to three alarms before destroying two colonial-style buildings in Cumberland’s Historic District. Firefighters used multiple attack lines inside and out along with ladder pipe operations to battle the devastating blaze for nearly four hours before knocking down the flames. Firefighters remained committed on the scene until late Saturday morning, extinguishing hot spots and conducting extensive overhaul operations. The Cumberland City Fire Marshal’s Office and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office were called in to investigate the
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blaze. The release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office showed that neither structure was occupied at the time of the fire. Fire Marshals were able to determine that 29 Prospect Square was the point of origin for the morning’s blaze. The Delaney and Bender Law Firm was housed along with several individual apartments at 29 Prospect Square, which sustained heavy fire damage. The fire then spread, causing significant fire and heat damage to the adjoining structure at 27 Prospect Square as well. The
damages to both buildings were estimated around $500,000. The fire currently remains under investigation and no injuries were reported during the incident. Multiple departments between Maryland and West Virginia worked together to keep the blaze from destroying the historic district of Cumberland, Maryland. Cumberland Fire Co.1 responded with assistance from Bedford Road VFD Co.3, Bowling Green Fire Co.8, LaVale VFD Co.2, District 16 VFC Co.7, Cresaptown Fire &
EMS Co.9, Corriganville VFC Co.5, Mt. Savage VFC Co.15, Frostburg Fire Co.16, Shaft Fire Co.17, Midland Fire Co.18, Rawlings VFD Co.47, LaVale Rescue Squad Co.52, Alleghany County ALS Co.51 Medics 5 & 9; Mineral County, WV crews from Ridgely VFD Co.25, Wiley Ford VFD Co.27, Fort Ashby VFD Co.37, Fountain VFD Co.39; and Garrett County, MD’s Eastern Garrett VFD Rehab 80. - WILLIAM KING
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By Thomas Harrington Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $12.95 This is a soft cover book measuring six-inches by nine-inches and has 72 pages. The author is a semi-retired Roman Catholic priest who serves in Massachusetts. Through the years, he has served in many different cities in the state and he writes about his experiences in those assignments. To read the nine chapters and epilogue was to me like reading about a volunteer firefighter because Father Thomas is well versed in fire terminology and lingo. He details his fires and incidents in ways that you feel you are there with him. His field of operation so to speak is not limited to only serving firefighters, but to minister and pray for those unfortunate souls that firefighters encounter and seek his blessing to help set a person or a family at ease after a horrid experience. These incidents could be accidents, drug related calls and other medical calls to which they responded. The reader can very easily get exhausted comprehending his running around at times of his own volition. That also takes into consideration all kinds of weather. A number of the stories are rather sad, while others are heartwarming. One of the incidents included is the Worchester Fire that took six firefighter’s lives. Another is a fire involving a large Catholic church that consumed 30 blocks in Fall River. There is a photo section of four pages of color and black and white pictures of a plane crash, the church fire and a dramatic rescue of an elderly lady from the attic of her dwelling to name a few. This is an inexpensive book that is well worth the while to read and identify with the duties of a chaplain and the good and bad times they have to minister through.
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Fully Involved Suspicious Fire in Chesterfield
Chesterfield,VA - Flames roared in the wee morning hours and Chesterfield Fire and EMS pummeled them with a well aimed master stream and additional lines at a heavily involved structure fire on Millcrest Terrace on February 28th. According to Lt. Don Story of Chesterfield County Police, officers responded to Millcrest Terrace for a Larceny from Auto investigation. Officers discovered a fire in a trash can on a trail and then came upon the structure fire. According to Lt. Story, the structure was vacant. No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made at this time. It is unknown if the incidents are connected, and both are under investigation.
Residents Displaced by Henrico House Fire Henrico, VA - Henrico firefighters responded to the 3000 block of Pinehurst Road at about 8:45 A.M. on February 27th for a report of a home on fire. Firefighters arrived to find fire in the first-floor of a two-story home. Firefighters were able to quickly knock the fire down and there were no injuries to citizens or firefighters. Two adults have been displaced at this time and will be assisted by the Red Cross.
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Firefighters and medics respond to hundreds, sometimes thousands of calls in their careers; the outcome of service is not always known and thank you’s can be rare. But Chesterfield Firefighters Daniel Athey and Danielle Drinnon had a surprise come their way on January 2nd.
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Smoke Alarm Alerts Henrico Resident to House Fire Henrico, VA - A 59-year-old female was evaluated for minor burns after a fire broke out in a single-family home at about 2:00 A.M. on February 21st in Henrico’s north side. The only occupant, the resident, was awoken by a smoke alarm and was able to evacuate from the home on her own. Henrico Fire hopes this highlights the importance of working smoke alarms in every home. Firefighters encountered high heat conditions and lots of fire as they entered the home, but were able to bring the blaze under control in about 45 minutes. The occupant will be displaced but will be able to stay with family. The Henrico Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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Heartfelt Thanks Offered to Chesterfield Fire and EMS from Patient Chesterfield, VA - Firefighters and medics respond to hundreds, sometimes thousands of calls in their careers. The outcome of service is not always known and thank you’s can be rare. But Chesterfield firefighters Daniel Athey and Danielle Drinnon had a surprise come their way on January 2nd. It all began when a call was dispatched for a sick case on Nov. 21, 2017. Mrs. Lela Martin was not feeling well and a neighbor called 9-1-1. Firefighters Athey and Drinnon responded. Officials said that Firefighter Athey immediately realized
JUMP TO FILE #011718100 that the patient, Mrs. Lela Martin, was having a significant cardiac event. Officials said that Martin’s heart rate was over 200 beats-perminute and her blood pressure was 60/40; she was in danger of going into cardiac arrest. Firefighter Athey cardioverted Martin’s heart and it returned to a normal rhythm. Martin wrote a letter to Chesterfield Fire Chief Senter and in the letter said, ”Both my cardiologist and
cardiac electrophysiologist said Firefighter Athey did exactly the right thing at the right time. Daniel (Athey) saved my life." Martin and her husband Harold visited the fire station on January 2nd and thanked the firefighters in person for helping her. Treats were shared with the crew, but the Martins had a special thank you for Firefighter Athey. Firefighter Athey was presented with a heart shaped box of candy. - BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
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Civilians and Firefighters Team Up in Chesterfield to Save Dog from Icy Pond Chesterfield, VA - Frigid temperatures caused many waterways to freeze on January 5th and have a cover of ice. Although the frozen bodies of water can be alluring to those braving the outdoors, they can also spell danger. Like humans, animals can be drawn to the ice and the results can be potentially lifethreatening. "Atlas" the dog was out for a walk when he decided to investigate a frozen pond; it did not turn out to be a good decision. Atlas stepped out onto the pond and fell through the ice in the Grove subdivision. He began to struggle in the frigid water. Neighbors saw the dog’s plight and called 9-1-1. Help was on the way, but Atlas was in danger and the icy water was affecting his small body; hypothermia was setting in. Officials said a neighbor, Anthony Miller, got a kayak from another neighbor named Joi Delaney. Miller braved the conditions and at some risk to himself, got in the kayak and pulled Atlas from the water. Once the weary dog was taken to shore, he was placed in the vehi-
JUMP TO FILE #011718101 cle of Kara Kasarda and kept there until a medic unit from Chesterfield Fire and EMS arrived and began to give aid to the dog. Officials said firefighters from Engine 5 and Medic 4 treated Atlas with warm blankets and oxygen. A staff vehicle was used to transport the dog to the Animal Medical Center in Midlothian. While being transported to the vet, Atlas had a close call and firefighters once again came to his aid. Atlas stopped breathing and started seizing. Firefighter Billy Kingery performed chest compressions and Atlas then started breathing again. The dog was in critical condition as he arrived at the Animal Medical Center. The vet staff treated Atlas for severe hypothermia. Officials said Atlas was expected to be kept at the Animal Medical Center overnight and be released the next day. - BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
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Chesterfield Car Crash Leaves Patient Fighting for Their Life
Chesterfield, VA - One person was fighting for their life after their vehicle struck a tree in the 13500 block of Bailey Bridge Road near Sunday Silence Lane on February 23rd. It all began when tones sounded at 11:57 P.M., dispatching Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Chesterfield County Police for a vehicle crash. "The vehicle struck a tree off the right side of the roadway," said Lt. Don Story of Chesterfield County Police. Three people were transported to a hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. The road was closed for police to investigate and for the crash scene to be cleared. The investigation is continuing into the crash.
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Henrico Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire on Springfield Rd.
Henrico County, VA – For the ninth year in a row, the Central Virginia EMS Education Expo was hosted at the Henrico County Public Safety Training Center. Two full days of training was offered on March 3rd and 4th by a partnership between Henrico Fire, Bon Secours and Chesterfield Fire and EMS. The training is largely focused on emergency medical care, but also includes learning opportunities for nurses and law enforcement officers. Saturday’s training was largely classroom, with more handson training events taking place on Sunday. HENRICO FD
Henrico, VA - Henrico Fire units responded to a vehicle fire on February 27th that closed all northbound lanes of Springfield Road at the Hungary/Gaskins intersection. Units performed overhaul operations and then began origin and cause determination.
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Henrico Fire Chief to Lead State Fire Chiefs Association
Henrico County, VA – Henrico Fire Chief Anthony “Tony” McDowell was sworn-in as the 2018 President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association during the association’s annual Fire Rescue conference held in Virginia Beach in February. The association was formed in 1930 and serves the communities of Virginia through its fire service leaders and advances the Fire & Rescue service through leadership, education and advocacy.
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Two Pets Perish in Henrico House Fire Henrico, VA - Two family pets, a cat and a guinea pig, died in a Henrico house fire on March 3rd. At approximately 4:00 P.M., Henrico firefighters were called to the 5800 block of E. Rois Road in Henrico’s north side for a report of a home on fire.
JUMP TO FILE #030518106 Firefighters entered the home to fight the fire, but were forced out for a few minutes because of extreme fire conditions. Firefighters battled
their way back into the home and brought the fire under control with no injuries to citizens or firefighters. The Henrico Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire at this time. - HENRICO FD
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Truck Versus Pole in Chesterfield
Chesterfield, VA - Tones sounded at 2:57 A.M. on February 23rd, dispatching crews to the 14100 block of Beach Road, between Riverway and Hensley, for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the scene revealed a pickup truck into a pole and overturned. According to Lt. Don Story of Chesterfield County Police, the driver of the truck was not found on scene. Dominion Power also responded to the incident. The crash is under investigation.
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KIMTEK Announces Upgrades with Mercedes Booster Hose and Draft Kits
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Boostlite® and Draftlite® become standard equipment on select FIRELITE® skid units
January 17, 2018--Orleans, VT KIMTEK Corp, makers of MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® Transport skid units for off-road rescue and wildland firefighting, today announced a new relationship with Mercedes Textiles, Canadian manufacturers of firefighting systems including fire hoses, couplings, adapters, accessories, and fire pumps. KIMTEK has made Mercedes Boostlite® non-collapsible reel booster hose the new standard on all its UTV and Truck FIRELITE® skid units that feature the Hannay 4000 series reels. Heavy duty and kink resistant even at low pressure, Mercedes Boostlite hose weighs an average of 30 lb less than rubber jacketed booster hose. This state-of-the-art addition represents another top-of-the-line fixture to KIMTEK's long list of trusted product offerings available on its skid units, already including W.S. Darley pumps, Hannay reels, Scotty foam systems, and others.
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