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CHESTERFIELD, VA - Tones sounded on May 4th at 3:55 P.M. for a structure fire in the 4000 block of Baldwin Road. Crews arrived quickly on scene and discovered heavy fire showing. - See full story on page 2
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One Firefighter Burned, Three Residents Displaced in Chesterfield Fire
This is Lieutenant Deanna Mackey’s leg tattoo from the Clintondale Fire Department, located in Ulster County, NY. Deanna has been an active member with the department for the past 6 years, and she is also a NYS correction officer.
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CHESTERFIELD, VA - Tones sounded on May 4th at 3:55 P.M. for a structure fire in the 4000 block of Baldwin Road. Crews arrived quickly on scene and discovered heavy fire showing. After receiving information that there were possible trapped residents, firefighters went into rescue mode and entered the residence for a search while a second team of firefighters launched an aggressive fire attack. According to officials, one firefighter suffered a minor burn on their face. No injuries to residents were reported. Three residents were displaced, and the cause is under investigation.
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No Injuries Reported at Hotel Fire in Henrico County HENRICO COUNTY, VA Just after 11:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 31st, Henrico County 911 received calls for a fire visible on the roof of 8008 West Broad Street in Henrico, the Quality Inn Hotel. First arriving fire and police units saw fire from the JUMP TO FILE# roof and quickly and 040121104 successfully began to evacuate all residents. Fire Department personnel found a fire contained to the roof area and extinguished it without the fire damaging the top (6th) floor. The fire was under control within an hour. The hotel had no occupants on the 6th floor, and there was minimal water damage to some rooms on the 5th floor. The Fire Marshals Office was investigating the cause of the fire. Henrico County Fire wants to remind everyone that when traveling and staying in an unfamiliar property such as a hotel, always know your evacuation route and be prepared to evacuate should a fire or other emergency occur. - HENRICO FIRE
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The OWL VFD in Woodbridge, VA used these similar 1981 Hahn 1500/500 engines until they were bought by a PA owner.
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Chesterfield Makes Quick Stop on Fast-Moving Fire CHESTERFIELD, VA - Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews were dispatched for a brush fire on May 11th at 1:55 P.M. in the 10500 block of Spring Run Road. Engine 19 arrived on scene and reported a shed fire that was extending to a 20'x50' detached metal garage shed and a single wide trailer. Water supply was established with tankers doing water shuttles due to the hydrants distance from the scene. Units responding included six engines, two tankers, one truck, one medic, three command staff officers and two safety officers. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. KEN SNYDER
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SOUTH HILL VFD
South Hill VFD Responds to Hay Bailer Fire SOUTH HILL, VA - Flames rolled into the air and smoke billowed as a hay bailer in South Hill erupted with fire. Chief 7 while enroute to the scene requested Engine 71. Chief 7 arrived on scene and established command. A quick assessment of the incident led to the discovery that the fire was down a path where larger apparatus could not fit. Chief 5 established water supply for all units on scene. Brush trucks from Companies 7 and 5 shuttled water from the hard surface road and Engine 71 handled the fire attack. No injuries were reported and fire was contained and extinguished from the hay bailer.
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Single-Family Residential Fire in Henrico County HENRICO COUNTY, VA - On April 7th at 7:43 P.M., Henrico Fire units responded to the 8300 block of Fordson Farm Lane, off New Market Road and I295. Henrico 911 Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls for a structure on fire, with several calls coming from I295 travelers. Fire units arrived to find fire coming from the outside and inside of a two-story, colonial style, resi-
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dential home built in 1935. The sole occupant met the fire department outside upon their arrival, reporting that everyone was out of the home. The fire spread throughout the inside and into the attic area. There are limited fire hydrants
in the immediate area, therefore firefighters used water tankers to supply water to the fire scene. The home sustained major damage from the fire. The American Red Cross will be assisting the occupant with housing and personal items. Henrico Fire Marshals were on scene to determine the origin and cause. - HENRICO FIRE
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Reported Explosion Summons South Hill Crews SOUTH HILL, VA - Tones sounded on May 19th around 3:44 P.M. for an explosion on Brooke Avenue. Chief 7 arrived on scene and reported a light haze inside the structure. Engine 74 made entry and discovered a high reading of carbon monoxide. A leak was discovered coming from the oven. The structure was ventilated, and no injuries were reported. Units responding included Chief 7, Engine 74, Engine 73 and Truck 7.
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue used this 1989 Ford F800 Saulsbury as a light and air unit.
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Oklahoma: Lonnie Bolar, 45 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 29, 2021 Death Date: January 29, 2021 Fire Department: Waynoka Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Chief Lonnie Bolar and Firefighter Tayler Bradford responded to a residential fire. The fire was initially reported by a person trapped in a bedroom of the home. Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford entered the home and found a man and woman. While attempting to perform rescues, there was a roof collapse killing both Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford as well as the occupants. Oklahoma: Tayler Bradford, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 29, 2021 Death Date: January 29, 2021 Fire Department: Waynoka Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Chief Lonnie Bolar and Firefighter Tayler Bradford responded to a residential fire. The fire was initially reported by a person trapped in a bedroom of the home. Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford entered the home and found a man and woman. While attempting to perform rescues, there was a roof collapse killing both Chief Bolar and Firefighter Bradford as well as the occupants. Pennsylvania: Edward P. Bookmyer, 60 Rank: Chief Engineer Incident Date: January 24, 2021 Death Date: January 30, 2021 Fire Department: Craley Fire Department Initial Summary: On January 24, 2021, Chief Engineer Edward P. Bookmyer was working on a piece of apparatus after returning from a fire call when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
New Mexico: Edward Vasquez, 35 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: December 7, 2020 Death Date: January 30, 2021 Fire Department: NASA Fire Department, White Sands Test Facility Initial Summary: While on duty, Lieutenant Edward Vasquez contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Saturday, January 30, 2021. West Virginia: Brian Ritchie, 50 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: December 18, 2020 Death Date: February 2, 2021 Fire Department: Weirton Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Lieutenant Brian Ritchie contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Lieutenant Ritchie was also the Assistant Chief of the Hooverson Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Mississippi: Guandes “Mook” Smith, 27 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 9, 2020 Death Date: February 8, 2021 Fire Department: Sardis Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Captain Guandes “Mook” Smith contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus during the early morning hours of Monday, February 8, 2021. Tennessee: Terry Watts, 51 Rank: Training Lieutenant Incident Date: January 20, 2021 Death Date: February 10, 2021 Fire Department: Shelby County Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Training Lieutenant Terry Watts contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
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Man Suffers Burn Injuries at Glenwood Farms Apartment Fire HENRICO COUNTY, VA On March 31st at 12:44 A.M., Henrico Fire units responded to the 2700 block of Byron Street, in the Glenwood Farms Apartment community. Henrico 911 Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls for an apartment on fire. Fire units arrived to find smoke coming from the second-story of one apartment. Firefighters were told nine children might be in the apartments. While on scene firefighters began searching all apartments. A second-alarm (additional fire apparatus and personnel) was called to assist with the evacuation and control of the fire. All occupants were accounted for outside the apartments and no one was found
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inside. One adult male suffered burns to his arms and was transported to VCU Medical Center. The fire was under control within 30 minutes and further property damage was prevented. Four apartments were affected by smoke, fire, and/or water damage. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist eight adults and 13 children with their immediate needs. Henrico Fire Marshals were on scene to determine the origin and cause.
May 25, 2021 – Orleans, VT KIMTEK has added a large capacity model to its brush truck series skid unit lineup. The new Series FIRELITE® FDHP-303-300 skid unit is desired by departments needing larger water capacity, affordable brush truck units with industry leading Darley Davey Pumps. To additionally meet departments' specific needs, KIMTEK offers the new 300 gallon model in options that include a patient transport area which can hold a long board or stokes basket or accommodate other optional items that can be added such as storage boxes and supply line trays. The KIMTEK's FDHP-303-300 Series skid unit is equipped with an electric rewind Hannay 4000 Series reel, 300 gallon fully baffled to NFPA standards poly water tank and integrated 5 gallon foam cell. Pump options include: Davey 6.5, 9, or 13HP or Darley 1.5 AGE 13HX pump. The 300 gallon Series brush truck skid units also include 100’ of 3/4"
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agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK's FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are now in service in all fifty U.S. states and across Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com or www.brushtruckskids.com. KIMTEK®, MEDLITE,® and FIRELITE® are registered trademarks of KIMTEK Corporation.
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Luray Fire Department Co. #1's Engine 9 is a 2004 Pierce Dash with a 1000-GPM pump and 500-gallon tank.
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www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $12.95 This DVD is approximately 53 minutes in length and involves coverage of four fires driven by high winds that lasted a span of five days. They are the Tick, Getty, Easy and Maria fires. They involved the Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County and Ventura County Fire Departments with mutual aid from several departments from California and other western US states. At one fire I spotted a Type II engine from Albuquerque, NM. I found out later that many western states have agreements with California to furnish mutual aid when requested. It is an involved process, but worth learning about if you are interested. It also applies to firefighting aircraft, both fixed wing and rotary. One of the fires involved the area of the historic Bel Air fire in 1961, which was one of the worst, if not the worst wildland fire in the state’s history. Another fire in Ventura County occurred very near the President Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley. In the first fire, an engine company from Los Angeles County valiantly tries to prevent wind-driven flames from involving a couple of nice homes. They are eventually backed up by a second engine company making their best effort as well; but the wind overcomes their tactics and eventually flames start to take the homes. Much of the footage involves wildfire suppression supported by fixed wing air tankers and rotary craft. Some of the fixed wing aircraft are huge, like commercial jet size. There was one fixed wing craft by CanadAir which I recognized as being one which is able to swoop down onto a lake for instance and take on water in its tank and they take off again to continue firefighting. There was no slouching here! Firefighters relentlessly fought using handlines from their pumpers and facing extreme heat. Even the videographer put in such a day that he admitted he had to rest from exhaustion, but promised to resume the next day!
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Firefighters from Baltimore County Engine 2 making a fire attack.
Lunchtime Fire Does Significant Damage to Gwynn Oak Home WOODLAWN, MD - Just after 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 3rd, Baltimore County Fire Department westside units were alerted for a reported house fire in the 6700 block of Longhill Road in Woodlawn (Fire Box 3-15). While units were responding, Fire Dispatch alerted crews that Baltimore County Police were on scene with smoke and fire showing, and a neighbor was reporting
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a house was on fire. BCoFD Engine 13 (Westview Career) arrived with heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family house, and firefighters began an aggressive attack. A working fire dispatch was quickly requested, bringing addi-
tional resources to the scene. Interior crews reported a basement fire, with extension to the first and second floors and into the roof. Firefighters briefly encountered water issues and were ordered outside for exterior operations, but soon resumed an interior attack. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
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Two Women Charged with Arson Following Mobile Home Fire in Hagerstown HAGERSTOWN, MD - On the evening of June 15th, Washington County received calls reporting a mobile home fire in the Lake Side Mobile Home Community on Lake View Drive. Crews from the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway were alerted on Box 26-9 at 7:15 P.M., along with several mutual aid departments. Washington County had several calls reporting the mobile home on fire. Units arrived at 16900 Warbler Court to find a working bedroom fire on the 'Delta' side of the home. Deputy Chief Drawbaugh arrived and established Lake Side Command. Initial reports from neighbors stated that there might be someone still inside the home. Halfway Engine 261 arrived and quickly deployed an attack line with a crew of two through side 'Alpha' of the structure to begin their interior attack as other crews began search and rescue to check the structure for victims. As crews made entry, Chief Ernst arrived and command was transferred to Chief Ernst while Deputy Chief Drawbaugh took operations. Interior crews were able to conduct a quick primary and secondary search, finding no victims in the home as fire attack worked to get a knock on the fire. Command reported the fire out at 7:30 P.M., but held units on the scene for extensive overhaul. Firefighters were committed on the scene for nearly two hours conducting overhaul operations. It was later confirmed that the mobile home was currently unoccupied. No injuries were reported during the incident, but there was one cat rescued by firefighters. Fire department operations were wrapped up around 9:00 P.M. that evening, at which time
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Command was terminated, but Maryland State Fire marshals remained on the scene to begin their investigation into what caused the fire. Members of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, led by State Fire Marshal Ernst, were able to conduct a quick investigation and determined the cause of the fire that led to the arrest of two females that were seen at the home shortly before the fire, according to witnesses. Charges have been filed against Cheryl D. Saunders and Katherine A. Edwards for the incident. The investigation showed that both suspects were involved in intentionally setting the mobile home on fire that Tuesday evening. Both suspects have been charged with FirstDegree Arson and First-Degree Malicious Burning and Destruction of Property over $1,000. Over 50 emergency responders were on Tuesday evening’s incident in Lake Side. The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway (Co.26) responded on the call, receiving assistance from Clear Spring Fire (Chief 4), Hagerstown South End Fire (Engine 5), Western Enterprise (Engine 4), Maugansville Goodwill Fire (Co.13), Williamsport Fire & EMS (Co.2), Funkstown VFC (Co.10), Community Rescue Service (Co.75), Longmeadow VFC (Co.27), Washington County VFRA Safety Officer, Washington County Emergency Support Services (Air & Rehab 25), Washington County Fire Police, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Washington County Humane Society.
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Hannah Neuenschwander with Halfway holds the cat rescued from the fire, awaiting the Humane Society's arrival.
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212 degrees Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana
One of the many things I learned in the Fire Department Drill Tower was that at 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train. One degree! When water turns to steam the expansion ratio is 450/1. 450 more effective than water at 211 degrees. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something that generates enough force to power a machine. A beautifully uncomplicated idea that should feed our every effort. Consistently pushing us to make the extra effort in every task, action and every responsibility we undertake. 212 serves as a scientific/natural law and a spiritual law. It reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous differences. In the lives of believers, this entire thought has a much greater outcome – salvation, eternal life, making a spiritual impact on the world that we live in. Let me ask and answer the question that most of you are/should be thinking about now: WHAT IS NEEDED TO REACH AND MAINTAIN THE BOILING POINT IN MY LIFE? What is needed to transform me into steam? 1. Position yourself over the heat source: Leviticus 6:12 (ESV) The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it shall not go out. The priest shall
burn wood on it every morning… Being Spirit filled and Spirit led is deliberate act of your will. If you want to go from a subdued, unenthusiastic, lukewarm existence to the boiling point (212) which produces steam - you will have to position yourself for it. Position yourself over the fire of God! 2. Be constant: 1 Chronicles 16:11 (ESV) Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Stay long enough for the fire to do its work. Be steady, stable and unmovable when it comes to your dream or vision. Never allow yourself to be thrown off or removed by things you see around you (failure of people, administration, bureaucracy). 3. Maintain concentration and focus: Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Your efforts must be such as to harness the steam and focus it where it is needed. A laser beam can cut through several inches of steel. That laser is no more than concentrated light. The bottom line - do whatever necessary to raise your temperature. Let us ask God for help in moving from a simmer, to a boil, to steam which has the ability to produce power.
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Vehicle News
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On April 3rd, the Mount Airy Vol. Fire Company in Carroll County, MD placed in service their first aerial ladder truck. Truck 1 is a 2020 E-One Cyclone II chassis with a 6 person cab and a 100' aerial ladder. The truck carries 246-feet of ground ladders, a 10kw generator, and assorted forcible entry tools and equipment to support firefighting and rescue activities, including self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ventilation fans, thermal imagers, gas detectors, hooks, pry bars, power saws of various types, portable and fixed lighting equipment and rope rescue equipment. The cost of this unit is over $1.1 million.
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Firefighters on scene of the fire on Bedford Rd., at the old Pahl's Farm property.
Vacant House Fire in Pikesville PIKESVILLE, MD - Shortly after 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 24th, Baltimore County westside fire units were alerted for Fire Box 2-24, with a caller to 911 reporting black and gray smoke coming from a house in the 4300 block of Bedford Road. First-arriving Baltimore County Fire Department Engine 2 reported smoke showing from a one-and-a-half story house several hundred feet down a long drive-
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way at the old Pahl's Farm property and laid a supply line. Additional units arrived soon thereafter, including Pikesville Volunteer Fire Co. Engine 321, Squad 322 and Tower 323. Crews made access to the house, which appears to have been abandoned and partially
boarded-up, and found several fires inside the structure, with heavy smoke in the basement and fire on side 'Charlie' reported by BCoFD Engine 3's crew. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour. No injuries were reported and Baltimore County fire investigators were called to the scene. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
STILL IN SERVICE CHARLIE LEWIS
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The Fallston Volunteer Fire Co. of Harford County has placed in to service this 2020 Pierce Arrow XT with a 1250-GPM pump and 1000-gallon tank.
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The Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept., located in Carroll County, is placing in to service this 2020 E-One Typhoon 100' Tower.
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The Graceham Volunteer Fire Co. of Frederick County, MD continues to operate this 1984 GMC as Brush 185, which formerly served as a forestry truck for the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources and the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Co. of Washington County, MD.
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This patch belongs to the Hagerstown Fire Department, located in Washington County, MD.
The Baltimore County FD has placed into service the first of an order of twenty-three 2020 Ford Expeditions for command staff. These are being assigned as follows: one for each of the 12 BCoFD Battalion Chiefs, one for each of the four Division Chiefs (lettered as "Deputy Chief"), three lettered as Safety Officer, and four lettered Bureau Chief for the department's fire directors (assigned to the Fire Rescue Academy, Safety Office, Fire Marshal's Office and Logistics).
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MAXIMUM SAFETY BACKSTOP’s instant and automatic braking system is much faster than a driver’s reaction time. The brakes remain applied until the driver manually releases the brakes by shifting the vehicle out of reverse gear.
IIHS: Rear Automated Emergency Braking Is Standout Safety Feature • Based on insurance claims for some vehicles, IIHS said rear AEB can reduce damage liability claims by 28 percent, while a backup camera or those beeping sensors reduce that by just 5 percent.
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Multiple Crews Respond to Trench Rescue Call in Baltimore County BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD - Shortly after 6:00 P.M. on Monday, May 10th, the Pikesville Vol. Fire Company’s Confined Space Team was alerted with other Baltimore County Fire Department westside units and the specialized BCoFD Hazmat and Urban Search and Rescue teams for a reported worker trapped in a trench in the 900 block of St. Agnes Lane in the Gwynn Oak area (Rescue Box 1314). First-arriving units from BCoFD Station 13 confirmed that there was a large hole in front of a row of homes, approximately 30feet long, 15-feet wide and 7-feet deep, and a worker was inside, trapped by his legs. Battalion Chief 24 arrived, assumed command, and shortly thereafter PVFC’s Heavy Rescue
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Squad 322 and Tower 323 arrived with multiple specially-trained confined space rescue personnel. Firefighters from Arbutus Vol. Fire Company Squad 354 assisted PVFC crews with pulling equipment off the Squad to prepare for extrication, and the Tower crew was ordered to set up a hauling system. As firefighters were preparing to shore-up the hole and extricate the victim, he was able to free himself and climb up a ladder to safety, where he was evaluated by EMS personnel. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
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The New Market District Vol. Fire Company (Frederick County, MD Station 15) operates this antique engine, a 1955 Ford F-750/American Fire Apparatus 500-GPM/500-GWT. This was the first piece of apparatus owned by the NMDVFC and was restored between 2003 and 2014.
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Not all barbecue sauces are created equal! FORK & HOSE CO.
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To lump all barbecue into one category would be doing it an extreme disservice. It is by far one of the most complex cuisines in the world. Its origins can be debated and dissected ten times over without ever fully understanding it. But rather than focusing on all aspects of it, let’s talk sauce. What makes BBQ taste so good is not one thing. It is a combination of quality meat, spices a.k.a rubs, smoke and sauce. And it is sauce that can arguably make the most noticeable difference between recipes. The most popular of all barbe-
cue sauces is the tomato-based kind, particularly Kansas City style. It is sweet, tangy and loaded with spices such as garlic and onion powder. Thick, almost syrup-like, from molasses and brown sugar, this type is the one found in most restaurants that serve anything “BBQ”. Most tomato-based sauces start with ketchup and then branch off in many directions with the addition of unique ingredients, particular to a region or style. Some other examples are Texas and St. Louis style, which tend to leave out molasses. These are thinner and less sweet than the Kansas City sauce. The ketchup-based sauces compliment most types of BBQ, whether it is beef, pork or chicken. When you get into North Carolina, which is predominantly hog, that is when vinegar-based sauces start to become popular. This is actually my
favorite style because I tend to like the way these sharp, spicy sauces cut through the fattiness of pork. By now you are probably thinking there couldn’t possibly be anymore styles of BBQ sauce. What if I were to tell you that South Carolina is known for a mustard base sauce? Yup, mustard. Traced back to the 18th century and the German settlers in the area, this type of sauce is perfect for pork. Typically it contains just a hint of ketchup, but the yellow mustard is the star if the show. In this recipe I wanted to make it a touch healthier by replacing the molasses and brown sugar often used with maple syrup. The result is just enough sweetness to balance out the acidity and spice from the mustard. Give this one a shot the next time you fire up the smoker!
MAPLE-MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE Yields 1 pint Ingredients: ¾ Cup Yellow Mustard ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp. Salt 2 Tbsp. Ketchup 1 tsp. Hot Sauce ¾ Cup Maple Syrup Procedure: FRANK ROBINSON
Cumberland Fire Department used to run this 1968 Mack CF open cab 1250/500 as Engine 4. It now attends local musters.
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-Combine all ingredients well, taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside in the fridge.
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WASINGTON, DC - Friday, June 18th, marked the end of three days of training by our Foam Unit Task Force to obtain annual aircraft rescue and firefighting recertification. This was made possible by our military partners at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, who provided us with their training facility at Fort McNair. DC’s Bravest are grateful for their assistance and cooperation. DC FIRE AND EMS
Several Pets Perish in DC Structure Fire WASHINGTON, DC - DC’s Bravest dealt with two structure fires on Saturday, June 19th. The first was reported at 3:22 A.M. for the report of a carriage house on fire in the rear of the 1300 block of Farragut Street NW. A Box Alarm was dispatched. Firefighters arrived to find fire showing from a two-story stand alone structure in the rear alley that contained a woodwork shop. There were no other structures threatened, and the blaze was brought under control without injuries. Fire investigators were looking into the cause. The second incident took place in the evening when a Box Alarm was dispatched at 6:30 P.M. for smoke reported coming
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from a building at 18th and Vernon Street NW. Units arrived to find fire on the top floor of a three-story apartment building in the 1800 block of Vernon Street. DC’s Bravest were able to quickly get a hose line in place and extinguished the blaze before it could spread beyond the apartment of origin. There were no human injuries, but several pets perished in the fire. Investigators were also on the scene of this incident to determine the cause. - DC FIRE AND EMS
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Clayton Fire Co. Member Sworn In as Vice Mayor for the Town CLAYTON, DE - During the May town meeting of the Town of Clayton, Past Chief/President and current director of the Clayton Fire Company, Skip Carrow, was sworn in as the Vice Mayor for the Town of Clayton. Vice Mayor Carrow was sworn in by the current president of the fire company, Kevin Wilson. President Wilson is a judge with the JP Court system and swore all three of the elected members of the town council. (Pictured L to R): Kevin Wilson, Nick Smith Mayor, Newly Elected Council Member Sean Valentine, and Vice Mayor Skip Carrow.
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Southeast Apartment Fire Displaces Residents WASHINGTON, DC - There were no injuries, but three people were displaced as a result of an apartment fire in southeast DC on Thursday afternoon, June 17th. A Box Alarm was dispatched at 12:49 P.M. for smoke coming from the second floor at 912 Barnaby Street SE. A working fire dispatch was requested upon the report of fire showing from the second floor of an occupied three-story apartment building, with the corrected address of 914 Barnaby. Firefighters gained entry and were able to extinguish the blaze before it could spread beyond the apartment of origin. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause.
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This 1981 Seagrave 1500/1000/30-GPM high pressure pumper once served the Sinking Valley Fire Company in Culp, PA. It originally came from the Mill Creek Fire Co. in Marshallton, DE. This rig is now privately owned.
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ROCKY POINT, NY - Meet Caitlin Thrash, cheerleader by day, firefighter by night!
moved up to the regular department around the same time she did.
Caitlin is not just your average young lady; she's an inspiration to many. Caitlin is a senior at Shoreham-Wading River High School, and in addition to her studies and being on the cheer squad at school, she also has other very important responsibilities.
When asked about whether the guys treat her differently because she's a female, she said they don't. She did however admit that some of the training can be a little tough so she has to work harder, but her friends and fellow department members are super supportive.
Caitlin is currently a probationary member in the Rocky Point Fire Department Company #3. She originally joined the fire service around the age of 14 when one of her neighbors, who is a chief in the department, struck up a conversation with her about the department's Junior Firefighter program. Little did she know that this would lead to bigger things.
Caitlin had her first working fire in April of this year and when asked if she was nervous about it, she said that though the heat was something to get used to, the training she had done prior in the Juniors Program and regular department definitely helped ease her nerves. The very next evening the department had another house fire and she saw some more action.
Now a few years later, Caitlin is one of just a handful of female members in the department, most of whom are EMTs. She joined the department as a probationary member in October of 2020. I was able to sit down with Caitlin recently to discuss her involvement in the fire service, as well as how she balances it all.
Though right now she is balancing her school, work and volunteer schedules, Caitlin plans on sticking with the fire service as a volunteer and eventually aspires to work her way up the ranks into being an officer.
Caitlin said she was originally a little nervous when she first joined the Junior Program a few years ago, but that changed after she built great relationships with the guys in the program, some of whom had
Caitlin's advice for any fellow women who may want to join the fire service but are nervous is to just try it, and if need be join with a friend. “The more women the better!”, says Caitlin. For her, she said it was one of the best decisions she ever made, and she has made many great relationships because of it.
KEVIN L. WILSON, PIO
CLAYTON, DE - Ladder training was the focus of training on May 17th at the Clayton fire station. The class brought together engineers, firefighters, and a prospective new member to learn, review, and discuss ladder company operations. Past Chief Jeff Hurlock, and Engineers Roland Timmons and Gary Faulkner instructed the class which revolved around more about the actual operation of the truck versus the role of a truck company. The qualified engineers were recertified on
the turn table, members who have never run the turntable were given the opportunity to run the turntable to get them some hands on experience if something were to happen to the driver at an alarm. Chief Pridemore stated, "It is important for everyone to have an idea how to operate the turntable, with limited staffing you never know when you may find yourself in need of someone to just operate the turntable."
The training consisted of setting up the truck for operation, extending the outriggers, operating the turntable by raising it from the bed and touching the 4 cones that were placed on the roof of the nearby Atlantic Tractor facility, then returning the ladder to the bed and resetting the truck for normal operations. The instructors gave some tips not taught in regular training classes based on their experience. - KEVIN L. WILSON, PIO
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Rocky Point FD Co. 3 Probationary FF Caitlin Thrash is a senior at Shoreham-Wading River High School where she's also a cheerleader, but on nights and weekends she can be seen battling fire! Caitlin's pictured here at a working fire on April 10th.
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