http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on mvfd.com using RSS 2.0 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:59:43 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1256 At 2034 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted with Ambulance 298 and Ambulance 797 to the area of 27073 Laurel Grove Road for the motor vehicle accident reported one in to a utility pole. Chief 2A, Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 23 responded with units arriving on the scene confirming the same. Chief 2A established command and requested ALS for one unconscious, bringing Medic 1 to the incident. A medevac was requested initially for one patient and after further assessment, the decision to fly the second patient was requested and Trooper 2 was alerted. Engine 23 established the landing site at the Laurel Grove Park. Once Trooper 7 arrived, the flight medic assessed both patients and cancelled Trooper 2. Both patients were flown to Prince George's General. Units operated on the incident for just over an hour. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:43:44 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1256 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1255 The Volunteers have been on the street answering several calls for motor vehicle accidents. The latest ones pictured are on Golden Beach Road at Triangle Drive and Three Notch Road near New Market Village Road. Both occupants from the Golden Beach Road collsiion were transported to area hospitals. On occupant from the Three Notch Road incident was taken to St. Mary's Hospital for evaluation. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:45:07 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1255 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1254 Over the last few days, the volunteers have handled several car accidents. The pictures here are from Queen Arbor Court on January 19th and Old Village Road on January 18th. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:35:35 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1254 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1252 At 0204 hours, Engine Company 2, Charles Squad 2, and EMS Stations 29, Charles 2, 14, and 15 were alerted to Thompsons Corner Road for the personal injury accident. Rescue Engine 222(Lt. Cox) and the Fire Chief(Raley) went enroute and Fireboard Communications advised of a vehicle overturned into a pole. The Fire Chief and Rescue Engine arrived to find the same and went to work assessing two patients for injuries. Both patients would require transport to the hospital and Ambulance 296 arrived and transported them both to St. Marys Hospital. Fire Chief 2 held the "Thompsons Corner Road Command" and units were in service within thirty minutes. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:21:04 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1252 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1251 Engine Companies 2, Charles 2, with EMS Stations 29, and Charles 2 were alerted to the 2-04 box for the motor vehicle accident with injuries in New Market. Rescue Engine 222(Lt. Cox), Engine 21(AFC Trowbridge), and Chief 22B(Woodill) went enroute with ten personnel at dispatch. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle rear-end style collision with one occupant complaining of chest pains and still sitting in the car. Crews went to work securing the cars, and beginning patient care. One patient would require medical treatment at Civista Medical Center while two others were sign refusals. Chief 22B held the "Three Notch Road Command" and units were clear within 45 minutes. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:10:22 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1251 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1250 Rescue Squad 2 was alerted mutual aid to Charles County at the Gilbert Run Park for the low angle rescue. Initial information advised of a injured subject on the trail and down in a ravine. Rescue Squad 2(FF/EMT Raley) was the first arriving Rescue and was advised to stage as Truck 1 was enroute to the patient to assist in the investigation and size-up of units needed. Once the victim was located, operations advised they had enough manpower and to hold it with Truck 1, Engine 102, and Engine 24 and to start a medevac for a category B, priority 2 patient. With this, Command advised Squad 2 to establish a landing zone out by the entrance to the park. The crew loaded the patient into the helo and was clear within an hour. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:05:10 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1250 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1249 At 1149 hours, Station 2 was alerted with EMS units from EMS Stations 29 and Charles 2 for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Thompson Corner Road. Utility 2A arrived right after dispatch with two vehicles, one in the road and investigating. Rescue Squad 2, Fire Chief 2 and Engine 23 arrived simultaneously. Firefighters secured and stabilized one vehicle as two occupants were still inside. Ambulance 298 packaged the lone injury and transported to St. Mary's Hospital. Units cleared in 15 minutes and Fire Chief 2 held the "Three Notch Road COmmand". Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:10:06 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1249 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1248 At 2218 hours, the assignment was sent to 37640 Asher Road for a chimney fire. This summoned units from Stations 2, 22, Charles 2, Truck Company 1 and EMS Station 29. Chief 2B (Bellevou) arrived on the scene side "alpha" with a one story, single family on a basement with fire from the chimney. Engine 23 arrived, laying out from the driveway and the crew advanced an attack line to the front door. Engine 224 arrived next and the crews split, with part going to the roof and the other going to Division 1 to check the attic. Charles Engine 22 arrived and went to the basement to clean out the fire box. The assignment was scaled back to units from Stations 2 and Charles 2 along with the ambulance. Fire Chief 2 (Raley) held the "Asher Road Command" and units operated for just over an hour. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:12:29 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1248 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1159 (01012012) The committee continues to work towards finalizing the specifications and concept drawing. This month the spec should be out to prospective vendors. (12012011) The apparatus committee is beginning the replacement process of our current heavy rescue and are looking at the various layouts, options and models that are available. Several meetings/discussions have been held and the following specifications have been derived thus far: A walk-in rescue body mounted on a long two door cab with a transverse compartment. A 250GPM pump coupled to a 250 gallon water tank, 35kw PTO generator, LED and quartz scene lighting, Wilburt light tower, LED warning light package, cab and body a/c, front and rear cameras as well as a camera mounted inside the walk-in box which allows the officer to monitor crew status along with many other features. The committee has been meeting weekly for the last month or so to finish up these specifications and are currently in the equipment location phase in order to finish up the body dimensions. (05072011) Our Pierce Rep, Randy Schwartz, brought Laurel Rescue's (P.G. County) 2011 Pierce Arrow XT walk-in heavy rescue down for the apparatus committee to look over. (06102011) Over the last several weeks, members of the apparatus committee have been very busy gathering info on the replacement of Rescue Squad 2. We have been to the Fire Expo in Harrisburg and attended apparatus demos at Hughesville, where the Pierce Dash CF cab and chasis was on display. Red Storm Fire Apparatus also brought a heavy rescue constructed by CustomFire by the station for the committee to go over. Check back as we will update the site as the process continues until the delivery of the new state of the art Rescue Squad 2 here in Mechanicsville. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:23:15 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1159 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1247 At 2025 hours, the rescue local was alerted to the area of 29298 All Faith Church Road for the motor vehicle accident with reports of a single vehicle overturned. Rescue Squad 2(Capt. Cox) and Engine 23(Lt. Colvin) made the response at dispatch with twelve personnel. Both units arrived finding a single vehicle that was on all four wheels with the driver sitting next to it. The crews stabilized the vehicle and secured a fuel leak, and began patient care until the arrival of an ambulance. Units were clear within thirty minutes. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:06:13 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1247 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1246 At 0036 hours, a motor vehicle accident assignment was alerted to the area of Thompsons Corner and Dixie Lyon Roads. Initial reports advised of a single vehicle overturned with unknown injuries. Rescue Squad 2 (Capt. Cox) and the Fire Chief(Raley) made the response with nine personnel at dispatch. Shortly after units marked up, Fireboard Communications advised that another call was recieved advising one subject trapped and that they were upgrading the assignment bringing Charles Squad 2, Engine 23, and SMALS. Rescue Squad 2 and the Fire Chief arrived confirming one heavily entrapped in an overturned pickup truck. The crews went to work stabilizing, advancing a protection line, setting up high pressure airbags on one side of the vehicle and utilizing hydraulic tools to gain access and free the trapped occupant. Once the vehicle was lifted to remove the pressure on the drivers door, the door was removed and the occupant was removed from the vehicle. Charles Rescue Squad 2 was placed ready with extrication being completed within nine minutes of arrival. The patient was transported to St. Marys Hospital as a category "Bravo" trauma patient as all medevacs were down due to inclement weather. The Fire Chief held the "Thompsons Corner Road Command" and units were in service in just over an hour. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:53:46 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1246 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1245 At 1745 hours, Stations 2, 5, and Truck 1 were alerted to 26406 Anne Court in Country Lakes for the reported chimney fire. Engine 23(Lt. Colvin) and Rescue Squad 2(FF/EMT McHone) went enroute at dispatch. Engine 23 arrived, laying out from the hydrant, to find a two story on a basement, single family with nothing evident. The crew advanced a crosslay to the front door and deployed three ladders. Engine 224 arrived picking up the layout. The crews split, going to the roof, and to Division 1. Crews used several chimney bombs to extinguish the fire and cleared the clogged chimney. Crews were clear within an hour. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:10:56 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1245 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1244 At 1853 hours, Companies 2, 29, and Charles EMS 2 were alerted to Point Lookout Road and Three Notch Road for the motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Engine 21(Lt. Colvin) was on the air on santa runs, and made the response. Engine 21 arrived to find a "T-Bone" style collision with one possibly trapped. With this, Charles Squad 2, and Squad 7 were alerted to the call as well. The patient self-extricated themself, and the additional Squads were cancelled. Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 21 assited with patient care, and secured both vehicles. Chief 2A held the command and the three ambulances transported 5 patients to the hospital. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:15:05 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1244 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1243 At 1324 hours, Companies 2, 22, Charles 2, 7, Charles 5, Truck 7, and EMS Stations 29, and Charles 2 were alerted to 27161 Birch Manor Circle for the reported house fire. Engine 21 (Capt. Cox), Engine 224 (FF/EMT DeGruy), and Rescue Squad 2(Sgt. Copsey) all made the response at dispatch. Engine 21 arrived on side "alpha" of a single story, Single Family house with smoke showing from the front door. Engine 21 advanced a crosslay to the structure while the driver handjacked the 4" LDH to the hydrant. Once inside, crews found heavy smoke conditions and located the source to be a trash can on fire in the kitchen with extension to a table. Engine 21 knocked the fire with a "can" and Command (Chief 2A) held the assignment with Company 2 only. Engine 224 and Rescue Squad 2's crew checked for extension and ventilated the structure. Units were in service within an hour with the men making a good save to the house. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:10:40 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1243 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1242 At 1747 hours, during evening rush hour traffic and a heavy down pour, Companies 2, 29, and Charles EMS 2 were alerted to Three Notch Road and Mechanicsville Road for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. Rescue Squad 2 (Capt. Cox) responded with six personnel at dispatch. Rescue Squad 2 arrived to find two vehicles involved in a "t-bone" style collision with one needing to be extricated from the passenger seat of one vehicle. Everyone else was out of their vehicles. The squad crew went to work, stabilizing the vehicle, and removing the front passenger door of the vehicle to free the patient. The extrication was completed and personnel tended to the injured until the arrival of the EMS unit. The single patient was turned over to Charles Ambulance 28 who transported the patient to St. Mary's Hospital. Fire Chief Raley held the "Three Notch Road Command" and units cleared in about twenty minutes. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:46:11 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1242 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1240 Monday night, members were requested to be at the fire station no later then 1800 hours for the weekly drill. The drill was set up in conjunction with our neighboring EMS Station, Company 29. Crews were called to a meeting just prior to the drill and told the the company is being alerted for an unknown medical emeregency at Station 29. Engine 23 (Sgt. Copsey) arrived on scene and once the crew made it to the front door they found and activated fire alarm and smoke pushing from the living room area of the building. The crew quickly exited, bringing out one patient that was sitting in the hallway that was "confused," and requested communications to fill the assignment for a structure fire. Engine 23's crew advanced a handline into the structure and upon re-entry, they found even heavier smoke conditions coming from the living room. Rescue Squad 2 arrived and went to work performing a search as the one patient that was removed on arrival stated she believed other people were in the structure. Engine 23 found three additional patients who were unconscious on the couch when they made their way into the room and the rescue crew removed them. The squad crew split up with part going to the second where two additional patients were located and removed from the structure. Engine 23's crew located the source of the smoke to be coming from the fireplace. The flu had become completely clogged causing the smoke to back up into the structure. The crews ventilated the structure and found the cause of all the patients illness to be possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Crews learned alot during the training as any call can become something more then it was alerted to be in the blink of an eye. A special thanks to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad for the use of their facility to hold the training. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:24:48 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1240 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1239 At 0937 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted in the area of the Chaptico Market on the Maddox Road for a motor vehicle accident, reported single vehicle overturned with a utility pole involved. Also alerted were EMS Stations 29, 59 and Medic 4. As units were responding police arrived and found one patient trapped in the vehicle and Rescue Squad 5 was added to the call. Units arrived to find an overturned pick-up truck in some brush which had struck nd snapped a utility pole. Crews stabilized the vehicle and set-up for extrication. The crew popped the drivers door to extricate the patient. Once extricated, the patient was turned over to awaiting EMS personnel. Chief 2A held the Chaptico command and units were ready within an hour. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:58:37 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1239 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1238 At 1512 hours, Engine Companies 1, 2, 7, 5, Truck 1, Water Supply 5, and EMS Stations 19 and 29 were alerted to 24615 Pin Cushion Road for the reported bedroom fire. Engine 10 and Engine 224 arrived simulatenously with a one story, single family dwelling and nothing showing. Engine 224 dropped the LDH supply line and the lineman advanced a crosslay to the front door. Engine 224's crew entered the structure and found light smoke from a room that had been on fire but had burned itself out due to lack of oxygen. The attic was checked for extension and the fire room was scanned with the thermal imager. With no extension, Engine 224's crew began to overhaul the fire room. Crews found an electrical power strip that had been "overloaded", causing it to short out and catch fire. Firefighters operated for approxiamtely thirty minutes. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:08:27 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1238 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1237 At 2125 hours, the assignment was alerted for a motor vehicle accident, involving an occupied school bus, at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road. This brought Rescue Squad 2, Rescue Squad 5, EMS Stations 29, 59, 19 and SMALS on the initial dispatch. Fire Chief 2, Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 23 went enroute at dispatch. Additional information was relayed that the bus was occupied with at least forty (40) occupants and was in the woods with unknown injuries or entrapment. At this time, Chief 2 requested an additional rescue, which brought Rescue Squad 1 to the incident. The Chief arrived, confirming at least two vehicles involved, the bus in the woods, which was being evacuated and established the "Budds Creek Road Command". Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 23 arrived and began multiple tasks, including triage and patient removal, which required extrication on a couple of the injured. After a thorough assessment, the assignment was held to all the EMS units and units from Stations 2 and 22. In all, there were three (3) vehicles involved in the collision. There were thirty-three (33) occupants on the school bus comprised of the Great Mills High School girls basketball team and staff, of which fifteen (15) students, the bus driver and one adult were transported to St. Mary's Hospital. Additionally, two occupants of one of the other vehicles involved were also transported to St. Mary's Hospital. The driver of the third vehicle was in the custody of the Maryland State Police and the other occupant was not injured. A great job was performed by all involved in this incident. The Department wishes a speedy recovery to those injured and a special thanks is extended to the St. Mary's County Board of Education personnel on the scene for their assistance. Units operated on the scene for approximately three hours. Additional photos can be seen here: http://rcdegruy.smugmug.com/Fire-Rescue/Rescue/Bus-of-Students-into-the-Woods/20230326_Bghgcm#1598822876_fvctTk7 http://johndoug.smugmug.com/2011Fire-Rescue/Rescue/2011-11-22-2nd-Bus-Accident-PI/20228476_3ccnxf#1598610970_LWh4QNX Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:41:47 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1237 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1236 On Sunday just after noon, Companies 2, 29, and Charles EMS 2 were alerted to Three Notch Road and Charlotte Hall School Road for the motor vehicle accident. Rescue Squad 2(Lt. Colvin), Engine 23(FF/EMT Raley) and Utility 2(FF/EMT Hemming) all went enroute at dispatch. Units arrived to find 2 vehicles that were involved in a rear-end style collision with three patients for transport. The Rescue and Wagon crews went to work stabilizing one vehicle and packaging two patients for EMS crews to transport. Lt. Colvin held the "Three Notch Road Command" and units operated for about thirty minutes. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:29:41 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1236 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1235 At 0910 hours, Rescue Squad 2, Charles Rescue Squad 2, Company 29, Charles EMS 2 and SMALS were alerted for the motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Cord's Cabinetry on Three Notch Road. Rescue Squad 2 (Capt. Cox) arrived on scene at the end of Carpentry Lane, to find a single vehicle onto a large pile of cut up trees and one occupant still inside the vehicle. At this time Capt. Cox established the "Carpentry Lane Command" while crews quickly stabalized and gained access to the patient by removing the roof and passenger side door. After medical consult, Charles Paramedic Ambulance 27 advised command to start a medevac for a priority two, Category "Charlie" flyout. Rescue Squad 2 handled the landing zone for Trooper 7 on Carpentry Lane. Crews operated on the scene just under two hours. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:48:19 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1235 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1234 At 0026 hours, Charles County alerted Engine Companies 10, 1, St. Marys 2, Squad 2, and Tankers 10 and 1 to the area of 9700 Bowling Drive for the reported structure on fire. Charles Chief 10(Frye) arrived with an amish work shop well involved and advised Charles to alert several more tankers, bringing Tanker 2. Engine 23(Capt. Cox) arrived and were advised to establish water supply. A draft was established at a pond about a mile from the scene, along with a tanker fill site. Tanker 2(FF/EMT Raley) arrived and began shuttling water. Crews operated multiple handlines for a brief period until Truck 1's ladder pipe was utilized to extinguish the bulk of the fire. Once that was accomplished, crews advanced multiple handlines into what was left of the structure to mop up all hot spots. Engine 23 supplied fifty thousand gallons of water to the fire scene. Crews were in service just after 0400 hours. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:29:17 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1234 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1233 At 2207 hours on Friday evening, as crews were cleaning Engine 23 from returning from the shop, Communications alerted Station 2, EMS Stations 29 and Charles 2 to Three Notch Road and Thompsons Corner Road for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. Rescue Squad 2(Capt. Cox) responded and arrived to find a "T-Bone" style collision with one subject laying on the ground next to his vehicle. Crews went to work securing both vehicles and assessing patients for injuries. One patient required a medevac for transportation to Prince Georges Shock Trauma while two other patients were transported to St. Marys Hospital. Chief 2A held the Three Notch Road Command and Engine 24 handled the Landing Zone. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:05:01 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1233 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1232 At 2118 hours, Charles alerted Engine Company 2 and Truck Company 1 to 10880 Allens Fresh Road in Charles County for the reported house fire. Charles Chief 10A arrived with smoke showing from the eaves. Engine 21 arrived and supplied Charles Engine 101 while the crew went to Division 2 to assist with opening up the walls around the chimney. Engine 21 operated for approximately an hour. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:43:50 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1232 http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1231 At 1648 hours, a motor vehicle accident was alerted to Three Notch Road and Thompson Corner Road with initial reports of a "t-bone style" collision. Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 21 responded. Additional information advised of a possible gas leak and the County Hazmat team was added to the incident. Rescue Squad 2 arrived, confirmed the leak was water running out of the rear of the van involved and advised everyone was out of the vehicles. The Hazmat team was placed in service and firefighters immediately went to work assisting with patient care long with securing the vehicles. With only one injury, the assignment was scaled back to the units from Station 2 and Ambulance 298 A medevac was requested and Troper 7 was dispatched. Engine 21 cleared the scene and went to the helo pad at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to set up the landing site. Units operated for just over an hour. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:29:19 GMT http://www.mvfd.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1231