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CONGRATULATIONS!
We
are proud to announce that Randy Rempfer is our newest Emergency Medical
Technician, having received this certification last week after four long
weeks of training. He actually traveled to College Park each day to attend
the classes. Congratulations Randy and keep up the good work!
BOAT FIRE IN GOOSE CREEK
August
12, 2008: Shortly after 2000 hours, Station 8 was alerted for a Boat
Fire on Goose Creek in the area of the Port Tobacco River. MSU 8, Fireboat 8, Engine 8-3, Rescue 8, Paramedic Ambulance
8-9, and Chief 8 responded with a total of 12 personnel. Fireboat 8, launched from Goose Bay marina, was flagged
down by a vessel approximately 2 minutes later.
Upon approach, the Fireboat crew found a 40’ Formula boat with 9
total occupants (6 children, 3 adults) standing on the bow of the boat.
The crew from Fireboat 8 quickly evacuated the distressed
vessel’s occupants and placed them into the cabin on Fireboat 8.
It was then determined that there was a working fire in the engine
compartment of the boat. The
crew raised the engine hatch and found moderate smoke conditions with fire
burning in the engine compartment. The
fire was extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher, and overhaul was
completed with an attack line deployed from Fireboat 8.
The occupants were transported back to Goose Bay Marina and
extremely happy to be back on safe dry ground.
Fireboat 8 returned to the vessel to escort the towing vessel back
to Goose Bay Marina. Chief
11-A (as West Side Battalion Chief) had the command.
Units operated for approximately 1 hour.
FISHING
TRIP ON THE BAY
July
2, 2008: Today, several of
the guys made the trek to Breezy Point in Calvert County for a charter
fishing trip aboard the “Killin Time II.” The trip was provided by the department for the top
responders. Early in the day,
it was starting to look like all we would catch would be a sunburn, but
the boat captain (Chuck Howes) landed us on some great fish. A special thanks goes out to Captain Chuck and Tommy Howes
for a great day.
WATER RESCUE ON POTOMAC RIVER
June 22 at 2111- The Rescue,
Fire Boat, Paramedic Ambulance and the Dive Team were dispatched to a
report of a person in the water in the river near Smith Point. Upon
arrival, the units found that a person had fallen off of a jet ski after
hitting something in the water. The Fireboat along with the other
surrounding Fire and Rescue Boats searched the river for three hours in an
attempt to locate the person. Stafford County Fireboat 3 (White Oak
Volunteers) located the person close to the Virginia shore. The victim had
on a life jacket. This allowed him to stay afloat for the long swim to the
other shore. The victim was treated for minor injuries and hypothermia and
was transported to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. All Marbury
units were back in quarters by 1230 AM.
TRIATHLON COVERAGE
Sunday, June 29 at 0800- The
annual Smallwood Park Triathlon was held again this year at Sweden Point.
With over 500 participants, this event keeps getting larger each year. We
were again tasked with providing boats, divers and EMS coverage for the
event. Fireboat 8, Raft 8, PG Raft 56 and Dunkirk Raft 5 assisted several
swimmers who had become over exerted during the swim and needed assistance
in getting back to shore. Ambulance 8-7 provided first aid to a few
runners that had some minor injuries. Chief 8B (Gordon) had the Sweden
Point Command. Chief 8A (Hudson) had the Boat/Dive Group and EMS Chief 8B
(Farrall) was the EMS Group Leader. We want to thank the volunteers from
the PG County Dive Team and from Dunkirk for assisting this year. Without
you we would not of had the coverage needed with so many people in the
water. All units were clear at 1200.
DROWNING
IN THE PORT TOBACCO RIVER
On
Tuesday June 24, 2008 Fire Boat 8 and Dive Team 8 were alerted to the Port
Tobacco River in the area of Chapel Point for the open water drowning.
Fire Boat 8, Dive Team 8, Rescue 8, Air Boat 8, and the Inflatable Boat
responded immediately. Fire Boat 8 was on the scene within 20 min and
began searching for the victim with our sonar. After a few minutes of
searching a diver from Dive Team 13 was deployed to search the area. After
several attempts and patterns from the Dive Team another search was
conducted with side scan sonar and the victim was found. A diver was
immediately deployed and the victim was brought up and turned over to CCSD
and DNR Police. Units operated on the incident for approx 2 hours.
WATER
SUPPLY DRILL HELD FOR NEW MEMBERS
 On
Tuesday June 24 several members from Co. 8 participated in a mini water
supply drill for our new members and up and coming wagon drivers. New
members were shown how to set up a fill site, how to properly fill tankers
at the fill site, and how to establish a draft from a dry hydrant. The
drill lasted approx 2 hours and a lot was learned by all members
participating.
WORKING
HOUSE FIRE IN MARSHAL HALL
June 15
at 2317, the Rescue Company was alerted for a
house fire on Oakwood Court in Marshal Hall. First due
Engine 11-2 (Bryans Road) arrived on scene with a working
fire in a single family dwelling. Rescue 8 with
Chief 8B (Gordon) arrived on location and went to work
performing a primary search and horizontal ventilation.
Chief 8 went as the West Side Battalion Chief and
assisted Command (Chief 11) with accountability.
After overhaul was completed, the
CONGRATULATIONS!
We
want to congratulate Fireman Joey Tilley for
graduating from Lackey High School on June 2. We also
want to congratulate Dave Siviter and Danielle Rempfer
for completing the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course
last week. Firefighter Steven Mott should also be congratulated for
earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor a boy scout can
receive.
COMPANY
RESPONDS TO 31 CALLS IN 24 HOURS
 Monday,
May 12- Company 8 units were kept busy during the storm that went through
our area starting on Sunday and ending late Monday evening. During this
time, the station was staffed by twelve volunteers. The members responded
to over 30 calls during this time ranging from house fires to water
rescues. The Swift Water Rescue Team was used twice for vehicles in the
water. The first incident was at 0110 for several vehicles in the water at
Port Tobacco Road at Durham Church Road. The Rescue, Engine 8-3, Paramedic
8-9 and Chief's 8 and 8B responded. Upon arrival, the units found two
vehicles with the occupants still inside. Two technicians were deployed to
safely remove both persons back to safe ground. The second was on  Monday
at 1523 for vehicles in the water on Billingsley Road at the bridge.
Rescue 8 along with the Boat Support Unit responded with five technicians
to assist Bryans Road. Upon arrival, Command 11 (McCormick) ordered the
vehicle checked for victims. The vehicle was in approx. 5 foot of water.
R8 deployed two technicians to check the vehicle. The raft was prepared to
enter the water but was not needed. The search of the vehicle proved
negative. The company responded to a total of seven runs for vehicles in
the water or to check a structure that was involved in flood water for
victims. We want to thank the members who dedicated their time to make
sure the station was staffed during the storm.
MEMBER
GIVEN LIFE SAVING AWARD
April
15, 2008- Technician Blaine Goss was given an Arlington County Chamber of
Commerce Life Saving Award for his actions while responding to an incident
in Roaches Run as part of the Rescue Boat crew from the Metropolitan
Washington Airports Authority Fire Department. The crew was dispatched for
a boat in distress in Roaches Run which is located near the Ronald Reagan
National Airport on September 24, 2007. Upon arrival, they encountered a
dangerous situation with a small boat that had lost power and was being
battered against a large drain pipe with the current moving very swiftly.
Technician Goss positioned the rescue boat against the culvert and rescued
the occupant from his badly damaged vessel that was taking on water.
Technician Goss and the other crew member were given this award for
placing their own well being in jeopardy to rescue the occupant from
almost certain injury. Blaine has been a member of our department for
three years and has been with the Airport for twenty. He is also an
operator on all of our department boats as well as a Rescue Diver and
Swift Water Rescue Technician. Congratulations Blaine on a job well done!
WORKING
TRAILER FIRE
May
5 at 0356- Communications dispatched the working
fire
assignment for a trailer on fire in the 5800 block
of Firetower Road in Welcome. Engine 8-2 responded
immediately with a crew of six followed by the
Tanker and Rescue. Upon arrival of the Engine, they
found a small trailer fully involved. The crew advanced
two attack lines to quickly knock down the fire.
Rescue 8 arrived and performed a primary search which
proved negative. Command held Company 8 only. Units
remained on the scene for about an hour. The cause
of the blaze is still under investigation by the Fire
Marshal's Office. The Red Cross was also on the scene
assisting the occupants. We want to thank the crew
of Engine 102 (Bel Alton) for filling in at our station
during this incident.
NIGHT
TRAINING CONDUCTED FOR NEW DIVERS
May
5- Our newest Rescue Divers underwent training at
the
Sweden Point Marina performing night operations. The
new divers are Lt. Timmy Jerman and Fireman Aaron "Camp"
Campillo. We want to congratulate both for completing
weeks of rigorous training to become a certified
diver. Also, we had three members complete their
training on the cold water immersion suits. This training
is required to be permitted to operate as a crew
member of the Fireboat and the Rescue.
DIVE
DRILL
On
April 19, 2008 members of
Dive Team 8 conducted a drill to sharpen their search skills. Members
present were:
Divers:
Deputy Chief Danny Hudson, Patrick Moore, Blaine Goss, Dave Siviter
Diver
Candidates: Lt Jerman, Aaron Campillo
Dive
Tenders:
Chief Danielson, Delaney Mathews, Justin Humphrey.
NANJEMOY
HOUSE
On
3-24-2008 the assignment was dispatched for the working house fire on
Mopar Pl. in Co.4’s first due. Engine 8-2 and Rescue 8 responded within
minutes. Lieutenant 8 (Mott) was on the scene within a minute and
confirmed the working fire. Engine 8-2 arrived on the scene and reported a
2 story dwelling with smoke showing from side “C”. Engine 8-2 quickly
advanced a line into the house and found a fire in the kitchen that had
burned in from the outside. Rescue 8 arrived on the scene shortly after
and performed the primary search and checked for extension. Lt.8 (Mott)
was given exterior operations with Lt. 4 having interior operations. The
fire was quickly extinguished and the units returned to service within the
hour. The fire was determined to have started from a pile of trash on the
outside of the residence.
EASTER
EGG HUNT AT SMALLWOOD STATE PARK
EXTRICATION
ON CHICAMUXEN ROAD
 21
March 2008: Just after noon,
Rescue 8 was alerted to respond to Chicamuxen Road near Lackey High School
(Company 7’s area) for the
report of a motor vehicle collision with a rollover and a subject trapped.
Rescue 8, Chief 8, and Chief 8-A responded with a total of 7
personnel. Units from Company
7 arrived and confirmed a vehicle on its side with one occupant trapped.
Rescue 8 arrived and assisted with stabilizations, using the front
mounted winch to perform a Tie-Back.
A protection handline was also pulled and charged from Rescue 8.
The crew then assisted with extricating the patient by flapping the
roof down. Units cleared the
scene after approximately 40 minutes.
Thanks to EMT Steinen for the picture.
POMFRET
WORKING HOUSE FIRE
March
18- At 1217, the Engine and Tanker were alerted to respond to a house on
fire in the 8300 block of Warren Drive in the Pomfret section of Company
11's (Bryans Road) area. Engine 8-2 and Tanker 8 responded with five
personnel along with Chief 8B (Gordon) as the West Side Battalion Chief.
Units arrived to find a two story split level house with heavy fire
showing. Chief 8B established the Pomfret Command and assigned Engine 8-2
as the second arriving engine company.
They
picked up Engine 11-2's line and provided
water to the fireground. Tanker 8 shuttled water along with the other
Tankers from the fill site on Pomfret Rd. The crew from 8-2 advanced a
back up line to the top floor backing up the crew from 11-2. The units
remained on the fireground for about two hours. We want to thank Benedict
for providing an Engine fill in while our units were committed.
SECOND
FIRE IN COMPANY 11'S AREA
March
18- Just as the members were finishing the clean up from the previous
working fire, a second house assignment was dispatched in Company 11's
area on Arbor Lane in the Strawberry Hills area of Bryans Road. The Rescue
was due on this box and went with six personnel. Chief 8 and 8B responded
as the West Side Chief. Upon arrival, the Rescue was assigned to do a
search on the number 2 floor and to assist with ventilation. Batt. 8 was
returned providing no service as all three Chief's from Co. 11 were on
location.
WOODS
FIRE IN WELCOME
March
18- While the Rescue was in still operating at the Arbor Lane fire, a
woods fire was dispatched in the 7000 block of Port Tobacco Rd. The
station had a second crew and staffed Engine 8-2, the Tanker and Brush 8
with five members. Car 1607 (Thompson) was in the area and advised that he
had a large area of woods that were burning and spreading quickly due to
the wind. He was assigned as the Incident Commander as Chief 8 and 8B were
en route from the previous run. Command requested two additional Brush
Units. All units operated for about an hour to contain the fire. The cause
was an unattended trash fire. Units on scene were Engine 8-2, Tanker 8,
Brush 8, Chief 8B and Chief 8. Nanjemoy Brush 4, La Plata Brush 1, Potomac
Heights Brush 7-4 and Indian Head Brush 9. Forestry 25 (Henderson) was
also on the scene. The fire burned about an acre of thick woodland. All
units cleared at 1730. We want to thank Nanjemoy for providing an Engine
fill in at our station for this incident.
WORKING
CHIMNEY FIRE IN GLYMONT
March
17- At 0750 the Rescue (with four members) responded to a chimney fire in
the 4500 block of Hawthorne Rd. in Company 7's first due area. Upon
arrival of R8, they were advised by command to ladder the roof. They found
a working fire in the chimney and assisted Engine 7-3 (Heights) and 11-2
(Bryans Road) with extinguishing the fire and clean up. The Tanker also
responded and remained in the staging area. The fire was contained to the
chimney area and no extension was found. The Rescue cleared at 0915.
ROOM OFF ON
HOLLY STREET
March
6 at 0435 - The working house fire assignment was dispatched for 5350
Holly Street in Pisgah. First arriving Engine 8-3 found smoke showing and
advanced an attack line to find a fire in a bedroom. After a quick knock
on the fire by the crew of 8-3, the assignment was quickly scaled back to
2 and 2. The cause of the blaze was an electrical short in a TV set.
Responding
Units:
Engine
8-3, Rescue 8, PA 16-7, Chief 8A (aboard 8-3), Chief 8, Potomac Heights
Engine 7-3, Tanker 7, and NSWC Indian Head Truck 20.
STORM RELATED
RUNS
March
5 at 0020 - A severe wind storm came through the Marbury and Rison area of
our first due taking down numerous trees and power lines. The volunteers
from Company 8 staffed Engine 8-3 and both of the Brush units until 0300
responding to numerous trees down in the road and on power lines. They
finally were relieved by state and county road crews at 0300. Area
electric company crews worked to repair downed lines. The same crews from
Company 8 were back up again at 0530 to assist Nanjemoy with several trees
down in the roadways until again relieved by a task force from county
roads. Crews finally made it back to quarters after 0900. A big
thank you to the members who staffed the units and the to the local
citizens who helped us on the various calls with saws.
WORKING CHIMNEY
FIRE
March
4 at 1545 - Units from Company 8 along with the house assignments
responded to 5930 Winters Drive for a chimney fire. Upon arrival of Engine
8-3, they found a working fire that was contained to the chimney. Command
was established and after finding no extension from the chimney, quickly
scaled the assignment down to just the units from Company 8.
Responding
Units:
Engine
8-3, Tanker 8, Rescue 8, Ambulance 8-7, PA 16-7, Chief 8B and Chief
8
DRY AND WINDY
WEATHER BRINGS RASH OF WOODS FIRES
Monday
March 3rd at 1408 Company 8 and NSWC Stump Neck Engine 201 were dispatched
at 5495 Chicamuxen Road for a brush fire. First arriving Brush 8-4 found a
large area of downed trees on fire spreading fast in the surrounding woods. Chief
8 arrived, established command and requested Forestry and an additional
Brush Unit and Tanker bringing Potomac Heights Brush 7-4 and Tanker 7 to
the scene. The area involved was extremely hard to access due to the amount
of downed trees from a previous storm. The fire was contained in about 20
minutes.
Responding
Units:
Brush
8-4, Brush 8, Tanker 8 and Engine 8-2
At
15:49, as the crews were still cleaning up from the previous fire, another
brush fire was dispatched in Riverside (Nanjemoy first due area) on
Winifred Joseph Place. Brush 8-4 responded and found about an acre of
woods burning. 8-4 assisted Brush 4-4 (Nanjemoy) with extinguishment.
While returning from this run 8-4 was dispatched to another brush fire at
7850 Gilroy Road, again in Nanjemoy's area 8-4 arrived on the scene and
immediately called for additional units as the fast moving fire was
endangering a few structures. This brought Brush 8, Tanker 8 and Engine 8-2
to the second alarm woods fire. units operated on the scene for an hour
assisting Nanjemoy units with extinguishment.
WORKING
HOUSE FIRE IN MASON SPRINGS
February
14, 2008: At 1715 hours,
Engine Company 8 was alerted as the 2nd due engine for a
working house fire to the rear of Mattawoman Seafood in the 5000 Block of
Hawthorne Road. Engine 8-3,
Chief 8, and Chief 8-A responded. Engine
7-3 (Potomac Heights), along with Chief 7 and Chief 8-A arrived
simultaneously to find a single family dwelling with fire showing from
Side B. Chief 8-A was
assigned as Division 1. Chief
8 arrived shortly after, and assisted with command.
Engine 8-3 arrived and picked up Engine 7-3’s line.
The Engine was assigned to perform drafting operations from the
folding basin. The driver
quickly established the draft, and the remaining crew members were
assigned the RIT duties. Once
the atmosphere was determined to be safe, the Engine crew assisted with
overhaul. Units were cleared
after approximately 1.5 hours.
ATTACHED
GARAGE FIRE IN BRYANS ROAD
February
13, 2008: At 1415 hours,
Rescue 8 was alerted to respond for a “Working Garage Fire” in the
6100 block of Indian Head Hwy in company 11’s first due.
Rescue 8 responded with 5 personnel, as well as Chief 8 as the West
Side Battalion Chief. Units
from 11 arrived and confirmed a working garage fire.
Rescue 8 arrived and was assigned to perform a primary search of
the attached residence, as well as opening up to check for extension.
The Rescue driver assisted with throwing ground ladders, portable
lights, and a PPV fan. Rescue
8’s crew was later assigned to assist with overhaul.
Chief 8 was assigned as the Operations Chief.
Units cleared the scene after nearly 2 hours
FIRST
DUE CHIMNEY FIRE
February
10, 2008: Just after 2200
hours, units were alerted for a chimney fire in the 5700 Block of
Smallwood Church Road in Company 8’s first due.
Duty Officer 8 (Lt. Mott) was first arriving to find a working
chimney fire with the house charged with smoke.
Engine 8-3 arrived and laid a supply line and advanced an attack
line into the residence. Crews checked the interior of the structure for extension and
found none. Capt. 8 (Graff)
arrived as the West Side Battalion Chief and established the command.
Rescue Squad 7 (Potomac Heights) was assigned the roof division,
and Lt. Mott was assigned division 1.
Engine 4-1 (Nanjemoy), Engine 201 (NDW-Stump Neck), and Rescue 8
also assisted on division 1 with checking for extension and removing the
woodstove from the residence
MUTUAL
AID GENERAL ALARM BRUSH FIRE
February
10, 2008: At 1545 hours,
Station 8 was alerted as part of a General Alarm for a brush fire in King
George County, Virginia. There
was a total of 5 large fires working in King George County simultaneously.
Several Charles County units also responded to Westmoreland County,
VA for large brush fires. Brush
8 responded and assisted with a fire on Farmers’ Lane.
B-8 operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.
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