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FIRST DUE HOUSE FIRE April 29 at 1138 - The house assignment was dispatched for a report of smoke in the house on Manor Lane in Ripley. Engine 8-3 responded immediately with a crew of four. Upon arrival, the crew encountered heavy smoke conditions in a one story residence. The crew of 8-3 advanced an attack line inside to find a fire in a large bathroom that had basically burned itself out. The crew of Engine 8-3 completed extinguishment. Engine 7-3 (Potomac Heights) ran a back up line and Truck 1 (La Plata) did a primary search, checked the attic for extension and provided ventilation. PA 8-7 set up an aid station on side A. Chief 8 established the Ripley Command. Units cleared the fireground at 1305.
MVA
WITH ENTRAPMENT - IRONSIDES Engine Company 8 was dispatched with EMS Company 58 for an MVA with injury at the intersection of Port Tobacco Road and Ironsides Road on April 26, 2010. As Rescue 8 was leaving the station, Charles County ECC upgraded the assignment for a reported subject trapped, adding Paramedic Ambulance 89, Engine Company 4, EMS Company 7, and EMS Duty 16A. An off-duty Charles County Emergency Services employee on the scene advised one subject was trapped with a severe head injury. On arrival, Rescue 8 personnel stabilized the vehicle and began extricating the patient. Engine 82 arrived shortly thereafter with its personnel assisting with extrication and patient care. The patient was treated on the scene by Company 58 and Paramedic Ambulance 89 personnel. The patient was transported by Paramedic Ambulance 89 to Prince Georges General Hospital , no medivac helicopters were available due to thunderstorms in the area. Personnel from Company 6 (Cobb Island) and Company 7 (Potomac Heights) were at Station 8 for Swiftwater Rescue training and helped staff our apparatus.
WORKING HOUSE FIRE IN NANJEMOY
April 16 at 1501 - Communications dispatched the assignment for a house on fire on Hicks Place off of Bowie Road in Nanjemoy. With a crew in quarters, Engine 8-3 responded with four members followed quickly by Tanker 8. First arriving Engine 8-3 advised that they had fire on the second floor of a two story house. The crew advanced an attack line to find two rooms off and quickly knocked the fire down. Chief 8 arrived and established the Hicks Place Command. Engine 4-1 (Nanjemoy) ran a line to back up 8's crew working on the second floor. RS 7 (Potomac Heights) did a primary search. Tower 9 (Indian Head) assisted with overhaul. Engine 1-2 (La Plata) took care of the utilities. PA 8-9 set up an aid station. Tanker 8 supplied the water to the fireground. Company 8 units were on the fireground for two hours. MVA WITH ONE TRAPPED
April 22 at 0902- Rescue 8 and PA 8-9 responded to Tayloes Neck Road at Cobey Place in Riverside for a Motor Vehicle Accident with one person trapped. First arriving PA 8-9 advised they did have one person pinned in a pick up truck that had collided head on into a tree. Chief 8 arrived next and established the Tayloes Neck Command. The crew of Rescue 8 performed a rapid extrication of the seriously injured patient. The Rescue then set up the landing zone for MSP Helicopter Trooper 2 at the scene. The patient was flown to an area trauma center. Command held the units from 8 only.
VOLUNTEERS
HANDLE BOAT FIRE IN THE
April
9th, 2010 at 2100hrs Communications dispatched the assignment for a boat on
fire in the WORKING
FIRE IN NANJEMOY
On
Monday March 22, 2010 at 1212 pm Co. 8 was alerted to 11290 Irene Glenwood
Pl. off of Benny Gray Pt. Rd. for the working house fire. Engine 8-3, Tanker
8, Engine 8-2, PA 8-7, Duty 8 (Mott) and Chief 8B responded within minutes.
Duty 8 (Mott) was first arriving and found a single story home with heavy
smoke showing. Engine 8-3 (first arriving engine), Tanker 8 and Chief 8B
arrived seconds after and went to work extinguishing the fire. Chief 8B
established the command and assigned Chief 8A as Division 1. Squad 7 arrived
behind 8-3 and command assigned them to primary search and outside vent.
Engine 8-2 was sent to the water supply at Maryland Pt. Rd. and Rt. 6 and
established a draft to fill tankers. The remaining units on the box staged
and sent their personnel to the scene on foot due to the condition of the
driveway. Engine 1-1 was assigned as RIT, and Engine 11-2 pulled a backup
line. T-20 arrived and assisted with checking for extension and opening up.
Tanker 8 and Tanker 4 supplied the fire ground with water for the duration
of the incident. Command held all units for approx 2 hrs. before returning
to service.
COMPANY
LEVEL WATER SUPPLY DRILL
On
Saturday March 20, 2010 Co. 8 conducted a small water supply drill. Co. 8
went down to Sweden Point Marina and set up folding tanks and drilled on
setting up a tanker fill site, drafting, filling tankers, transferring water
and driver operator training on Tanker 8. Co. 8 units drilled for about 3
hours.
HANDLINE
DRILL AT FIREHOUSE
On March 17, 2010 at 2055 hrs communications dispatched the assignment for a working shed fire in Marbury off of School House Rd. First arriving Chief 8 found a small shed well involved and established the Marbury Command. Engine 8-3 arrived and advanced an attack line to extinguish the fire. Command held Engine 7-3 and tanker 8 for approx 45 min.
FIRST DUE CHIMNEY FIRE On
Monday March 8th while the volunteers were enjoying some lunch
we were alerted to 5400 Toyer Pl. for the reported chimney fire. Engine 8-3
and Tanker 8 quickly responded along
with 8 volunteers. Engine 8-3 arrived to find a 2 story home with
nothing evident. Chief 8B assumed Division 1. Batt. 7 (Grinder) arrived and
established the Toyer Pl. command with Safety 8 (Burroughs) as the Roof
Division Leader. After investigating crews found that they had a working
chimney fire. Tower 9 and Engine 7-3 arrived and were put to work helping to
contain and extinguish the fire. Crews worked for approx 1 hour before
clearing. Command held Co.’s 8,7, and 9. NEW
MEMBER TRAINING
On
Wednesday March 3rd members from Co. 8 conducted a company level drill for
some new members. We demonstrated how to properly set up a tanker fill site
and fill tankers and also how to set up a tanker dump site. Members drilled
for about 2 hrs. before racking up.
FIRST DUE HOUSE On
Saturday Feb. 27th At approx 2315 hrs Co. 8 was alerted to 4645
Smallwood Church Rd. for the reported house on fire. Chief 8 and 8B
responded within minutes with Engine 8-3, Tanker 8, and Rescue 8 just behind
them. Chief 8, Chief 8B, and Engine 211 were first arriving to find nothing
evident from the residence. Chief 8 established the command and assigned
Chief 8B as Division 1. Crews quickly found that they had food in the
microwave with no extension. Units operated on the fire ground
for approx 15 minutes to remove smoke from the residence. Command was
terminated at approx. 2350 hrs. AUTO FIRE IN IRONSIDES February 1, 2010 at 1252 - Engine 8-2 and the Tanker responded to an auto fire on Port Tobacco Road near Orphans Loss Place in Ironsides. Upon arrival, the units found an auto well involved in the middle of the roadway. An attack line was advanced and the fire was extinguished quickly. (Pictures courtesy of Captain Bob Mott).
January 28- After a week of being out of service, Fire Boat 8 was placed back in service. On January 20th, the boat started taking on water while assisting Potomac Marine during the salvage operation of the air boat due to a problem with the bilge pumps. Sump pumps were placed in service on Boat 8 by the Potomac Marine tow boat and the salvage operation of the air boat was stopped. Potomac Marine then towed Boat 8 back to the Sweden Point Marina. We want to thank Captain Terry Hill and his crew from Potomac Marine for their assistance.
PENGUIN PLACE HOUSE FIRE January 31 at 0130 - The Tanker and Chief 8A (as the West Side Chief) responded to a working house fire on Penguin Place in Fenwick (Company 11's area). Chief 8A was assigned as the Water Supply Officer by Command (Chief 11). Tanker 8 supplied water to Tanker 11 (Bryans Road) and was released by command. The Chief and Tanker worked on the scene for about an hour. GARAGE FIRE IN LA PLATA
January 13 at 1812 - The working fire assignment was dispatched for a garage on fire on Glen Albin Road in La Plata. The Rescue and Tanker both responded with a total of five members. Upon arrival of Rescue 8, the company was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Group. The crew placed some lights around the structure and assured that means of egress were open for the crews operating on the inside. The Tanker dumped one load of water into the drafting basin and was released by Command. The Rescue returned to quarters after a short time on the fireground. LARGE BRUSH FIRE January 11 at 1217 - Just as the water rescue was concluding, a brush fire was dispatched on Highground Farm Place. Units arrived to find a fast moving field fire with exposure problems. First arriving Engine 21-1 (Stump Neck Navy Base) knocked down the fire around an occupied trailer. They established command and requested several more brush units and an additional tanker be dispatched. The fire consumed over 15 acres. Five brush units and two tankers were used to extinguish the fire. Ambulance 8-7 established an aid station. Forestry also responded. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
Units on scene: Brush 8-4, Brush 8, Tanker 8, Ambulance 8-7 and Chief 8. Engine 21-1 (Navy Base), Brush 7-4 and Tanker 7 (Potomac Heights), Brush 4-4 (Nanjemoy) and Brush 9-4 (Indian Head) ANOTHER WATER RESCUE ON THE POTOMAC
January 11 at 1135 - Communications dispatched the boat in distress assignment once again, this time for a canoeist that was in distress on the Potomac River off of the Leeslyvania Park in Woodbridge, Va. The Marine Support Unit with the Fireboat, the Boat Support Unit with the Airboat, Ambulance 8-7 and Chief 8 responded. Communications had received a 911 call from a person in a canoe on the river that had became disoriented and was stuck in the ice. The decision was made to use the Airboat again due to the amount of ice at Sweden Point Marina. Command was established by Chief 8. Command requested that Prince William County dispatch an assignment due to the location being close to the Virginia side. He also requested that a helicopter be dispatched. Both MSP Trooper 2 and 7 responded. The Prince William units arrived at the Leeslyvania Park and could see the canoe approximately 200 yards off shore. They launched a small inflatable boat to assist the person in distress back to the park. While leaving the Mattawoman Creek, Airboat 8 became disabled and started to take on water. The decision was made to abandon the boat and the crew was hoisted off of the deck by Trooper 7 using the rescue basket. The two members were then transported to the landing pad at Stump Neck to be evaluated by the crew of Ambulance 8-7. The crew did not require any medical attention. The Airboat was left anchored near the mouth of the Mattawoman Creek. Due to the ice conditions, there has been no attempt made to recover the boat. When conditions permit, the boat will be brought back to Sweden Point. We would like to thank the crews of both Trooper 2 and 7 for assisting our members safely back to shore. MEMBERS COMPLETE ICE RESCUE TRAINING
January 10, 2010 - The company would like to congratulate members Richard Hash, Carl Brown, II and Michelle Rollins for completing the Ice Rescue Technician course. This was a one day class that was taught by Rich Takacs of Water and Ice Rescue Instruction Services. The members were instructed on how to remove victims from a break in the ice and how to treat them after they have been rescued. The class was also attended by members of the Charles County Dive Rescue Team and the Benedict and Cobb Island VFD's. The Benedict VFD, the Charles County Dive Rescue Team and our department are a part of a county wide response system that responds as a team to incidents such as Ice and Swift Water rescues throughout Charles County and Southern Maryland. By the three members taking this class, it now brings our department up to a total of twenty one members who have completed this training. WATER RESCUE ON THE POTOMAC
January 8 at 1118 - Communications dispatched Company 8 and EMS 58 (Ironsides) for a small boat that was adrift in the Potomac River just off of Mathias Point, Va. A citizen from Mathias Point had spotted a vessel drifting south on the river that appeared to be un-occupied. The Marine Support Unit along with the Fireboat responded. Due to the amount of ice on the river, Chief 8A (Hudson) decided to have the Airboat respond and also requested a Helicopter. Upon arrival, there was significant ice at the Goose Bay Marina. It was decided to utilize the Airboat and not launch the Fireboat. The Airboat was launched with a crew of two and proceeded on the ice to Mathias Point. The area was checked and nothing was found. Communications then advised that the Bridge Police (located at the 301 Bridge) could see the vessel drifting south of the bridge. They also advised that the vessel was under tow by another boat. The Airboat continued south on the river until it could be confirmed that the boat was not in distress and everyone was accounted for. The Boat Support Unit was then re-located to the Aqualand Marina in Newburg to load the Airboat. SMALL FIRE RISON HOUSE
December 26 at 0315 - The working fire assignment was dispatched for a house on fire on Highground Farm Place off of Chicamuxen Road for Company 8 and the surrounding companies. Engine 8-3 responded within minutes followed by Tanker 8 and Ambulance 8-7. First arriving Engine 8-3, laid a four inch supply line from Chicamuxen Road (1800 feet). Due to the roadway being icy, the Engine became stuck on a steep hill just prior to the address. The members gathered some hand tools and a pressurized water can and proceeded on foot to the house. Brush 8-4 arrived on location and made the trip up the hill. The members from Engine 8-3 found a small fire in a bathroom that had been extinguished by the homeowner. The crew checked for extension, ventilated and performed some minor overhaul. No extension was found and Command (Battalion 11) held the units from 8 and Company 7 (Potomac Heights) for a short time. Captain 8 (Burroughs) had Division 1. CHRISTMAS DAY FIRE 25 December 2009 - Just before 4pm, units were alerted to Hawthorne Road at the building formerly occupied as Heisman’s Bar for a building fire. Engine 8-3, Tanker 8, Chief 8-A, Safety 8 and Paramedic Ambulance 16-7 responded. First arriving units from Potomac Heights reported heavy smoke from the structure. Engine 8-3 arrived and advanced a back-up line into the structure. Tanker 8 placed the folding tank for water supply operations on the scene, and then fell into the Tanker Shuttle. After a partial roof collapse, all personnel were evacuated from the building to darken the fire in a defensive position. Units then returned for interior operations in limited safe locations. Units operated on the scene for approximately 3 hours. Chief 8-A was assigned as the Water Supply Officer, and Safety 8 was assigned as the Incident Safety Officer. Tanker 8 dumped 3 loads of water during this incident.
BUILDING FIRE IN BRYANS ROAD
December 19, 2009 at 0108 - Rescue 8 responded to 6000 block of Indian Head Highway for a working building fire. First arriving units from Company 11 (Bryans Road) found a one story Barber Shop heavily involved. The Rescue was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team and performed the duties associated with that assignment. MAJOR
WINTER STORM HITS AREA
December 18, 2009 - During the major winter storm that blanketed the area with as much as twenty inches of snow, two crews were maintained in the station responding to over twenty calls for assistance ranging from trees down in the roadway to providing four wheel drive transport for victims with various medical problems.
December 18 and 22 - Santa Claus made his rounds aboard Engine 8-3 again this year! Special thanks to Sergeant Joe Tilley for co-coordinating the run this year.
ANOTHER
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON PORT TOBACCO ROAD
December
10, 2009 at 0125 - The Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 1 (La Plata)
with a serious motor vehicle accident with a person trapped in the 7900
block of Port Tobacco Road. Upon arrival, the Rescue was assigned to work
with Rescue Engine 13 already on the scene performing the extrication.
Rescue 8 operated on the scene for about 30 minutes. ACCIDENT WITH EXTRICATION
IN McCHONCIE December 5 at 1524 - The Rescue, Paramedic Ambulance and Chief 8B (Gordon) responded to Port Tobacco Road at Blossom Point Road for a serious Motor Vehicle Accident. Units arrived to find a two vehicle collision with several patients. Rescue 8 along with Rescue Engine 13 (La Plata) worked to release two patients that were trapped. Paramedic Ambulance 16-7 (running as PA 8) transported one patient to an area trauma center. Chief 8B established Command, Chief 1 (Moore) had the Extrication Group and Captain 8 (Burroughs) was the EMS Group Leader. The Rescue and Chief operated for about 45 minutes.
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