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Email - TDVFD@TDVFD8.com |
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UNITS
November 28 - Today, our members joined forces with members of the Bryans Road VFD to conduct a ropes drill. The scenario was a victim trapped on the roof, which required a stokes basket evacuation using Truck 11 as high change of direction. The patient (Rescue Andy!) was secured in the stokes basket and a hauling/lowering system was set-up on the ground to both lift the basket and lower to the ground. After this was completed, members refreshed on rappelling operations off the roof of the school. We would like to thank the Bryans Road VFD for their participation and the use of their Ladder Truck.
CONGRATULATIONS
COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS November 14 - TDVFD gathered together on Saturday evening for their annual installation banquet. Members and their families, as well as honored guests, made up the approximately 80 that were on hand to celebrate and recognize those who served in the 2008-2009 year, and witness the installation of the new officers for 2009-2010 year. The Lorimer Beans Scott Member of the Year was awarded to the company's vice president, Chuck Burroughs. Delaney Matthews was recognized as top runner for fire responses and Michelle Rollins was recognized as top runner for EMS responses. Steven Mott was recognized for attending the most drills for the 2008-2009 year. Following the ceremony members enjoyed some Karaoke and dancing. JOB WELL DONE! November 12 - We want to congratulate Sergeant Joey Tilley and Firefighter Carl Brown on completing the Hazardous Materials Technician course. VOLUNTEERS EXTRICATE ONE ON PORT TOBACCO ROAD November 7th at 1642, Company 8 was alerted to Burch Road & Port Tobacco for the MVA with one trapped. Rescue 8, Paramedic Ambulance 8-9 & Chief 8 as the West Side Battalion all responded within minutes of dispatch. First arriving E.S.44 (J. Summers) confirmed one trapped. Rescue 8 arrived and deployed the Spreaders to gain access to the patient & deployed 100ft of 1 ½ attack line for protection. Extrication took 5 minutes to complete and the patient was turned over to P.A. 8-9. Rescue Engine 13 (La Plata) set up the landing zone in a nearby field for Trooper 7. Chief 8A had Extrication group and Chief 1B had Command. Company 8 units cleared at 1730. MONDAY NIGHT DRILL November 2 - The weekly drill for this week consisted of vehicle extrication while the EMS members reviewed pediatric emergencies.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS! As we set the clocks back don't forget to change the battery in your smoke detectors. Also, check to make sure your detector is free of any dust on the cover as this may not allow the smoke to quickly enter the detector. PASSING OF A FRIEND October 22, 2009 - It is with regret that we announce the passing of Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department member Joseph "Buster" Grinder. Buster was an active member of Company 7 for 25 years and a good friend to all of us here at Company 8. Buster served as the President of the PHVFD in 1955 and was the Rescue Captain in 1961 and 62. He was given the EMS Person of the Year Award in 1996 and again in 2005. He obtained his Life Membership with Company 7 in 1997. Buster was inducted into the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Hall of Fame on May 3, 2008. Our thoughts and prayers are with Busters family and the members of Company 7. DOGWOOD TRAIL October 11 - Members headed out Sunday morning to Gale Bailey Elementary School to assist school volunteers with the reopening of the Dogwood nature trail. Brush and fallen trees had all but closed the trail. Company 8 members cut trees and removed brush, clearing the way for teachers and students to once again use the trail. Members had a great time and a good work out.
COMPANY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TRIATHLON September 19 and 20- The company once again provided water rescue and EMS coverage for the yearly triathlon event that is held at Sweden Point Marina in Smallwood State Park. The event this year was held on two days with each day having approximately 200 participants. The event consists of a swim across the Mattawoman Creek and back, a bicycle ride and a run that all takes place in the park and the surrounding area. Crews this year as they have in the past took care of a few swimmers that needed assistance back to shore and also provided first aid for a couple of minor injuries. Dunkirk VFD (Calvert County) once again assisted us with the event as they have done for numerous years in the past. We would like to thank Dunkirk for their support. Units staffed for the event: Ambulance 8-7, Fireboat 8, Airboat 8 and Dunkirk Raft 5 2009 FUND DRIVE Our yearly fund drive is almost finished for this year. We would like to thank everyone who has donated. We want to especially thank Finley Construction Company of Port Tobacco for their generous contribution again this year. It is with the financial support of the citizens of our first due response area that we are able to continue to provide the level of service to the public that we have for the last 55 years. Again a huge thank you! INJURY ON A BOAT September 8 at 0832- As units from Company 8 were clearing a house fire in Chicamuxen, Communications dispatched the Fireboat to the Port Tobacco River for an injured person on a sail boat. Fireboat 8 responded with a crew of three and found a person on board a sailboat with a hand injury. The crew provided treatment to the victim and transported him back to the Port Tobacco Marina to be transported to the hospital by Paramedic Ambulance 8-7. WORKING
BARN FIRE
FIRE ON THE ROOF August 21 - A few minutes past midnight, as crews were still cleaning up from the Blossom Point MVA, Communications dispatched the house fire assignment on Zenobia Place in Pisgah. Engine 8-3 and Tanker 8 quickly responded with a crew of six along with the A and B Chiefs followed by the Rescue. While enroute, Communications advised that the County Police were on the scene with smoke showing from the roof of a single family dwelling. First arriving Engine 8-3 laid a 700' supply line down the long and narrow driveway. The crew advanced the 300' line to find a fire on the roof that had been extinguished prior to their arrival. The roof and attic area were checked finding no extension. Chief 8A (Hudson) had the command and held the units from Company 8 only. The Fire Investigator was requested and an investigation is still ongoing by the Fire Marshal's Office. MVA WITH FLY-OUT August 20 at 2210 - The Rescue along with both the A and B Chiefs responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Blossom Point Road near Brentland Road in Welcome. Upon arrival of Chief 8B (Gordon), he found a single vehicle into a tree with two serious injuries and requested a second Paramedic bringing EMS Duty 16A (Shadle) to the scene. The helicopter was also requested. The crew of Rescue 8 assisted the EMS crews with patient care and provided lights. Both victims were flown to a trauma center by MSP Trooper 2. Engine 8-2 set up the landing zone near the scene. Chief 8A (Hudson) had the Blossom Point Command. Other units on scene- Ambulance 58-8 (Ironsides), MCU 58 and PA 51-8 (La Plata EMS) TANKER PLACED IN SERVICE
BOATING
ACCIDENT ON THE
August
8 at 1719 - The Fireboat, Rescue and Paramedic Ambulance responded to
the Potomac River near MEMBERS INJURED DURING TRAINING EXERCISE
August
8 - The department wishes a speedy recovery to the members of the
Newburg VFD that were injured during a training event today. The members
were injured in an accident involving a master stream device
that was flowing a large amount of water. One of those members, Steve
Shifflett (who is the Chief of the Newburg VFD) is also assigned to our
station as a career EMT. Please keep Steve and the other injured members
in your thoughts as they continue to recover from their injuries.
August
7 - A few members made the trip to
MEMBERS COMPLETE SHIPBOARD FIREFIGHTING TRAINING
August
4 - Delaney Matthews, Joey Tilley, Steve Mott, Pat Moore, Jason Hardesty
and Carl Brown, II all completed the Shipboard Firefighting course that
was taught by MFRI and held at Newburg Fire Station 14. This was 24
hour course that taught the members to better handle fires and other
emergencies aboard and around large ships and vessels. HOUSE FIRE IN POMONKEY
July
25 at 2113 - The Rescue responded to a house on fire on UPDATE
ON TANKER July 22- The new Tanker was delivered on June 25th. Since then, the members have been participating in an extensive driver training program. The majority of the equipment has been mounted and the unit is expected to go in service in mid August.
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS RESPONSE IN July
17 at 0802- Engine 8-3 and Rescue 8 were alerted for a Motor Vehicle
Accident that was believed to be involving hazardous materials on Crain
Highway at Hawthorne Road in La Plata. Upon arrival on Engine 8-3, they
operated off of a hydrant to supply La Plata Engine 1-1. The Rescue was
held in staging while the contents of the vehicles involved could be
identified and examined. Rescue 8 was placed in service as the incident
was scaled back. Engine 8-3 remained on the scene until after 1300,
providing a water supply while the vehicles involved in the accident were
removed from the scene. RESCUE
TO INDIAN HEAD HOUSE FIRE July
14 at 0357- Rescue 8 responded to a working house fire in Indian Head on LIVE
FIRE TRAINING CONDUCTED The
department conducted a live fire training exercise in a two story house in
the 4100 block of
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN We want to congratulate Michelle Rollins on becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Michelle attended classes at the University of Maryland in College Park over the last three weeks. This was an intense class that takes 131 hours to complete. Thanks Michelle for dedicating the time and effort to finish this course. |
November
18 - TDVFD congratulates Randy and Danielle Rempfer on the birth of their
son William. William joins big brother Ethan. 
On
Sunday August 23, 2009 at 0843 hrs Co. 8 was alerted to 4610 Bicknell Rd.
for the reported barn fire. Engine 8-3, Tanker 8, Rescue 8, Engine 8-2, PA
8-7, and Chief 8B responded within minutes. Chief 8B already in the area was
first arriving to find a 20 x 30 barn well involved. Engine 8-3 arrived and
quickly went to work extinguishing the structure. Engine 7-3 arrived and
picked up 8-3’s line and supplied water to the fire ground and set up the
dump tanks for the tanker shuttle. Engine 8-2 established the draft at Grays
Pond on Marbury Run Rd. and placed the fill site in service within minutes.
Tankers 8,7,and 11 shuttled several loads of water to the fire ground from
the fill site. Command held all units for approx 2 hours for extensive
overhaul. Engine 4-4 was alerted for their foam system to help with
extinguishment. Chief 8B had the Bicknell Rd. command, Capt. Graff had
operations, and the WSBC (Co. 9) had the water supply group. Special thanks
to Randy 
