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Two alarm fire destroys Randallstown apartment building Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on June 25th, Baltimore County fire units were dispatched to Fire Box 46-3 for a reported fire in the roof area of a gardenstyle apartment building on Noyes Circle in Randallstown.

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Arson fire destroys Sharpsburg home in Confederate Hills subdivision On May 12th, Washington County Emergency Communications took reports of a structure fire in the 17500 block of General Longstreet Circle in Confederate Hills near Sharpsburg.

Caller’s reports JUMP TO FILE# 052614100 described heavy fire with a column of black smoke in the area.

The ECC quickly dispatched emergency crews out on Box 1-1 at 8:18 a.m. from Sharpsburg.

Fire & EMS departments along with crews from Shepherdstown, Boonsboro, Potomac Valley and Washington County Special Operations.

Washington County initiated the “safety dispatch” for the incident quickly as multiple calls flooded the ECC reporting a house on fire.

Engine 1-1 from Sharpsburg arrived on the scene at 17522 General Longstreet Circle to find a single story rancher with heavy fire showing on sides Alpha and Bravo sides with a detached garage that was on the ground and one female burn patient.

As Paramedic 19-2 took care of the burn patient, crews from Sharpsburg began a defensive attack on the blaze.

As crews worked to contain the fire, state fire marshals were called in by command to the scene. Firefighters battled the blaze for over thirty minutes before bringing everything under control to the point crews could enter the structure.

Command reported a bulk of the fire knocked down at 9:20 a.m., at which time crews were able to make entry to the structure.

Firefighters worked for an additional hour and a half conducting overhaul operations and hitting hot spots before command reported the fire out at 11:00 that morning. Once out, the scene was turned over to the state fire marshals as they began their investigation.

State fire marshals were able to quickly determine that the fire was intentionally set in the garage and the house. Damages are estimated at $208,000.

The investigation showed that the house was in foreclosure and the residents were scheduled to be evicted. The home occupant was the only reported injury during the fire other then the death of their family pets.

Once evaluated by EMS, she was flown my MSP Trooper 3 to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore with first and second degree burns to her extremities and face. She was last

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According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the home occupant is currently being charged with first-degree arson, seconddegree arson, three counts of first-degree malicious burning and two counts of animal cruelty.

No one else in the residence has been charged.

It is believed the other occupants, who were not home at the time of the blaze, were unaware of the foreclosure and scheduled eviction.

Over 65 fire and EMS providers responded for the fire on General Longstreet Circle.

Sharpsburg Fire Co. 1 responded out on Box 1-1 with help from Shepherdstown Fire Co. 3, Boonsboro Fire Co. 6, Potomac Valley Fire Co. 11, Baker Heights Fire Co. 60, Bakerton Fire Co. 7, Williamsport Fire & EMS Co. 2, Martinsburg VA Center Fire Co. 80, Nearsville Fire Co. 16, Washington County Special Operations 20, Sharpsburg EM Co. 19, Boonsboro EMS Co. 69, Washington County DES EMS 1820, Washington County Air Unit 25, Rehab Unit 255, MSP Aviation Command Trooper 3 and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Maine: David W. Millett, 62 Rank: Captain-Safety Officer Incident Date: May 10, 2014 Death Date: May 10, 2014 Fire Department: Norway Fire Department Initial Summary: Several hours after responding to an early morning structure fire, Captain-Safety Officer Millett fell ill at his residence passing away from a reported cardiac arrest.

Wyoming: Ted F. Drake, 62 Rank: Fire Crew Supervisor Incident Date: May 17, 2014 Death Date: May 17, 2014 Fire Department: Wyoming State Forestry Division Initial Summary: Fire Crew Supervisor Drake passed away from a reported heart attack while participating in a work capacity (fitness) test for red card certification, part of the wildland fire qualification system used by federal and most state wildland fire management agencies. Fire Crew Supervisor Drake, a career employee of Wyoming State Forestry Division, supervised and trained inmates called “Smoke Busters,” well-respected teams utilized to fight wildland fires and complete many other associated projects on both federal and state lands.

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Connecticut: David Fiori, 59 Rank: Deputy Chief Incident Date: May 25, 2014 Death Date: May 26, 2014 Fire Department: New Britain Fire Department Initial Summary: While working his shift, Deputy Chief Fiori fell ill at approximately 2200hrs on Sunday (05/25/2014). Firefighters immediately provided medical care to Fiori and then transported him to the Hospital of Central Connecticut where he passed away at approximately 0330hrs on Monday (05/26/2014)

Maryland: Robert Fogel III, 58 Rank: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Incident Date: May 30, 2014 Death Date: May 30, 2014 Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Fogle went into cardiac arrest during a training exercise at the Baltimore County Fire Rescue Academy in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Fogle was cared for by fellow firefighters and transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Services for Firefighter Fogle will be held June 4th and 5th at the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company where Fogle also volunteered as a firefighter for over 30 years.

New Jersey: Robert “Hawk” Meyer, 54 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2014 Death Date: June 8, 2014 Fire Department: Union Beach Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Meyer fell ill while working at the scene of a multiple alarm fire in a commercial warehouse building. Fellow responders immediately rendered medical aid to Meyer who succumbed to his injury, the nature of which is pending completion of an autopsy.

Ohio: Rickie K. Halcomb, 56 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 6, 2000 Death Date: March 31, 2014 Fire Department: City of Dayton Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Halcomb was assigned to Dayton Medic 11 and, on June 6, 2000, responded with other crews to I-75 Southbound at State Route 35 for an accident with a person trapped. After nasally intubating the patient and while assisting crews with patient removal from the wreckage, Halcomb was exposed to the Hepatitis-C virus from the blood at the scene. Firefighter Halcomb suffered the adverse effects of the disease process until he passed away on March 21, 2014.

Nevada: Donovan Garcia, Jr., 52 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: June 5, 2014 Death Date: June 5, 2014 Fire Department: Hungry Valley Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Garcia was participating in wildland fire training when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Garcia was treated at the scene and then transported to the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, where he succumbed to his injury.

Montana: Todd Allen Rummel, 44 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: June 19, 2014 Death Date: June 19, 2014 Fire Department: Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Rummel died upon impact from injuries sustained when the fire apparatus he was operating was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a pickup truck carrying, according to reports, five occupants who also perished upon impact in the collision. Rummel was returning the apparatus to the fire station from the shop where it had undergone routine repair work. Investigation into the cause of the accident continues by local and state authorities.

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Crash in Pikesville leaves one trapped and flown to Shock Trauma Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2014, Baltimore County westside fire units were alerted for a reported crash with entrapment at Stevenson Road and Interstate 695 (Rescue Box 2-12).

Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Squad 322 was first to arrive and confirmed at least one patient was trapped.

Witnesses reported a Honda car with three occupants was leaving the outer loop of Interstate 695 via the Stevenson Road exit ramp when it crossed into the path of a Ford pickup truck that was headed northbound on Stevenson Road.

The impact of the crash sent the Ford across the road into a grassy area in front of Chizuk Amuno Congregation, and caused the Honda to rotate 360 degrees and strike a highway sign before coming to rest on the median.

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The rearseat passenger also sustained serious injuries and was transported via BCoFD Medic 2 to an area trauma center.

The frontseat passenger was transported via BCoFD Medic 18 (Randallstown) to an area hospital.

The accident is under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team.

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Vehicle strikes a house near Williamsport, sending three On Wednesday, May 28th, Washington County ECC received reports of a vehicle accident in the 16000 block of National Pike West of Hagerstown. As information was obtained by call takers, emergency crews from Williamsport Fire & EMS along with Washington JUMP TO FILE# 053114102 County Special Operations were dispatched to 16045 National Pike for a vehicle into the building at 8:43 a.m.

As crews marked up on the call, dispatch was still taking additional calls on the incident.

Reports came in advising heavy structural damage to the house and the driver was reported to be in active seizures still in the vehicle.

Washington County Sheriff Department was the first to arrive, finding three occupants in the vehicle. Information was relayed to Rescue Engine 2 and additional EMS resources were started to assist.

Upon arrival, crews found a four door passenger car that left the roadway striking the Alpha/ Bravo corner of the house. The vehicle struck the roof support and

the porch roof was unstable hanging over the vehicle. Firefighters worked quickly to stabilize the porch roof.

Crews were able to quickly extricate all three occupants from the vehicle at 8:54 a.m., once the roof was secured.

Emergency crews from Williamsport Fire & EMS and Special Operations tended to the three patients who were in the vehicle while waiting for the arrival of the addition Medic units.

Once additional EMS arrived, the special operations crew focused on securing the damaged areas of the structure. Washington County ECC contacted a Washington County building inspector with the information and they were already enroute to the scene.

All patients were treated and transported from the scene at 9:20 a.m. All three were taken to Meritus Medical Center. Exact conditions are not known.

The house received heavy damage from the accident. One occupant was home at the time of the accident, but was not injured.

Washington County building inspectors responded to the scene to survey the damage to the house.

Both residents were temporarily

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displaced due to the structural damage. The Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross was dispatched out to assist the family involved.

Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of the accident. It is believed that the driver

may have suffered a medical emergency causing them to leave the roadway, traveling through the yard and striking the house. No official cause has been released at this time.

Williamsport Fire & EMS responded out that morning receiv-

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Outside gas leak in Elkridge At around 11:00 a.m. this morning, June 6th, units from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were alerted for the report of a four inch plastic gas line struck in the area of Ilchester and Landing Roads in Elkridge.

A total of eight HCDFRS units responded and worked in conjunction with Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Howard County Police Department (HCPD), the Howard County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) to control the hazard and direct the public on appropriate protective action.

As a precaution, Ilchester Elementary School and Bonnie Branch Middle School were evacuated around 1 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School was affected, but did not need to be evacuated due to having a pre-scheduled early dismissal today.

Residents in two homes nearby were evacuated, and access to approximately 25 houses was

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OEM has utilized the NotifyMe Howard system to provide voice, text and email notifications regarding the incident to approxiamtely 600 homes in a geotargeted area.

The leak was controlled by BGE around 3 p.m. this afternoon.

All residents were released back into their homes except for the occupants of two residences, who will be working directly with BGE to coordinate their re-entry.

Sheltering-in-place is no longer necessary, but Ilchester Road at Landing Road remained closed for an extended time period.

The total number of students affected was around 1500.

BGE advised that excavation and repair was on-going.

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Worcester State Hospital Fire VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky

Worcester State Hospital Fire Worcester, Massachusetts Photography by D. M. Wenc Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $19.95 This DVD is 38 minutes in length. It was transferred from the original VHS to a DVD in 2012.

The fire happened on July 22, 1991.

It is first important for the reader/viewer to know that the videographer took in this fire after taking up from another fire a distance away. I write this because for the first five minutes or so the viewer will see a blank screen with only the time and the date showing.

Within the five minutes is a flash of the vehicle he is in, responding on a highway to a column of smoke off in the distance.

This smoke is the hospital fire.

During the black screen presentation (which is when the camera is turned off to save wasted time), one can hear the radio traffic of companies arriving and an order from the chief for a fourth alarm.

This is all written so that the viewer does not think that the DVD is defective!

The hospital is an old historic building, most likely vacant (condition of occupancy is not mentioned) and from the looks of the building, it has the telltale sign of being a state hospital, namely drab and depressing.

It is a large building with an inclined roof running the length of it with dormers in some parts

between the ridge pole and the floor below.

The fire has possession of the top of the building and is through the roof in some sections. A tractor-drawn aerial (which appears to be an E-ONE tractor pulling an older Maxim aerial trailer) has the ladder raised and eventually a ladderpipe is deployed.

It appears to be an outside fight, but during the period of firefighting, an evacuation signal was given so I guess there may have been attempts made at an interior attack.

There is a part of the roof buildup that resembles a cupola, but I’m not sure if that would be what this section was called.

Anyway it eventually becomes fully involved with fire.

It is decided to have the firefighting force fallback to a safer position and the aerial is actually moved while the ladder is still raised. The ladderpipe is eventually re-deployed, but the stream is not hitting the fire but falling short onto the exterior of the building where there is no flame.

It’s quite possible that there was insufficient water pressure.

The blaze was eventually elevated to five alarms with over 100 WFD firefighters in attendance reinforced by members from nine other mutual aid fire departments.

In its height, the fire runs the length of the building. The videographer pans both the fire building and the fireground.

I saw one mutual aid chief wearing a white helmet without a front piece, but the town’s name and his rank were on the back of his bunker coat.

The scene brought back memories of some of the older apparatus many of us were used to seeing such as Maxim Model “S” pumpers, a Mack “R” pumper and more.

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23rd Annual Kid’s Alive Fest held at Children’s Village in Hagerstown On May 17th, dedicated emergency service professionals came out to assist at the 23rd Annual Kid’s Alive Fest in Hagerstown.

Many organizations dedicated to public safety were on hand this year to help.

JUMP TO FILE# A g e n c i e s 052614104 brought different types of safety displays and activities to promote many different aspects of safety for the kids.

Children’s Village was lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny day for Saturday’s event.

Several fire and EMS departments brought their units out and displayed them for the public, allowing them a close up look at some of the tools used. Kids got to walk through some of the ambulances from Community Rescue and Smithsburg EMS while the paramedics and EMT’s, who came out that day, pointed out and explained the use of the different equipment they carry. They even got to check out some of the fire trucks to see some of the equipment they carry as well.

Some kids got to watch firefighters from Funkstown Fire Company as they conducted a car extrication demonstration for all to see. Others may have been to busy with other Funkstown firefighters on the other side of the building playing firefighter as they used a fire hose to spray water at the fake house with fake flames.

Other fire apparatus from Hagerstown, Halfway, Maugansvile and Leitersburg were on display out in front of Children’s Village while Maryland State Police Aviation’s Trooper 3 landed in the back lot and was able to be there and on display for nearly two hours, giving everyone a chance to check out the new AW 139 Helicopter that went in-service.

Several other organizations were also on hand at this year’s event. Washington County 911 Center came out and had a 911 simulator there for the kids.

They worked to teach them a little about 911 and they were able to practice dialing 911 with the simulator.

Maryland DNR volunteers were out to help promote safety on the water with hand-outs and displays of different types of boating safety gear.

Some of the nurses from Meritus came out with hand-outs and safety information as well as focusing on the kids.

The MSP Hagerstown Barracks were there to show the kids with a ball pitch stand how their radar guns work while firefighters from Hagerstown gave tours of “Pappy’s House,” which is a real house that was burned nearly twenty years ago.

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Multiple apparatus were on display for all to see.

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Smithsburg EMS allows the kids to walk through their unit while they point out and explain the use of some of their equipment.

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Firefighters allowed the children the opportunity to squirt some water during the event

The Maryland Division Of Corrections was also on hand conducting K-9 demonstrations for the public to see.

All of these organizations along with the entire Children’s

Village staff of instructors and volunteers came out to help make the annual event happen.

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Providence volunteers dedicate new engine On June 7, 2014, the Providence Volunteer Fire C o m p a n y (Baltimore County Fire Station #290) placed in service a 2013 Rosenbauer Engine known as JUMP TO FILE # 061014101 Engine 291.

Engine 291 was built on a Spartan chassis, has a 1000 gal tank and a 1500 gpm pump.

This unit replaces the previous Engine 291, a 1996 KME/Renegade engine that was sold last year to the Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Co in Dozier, Al. The members of the Providence Volunteer Fire Company are proud to place this unit in service and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

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Ambulances from Smithsburg EMS and Community Rescue sit on display for the 23rd Annual Kid's Alive Fest

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Captain Geoffrey Donahue, with daughter Kailyn, speaks at the dedication ceremony for Engine 291

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Fire damages Ellicott City apartment Just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2014 Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched to the 3100 block of Wheaton Way in Ellicott City, Maryland for a small apartment fire.

The apartment is located on the third floor, and the fire was contained to the kitchen area.

Additionally, this apartment as well as the apartment below it sustained significant water damage.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

The occupants of the apartment were displaced, and the apartment management will provide temporary housing for them.

The Red Cross has also been notified and will offer assistance.

There were no civilian, firefighter or paramedic injuries.

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Disaster drill tests skills of emergency crews On May 19th, fire and EMS inits could be seen at Hagerstown Regional Airport Monday evening along with multiple sheriff department units as heavy smoke billowed from the airfield near the main termi- JUMP TO FILE# 060514115 nal.

Fire apparatus appeared to be staging with several ambulances as Washington County sheriff deputies could be seen with face masks on with guns drawn approaching the terminal.

This was a scary sight to be seen. Luckily, what was unfolding was only a drill.

This was an emergency preparedness drill put on by Hagerstown Regional Airport along with the Division Of Emergency Services.

This year’s drill started out with a gunman on site with several people in the terminal shot. Once located and subdued by sheriff deputies, fire and EMS were called in to handle a plane that crashed and was on fire with multiple people injured.

Paramedic 75-9 from Community Rescue arrived first to handle the gunman, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds from sheriff deputies.

Fire crews from the Hagerstown Regional Airport Crash Rescue Company 35 were the first on the scene with reports of a plane in half with fire showing.

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Paramedic Moore and EMT Vidal receive assistance from Long Meadow Fire while packaging a patient for transport to triage.

Company 35 units along with Maugansville Fire concentrated on the initial fire attack while other fire crews arrived and assisted with patients, who were scattered around the second half of the plane.

Several EMS crews from the surrounding jurisdictions arrived directly after fire units and staged on side Alpha of the Airport fire station. There is where EMS Sector Captain Mackrell of Community Rescue established the triage area outside the “hot zone” a little over 100 yards away from the crash site.

Crews from Smithsburg EMS and Hancock EMS worked to establish the triage area.

As EMS worked on the triage area, firefighters from arriving units began removing patients from the

crash site and bringing them to the triage area.

Crews worked to treat and triage around 50 patients during Monday’s drill. Firefighters and EMT’s were taxed out making the drill that much more realistic?

Responding crews, who took part in Monday night’s drill, consisted of Hagerstown Regional Airport Crash Rescue, Maugansville, Greencastle, Long Meadow, Halfway, Williamsport, Community Rescue, Smithsburg EMS, Hancock EMS, Waynesboro Medic 200, Washington County DES EMS1810, DES Ambulance 18-9 along with Washington County Rehab 255.

The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County, MD has placed into service a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1750GPM/750GWT pumper as Engine 72.

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The Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company in Kent County, MD has placed in service this 2013 E-One Typhoon Extreme Duty 1500GPM/1030GWT pumper as Engine 4.

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Working house fire in Ellicott City Shortly before 10 a.m. on June , firefighters and paramedics from the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched to the 2900 block of Poland Springs Drive in Ellicott City for a working house fire.

Several neighbors called 911 to JUMP TO FILE# 060414121 report the fire.

A large column of dark black smoke was visible to first from responders and 40 Route Bethany Lane. When firefighters first arrived, heavy fire and smoke was visible from the first floor, and they began an aggressive interior fire attack.

Shortly thereafter, firefighters reported the fire had extended to the second floor and into the attic of the residence. Fire crews worked swiftly and efficiently to extinguish the blaze.

In all, about 40 firefighters were on the scene at the height of the event. HCDFRS crews were assisted by firefighters from Carroll County.

The six adult occupants were not at home at the time of the

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There were no civilian or firefighter injuries, but the family dog has not yet been located. The house is expected to be posted as uninhabitable.

The American Red Cross has been requested to assist the family, and a HCDFRS chaplain is on the

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Fire investigators from HCDFRS’ Fire Investigation Division are working to identify the origin and cause of the fire. Damage estimates have not been determined.

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Looking for a quick “pick me up”? Why not give yourself a five minute energy boost?

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Fitness, motivational levels and age varied across a broad spectrum.

Each participant was provided a 32oz bottle of water.

Here’s what worked for them, and it can work for you, pretty much anytime, anyplace!

Do as many repetitions as you can during the 30 seconds without using momentum or sacrificing proper form or alignment.

Remember to work at an intensity level (speed) suitable to your current level.

Progress to the next movement without rest.

Once you have completed all the movements go back and repeat each one a second time.

In a seated or standing position begin while holding the 32oz bottle of water in front of you (elbows bent, bottle close to your body) at chest level and extend overhead to

near straight arm position. Return to starting position.

For a greater challenge, if standing try performing the movement while standing on leg, being sure to alternate legs ½ way through.

If seated, you can further vary the exercise by raising the bottle in your right hand only then switching to the left half way through. Keep the empty arm extended overhead throughout. Repeat for 30 seconds.

Next, while standing, hold the water bottle in front of you at chest height (overhead for a greater challenge), sit down near the edge of a chair (if you don’t have a chair, squat as though you do) then stand up to the starting position. Repeat for 30 seconds.

Continue by sitting near the edge of a chair (if no chair, you can sit on the floor/ground) with the water bottle at chest level and somewhat close to your body (elbows bent). Keeping hips fixed rotate only at the waist as far as you can (keeping bottle in front of your chest) and then to the opposite direction. You can pause in the forward facing (start) position between rotating to each side if you are more comfortable with that. Continue this for 30 seconds.

Seated or standing (if done standing, be sure knees are slightly bent) hold water bottle overhead.

Keeping elbows up and shoulders stationary (close to your ears/head) flex the elbows to bring the bottle

down behind your head. Return to starting position. As with all the previous movements, continue for 30 seconds.

Stand up. Raise one knee to hip height (or as close to hip height as you can), lower it back down to the floor then switch knees. Continue alternating knees for 30 seconds.

(For a greater challenge, raise both arms overhead each time you lift one knee and return them to shoulder height as you raise the other knee). Continue alternating knees for 30 seconds.

Repeat all five movements a second time for a total workout time of five minutes. When finished, slowly rotate your head and hold it to the left for ten seconds, and then repeat to the right side. Facing forward, inhale (through your nose) as you shrug your shoulders up and hold two seconds then exhale (through your mouth) as you relax them down.

Drink eight oz of water (1/4 of the bottle) and continue to sip the remainder of the bottle throughout the day.

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It’s the summertime and you know what that means: Barbecues, vacations and pool parties. Don’t forget the honeydo-list.

With the summer about to go into full swing, you know some type of home improvement project will creep up poolside. Well, 1st Responder Newspaper is here to help with whatever job you have to take care of.

The Heroes Mortgage Program, brought to you by 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans, has teamed up to give away a $500 gift card from Home Depot to celebrate the success of the innovative mortgage opportunity.

One Home Depot gift card will be given away at each of the upcoming trade shows that 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans will be attending to share more information about the popular Heroes Mortgage Program.

There is absolutely no charge or obligation to enter the drawing for the Home Depot gift card. Readers can enter by visiting 1st Responder’s website at www.1RBN.com. To enter the contest, entrants must completely fill out the form and verify their email address.

“We have received so much great feedback about the Heroes Mortgage Program from our readers,” said 1st Responder Publisher Joseph Belsito. “Sun Home Loan has stepped up in a big way to extend benefits to members of the emergency services community and their families. The program has been a success and we look forward to continue to build our relationship with the emergency services community who risk their lives for us every day.”

The Heroes Mortgage Program is an exclusive mortgage opportunity, which provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community. The program offers unmatched rates, minimal lender fees and promises to get clients in their new home by the contract date. To participate in the program, firefighters, rescue and EMS personnel must verify their active or retired status within the emergency services community. The program is open to both paid and volunteer members.

To receive more information about the program and its

Heroes Realty helps military veteran find his dream home Stephen Hylton often used public transportation to look at different homes he was interested in on the market.

However, Hylton didn’t have to worry about catching the train to get home during his search. Martin Kaczmarczyk, the Broker of Record for Heroes Realty, usually gave Hylton a lift – even though it was out of the way. It was the least he could do for Hylton, a U.S. Army veteran, who proudly served our country.

Kaczmarczyk couldn’t help but think of Hylton over Memorial Day weekend, proudly knowing that he helped him purchase his home through the innovative Heroes Realty program.

“Being able to find a place for a veteran, right around Memorial Day, that means a lot,” Kaczmarczyk said. “This is a home Mr. Hylton can spend a lot of years in. It means so much because of the sacrifices he made. Mr. Hylton closed in early-May, so it was perfect timing.”

Heroes Realty works with heroes and their families across the country with a variety of real estate transactions. These brave men and women include firefighters and EMT’s, police officers, members of the armed services, healthcare professionals – including doctors, nurses and support staff – and educators. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home, sell the one you are in for the best price possible, or are even looking to rent or lease a quality home or apartment, Heroes Realty has opened its doors to provide personal real estate services to all of the Heroes in our community.

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Hylton, 35, actually started looking for a condominium in Jersey City, N.J. However, Kaczmarczyk pointed out that some of the taxes and home owner fees were excessive. So he helped Hylton find a home 45 minutes away in Plainfield, N.J. Among other things, Kaczmarczyk helped

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The need for a social media presence – don’t be a dinosaur EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO

If your agency has all the funding it needs, is overflowing with volunteers or employees, has an abundance of community support and has no need for charitable donations – then this article is not for you.

However if your agency, like the majority nationwide, is struggling for survival, needs people to fill the schedule, and has to raise funds with mailings, buckets and more – then you need to improve your social media presence.

Facebook, Twitter, Google-plus, websites and email aren’t evil; used right these sites will help establish an open line of communication with your members, improve the rapport you have in the community and attract new volunteers/members and donations.

Although there might be those resistant to using the computer (often self-proclaimed dinosaurs), including some in administration, you are handicapping your agency’s growth and well-being if you resist a solid web-presence.

Don’t let administrators forget what is good for the corps in order to avoid their own discomfort.

Social media is the way of most business nowadays, and non-profits can certainly benefit; social media includes blogs, website, public photos AND interactive social networking sites.

Your websites can advertise services and your mission statement, make it easy for people to find

employment and volunteer opportunities, and help build rapport with the community where you are seeking support. Put every member on an email list and blast out events and special notices.

Use an online scheduling system so members can easily fill your schedule and everyone can see what shifts are open.

While board business should be handled during face-to-face meetings, sending out documents for review beforehand will save time and improve efficiency.

Having a website allows the community to know more about you and allows them a connection which can pay off in support.

The website should be an up-todate reflection of your agency.

Use your site to announce community classes, post monthly reports about how many calls you responded to, let them know if you have a loan closet or do non-emergency transports.

You should also post your Privacy Policy and procedures for patients to request their records.

Publicly congratulate your members, especially when they are members of the community, for their accomplishments, years of service, etc.

Make sure you post a membership application (for download) on your site, the easier you make it for someone to volunteer, the easier it is to recruit new members.

Posting a FaceBook page is a good idea, but make sure you have a couple of moderators who can and will frequently monitor postings so you can avoid anyone “airing dirty laundry”, but by all means allow interactive discussion with the community.

Even if you’ve still decided that your agency does not need social media, you still need to establish a Social Media policy – your members (many of them at least) probably have FaceBook, Twitter, Google-plus or some other social site.

Aside from avoiding any HIPPA violations, you should have a policy in place to discourage minor disagreements from being aired publicly and turned into something bigger which could negatively impact the public’s opinion of your organization.

While First Amendment Freedom-of-Speech should never be denied, a municipal ambulance agency represents the local government and hopefully nothing should be posted that is detrimental to the agency or the town.

However while you can mandate HIPPA compliance, any other policy regulations should be strongly “recommended” and legal advice should be sought before disciplining any member who may not follow the guidelines.

It’s a good idea to form a Social Media “Team”; the team should work cooperatively with your Public Relations/Publicity team to ensure that vital information is going out to everyone, but its task should be specific.

There are several hosting sites that are easy do-it-yourself as well as hosted and inexpensive, you don’t need much computer savvy to maintain a website, blog or networking page.

Between the proven advantages of an agency having a web presence and the ease of doing just that, there really is no reason not to engage in active social media.

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Family day for recruits Leesburg, VA. The Spring Class of 2014 showed off what they have been learning in fire school these past six months for their family and friends, at the Loudoun County Training Center.

Under the eyes of theririnstructors, they responded to calls of fire arriving on apparatus to show those who gathered what will be expected of them once JUMP TO FILE# they join the com- 062314133 panies. With live fires burning in and out of the building, the recruits raised ladders, attack lines were taken into the fire buildings, and rescues were made. After each call, some of the responders were rotated through the rehab area.

A narrator explained to the guests what was going on and answered any questions about what was taking place. There were ten different calls to be handled by the recruits.

This exercise produced a lot of questions. When not asking questions, the guests were hard at work taking photos or video of their loved ones.

When all was said and done and the hose repacked and equipment cleaned, there was a luncheon for all. The recruits have a few more days to go and they graduate on the 10th of July.

- WILLIAM CLARE

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Former chief leads parade Hamilton Va Former Chief Ken Grahm of the Hamilton VA. Volunteer Fire Dept leads off the town annual parade. Chief Grahm was the longest serving chief in the dept. history, and is still active today.

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Fire found in crawl space of home Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 1600 block of Mara Dr in Henrico County’s West End this evening, June 21st, for the report of a house fire. Units received the call at 06:38 p.m.

First arriving units reported smoke from the rear of a two story resiJUMP TO FILE# dence. Initial fire 062314118 attack crews found fire in the crawl space of the residence. First arriving units were able to control the fire quickly and keep the fire contained to the original area of origin.

The fire was marked under control within 20 minutes of arrival. Four engine companies, two specialty service units, two fire medic units, and two command staff units were assigned to the call for service.

The fire originated in a crawl space under the house. At this time a shorted electrical line under the house is believed to have been the cause of the fire.

The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. There was moderate fire and smoke damage done to the residence. Two of the

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Brush fire spreads to nearby maintenance building

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residents from the home were transported to the hospital for evaluation from smoke inhalation.

No burn injuries were reported from the fire.

The residents, one adult male and one female, will be displaced

for a short period of time due to the fire. The greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross was not needed on this fire for assistance.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to 4621 Sydclay Drive in Henrico County’s East End for the report of a brush fire at 4:17 p.m. on May 26th. First arriving units reported a brush fire on the exterior that had extended into the maintenance building at the apartment complex.

A full alarm assignment was called at that point for the apartment complex. No one was working in the building where the fire started at the time. Inside crews found the fire had extended into the attic of the building and through the roof, but were able to bring the fire under control quickly to prevent the spread to any of the surrounding apartment buildings.

The fire was controlled by the first arriving units. The maintenance building of the apartment complex suffered moderate fire damage.

Because of the quick extin-

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guishment of the fire, no residents of the surrounding apartments were displaced by the fire. Fire marked under control at 4:49 p.m.

The fire appears to have started on the exterior of the building in the mulch. It is currently under investigation, but appears to be accidental in nature. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Henrico County Division of Fire has determined the cause of the Fire at the apartment complex to be accidental in nature and due to discarded smoking materials.

The discarded smoking materials set the mulch around the building on fire which spread into the building. This fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to the building.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Where’s the Water III Occasionally waiting for water in the hoseline seems like an eternity, and suddenly it is there, at your fingertips in the nozzle.

Soothing and calming to the soul knowing that the line is charged and we can move ahead with our attack and extinguishment of the fire with the knowledge of protection provided by the hose stream.

But what happens when you lose water or don’t get it when called for? This is a dangerous situation that can and does occur on the fire ground.

What can cause a lack of water in a hose line? Break, kink, knot, fire apparatus parked on it, wedged in or caught under something, or maybe even burnt through.

How about pumper failure, hydrant failure, the wrong line has been charged, or if operating from a tanker or tanker operations the water supply may have been depleted ? The proverbial well having temporarily run dry!

All of these situations will leave you with no water or an ineffective hose stream, lacking in quantity and reach and providing you with limited or no protection.

You and your crew will go from aggressor to vulnerable in a very short period of time. How long do you call or wait for water to return?

It shouldn’t be long, a minute, two minutes tops depending on the fire situation and how it will impact the safety of your crew.

If you have a good pump operator, and have worked with him/her before, he/she will know when you need water and it will usually be on its way even before you ask.

If not, something has possibly gone wrong. (see above) contact the pump operator via radio to determine if water has been provided to your hose line.

If the response is in the affirmative and you still don’t have water in the hoseline at your position, it is time to withdraw and find out what is wrong. Take your crew with the hoseline and back out, do not think water will, by some miracle, suddenly arrive.

Fire conditions are changing for the worse and the longer you postpone your withdrawal the greater the hazards and dangers become and the more you jeopardize yourself and the safety of your crew.

If you are unsuccessful in trying to make radio contact with the pump operator for two minutes, back out. Back out while you have the chance as conditions can and will change dramatically with the potential of trapping you and your crew.

Even when operating with a working hoseline, if conditions force a retreat, take the hoseline with you whenever possible as you may need it to extinguish fire blocking your exit.

Retreat allows you to come back another day!

We hear much about back up lines in the initial operations at a

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fire, but how often does the line actually become a backup line.

A backup line is supposed to provide protection for the crew operating the initial attack line, and to replace it should problems arise with the first line.

Unfortunately, we are operating in lean times with limited resources and personnel so maybe the backup line is never stretched, or it is diverted to another location on the fire ground.

Sometimes the backup line is like the FAST team, put into service

elsewhere as need has dictated and another FAST team has been requested.

In reality, the FAST is always on the road heading for the scene, and the backup line will be stretched shortly.

As with the FAST team, sometimes shortly can be too long when something goes wrong.

Always do your best to place a backup line into operation for the purpose intended and keep the FAST team always available for their assigned duties.

Where’s the water, hopefully in the hoseline and coming out the nozzle when needed.

Water is the firefighter’s ally, extinguishing fire, while keeping the firefighters safe.

Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!

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Sprinkler system extinguishes warehouse fire Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to 8555 Magellan Parkway for a fire alarm at 12:46 this afternoon, May 26th. First arriving units reported smoke coming from a bay door of JUMP TO FILE# 052814114 the structure upon arrival.

A full alarm assignment was called immediately.

A total of ten fire apparatus and three command staff responded to the fire incident.

The sprinkler system of the warehouse had extinguished the majority of the fire and kept it minimized. Fire crews quickly finished extinguishing the remaining fire. There was moderate smoke and fire damage done to the warehouse. Fire crews continued to work for another hour and half checking for extension and removing smoke from the warehouse. The fire was marked under control at 02:15 p.m. The warehouse was not occupied at

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House fire in Henrico’s North Side

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the time of the fire.

Sprinkler systems are an effective way to control fires. One sprinkler head discharged and kept this fire to a minimum.

The fire is believed to have started near a desk in the ware-

house. The Fire Marshall’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 1800 block of Binford Ln in Henrico County’s North Side this evening for the report of a house fire. Units received the call at 11:57 p.m. and first arriving units reported smoke from a single story residence.

Initial fire attack crews found fire in the rear bedroom of the residence. Crews extinguished the fire shortly after arrival. Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic units, and two battalion chiefs were assigned to the call for service. No injuries were reported from the fire. One adult

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Anne Arundel County (MD) has placed a new 2014 The members of Georgetown (DE) are now operating This 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500GPM/750GWT pumper Spartan Metro Star ERV 1250/750 engine in service as this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT tanker (2000/2500) designat- serves as Engine 841 running from the Calverton staEngine 291. ed as Tanker 77 tion.

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Anne Arundel County (MD) has place a 2014 The Milton Fire Dept. (DE) took delivery of a 2013 The Bladensburg Fire Department in Prince George's Freightliner/Pierce 3000gal tanker in service at Station Spartan/Rosenbauer heavy rescue equipped with a County, MD placed a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RM 1 Galesville in southern Anne Arundel county.

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Charlestown Fire Co of Cecil County (MD) placed a The Baltimore County Fire Department placed this 2013 Bowie Volunteer Fire Department (MD) recently placed 2014 KME Predator 2000/650/109' Quint into service as Spartan Gladiator/Rosenbauer 1500gpm/1000gwt two 2013 Spartan/4-Guys 1500/500 engines in service Truck 5. pumper in service as Engine 17 in the Texas station at Stations 19 and 39.

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Washington County, Maryland has taken delivery of this 2014 Freightliner / Pierce to be used as Mobile Command Center (MCC) 1. This unit was on display at the 122nd Annual Maryland State Firemen's Convention in Ocean City, MD in June 2014.

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The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in Frederick County, MD has taken delivery of this 2014 Freightliner SD108 / Pierce 1250GPM/500GWT engine. This unit was on display at the 122nd Annual Maryland State Firemen's Convention in Ocean City, MD in June 2014.

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On June 28th, Downtown Hagerstown was witness to a few old traditions that are seen with in the Fire Service.

The First Hagerstown Hose Company at 33 South Potomac Street held an engine housing inviting all their members new and old with their families along with local dignitaries and the general public to witness another notch in the history for the First Hagerstown Hose Company.

At 6:00 p.m., the First Hagerstown Hose Company opened their doors to the public to invite them in for a housing party for the 2013 KME Predator.

At 6:30 p.m., Engine 1 was placed out of service. The 1993 KME pumper was placed into service in the spring of 1993 and served the Hose Company for 21 years. This engine will continue to serve under the new designation of Reserve Engine 1.

Directly after the 1993 KME was placed out of service, everyone congregated to the rear of the old KME where the Hose Company had tables set up for everyone to enjoy a small meal before the beginning of the night’s

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President Bryan Stallings of the First Hose Company welcomed all those who came out to celebrate. Hagerstown Fire Chief Kyd Dieterich and City Council Member Donald F. Munson came out for the evening’s festivities thanking the volunteers for their continued hard work and dedication. After a brief prayer from First Hagerstown Hose Lifetime Member Blaine Snyder, everyone enjoyed the meal.

At 7:00 p.m., the new 2013 KME arrived and the First Hose Company members began the ceremonial process.

The traditional event started out with both engines sitting in front of the fire house at 33 South Potomac Street.

Members stretched a hose from the retiring engine to the new one to transfer the water from one to the other representing the transition of “ready water” for use in fighting fires from the past to the present.

Once the water was offloaded to the new engine, the next phase

was the “washing of the tires”.

This tradition comes from the hub and wooden spoke day, back when the wheels of the apparatus were always washed down after its use to fight fire in order to keep the wooden wheels from drying and cracking.

The next step in the evening’s ceremonies was handled by Hagerstown Fire Chief Kyd Dieterich. Like the christening of a ship before its main voyage, Chief Dieterich did the honors of breaking the bottle of champagne off the front tow hitch.

After the ceremonial christening, the members gathered around the front and worked together to push the engine from the street into the firehouse. This is another tradition that dates back to the horse drawn days when the fire apparatus was difficult to back-in with the horses, so the crews would have to push the apparatus into the firehouse.

Once the engine was pushed into the station, everyone gathered to the front for a prayer to bless the apparatus.

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser

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Chesterfield extricates one after crash Chesterfield, VA. One person is in the hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crash in the 3700 block of Cogbill Road on June 5. Chesterfield Fire and EMS along with Chesterfield County Police were dispatched to the crash around 4:30 p.m. Police closed Cogbill Road so emergency crews could work on aiding the victim.

County police are investigating the crash.

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very highenergy, like a game-show host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike

Reinbeck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

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Standing next to Boat Z617 Chief Rodney Krone and Lt Vidal Murry look over their award back at the station.

Honored for swift water rescue Hamilton, VA. At the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards, two members of the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad received the Meritorious Action Valor Award for a swift water rescue.

At 2:47 on the morning of January 31,2013, Squad Chief Rodney Krone and Lt. Vidal Murray responded with the squad's boat, Z617, for the rescue of a motorist trapped on the roof of a Ford Explorer. The water was over the headlights of the Explorer, which was sitting on a bridge over a stream.

The first rescue units tried to approach the Explorer from the East, but could not gain access to the vehicle. A command was set

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up and after looking at the area maps, it was determined that a rescue from the East was the only way.

Boat Z610 was deployed to recon the area. Rescue personnel were in contact by cell with the motorist. Even though they were 40 yards away, they could not see him. BoatZ610 made it across the flooded area only to encounter high ground.

After securing the boat, they set out on foot. A quarter of a mile later, they located the motorist. A shallow water crossing was attempted. The current was so

swift, it forced them back. It was at this point that Z617 with Chief Krone and Lt Murray on board proceeded toward the Explorer.

Z617 maneuvered through trees, debris and a strong current just to see the vehicle. They then moved up a feeder stream until they made contact with the motorist. A personal flotation device was secured to the motorist. He was then placed in the boat for the return trip to the launch sight.

Again Z617 had to fight its way through the trees, debris and the swift current to return to safety.

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With a heavy heart, Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad shares the news of the death of Life Member Beverly Luther.

Ms. Luther succumbed at a fatal traffic accident last night on Parham Road.

Ms. Luther was a dedicated member for over 16 years. She served as a dispatcher on the Wednesday daytime crew.

She was known for her charming smile and pleasant demeanor with everyone she encountered. Ms. Luther was committed to her service at Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad and served the residents of Henrico County in time of need for medical emergencies.

She would not leave her shift until someone else arrived to relieve her and to answer the phones.

Recently, Ms. Luther shared her feelings about Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. She described the group as her “family” and added “these people saved my life by giving it purpose.”

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President John Tatum sends his condolences to her family and said “Ms. Luther was the heart of the Wednesday crew. We were grateful to have such a dedicated volunteer who gave her time so graciously.

Our people who volunteer their time are our most valuable resource and we have lost one of our family members. Our rescue squad mourns the loss of a wonderful person.”

Henrico County Division of Fire is saddened by the news of the fatal accident last night, which claimed the life of Ms. Beverly Luther.

Ms Luther was a long time member of Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Division of Fire goes out to the members of TVRS as they mourn the loss of a fellow crew member.

- JoHn TATuM

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The meal included an appetizer of chicken salad with craisins and oranges with crackers, a ham and chicken chowder, and a main course of Spam fried rice with pineapples.

Firefighter Elam and Broughton are both from local Firehouse 21 located near Virginia Center Commons and are both members of the Regional Hazardous Material Team.

The event today was part of the Hurricane Preparedness and Tax Holiday week that runs through Saturday of this week.

The cook-off was to demonstrate that an emergency food kit does not have to only include trail mix and granola bars.

Full course meals can be stored and prepared in short time with a grill or camping stove.

The decision for Best Chef was a close one. Head Chef Firefighter Josh Dehoux from Firehouse 6 and his assistant Firefighter Jackson Baynard created two specialty pizzas on the grill. The first was a spinach, hickory spam, ham and pepperoni pizza.

They followed this up with a dessert pizza of peaches, pecan and coconut bar. Both were delicious.

The third group of firefighters created a jambalaya of rice, pepperoni, red peppers, ham, and spam that was also were good.

Head Chef Firefighter Paul Moncure from Lakeside Firehouse 5 called this his “Glad to be alive jambalaya” in conjunction with Hurricane Preparedness Week.

The event was co-sponsored by Home Depot, who provided the cooking area and grills to cook on along with prizes for all of the chefs.

The following Saturday they were out at the Home Depot in Short Pump for another Hurricane Preparedness Event along with the Henrico County Emergency Coordinator and American Red Cross.

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Navy veteran; fire official passes away while on duty at military base Washington. A Navy veteran and long-time fire official passed away early this morning, while on duty at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)-based Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire and Emergency Services Central Battalion.

NDW Fire and Emergency Services Batt. Chief John McDonald, 54, began his firefighting career in 1974, while still a teenager, as a volunteer with the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department in Stafford, Va. Before becoming a paid firefighter with NDW in July 1984, McDonald served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate, most of which was aboard the destroyer USS Caron (DD-970), during which time he earned a sea service deployment award.

He was very proud of his naval service, according to his NDW coworkers. But, it was his part in the saving of at least seven lives while serving as a firefighter that make his co-workers and family proud of him, according to NDW Fire and Emergency Services Acting District Chief Jeff Williams. “Those were just the lives he helped save and was recognized for by an award here at work, He was also a lifesaver in his volunteer fire department work as well,” Williams said.

Upon learning of the loss, JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Frank

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Mays, said, “Our sincere condolences go out to Chief McDonald’s family, friends and co-workers. He was a valuable asset at JBAB and served as an extremely competent incident commander for many of the emergencies here and on other nearby naval installations. His loss is sad and will certainly impact all of us.

We will not soon forget his long and dedicated service and fellowship.”

JBAB’s Senior Chaplain, Navy Cmdr. Wesley Sloat, is providing comfort and support to firefighters and family. Other members of the JBAB family are also providing support, as needed.

NDW Fire and Emergency Services Acting District Chief Jeff Williams said, “The loss of Chief McDonald is indescribable. His leadership, courage and camaraderie will be sorely missed, not only by this fire department, but by the larger Navy family.”

In Stafford, McDonald attended the fire academy for basic training as a firefighter, then in the years that followed, he took many advanced training courses and became certified in a variety of fire, rescue, leadership and management skills.

McDonald continued his volunteer service until his death. He was a

life member of the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department and served in many roles, including as its Fire Chief. He also served as an Operations Fire Chief, the Training Division Chief and a member of a Safety Review Board, among other roles as a volunteer for the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department.

At NDW, while rising through the ranks to become a Batt. Chief, McDonald served in various roles, well beyond that of a competent, well-liked and respected firefighter, including those involving training other firefighters and overseeing the maintenance of the NDW fire, rescue and emergency medical services fleet of vehicles and equipment.

McDonald also earned many highly advanced certifications, accredited in Virginia and some, nationally, including, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire and Rescue Instructor and Safety Officer.

“This is a tremendous loss of a friend, a former union leader and a well-respected chief. This union is eternally grateful for his service and fraternal brotherhood,” said Gregory Russell, president of the International Association of Firefighters National Capital Federal Firefighters Local F121, which represents NDW firefighters.

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