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COAL CITY TACKLES BLAZE

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On Friday November 27th around 12:00 p.m., units were dispatched to Lester Highway in Glen White for a structure fire. Lester, Sophia Area, Sophia City and Traphill Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the scene.

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Coal City assists at commercial fire Units were dispatched at approximately 7:25 p.m. on November 23rd to South Fayette St in Beckley to assist Beaver, Mabscott and Bradley Fire Departments on a commercial structure fire, while we had other units JUMP TO FILE # respond to Beavers 120415118 Station 1 to provide coverage to their area.

Thanks to Lester Fire Department for move up to our station, and Sophia City and Sophia Area for auto-roll for our area as well.

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SOPHIA CITY FIRE & RESCUE

Mutual aid needed for brush fire

On the afternoon of November 17th, Sophia City responded to Fitzpatrick Road as Mutual Aid for Mabscott VFD on a large brush fire. Crews encountered gusty winds, heavy fire load, and steep terrain. Crews were pulled out at around 8 this evening due to 40mph wind gust and unsafe conditions.

Crews from the Division of Forestry are still on scene. Beaver VFD, Sophia Area VFD, and Coal City VFD also responded.

Great inter agency team work to get the fire mostly contained tonight!

The Big Burn by American Experience Films PBS Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1800-522-8528 EMail:support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price $24.99 (DVD) This DVD is 60 minutes in length mostly in black and white.

It is a program inspired by a book of the same name and is a story about the horrendous wildfire, which consumed an area of the Rockies in the Summer of 1910.

The fire covered an area the size of the state of Connecticut, including million acres of land made up of towns as well as forestry.

It is also a brief history of the U.S. Forest Service, its founder Gifford Pinchot, and his successor. It is the story of arrogance and pride that nature could be managed.

Pinchot’s aim was to preserve national forests. He had his opponents in the name of the timber and mining industries as well as the railroads.

The first two, at least, thought that forests were theirs to make

use of, in selling their products, and did not take kindly to those who got in their way. The railroads posed a threat by their trains kicking out sparks, which tended to start fires.

They took no responsibility in helping to suppress them as they felt fires were only a hazard of their passing through forestry land.

The story progresses telling about Pinchot’s political activism and his befriending influential people such as New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt, who later became president and how they worked together.

The succeeding president was another story.

It also tells us about the forest rangers stationed in the west and how they were protected from harm by seven companies of elite black soldiers of the 25th Infantry and how their performance when later fighting the Big Burn influenced the minds of many to look upon the black man in a different, favorable way.

Coverage of the firefighting during the Big Burn is intense and an influential leader, who was instrumental in managing this battle is shown.

His invention of the Pulaski tool came about after this fire and is still a weapon in fighting forestry fires today.

I would recommend this DVD as a lesson in history and a bit of education for those who do not normally fight forest fires to see how the other guys do it!

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

Missouri: Larry J. Leggio, 43 Rank: Fire Apparatus Operator Incident Date: October 12, 2015 Death Date: October 12, 2015 Fire Department: Kansas City (Missouri) Fire Department Missouri: John V. Mesh, 39 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 12, 2015 Death Date: October 12, 2015 Fire Department: Kansas City (Missouri) Fire Department

Initial Summary: Fire Apparatus Operator Larry J. Leggio and Firefighter John V. Mesh died from injuries sustained in a structural collapse while working at the scene of an apartment building fire.

Multiple units were dispatched at 1927hrs on initial calls that indicated fire visible from the structure; additional units were dispatched as the incident escalated, with a full second alarm requested shortly after arrival. Tactical assignments were made, including establishing a Rapid Intervention Team, and crews began operating to effect fire suppression and occupant rescue, rescuing multiple occupants by ladder prior to deteriorating conditions and forcing a shift to defensive operations. Evacuation was ordered at 1952hrs. At approximately 2007hrs, a collapse was reported on the east side of the building. Two MAYDAY calls were received from the collapse area, indicating firefighters in urgent distress; four firefighters were reported trapped by the collapse. The Rapid Intervention Team witnessed the collapse and held their ground for no more than 10 seconds until Command ordered them to effect the rescue. They located, uncovered and removed several firefighters from the immediate area.

The first ambulance transporting a firefighter departed the scene at approximately 2013hrs, arriving at Truman Medical Center (TMC) approximately five minutes later. A second emergency transport left the scene at approximately 2021hrs with arrival at TMC five minutes following. Both those firefighters, Fire Apparatus Operator Leggio and Firefighter Mesh, were pronounced dead at the hospital after paramedics, nurses and doctors had attempted to revive them. A third firefighter was transported to University of Kansas Medical Center at 2023hrs and a fourth transported non-emergency to St Luke’s at approximately 2027hrs; their condition is still to be reported.

The cause of the fatal fire is being investigated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Tennessee: Antonio Smith, 46 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: October 6, 2015 Death Date: October 7, 2015 Fire Department: Memphis Fire Department Initial Summary: Fewer than 24 hours after responding to an emergency call with the Memphis Fire Department, Fire Lieutenant Smith was found deceased near his residence inside of his personal vehicle. The nature and cause of Lieutenant Smith's fatal injury are still to be reported.

Ohio: Charles “Chuck” Horning, 54 Rank: Captain Incident Date: October 13, 2015 Death Date: October 13, 2015 Fire Department: Townsend Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Horning was found deceased, slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle, approximately eight hours after responding to a fire call with his fire department. The nature and cause of the fatal injury is still to be determined.

New Jersey: Gerald "Bear" Celecki, 70 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: October 14, 2015 Death Date: October 14, 2015 Fire Department: South Amboy Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Police Officer Celecki collapsed while directing traffic at an emergency incident. Celecki, who was also chief of the Middlesex County Fire Police, was treated on-scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital but succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Texas: Larry O'Neil , 58 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 25, 2015 Death Date: October 25, 2015 Fire Department: Lone Camp Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter O'Neil was responding to an emergency medical call in a fire department vehicle and had just arrived on-scene when fellow responders noticed that he had become ill. Firefighter O’Neil was removed from the vehicle, provided medical assistance, and transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of injury still to be reported but thought to be cardiac related.

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Urban Search and Rescue is now a recognized term globaly.

In the past few decades, lostology has been refined and has been instrumental in locating and rescuing people in need.

You won’t find the word lostology in the dictionary, because I invented it. Perhaps if I use it enough, we’ll force them put it in the dictionary.

Jesus said: For the Son of God has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10.

Jesus Christ is the greatest lostologist who ever lived. He stands as the greatest Search and Rescue force in the world.

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ian believers) is part of His USAR Team. To seek and to save that which is lost.

The church many times refers to non-believers as unchurched and unreached, but these are not Bible terms.

Jesus refers to unbelievers as being “lost.”

Now, I know this may be offensive to some people, but being called “lost” establishes a connection to those people. Because you can’t say something is lost without a value being placed on it.

Ever lose your keys and the search for those keys becomes a top priority?

If you are said to be “lost” it means you’re important to someone. A search has value the moment it begins.

Each and every time our Firefighters drive out of quarters to respond to an emergency such as a physical rescue, TC heavy rescue, trench rescue etc, value is placed on whoever is hurting, trapped and in need of help. That person is important and becomes a top priority!

Firefighters are highly trained and well equipped to respond to such incidents.

No one gets lost on purpose. I don’t believe anyone wakes up in the morning and says “I want to be lost today.”

We were all born lost due the fall of Adam and in need of a Savior.

In the book of Luke, Jesus told three back to back stories of lostness and demonstrates his commitment to Search and Rescue. And when He finds you, He doesn’t lecture you or say “serves you right.”

In the Bible story of the Prodigal Son, the father is happy to see his son found again. Jesus is more concerned about leading you home than he is how or why you got lost.

Lostology - Search and Rescue is about a God who is seeking you out because you’re lost or trapped in life. That search places high value on you as a human being.

Jesus seeks and saves that which is lost.

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High winds fuel brush fire On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:36 p.m., Rescue 618 just cleared from a mutual aid brush fire in Green Valley's first due area near Route 10 and Davis Creek Road. High winds quickly spread the fire. The fire was not accessible by vehicle so crews had to hike out the ridge to get to it. Companies from Barboursville and Ona also responded.

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Coal City tackles blaze with mutual aid On Friday November 27th around 12:00 p.m., units were dispatched to Lester Highway in Glen White for a structure fire. Lester, Sophia Area, Sophia City and Traphill Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the scene.

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Vehicle into a tree in Chesterfield

Chesterfield,VA. One vehicle struck a tree and another vehicle was askew in the roadway after a motor vehicle collision at Kingsland and Salem Church Roads on October 28th. Toned out were Engine 15 and Medic 11 along with Chesterfield Police. Police set up a perimeter around the crash scene so crews could work safely and directed the snarled traffic at the busy intersection. Rain showers fell off and on. Medics assessed the occupants and Engine 15 assisted in a safety block to protect the scene. Information on injuries has not been released. The crash is under investigation.

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Multi jurisdictional rural water drill

On September 12, 2015, a multi-jurisdictional rural water drill was conducted at Loudoun County Station 26 (Loudoun Heights). Those in attendance were Engine Tanker 11 from Dargan in Washington County as well as Engine Tanker 8 from Rohrsville. From Jefferson County (WV) were Tanker 51 and Tanker 5-3 from Blue Ridge. From the home county of Loudoun in Virginia were Engine, Tanker and Ambulance 626 Engine 605 (Hamilton) stood by and ran Station 26's calls while the drill was taking place.

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Vehicle into building with driver Fire destroys home injuries in Colonial Heights DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 300 block of Berwickshire Dr in Henrico County’s West End off of Parham Rd for a house fire at 1:51 a.m. this morning, October 28th.

The fire was initially called in as a fire in the woods off Parham Road near West End Assembly of God. First arriving units found a two and half story home fully involved in fire. The first arriving engine company called for a full assignment of fire apparatus and a few minutes later a second fire alarm assignment.

All together there were six engine companies, three ladder trucks, two fire medic units, and four command staff units that responded to the incident.

Fire crews were able to make a quick attack from the exterior and eventually fully extinguish the fire. The crews were able to

JUMP TO FILE #102815104 protect the two neighboring homes and prevent any damage to them.

There was a significant amount of damage to the home including some structural collapse in the rear of the house.

It is unknown at this point if the home was occupied at the time of the fire. Because of the structural damage to the home, crews were not able to make entry.

The fire was marked under control at 4:17 p.m. The Fire Marshal’s office is on scene and working on the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Colonial Heights, VA. Tones sounded on October 6th, dispatching Colonial Heights Fire and EMS along with Colonial Heights police for a vehicle into a building with entrapment.

Crews arrived on scene to find heavy damage to the motor vehicle that crashed into a Panera Bread store on Southlake Blvd.

Quick assessment by medical crews and Virginia State Police

JUMP TO FILE #100615104 EMS Med-Flight I was requested for patient transport.

Medical personnel monitored the patient's condition while an extrication was performed and the patient packaged for transport.

The whirring blades of the helicopter stirred a brush of wind as it

gently sat down in a nearby parking lot.

Paramedics and firefighters loaded the patient and Med-Flight lifted off, heading to VCU Medical Center for the injured driver.

The crash is under investigation.

Police have not said if charges will be filed.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Quick response leads to rapid extinguishment of house fire Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 400 block of Lakeside Blvd in Henrico County’s North Side on October 23rd for the report of a house fire. Units received the call at 11:16 a.m.

First arriving units made it on scene three minutes later and reported smoke coming from the front of a two story residence. Initial fire attack crews found fire in the crawl space of the home. Fire was around the flue for a wood burning stove

JUMP TO FILE #102315137 used as a heat source in the home.

The fire was extinguished shortly after arrival and crews marked the situation under control at 11:57 a.m. There was moderate fire and smoke damage done to the residence.

Because of the quick response, the damage to the home was minimized. Four engine companies, two

specialty service units, one fire medic unit, and two battalion chiefs were assigned to the call for service.

The fire originated in the crawl space of the home below the wood stove.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature and due to the heating appliance. No injuries were reported from the fire.

One adult was displaced for a short period of time due to the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Virginia wildland firefighters assist with Western fires Virginia wildland firefighter crews made up of National and State Park employees made their way West to assist in what may be described as the worst fire season since 1910. The first stop for the Virginia crew was the Elevenmile Fire in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This fire was held at around 11,000 acres. The Virginia crew, along with other Southeast crews, prepared contingency lines in case the main lines didn’t hold. Historical dry conditions have caused this area to become a tinder box of fuel. Weather conditions, low humidity, high temperatures, and wind events have hampered firefighting efforts. After about a week and six inches of snow, the Virginia crew was reassigned to a fire in Washington.

Quick extinguishment of Henrico attic fire Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 3900 block of Forestford Road for the report of a house fire at 12:42 p.m. on November 23rd.

First arriving units made it on scene in three minutes and reported smoke coming from the attic eaves of the single story house. Inside the home, fire crews found fire in the attic.

The fire crews made a quick attack on the fire and it was halted at the attic area and prevented from extending to the rest of the house.

The majority of the fire was knocked down within minutes, saving much of the home. The fire was marked under control at 1:44 p.m . The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature and caused by an electrical problem in the home.

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

JUMP TO FILE #112415121 The occupant of the home was home and began to vacuum. She noted fire coming from the electrical panel in the home, which quickly traveled to the attic.

Three adults and seven children will be displaced for a short period of time due to the fire.

The American Red Cross has been called for assistance with their temporary needs.

There were no injuries due to the fire.

The attic area of the home had moderate smoke and fire damage, but due to the quick knockdown the interior of the home had very little damage.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Prince George VFD receives $10,000 grant

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Smoke alarm alerts family to fire Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 4900 block of Wythe Ave off of Monument Ave in Henrico County’s North Side for a house fire at 11:25 p.m. on November 10th.

First arriving units were on scene in six minutes and reported smoke coming from the two story house. Inside units found a small fire in the second story bedroom.

A quick knockdown was made on the fire and the situation was marked under control shortly after.

The family of three was downstairs at the time of the fire and was alerted to it by a working smoke alarm. They were all able to exit the

JUMP TO FILE #111615121 home and call the fire department.

There were no injuries reported due to the fire.

The cause of the fire has been determined to have been accidental in nature and caused by a burning candle. The burning candle dripped down and caught a nearby basket of clothes on fire.

The American Red Cross has been called to assist the family of one adult and two children.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Prince George, VA. Prince George Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant for $10,000, from the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation to assist in the purchase of gear lockers for the JUMP TO FILE # 100915106 firefighters.

“The new lockers will enable us to store personal protective gear in a well-ventilated and secure environment that will extend the life of the equipment and maximizes the health and safety benefits for our volunteer firefighters,” said Tim Nall, firefighter and grant coordinator for the Prince George Volunteer Fire Department.

“We’re grateful for the support of Perdue and the foundation to provide lockers for each of the department’s 30 volunteers.”

Prince George Volunteer Fire Department responds to more than 500 calls a year in southern Prince George County that encompasses 36,000 residents.

“The Prince George Volunteer Fire Department has been a longtime friend and partner of Perdue Farms,” said Sam Rascona, facility manager at Perdue’s Mid-At-

Perdue Farms’ associates present a $10,000 Arthur W. Perdue Foundation grant to the Prince George Volunteer Fire Department for new lockers. From left to right are Sam Rascona, facility manager at Perdue’s Mid-Atlantic Replenishment Center, Tim Nall, firefighter and grant coordinator, Delphine Harper, Perdue Human Resources Manager, and Reid Foster, chief.

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lantic Replenishment Center in Prince George.

“With our distribution center and associates located within their service area, we’re honored to provide them the funding to purchase something so tangible and meaningful.”

The Arthur W. Perdue Founda-

tion, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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Heavy fire in rear of house

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 2400 block of Gordons Lane for the report of a house fire at 6:30 this evening, September 30th. First arriving units reported heavy fire from the rear of the house. No one was home when the fire started and there were no reports of injuries. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. The fire was marked under control at 7:10 p.m. The American Red Cross has been called to assist one adult male. The Fire Marshal’s is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

PHOTO COURTESY BILLY SPIVEY

No injuries after vehicle crashes into private pool in Richmond Richmond, VA. A homeowner in Richmond had an uninvited pool guest in their backyard pool on October 23, when a driver lost control on the nearby roadway and ended up in the private pool.

It all began around 7 a.m, when Richmond Engine 16, Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and Richmond Police were

JUMP TO FILE #102915100 dispatched for a vehicle into a pool in the 3800 block of Seminary Avenue.

“Crews arrived on scene,” said Lt. Christopher Armstrong of Richmond Fire and Emergency

Services,” and found the driver out of the pool and not injured.”

A tow truck and a boom truck were called in to remove the vehicle.

The crash is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Ashes catch house on fire Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to 5600 block of Seminary Ave in Henrico’s North Side for the report of a house fire at 1:27 a.m. on November 30. First arriving units were on scene in five minutes and reported a single story home with smoke visible.

The owner was able to extinguish the majority of the fire with a garden hose prior to the fire departments arrival. Fire crews extinguished the remainder of the fire and checked for extension.

The fire was marked under control at 01:44, shortly after arrival of fire crews. There were no injuries due to the fire. One adult male will

JUMP TO FILE #113015108 be displaced from the home for a short time.

The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature and caused by ashes from a fireplace being placed in a trash can on the side of the home. The ashes ignited the trash can and the side of the home. The occupant of the home was alerted to the fire by the smell of smoke inside the house. The home did not have a working smoke alarm at the time of the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Fire hits vacant Milford Mill Swim Club WCVFRA-PT TERRY SIGLER

Fatal house fire in Boonsboro On October 27th, Washington County 911 received a call about smoke coming from a house in the 100 block of Lakin Avenue in Boonsboro. The caller reported seeing flames from the house. Crews from Boonsboro were immediately dispatched at 10:17 a.m. on Box 69 to 116 Lakin Avenue for a house fire. Crews arrived on the scene shortly after dispatch to find heavy fire on Side Alpha.

Crews were delayed in initial operations due to downed power lines that were still charged. Firefighters worked to control the blaze from the exterior as much as possible until power was secured.

Once secured, crews were able to go to work on an interior attack of the blaze. Crews battled the blaze for over an hour before they were able to bring it under control. Com-

JUMP TO FILE #111915115 mand reported the fire knocked down at 11:38 a.m.

Firefighters remained on scene for several hours conducting overhaul operations. Over fifty fire and EMS providers responded out to the Boonsboro blaze. Crews remained on the scene until early afternoon.

Command reported fire department operations complete at 3:29 p.m. at which time remaining crews on the scene began to clear.

The house at 116 Lakin Avenue sustained heavy damage from the fire. One resident was found deceased by firefighters inside the residence. The cause of death has not been released.

The cause of the fire is believed

to be accidental, but is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Boonsboro Fire Co. 6 and 8 received assistance from Sharpsburg Fire Co. 1, Williamsport Fire Co. 2, Funkstown Fire Co. 10, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. 16, Boonsboro EMS Co. 69, Sharpsburg EMS Co. 19, DES EMS 1820, Washington County Special Operations 20, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Emergency Rehab 255 and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Boonsboro also received mutual aid from Frederic County out of Middletown Fire Co. 7, Myersville Co. 8, Braddock Heights Co. 12, Wolfsville Fire Co. 21 and Jefferson County’s Shepherdstown Fire Co. 3.

Shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16, Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Engine 321 had just cleared a response for a non-emergency fire alarm when they responded with other westside units in Baltimore County for a reported building fire at the Milford Mill Swim Club (Fire Box 3-13) on Milford Mill Road. First arriving units reported heavy fire and smoke showing from a two story vacant building, which was destroyed by the fire. The swim club had been vacant for many years.

- WILLIAM KING

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Crash in Pikesville with one vehicle on it’s side

Shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday, September 28, Baltimore County Fire Department Engine and Medic 2 were alerted for a vehicle crash on Old Court Road in the area of Scotts Hill Drive in Pikesville. Engine 2 arrived and reported a passenger car had struck a utility pole and was on it’s side, with one victim's arm trapped underneath the car. Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Squad 322 was alerted for Rescue Box 2-11, and upon arrival its crew worked with BCoFD Truck 18 to stabilize the Ford car, after which firefighters used spreaders to free the victim's arm from beneath the vehicle. The patient was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Also on scene were Battalion Chief 22, EMS 5 and Medic 19. The crash is under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Crash Team.

Mount Airy Fire Company operates a 2005 Ford F350 250/300 Brush Truck.

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The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company 11 retired this 1964 Peter Pirsch pumper 500/1250. It is now stored in a garage near the firehouse.

Two alarm townhouse fire in Woodlawn Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on November 16th, Baltimore County westside units were alerted for a dwelling fire in the unit block of Shadwell Court in the Woodlawn area.

As units called enroute, Fire Dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls and there were possibly people trapped.

BCoPD arrived with a "big fire" and occupants jumping out the second floor windows. BCoFD Engine 3 (Woodlawn career) arrived to find

JUMP TO FILE #112215101 a middle of the group rowhome with fire showing from both floors and initiated a transitional attack.

A working fire assignment and second alarm were immediately requested. Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Squad 322 arrived behind BCoFD Truck 18 (Randallstown carer) on Side Charlie and immediately began to throw ladders

to the second floor and roof, then proceeded to check the Bravo exposure for fire extension.

After observing the firewall had done it’s job and held the fire to one unit, Squad 322's crew was reassigned to Division 2 of the main fire building and assisted crews with suppression and overhaul.

The Squad was released around 4:00 a.m.

- MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG

FRANK ROBINSON

Violetville,MD Fire Department once ran this 1975 Mack CF 1000/500. The unit is now privately owned.

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MARYLAND

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

WCVFRA-PT BARB SPRECHER

Truck rollover with hazmat shuts down Interstate 81 On November 18th, Washington County 911 received multiple reports of a vehicle accident on Interstate 81. Fire and EMS crews from Maugansville Fire, Halfway Fire and Community Rescue were dispatched at 5:16 p.m. Dispatch received reports of a tractor trailer overturned in the median with a single occupant in the truck.

Community Rescue’s Paramedic 75-9 arrived to find the accident located just north of Exit 10, confirming. After assessment with the driver, it was discovered the truck was hauling radioactive materials. The incident was upgraded to a hazardous materials response and Washington County Special Operations 20 was started.

Maugansville Fire Department’s Captain Sam Anderson assumed command calling for fire police and law enforcement to help with shut down the interstate 81 to help quarantine the area. The driver was quickly removed from the truck and moved a safe distance by Community Rescue for evaluattion.

Command requested Frederick County Special Operations 50 started to assist with the developing hazmat incident. It was found that the truck was hauling radioactive cleaning suits from the Three Mile Island nuclear facility for disposal at a facility in TN.

JUMP TO FILE #111915120 Hazmat crews worked to make entry to check on the items being hauled in the truck while interstate traffic was re-routed. Crews determined the load was still secure with no danger of leakage. The Interstate remained closed for over four hours while clean-up crews worked to upright the truck and secure its contents.

Over 50 emergency personnel responded out to Wednesday evening’s incident. The driver of the truck was transported by Community Rescue to Meritus Medical Center with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Maugansville Fire Co.13 responded out receiving assistance from Halfway, Longmeadow, Greencastle Fire & EMS, Community Rescue, West Shore Paramedic 203, Washington County Special Operations 20, Frederick County Special Operations 50, Washington County Safety 200, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Rehab Unit 255, Washington County DES Mobile Command Center 1, Washington County Fire Police units, units and the Maryland Department of Environment.

- WILLIAM KING

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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 high-energy, like a gameshow 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 Rein-

beck, 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 30-page ‘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.”

For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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IN SERVICE

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WVFRA-PT SHANE SHIFFLETT EVAN WEBSTER

Seven residents displaced in Hagerstown’s South End On October 24th, Washington County 911 took a call reporting a residential fire in Hagerstown, reporting smoke from 1010 Pope Avenue.

Battalion Chief 3 (Adam Hopkins) reported a two story JUMP TO FILE# multi-family struc- 102515113 ture with heavy smoke showing from the attic. Police attempted to assist in evacuation. Crews quickly attempted an interior attack.

As firefighters worked to gain access to the attic, the situation was deteriorating. Firefighters found heavy fire. Command evacuated and crews went defensive with a deck gun and ladder pipe.

Firefighters were able to get the bulk of the fire knocked and switched and crews re-entered the structure. Command reported the fire knocked down at 10:40 a.m. and were beginning overhaul operations.

Crews remained on the scene until well into the afternoon as city fire marshals began their investigation.

The blaze destroyed all the units in the triplex structure at 1010, 1012 and 1014 Pope Avenue. A fourth residential structure at 1016 sustained moderate exposure damage.

Seven residents were displaced. The American Red Cross was called in to assist. One resident was treated for injuries and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. The cause has not yet been determined and is still under investigation.

On scene units included Hagerstown Fire Department and volunteer crews from First Hagerstown Hose, Antietam, Independent Juniors, Western Enterprise, South End, and Pioneer Hook & Ladder with Funkstown, Washington County Special Operations 20, Community Rescue, Washington County Emergency Air, Washington County Emergency Rehab, Hagerstown City Police, Hagerstown City Police Auxiliary, Washington County Fire Police and Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Two alarm blaze displaces eight

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Early morning fire in Elkridge Just before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 firefighters and paramedics from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 6400 block of Woodvale Place in Elkridge for a reported house fire.

Units arrived to find the rear of a single family house on fire with flames extending into the attic. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the bulk of the fire on the rear exterior and the remaining fire in the attic was extinguished within 30 minutes.

Approximately 40 firefighters from HCDFRS and one unit from

JUMP TO FILE #111715100 Anne Arundel County responded.

Members of the HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal wereconducting an investigation.

A total of three children and two adults are displaced and will be receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. There were no reported injuries to fire department personnel or civilians.

- ADAM NOLDER

On November 20th, Washington County 911 received a call for a house fire at 613 Frederick Street with possible entrapments.

Washington County Rescue Squad 20 found a two story residential structure with smoke showing. Battalion Chief Adam Hopkins immediately requested the safety assignment.

All occupants had safely been evacuated from the building. Firefighters were faced with a quickly spreading fire, which began in an electrical fixture in a first floor bathroom and spread into the walls to the second floor and attic.

Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which was traveling through the walls making it extremely difficult with the building’s balloon construction. Crews had a bulk of the fire knocked on Division 2 within 15 minutes while crews on Division 3 fire in the floor area. Command requested a second alarm, requesting units to stage at the Training Academy parking lot.

Firefighters continued to search for the fire that was in the walls. Firefighters worked to overhaul all three divisions of the structure for just over two hours before the scene was under control. Remaining units continued overhaul operations until shortly after 2:40 p.m. Command termi-

WCVFRA-PT ANDY MADSEN

JUMP TO FILE #112015136 nated command around 4:00 p.m.

The house at 613 sustained heavy damage. No injuries were reported. Eight occupants were displaced by the blaze. The Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross was called in to assist.

Over 60 firefighters responded First Hagerstown Hose, Antietam Fire, Independent Juniors, Western Enterprise, South End Fire and Pi-

oneer Hook & Ladder with Community Rescue, Funkstown, Maugansville, Longmeadow, Williamsport , Washington County Safety 204, Washington County Special Operations 20, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Rehab Unit 255, Washington County Fire Police, Hagerstown City Auxiliary Police and the Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross.

- WILLIAM KING

WCVFRA-PT JUSTIN GEARHART

Fire sends two to hospital On November 17th, Washington County 911 received calls for a structure fire on the corner of Westside and Washington Avenues.

Hagerstown Fwas dispatched at 4:11 p.m. on Box 325 for a structure fire with entrapment. Battalion Chief 3 found heavy fire showing with occupants trapped on the front porch roof. Chief Hopkins requested the safety assignment.

First in firefighters worked to conduct quick rescues with ground ladders while others worked to establish water supply and began the defensive attack. First Hose began attacking the fire using the wagon pipe as other crews pulled hose lines attacking the blaze from the exterior.

Command reported the fire knocked down at 4:35 p.m. with extensive overhaul operations.

Two occupants were taken to Meritus Medical Center for smoke

JUMP TO FILE #111915117 inhalation. No other injuries were reported, but several family pets did perish. The Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross was also called in to assist. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the City Fire Marshal’s Office.

First Hagerstown Hose, Antietam Fire, Independent Juniors, Western Enterprise, South End and Pioneer Hook & Ladder responded with assistance from Community Rescue, Halfway, Special Operations 20, Washington County Air Unit 25, Washington County Rehab 255, Washington County DES, WCVFRA Safety 204 and Hagerstown Chapter of American Red Cross.

- WILLIAM KING

CHARLIE LEWIS

Six buildings burn in Baltimore City third alarm Just around midnight on November 9, 2015, Baltimore City Fire Communications dispatched Squad 26 and Truck 6 to Port Covington to investigate the report of a fire. Upon arriving, crews observed a large column of smoke from the Brooklyn area and asked Communications if they dispatched a fire in the Brooklyn area.

Communications advised them to start heading in that direction as they were now receiving multiple calls reporting a building fire in the 3400 block of Hanover St (Box 35-

JUMP TO FILE #110915117 80). In addition to Squad 26 and Truck 6, Communications dispatched Engines 35, 57, and 2, Squad 47, Truck 21, Medic 9 and Battalion Chiefs 6 and 2 for the full box assignment.

Engine 35 reported heavy fire in a two story middle of group vacant dwelling with the fire extending into both side exposures. Battalion 6 quickly ordered the working fire as-

signment and the second alarm. A short time later, as the fire continued to progress, a third alarm was sounded.

The fire was brought under control at approximately 3:00 a.m. A total of six structures were involved.

The cause remains under investigation at this time.

This was the second multi-alarm fire in the 6th Battalion in a 24 hour period.

- CHARLIE LEWIS

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WCVFRA-PT TERRY SIGLER

Two families displaced in Halfway On October 22nd, Washington County 911 dispatched for a house fire at 17521 York Road for heavy fire in a garage spreading to the house.

Chief Dattilio of Company 26 reported a garage or shed on fire with the fire spreading to the residential exposures on Bravo and Delta. Fire crews took up defensive operations as Command confirmed all occupants were out.

Command requested the second alarm, advising they were working with a lightweight rebuilt home with a heavy fire load.

Fire crews from Companies 10 and 2 made entry in the Bravo structure and found fire in the attic. Crews worked to battle the shed and Delta structure from the exterior. The Bravo structure was under control within 20 minutes of gaining entry while crews continued to battle the other two structures. Command reported fire under control at 1:24 a.m.

Crews remained on the scene for extensive overhaul of the structures involved. The Hagerstown American Red Cross assisted the residents. Company 26

JUMP TO FILE #102515110 crews remained on the scene assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office until 4:52 a.m.

The residence at 17521 was a total loss along with the shed. This home sustained heavy damage from a fire in December of 2007.

The residence at 17523 received moderate damage. That resident was not home at the time. No one was injured, but one family cat was unaccounted for.

State Fire Marshal Ed Ernst advised it has been determined that the fire was deliberately set.

The fire appeared to be set in a container which was setting outside of the shed. State Fire Marshals are trying to find more evidence into a possible motive.

Some area neighbors reported recent vandalism in the area.

Over 70 firefighters responded out to Thursday morning’s blaze from various mutual aid agencies.

- WILLIAM KING

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IN SERVICE

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SHARON STOUFFER

Truck fire shuts down Interstate 70 in Washington County On October 24th, Washington County 911 received a call reporting a truck fire on Interstate 70 near the top of South Mountain. Washington County dispatched fire crews from Mt. Aetna Fire Company 16 and mutual aid from Myersville Fire Company 8 for a tractor trailer fire on Interstate 70 Eastbound at 4:07 p.m.

Chief Stouffer reported a working tractor trailer fire and requested additional engines and tankers. The fire was beginning to spread into the trees and brush.

JUMP TO FILE #102715112 The driver was able to safely exit the truck with minor injuries. Firefighters from Mt. Aetna, Myersville and Funkstown worked together to battle the blaze as additional crews were responding. Washington County Special Operations was called out also to assist with their Hazmat 20 unit due to spillage and runoff. Firefighters were able to get

a bulk of the fire knocked down within 20 minutes. The driver was transported for minor injuries.

Over 30 firefighters responded out to the blaze. Mt. Aetna received assistance from Myersville Fire & EMS, Funkstown, Smithsburg, Independent Juniors Engine 3 from Hagerstown, Washington County Special Operations 20 and Frederick Medic 8.

- WILLIAM KING

The College Park Volunteer Fire Department operates this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 105’ Ladder.

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The College Park Volunteer Fire Department operates this 2012 Pierce Arrow XT with a 500 gallon tank and a 1000 gpm pump.

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Vehicle News

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DELAWARE

Fire at Legislative Hall in Dover On October 7, 2015 at 2:17 p.m., the Dover Fire Department was alerted for report of a working building fire at 411 Legislative Ave., Legislative Hall.

Chief Mark Hall reported a three story government building with smoke showing. Capitol Police were already JUMP TO FILE # on scene and their 100915117 officers were evacuating occupants.

Chief Hall established command and advised dispatch to fill the box alarm assignment for that quadrant of the city. Ladder 1 arrived on location and they were directed to the basement area with a one and three quarter inch handline, where the fire was reported by construction crews.

The power had already been cut to the north end of the building.

Engine 3 was next on location and they were directed to take a 300’ 13/4” handline to the second floor, where it was reported that a room was on fire as well. Both crews located the fires quickly and extinguished same.

Engine 6 was directed to make access to the attic area to check for extension. Ladder 2 and Rescue 1 aassisted on checking for extension

and performing a primary and secondary search. E54-4’s crew took a third handline through the A side door and began searching the building as well. E54-5 and Ladder 54 along with crews from Tower 41 were directed to make access to the roof and check it for extension.

Tower 41 reported minor extension all the way up to the roof level.

Overhaul was performed by their crew on the roof and attic area.

All crews worked aggressively in stopping the fire from spreading further and all worked together to ensure the safety of each other. The scene was placed under control and turned over to the city fire marshal for investigation. Fire, smoke, and

water damage was prevalent throughout the north side of the building, with the entire building being affected by the smoke.

Units on scene included Car 15: Fire Chief Hall; Dover engines: E2, E3, E4, E6 and E7; Dover heavy rescue: R1; Dover ladders: L1 and L2; Little Creek VFC: E54-4, E545, E54-2 and L54; Camden VFC: Tower 41 and E41-3; Magnolia VFC: E55-4; Bowers VFC: Rescue 40; Dover Police Capitol Police; City Of Dover FMO; State FMO; City Electric; Chesapeake Utilities; City Emergency Management; and City Council President Slavin.

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- DOVER FIRE DEPT

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Indian River, DE Fire Company operates a 1989 Pierce Lance 105' Ladder. The unit saw service in Doylestown,PA .

EVAN WEBSTER

Belvedere Fire Company, New Castle County, operates a 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC pumper with a 500 gal tank and a 1000 gpg tank with a 20 gallon foam system.

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DELAWARE

Unknown odor becomes hazmat

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Serious motor vehicle crash with flight

On the evening of November 20th at rush hour, Good Will along with mutual aid ambulances from Delaware City Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1, Inc., Station 15 and Wilmington Manor Fire Company along with a paramedic unit from New Castle County paramedics responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on River Road at Federal School Lane. Two patients were transported to A.I. DuPont Hospital; one by Delaware State Police Trooper/medic helicopter and one by ground.

On November 4, 2015, the Good Will Fire Company No. 1 of New Castle was dispatched for an unknown odor inside a commercial building in the unit block of Quigley Blvd.

After an initial investigation, the crew from Good Will was unable to JUMP TO FILE # identify the source 110615109 of the odor inside of the building.

Good Will Fire Chief Richard C. Robinson then requested the assistance of State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) and the New Castle County Hazmat/Decontamination Team to the scene.

Once the additional state and county teams were in place, entry was made into the building by a DNREC entry team. The entry team was able to determine that the odor was coming from a protective device in the building that contained tear gas.

Once the source of the odor was determined, Good Will Chief Robinson placed the incident under control and turned the scene over to the property owner and DNREC. The property owner in continuing to work with DNREC and a private contractor to remove the remaining tear gas.

"Once the entry crew from DNREC was able to determine the source and location in the building of the odor, we were able

to place the incident under control" stated Chief Robinson.

Chief Robinson continued, "this is an example of close collaboration between the fire department, State of Delaware DNREC, New Castle County Hazmat/Decon Team, and a property owner to

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quickly identify and take steps to render safe an unplanned release of a protective device. We are also pleased to report that there were no reported injuries that resulted from this unplanned release.”

- GOOD WILL FIRE COMPANY

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MIKE STEINDL, STATION 41

Field fire in Wyoming Wyoming, DE. During the afternoon hours of Friday, October 16th 2015, the Dover Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company with a field fire on Moose Lodge road, just south of Westvillle road in Wyoming.

Crews from Brush 9 and Engine 7 assisted in fire suppression and were then sent to Station 41(Camden) for a cover assignment until released by Command

FRANK ROBINSON

Millcreek Fire Company in Marshallton, DE still runs with this 1992 Seagrave 54' Squirt, 2000/650.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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Life Saving Medal Award

On October 7, 2015, EMS Captain Michael Baker, who is also a DC police reserve officer, was presented with a Life Saving Medal Award at the John Daly Building, Metropolitan Police Department, 300 Indiana Ave NW. On July 2, 2015, Captain Baker was in the 600 Block of Jefferson Drive S.W, when he encountered an unconscious male. Captain Baker immediately conducted advanced life support care and helped the patient until units arrived to the scene. The patient was transported to a local hospital and received further treatment.

Thanks to Captain Baker’s quick action this incident ended up as a lifesaving event.

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DC FIRE AND EMS

Honoring Lt. Kevin McRae

On Sunday, November 22, 2015, family, friends, current and retired members of the department, city councilmembers and the community took time to honor Lieutenant Kevin McRae by walking from the quarters of Engine 6, 1300 New Jersey Ave NW, to the 1100 block of 7th Street NW. Lt. McRae died in the line of duty on May 6, 2015 while responding to a two-alarm fire at the location. This November 22 would have been his 45th birthday. Lt. Kevin McRae, you will not be forgotten.

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