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al resources to assist the multiple crews that were deployed to bring each fire undercontrol. All fires were deemed undercontrol with in 40 minutes. The tankerdriverdied as a result of the incident. One house located on Apple Avenue suffered extensive damage which displaced the occupants; two otherresidences received minorfire damage. Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of the Environment, the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Hazardous Materials Team and the Frederick City Department of Public Works confirmed that hazardous material was contained priorto reaching Carroll Creek.

- Submitted by Sarah Campbell

Sissonville FFs Run the Tunnel to Tower5K

Charleston Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic James W. Spencerwas honored forhis heroic actions on January 30, 2022, to save two people who were trapped inside a residence which was engulfed in fire. Spencerused a ground ladderto enterthe second floorof the house —despite the extreme risk to his own personal safety —navigating heavy fire and smoke conditions to rescue the two occupants who were trapped in a room adjacent to the main body of the fire. On March 11, 2023, Spencerwas awarded the West Virginia Medal of Valorforhis “heroic and expeditious actions.” During the March 20 City Council meeting, Spencerwas recognized with a proclamation.

- Photo courtesy of Charleston FD

Recently, five Sissonville firefighters traveled to Ripley to participate in the Tunnel to Towers Ripley 5K run. This organization helps fallen first responders and military families of a loved one who passed away. Sissonville’s firefighters brought home the trophy forhaving the most firefighters in gear.

- Photo courtesy of Sissonville FD