http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on scanmd.org using RSS 2.0 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:54:33 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=22 Firefighter fatalities in the U.S. 2008 reports that 43% causes of line-of-duty deaths were firefighters being caught, trapped or stuck by or in fire. We can't help wondering isn't there any way to minus this figure and to prevent the heroes from sacrificing? Integrated 2 tone with , CTCSS / CDCSS, and 5/6 tone, Unication voice pager, G1, can receive voice messages from not only a dispatch center but also from a 2 way radio at the scene. This capability allows firefighters who are inside the fire ground to capture the further instructions from a scene commander who is outside and would have the most understanding about any changes and overall situation. With the new updates, the firefighters will be able to make the critical moves when the fire is out of control. In the meanwhile, alphanumeric pagers are helpless to this scenario. G1 voice pager additionally comes forward offering emergent communication that enables the trapped firefighters to connect back-up units for timely help. WHAT ARE THE RESPONDER'S REACTIONS TO AN INCIDENT? Integrated with GSM module into G1 voice pager,which enables its alert recipients to send an acknowledgement confirming whether he or she can join the rescue incident or not. The design of this functionality facilitates a dispatch center to manage the numbers of the incident responders within very short time. Similarly, when negative confirmations are receieved, a dispatch center can arrange further back-up mobilizations automatically accurately, and more important, "Timely". The Message Acknowledgement supplements the one way communication shortcomings, advances dispatching efficiency, and retrenches the consumption of rescue resources. VOICE OR TEXT? YOU'VE NOW HAVE BOTH IN 1 ! The all new G1 voice pager supports both legacy voice communications and alpha-numeric text messaging. Voice communications has no true replacement, so adding text messaging capabilities is a natural step to increase the pagers versatility and flexibility to better support your needs. Destination addresses, message source information and special instructions can be displayed along with listening to clear and precise voice instructions. AFTER BEING ALERTED, WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR PAGER? Your new G1 pager can be configured to operate on 64 different channels which can be preprogrammed to coincide with most any system configuration. In such case, your G1 pager was not preconfigured to match some emergent communications situation. However, with Unication's PS & DRT service system, the dispatch center can reconfigure the G1 receiving channels using OTA (over the air) technology. As a result, your G1 pager can be dynamically regrouped by the dispatch center without physically reprogramming the pager. http://www.scanmd.org/store/product.cfm?product=29 Incident News Thu, 09 May 2013 17:50:23 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=22 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=21 The PA Voice Interface System (PAVIS), When connected to an Alert receiver such as an amplified Minitor charger, Swissphone Pro Charger, or a Veetonix alert reciever, Will play a pre-programmed audio file such as "Emergency Theme", Federal Q Siren, Backdraft House Alarm, Ladder 49 House Alarm or any other audio you can come up with. This device is custom made to your specifications and can handle up to 4 trigger devices (i.e. Fire Pager, EMS Pager, Mutual Aid Pager, Door Bells, Telephone, Wake Up Call and More). The device itself has a built in 25 watt Audio amplifier so you can connect the provided PA Horn speaker directly to this system. If you need to add more speakers the PAVIS system also has an RCA Audio output for connecting to an existing PA system or Interfacing into a new audio system available through ScanMD (Contact us for Details). This system comes with a choice of (2) LED Beacons, (2) Wall Strobes, (2) Ceiling Strobes or LED Strip Lighting. Most Companies that purchase this item have separate fire and ems dispatch tones and have one audio file play for fire and a different file for ems. It can be considered a Pre-Alert System in some areas as the voice or audio announcement is instantaneous as soon as the alert device is triggered, No more waiting through 40 seconds of tones to hear what your station is due for. Some users have had a custom "EMERGENCY" Button Made and placed it next to there front door so "walkups" with an emergency get priority attention from the crews inside the station. Once again this system is custom built to the requirements of the buyer. If you cant seem to configure this device properly with the options included here on the product page please give us a call at 240-431-1159 if we don't answer please leave a message and we will normally return your call within 24 hours. Click on the Products Tab Above to view more information. http://www.scanmd.org/store/product.cfm?product=3 Incident News Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:48:48 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=21 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 ScanMD Fire & Rescue Solutions Has Recently Become a Swissphone Dealer. Please Visit ScanMD Products Section or www.scanmdstore.com. Swissphone Pagers Start at $399.99 http://www.scanmd.org/store/product.cfm?product=9 Incident News Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:01:30 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=19 ScanMD Fire & Rescue Solutions Has Recently Became a Dealer with USAlert Manufacture of Watchdog Fire Pagers. These Pager Start at $329.99 + S/H Visit The Product Section of The Website For More Details. http://www.scanmd.org/store/product.cfm?product=11 The WatchDog M series : Very simple, very loud and very rugged. The M1 single channel or M2 dual channel operation or the M5 five channel pager. Source alert text messaging and message time stamping. Tone alert, vibrate alert or simultaneous tone and vibrate. The WatchDog also has a true alphanumeric display making operational changes simple and fast. The M5 can operate on a single channel or any two of five menu selectable channel frequencies. The WatchDog MX series : The same rugged design as the M series but with voice memory. The MX pagers voice memory allows easy replay and complete message control. Forward and reverse message select and replay. M Features: • Two Tone Decoding Format • 15 Addresses Per Channel • Optional 2 nd Channel • Tone Alert, Vibrate Alert or Tone-Vib alert • On / Off Volume Control • Alphanumeric display • Quick Monitor Control • Audio Lock On • Multi Function Scan • Channel Scan • Selective Call Scan • Priority Scan • Low Battery Alert • Wideband and Narrowband Models • Programmable Text Alert Messaging • Alert Time Stamping • Forward Message Playback Select • Reverse Message Playback Select • Delete Message • Delete all Messages • Message Protect • 3 Bar Graphic Battery Level Indication • Menu selectable options MX same as the M series plus …. • 4 minutes voice memory LT Series.... Same Excellent Performance and Specifications you expect from our Voice Products in a Compact Package. Four Position Function Switch. Stored Voice Models available with One or Two Frequencies. WatchDog LT is IP66. Totally protected against dust. Protected against temporary flooding of water. Protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions. Incident News Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:01:53 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=19 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=17 The ScanMD "Complete Fire House Alerting System 14" Comes with everything you need to install your very own fire house alerting system from scratch (tools not included). This system is powered by a Veetronix Tone Alert Reciever w/Dual Relays to control the Bell and Strobes, also provides your audio output into the included 80W PA Amp. The PA Amp powers the included 8 ceiling speakers and 3 Bay/Outdoor PA Speakers. The dispatch audio can be programmed to always be on or on after an alert for a preset amount of time and then reset. The system is full of options and I will be more then happy to answer any questions or design a custom system for your department. Feel free to contact me at 240-431-1159. Complete Alerting System Contents: 1 - Vetronix Alert Reciever w/Dual Relays 1 - Mechanical Fire Bell (Trigger 5-60 Seconds) 2 - Fire Strobe Lights (Trigger 5 Seconds - 5 Minutes) 1 - 80 Watt PA Amplifier (Carries Dispatch Comm to Speakers) 3 - 15W PA Horn Speakers (Bay area & Outside) 8 - Ceiling Speakers (Wall Mount Speakers Available) 1 - Roll 1000' Connection cable (Hooks up Speakers, Bell & Strobes) To Purchase Please Visit: http://www.scanmd.org/store/product.cfm?product=4 Please Allow 2-3 Weeks for Delivery after cleared payment. Incident News Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:01:47 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=17 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=18 ScanMD is proud to announce the addition of another new scanner feed for Charles County, MD. www.ScanMD.org now provides a live scanner feed Charles County Sheriff's Office and LaPlata Police. This scanner feed is provided by www.ScanMD.org and is hosted by www. Broadcastify.com. The feed is hosted on a site with emergency generator and battery backup in event of a natural disaster or power outage. The feed is located at Mechanicsville VFD Station 22, in Golden Beach, Maryland. This Feed Will Monitor the Charles County Sheriff's office and LaPlata Police Department radio communications including the following channels: District 1 Main (LaPlata) District 2 Main (Waldorf) District 3 Main (Indian Head) District 4 Main Ops 1-5 Event 1 Event 2 The feed can be listened to at - http://www.scanmd.org/content/charleslaw/ Incident News Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:59:43 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=18 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=16 ScanMD is proud to announce the addition of another new scanner feed for St. Mary's County, MD. www.ScanMD.org now provides live scanner feed from Patuxent River Naval Air Warfare Center (Division of Naval District Washington "NDW") Fire Department. This scanner feed is provided by www.ScanMD.org and is hosted by www. Broadcastify.com. The feed is hosted on a site with emergency generator and battery backup in event of a natural disaster or power outage. The feed is located at Bay District VFD Station 9, in California, Maryland. This feed monitors dispatch and operations of the Pax River NAS Fire Department. The Pax River Fire Department (Division of Naval District Washington "NDW") Provides Air Field Fire and Rescue operation along with Fire Protection for all government building s and several Hundred Residence that reside on the Base. Pax River Fire also provides mutual aid support to St. Mary's County. The Feed will monitor the following Fire/EMS Channels Only: Fire Dispatch Fire Tac 1 The feed can be listened to at - http://www.scanmd.org/content/stmarys/PAX-Fire.cfm Incident News Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:18:45 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=16 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=15 ScanMD is proud to announce the addition of a new scanner feed for Calvert County, MD. www.ScanMD.org now provides live scanner feed from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and the Prince Frederick Maryland State Police Barrack (Barrack U). This scanner feed is provided by www.ScanMD.org and is hosted by www. Broadcastify.com. The Feed is streamed with a GRE PSR-410 Scanner; The feed is hosted on a site with emergency generator and battery backup in event of a natural disaster or power outage. The feed is located at Bay District VFD Station 9, in California, Maryland. The feed can be listened to at - http://www.scanmd.org/content/calvert/Calvert-Law.cfm Incident News Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:19:42 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=15 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=14 The scanner feed for Calvert County, MD has been placed back in service. On October 25, 2012 Calvert County Communications converted all of their communications to the new rebanded (also called Reconfiguration) frequencies that is required to happen in the near future. A new scanner has been purchased, programmed and installed and the feed is up and running again. The scanner feed now runs on a Pro-197 Scanner from Bay District VFD Station 9 in California, MD To listen to the feed - http://www.scanmd.org/content/calvert/ Incident News Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:52:17 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=14 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=13 The team at ScanMD is now providing a scanner feed for Charles County, MD. This feed provides Audio of Charles County Fire Dispatch and Operation Talkgroups, Charles County Sheriff Office Dispatch Channels & LaPlata Police Department Dispatch Channels. This feed is located in Golden Beach, MD and is hooked to a Pro-197 Digital Scanner. The audio can be listened to at http://www.scanmd.org/content/charles/ Department News Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:19:35 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=13 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=12 ScanMD Fire/Rescue has become a dealer for Apollo Voice Fire Pagers. Apollo fire pagers are top of the line Voice Pagers that surpass the quality and features of the out dated Motorola Minitor Series Fire Pagers on the market today. We look forward to being an Apollo Wireless dealer and hope that we are able to bring some of the most reasonable prices allowed to our many, many customers. Fell free to check out our product line today by clicking the following link http://www.scanmd.org/content/pagers/ . We also offer firehouse alerting solutions you can view these by clicking the following link http://www.scanmd.org/content/alerting/ Department News Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:27:24 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=12 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=11 ScanMD Now offering station alerting products to fit the budgets of many departments. The new line of "Station Alerting Products" Should be available by the end of May or early June. Some of the devices that are available include: Model: SA1 Station Alert 1 Description: This box hooks to an Amplified Minitor Charger, or any other alert receiver with switched relay output. This model allows you to hook up to 10 bells or 10 Strobe lights to one circuit that can be programmed prior to shipping for any length of time 1 second to 62 minutes. (Example: Bells or lights flash for set time 1sec. to 62min.) Model: SA2 Station Alert 2 Description: This box hooks to an Amplified Minitor Charger, or any other alert receiver with switched relay output. This model allows you to hook up to 10 bells, lights, Timers ext. to two different circuits that can be programmed independently of each other prior to shipping for any length of time 1 second to 62 minutes per circuit. (Example: all bells ring for 5 seconds, but all lights flash for 2 minutes) Model: VPSA1 PA System Pre-Alert Interface Description: This box is probably what a lot of departments have been looking for but couldn't get their hands on it for less than an arm and a leg. This box can be hooked up to as many as 4 devices including but not limited to, amplified Minitor pager receivers, Alerting radios w/relays, Door Bells, Weather Radios, Ext. Once one of these devices triggers the VPSA1 it will play a pre-determined audio file for that alerting device (i.e. Pager, Radio, Door Bell, Weather Radio ext.) The voice files can be up to 30 seconds long or it can be a favorite audio clip from a movie or a siren noise of your choice, this system is completely customizable to your needs prior to shipping. Note that this device can be hooked into existing pager systems with an optional accessory or can run one 20 watt speaker directly from the VPSA1. (Example: Pager 1 is set for Fire Calls, Pager 2 set for EMS Calls. When Pager one alerts the VPSA1 Plays the audio file for fire calls i.e. "Fire Units Respond!" or when pager 2 alerts it will play "EMS Units Respond!" Even if both pagers and all four alerting devices are triggered at the same time the VPSA1 will alert with voice or audio files in the order of being triggered. I recommend using audio files of less than 5sec with this device.) If you have any questions about these devices fell free to contact us at Alertsolutions@scanmd.org Department News Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:33:43 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=11 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=10 On the evening of February 8, 2012 St. Mary's County Volunteers were dispatched to an apartment fire with a report people trapped. The fire was located in the 45900 Block of Fox Chase Drive in Great Mills. First arriving EMS units on the scene determined that a male described as "Handicapped" lived in the apartment and was unaccounted for. Units from the Bay District VFD arrived on scene and started Search and Rescue operations. After a short period of time the missing subject was located. Despite the fire departments best efforts the victim had already succumbed to his injuries. The fire is being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshall's Office. Audio: http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=219 Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpzB0kU7UFw Incident News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:40:45 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=10 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=9 On the evening of 2/5/2012 just before the Superbowl was set to start Bay District, Lexington Park & St. Mary's ALS Volunteers were alerted to respond to the area of Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 39 for a Motor Vehicle Crash involving a pedestrian. Units from Station 39 quickly arrived on scene with on subject in the roadway. Fire and EMS Crews quickly worked to stabilize the patient and packaged the patient for transport. Further assessment from the ambulance crew determined the patient would be a CAT-A Priority 1 Fly out and requested a helo to the scene. The patient was flown to PG Trauma Center with Life Threatening Injuries. Audio: http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=215 Pictures: http://brianbbrown.smugmug.com/RescueBox2012/02052012-MVA-wSubject-Struck/21348334_FgK5sv Incident News Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:46:02 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=9 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=8 On the afternoon of January 2, 2012 at 1307hrs Charles County Communications Dispatched a reported house fire in the 7300 block of Woodhaven Drive in Laplata VFD's 1st due area. Units from LaPlata, Bel Alton, Waldorf, Newburg, Hughesville & Charles County Rescue Squad were dispatched. Units marked up responding immediately after dispatch. Chief 1A arrived to find smoke showing from Side A of the structure. Engine 11 (LaPlata) arrived on scene first and was assigned attack group and made entry into the structure. Upon entry the attack group was met with smokey conditions as the crew made there way to the basement. Chief 10 (Bel Alton) was assigned Division 1 leader and made entry and completed a search on the 1st floor and checked for extension while the Attack group leader advised command (Chief 1A) of heavy smoke conditions in the basement with moderate heat present. Further investigation by the attack group found that the fire was in the Delta quadrant of the basement and the crew put a quick knock on the fire. Division 1 (Chief 10) advised there was no extension on the first floor and command advised units to start ventilating the house. Crews remained on scene for approximately 1 hour. The structure was occupied at the time of the fire, no one was reported to be injured as of this story. This fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshall's Office. Audio of Incident: http://www.scanmd.org/member/doc/attachments/194/01022012%20Woodhaven%20House.mp3 More Photos: http://brianbbrown.smugmug.com Incident News Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:01:28 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=8 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=7 On December 14, 2011 Members from Bay District, Hollywood & Lexington Park VRS were dispatched to the area of St. Andrew's Church Road (Rt.4) & Walden Crisis Center for a report of an auto accident with entrapment. Upon dispatch multiple units marked up responding and state police on the scene confirmed people trapped in two separate cars. Units arrived, confirmed the same and began working on patient removal. Command requested a 2nd squad to the scene for assistance extricating the patients. At the time of this story it is not known the reason for the crash. One patient was transported to St. Mary's Hospital and the other was flown by MSP Trooper 7 to an area trauma center with serious injuries. Audio of Incident: http://www.scanmd.org/member/doc/attachments/185/RT4%20-%20Walden%20Entrapment.mp3 Video of incident w/Extrication: http://youtu.be/f3H7sME_jZc Incident News Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:17:36 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=7 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=6 at 1550 Hours on the afternoon of November 26, 2011 Volunteers responded a house fire started by a child playing with a lighter in an upstairs bedroom. The fire was extinguished and Volunteers returned to service about 3 hours later. At 0050 Hours the 911 Communications center received a call from the alarm company stating that there was a 1st floor Smoke alarm activation. The St. Mary's 911 Center dispatched the alarm as an AFA. While the first units were marking up the 911 center then began to receive numerous calls stating the house was on fire, some callers advised the house had exploded. The 911 center then upgraded the assignment and added additional resources at the request of Chief 3 due to the close proximity of neighboring structures. When Safety 3 arrived on the scene he advised of a Fully Involved House Fire, With a structure being threatened on side Delta. Units arrived on scene and began exterior fire fighting operations and exposure protection on the Delta Exposure. Engine 32 placed there deck gun in service and multiple hand lines. Once Truck 3 arrived on the scene they set up ladder pipe operations and started to get a knock on the fire. Units operated on this incident well into the morning. The nature and cause of this fire is under investigation by State Fire Marshals Office. Video of 1st Fire http://youtu.be/abNUw_U6mrk Audio of 1st Fire http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=142 Video of 2nd Fire (Fully Involved) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njhO0AnEtMo Audio of 2nd Fire http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=143 Incident News Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:59:31 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=6 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=5 On November 20, 2011 Solomons, St. Leonard, Bay District VFD, & Lexington Park VRS were dispatched to an aircraft crash in the area of Chesapeake Ranch Estates Airport in Lusby, MD Calvert County. The initial report was a small private plane had crashed at the end of the airstrip. At the time of this story it is known that the only 2 occupants of the aircraft were both flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 2 to an area Trauma Center. It is also known that 2 Fire Fighters from Engine 31 were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for Checkup after what was reported over the radio as "Inhalation Burns". The Full Press Release will be posted once it is available from the Solomons VRSFD Chief. Audio of Incident: http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=138 Photos Courtesy of Michelle Grey Incident News Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:18:30 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=5 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=4 Calvert County Volunteers were dispatched shortly before 730am on 10/05/2011 for a report of a two story single family dwelling fire. When units arrived on scene they advise that there was a working fire and the working fire dispatch was sounded adding Charles and St. Mary's County units to the call. During the Fire Attack one Fire Fighter suffered serious but non-life threatening burns to what appeared to be his lower body, ScanMD.org is currently waiting an official press release from St. Leonard VFD Chief with further details. The Burned Fire Fighter was Transported by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 to Medstar Burn Unit in Washington DC. Units operated on the scene for well over an hour before wrapping up and going in service. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshals office. The house had been abandoned for nearly 6 months according to a witness on the scene. If you have any information regarding this fire please contact the MD State Fire Marshals Office. Official Press Release: Wednesday October 5, 2011 at 0931 hours, Engine 62 and Tanker 6 were alerted to 235 Leonard Court for the house fire (directly behind St Leonard VFD). Units from the St Leonard VFD arrived on location with heavy fire showing from a split-foyer residence advising the correct address would be on Maryland Avenue. A Working Fire Dispatch was sounded bringing a 3rd crew from quarters aboard Squad 6. Engine 62 arrived on location, laid 1,000 feet of 3" from a hydrant and advanced an attack line to the rear of the residence to assist with extinguishing the fire. During the process, Firefighter Michael Montgomery Jr of the Huntingtown VFD partially fell through the floor causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his right leg. He was air-lifted to Med Star and is currently admitted to the Burn Unit. The Chief of the Department, Assistant Chief of the Department and a handful of other members are bedside with Michael Montgomery Jr along with the DCFD Burn Foundation. It is anticipated that in the next few days, Montgomery will undergo surgery and possible skin grafts. The leadership and membership of the Huntingtown VFD ask that you keep the Montgomery family in your thoughts and prayers. More Photos: http://brianbbrown.smugmug.com/Fires2011/Leonard-Ct-House-Fire-WFF http://smnewsnet.com/archives/2234 Audio: http://www.scanmd.org/member/doc/attachments/129/10-05-11-Calvert-House.mp3 Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1e6NU0pAdE Incident News Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:52:59 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=4 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=3 Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and Lexington Park Rescue Squad Volunteers Tend to victims of this motor vehicle crash in California, MD. One Person was transported to St. Mary's Hospital with Minor injuries. Incident News Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:16:47 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=3 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=2 On the afternoon of Thursday April 28th around 1530, Co.3 members were attending a viewing for Past EMS Chief "Ricky Smith". Bay District E91 was filling in for Solomons during the viewing, when the tones dropped for the 3-10 area box. Calvert notified responding units that they were receiving "multiple calls"and they believed this to be a working fire. E-91 marked up immediately from our main station and was going to be first due. Several members left the funeral home to return to the station to get the rest of our apparatus. Chief 3 and Chief 3C responded from the funeral home, E91 Chief 3 and Chief 3C arrived within seconds of each other and found a 2 story split-foyer home with heavy fire from an attached garage on side alpha, extending to the second floor and roof. As "Ricky" would have loved, several co.3 members were still in there class A dress uniforms while helping extinguish the blaze. E91, E33, R3, T3 made an aggresive interior attack and had most of the fire knocked by the arrival of second due units. The remaining units helped with overhaul and mopping up hotspots so that the MD state fire marshall could start their investigation. Units remained on scene for approximately 2 and a half hours. More Photos: http://brianbbrown.smugmug.com/Fires2011/04282011-Ranch-Club-Fire-Lusby/16824553_FXDCwV Incident News Mon, 23 May 2011 01:04:30 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=2 http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1 Official Press Release: At 2356 hours on Saturday March 19, 2011, the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for the reported Chimney Fire at 3380 Soper Road in Huntingtown. While en-route, firefighters received information that the owner was trying to extinguish the fire and believed it had spread to the attic. Units alerted were: Chief 6A (Montgomery), Chief 6C (Morris), Safety 6 (McKenny), Lieutenant 6 (Buckler), Engine 62 (Smith), Engine 61 (Gaylor), Squad 6 (Wallace), Tanker 6 (Robison), Brush 6 (Montgomery Jr), Ambulance 68 (Jeffery, M) and Ambulance 69 (Bevard). Chief 6C arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor eves of a 10,000 square foot mega-mansion. Engine 62 arrived, laying a supply line, advancing the 400' pre-connect and began pulling the ceiling, at which time; they found fire in the attic spreading rapidly. Within seconds, conditions deteriorated significantly resulting in zero visibility and intense heat. Command immediately ordered evacuation tones. Due to high winds off the river, water supply issues, distance from the fire house, and the size of the structure (10,000 square feet), fire spread rapidly. Immediately thereafter, the second floor flashed over resulting in nine firefighters being injured, five from Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and four from Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. As a result of the unbearable heat, several firefighters took extreme measures such as jumping out of windows and running through walls to evacuate the structure. Chief 6A immediately ordered a Full Second Alarm with two Tankers. Later in the incident, additional units were Special Alarmed to the scene. On scene were several ambulances and medics providing care to the injured firefighters. Although units from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel, and Prince Georges were utilized, fire spread in such a rapid manner that the home is considered a total loss. Two of the Huntingtown firefighters were seriously injured and transported by aviation to Washington Hospital Center. The other seven firefighters were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Subsequently, six of those initially transported to Calvert Memorial, two from Huntingtown and four from Prince Frederick, were transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma and Washington MedStar for follow-up evaluation and treatment for smoke inhalation. All seven firefighters have since been released. With regards to the two firefighters air lifted to Washington Hospital Center, one of the firefighters is in stable condition with second degree burns to hands, neck, and face. He is expected to be released in two to three days. The second firefighter, the more seriously injured of the two, suffered respiratory burns, in addition to second degree burns to his hands, neck, and face regions. He is conscious and fully alert, but remains in serious condition. It is unknown at this time when he is expected to be released from Washington Hospital Center. The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department appreciates all the Community, County, and State support that has been provided or offered. Respectfully, Fire Chief Jonathan Riffe President Eugene Farrell More Photos: http://brianbbrown.smugmug.com/Fires2011/03192011-Large-Working-House/16264478_8vKZXK Incident News Mon, 23 May 2011 01:03:26 GMT http://www.scanmd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1