May 2007

Prom Promise At North Caroline High

May 4, 2007

Today Rescue 600 and Chief 6 along with units from Ridgely, Denton and Caroline County EMS conducted the annual "Prom Promise" demonstration at North Caroline High School. The Prom Promise program gives students a first hand look at what could happen if they are involved in a serious MVC. A mock accident with entrapment was set up in the school parking lot. Students got to see first hand how fire crews stabilize and extricate patients as well as how patient care is performed on a MVC. This demonstration gave students an example why it is important not to drink and drive, as well as how general safety while driving is important.

Rescue and Chief Unit Attend Public Safety Day

May 5, 2007

Today, Rescue 600 and Chief 6, along with other units from the county, attended Public Safety Day in Denton. The Rescue and Chief Unit were on display for the public to see during the morning. Units from Denton and Queen Anne - Hillsboro provided fire truck rides for the kids. Rescue 600 and Rescue 84 provided a extrication demonstration in the afternoon. Other events at Public Safety Day included K-9 demonstrations by Denton PD and Caroline County Sheriff's Department, blood pressure screening by Caroline County EMS, and 9-1-1 simulations by Caroline County Emergency Management. The day provided fun for the whole family and we are looking forward to attending next year.

GVFC Sends their Sympathy To The Officers And Members Of Crumpton VFC

The Officers and Members of GVFC send their deepest sympathy to the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department for the recent tragic and untimely loss of two of its members. Firefighter Randy Orff, and his son Firefighter Jonathan Orff, were tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on the Bay Bridge on May 10th. For funeral information, go to www.cvfd7.com

MVC With Entrapment Results In Fly out

May 09, 2007

At 2013 hours units were dispatched to the area of 13400 Kibler Rd for a MVC w/rollover.  Chief 6 went O/L and reported 1 vehicle overturned w/confirmed entrapment.  Officer 616 (Bambary) established "Kibler Rd Command".  Rescue 600 was assigned to the extrication while E-603 was assigned to establish the LZ and assist with patient care.  The patient was extricated in 6 minutes and was treated by 692 & PM 791's crew.  Trooper 6 transported to Shock Trauma Center.  Units operated for approximately 45 minutes before clearing at 2056 hours.

City Units:  Chief 6 (Bambary), Rescue 600 (6w/House), E-603 (6w/Davis), Utility 608 (3w/Harvey),

                  PM-692(3w/Brelia)

Mutual Aid: PM791 (CCEMS), Trooper 6, MSP

Traumatic Injury Results in Fly Out

May 09, 2007

At 2145 hours 692 was dispatched to 116 Whitelysburg Rd for a laceration.  Caroline County Sheriff Department and Greensboro Police Department were on location and requested aviation.  At 2155 hours E-603 was dispatched to assist 692 and handle the landing zone.  Within a minute E-603, Chief 6, and Utility 608 were on the street.  Units arrived and Officer 616 (Bambary) established "Whitelysburg Rd Command".  The utility crew assisted 692 and PM 791 with patient care.  E-603 (Gowen) was assigned to the landing zone.  Trooper 6 transported the patient to Shock Trauma Center.  Units operated approximately one hour before clearing at 2242 hours.

City Units:  E-603 (5 w/Gowen), Chief 6 (Bambary), Utility 608 (4 w/Davis), A692 (2 w/Wright)

Mutual Aid:  CCSD, PM 791 (CCEMS), Greensboro PD, Trooper 6

Busy Night for City Volunteers

May 11, 2007

The night started at 2330 hours when Tanker 606, Chief 6, and Utility 608 responded on the 2nd alarm at 24769 Meeting House Rd in Denton Schultz and Sons Salvage.  At 0018 Rescue 600 was dispatched to Sheldon's 313 Bar for a MVC w/injuries.  Where E-102, PM 11, A791, PM 56 assisted them with a 2 vehicle MVC which 2 patients were transported.  Units operated on this call for approximately 40 minutes before clearing.  At 0035 hours E-603 and E-604 were dispatched to 12050 School St in Ridgely for a house fire.  E-702 which was standing by at Ridgely VFC went O/L and reported food on the stove and held the assignment to E-702.  The tanker and units operating on the Shultz and Sons Fire finally made their way to quarters at 0401 hours.

City Units:  Tanker 606 (2 w/Miller), Chief 6 (House), U-608 (4 w/Harvey) Rescue 600 (5 w/Williamson)

Vehicle In The Water At Red Bridges

May 19, 2007

At 0650 hours units were dispatched to red bridges for a vehicle into the river. Chief 6 went O/L and reported 1 vehicle into the river. Officer 615 (House) established "Red Bridges Command." Command requested the Mid Shore Dive Team to search the vehicle and surrounding area. Members of the dive team did a search with negative results. Units operated for approximately 2 hours before clearing at 0856 hours.

City Units: Chief 6 (House), Rescue 600 (6 w/ Davis), E-603 (5/ Miller), U-608 (2 w/Harvey)

Mutual Aid: PM692, Dive 200, Brush 110, Support Trailer 100, MSP, CCSD, DNR, Knotts' Towing