RIT Training

Feb. 06, 2007

Tonight, members of Greensboro, Goldsboro, and Denton Volunteer Fire Companies were part of a training exercise in which firefighters became trapped and the RIT team was deployed to rescue them. While firefighters were doing a simulated search a piece of chain link fence with mutiple wires hanging from it (simulating a false ceiling with duct work) was placed on top of them causing them to be trapped. Firefighters then had to call out MAYDAY following the new county policy. Once the RIT team located the trapped firefighters, they placed them on air and freed them from the entanglement. Firefighters also reviewed building construction and fire behavior. The Chief and members of "The City" would like to thank the members of Denton and Goldsboro for attending the training. Deputy Chief Jim Bambary Conducted this drill with assistance from Captain Davis and Lieutenant Gowen

City Runs 2nd Alarm In Denton

Feb. 07, 2007

At 0040 hours Stations 300 (Denton), 400 (Ridgely) and Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) were alerted to 10277 Bridge Street for a house fire. E-304 (Lt. Higgs) went O/L reporting fire through the roof and requested the 2nd alarm. At 0050 hours "The City" along with Talbot County Station 50 (Cordova) were dispatched to the scene. E-603 arrived and were assigned to assist the crew from Tower 310 with laddering the exterior of the structure. Tanker 606 was assigned to the water supply division as a nurse tanker. E-603's crew was then assigned to division 2 fire attack and to check for extention. Units operated for approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes before clearing the call at 0215 hours. Officer 317 (Porter) had "Bridge Street Command." Station 700 (Goldsboro) provided the transfer crew to cover our quarters during the call.

***Photos courtesy of Ridgely VFC***

City Units: E-603 (5 w/Bambary), Tanker 606 (2 w/House), U-608 (3)

Other Units: E-304, E-305, Tanker 306, Tower 310, PM393, E-401, E405, Tanker 406, Canteen 4,  E-85, Rescue 84, Tanker 86, E-54, Tanker 53, FM64, DPD, CCSD

First Due Chimney Fire

Feb. 07, 2007

At 1750 hours GVFC, Stations 300 (Denton), 700 (Goldsboro) and Talbot County Rescue 84 were dispatched to 25620 Zacharias Mill Rd. for a reported chimney fire. Chief 6 arrived O/L and Officer 615 (House) established "Zacharias Mill Rd. Command." The crew from E-603 was assigned to the investigation division, while E-304's crew was assigned the roof sector. The investigation found the fire to be caused by deposits built up in the chimney due to the chimney not being cleaned. Crews operated for approx 1 hour before clearing the call at 1856 hours.

City Units: E-603 (6w/Bambary), Chief 6 (House), U-608 (4 w/Gowen)  

Mutual Aid: E-304, Tower 310, Tanker 306, E-703, E-702, Tanker 704, Rescue 84    

2006 Awards Banquet

Feb. 10, 2007

Tonight, members and guests gathered at the American Legion for the Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers. After dinner, distinguished guests were introduced and Fire Chief Chip House, EMS Captain Marie Wright and President Curtis Harvey gave out several awards. Top awards were awarded to the Top Fire Responder Skip Miller, Firefighter of the Year Chris Cox, Officer of the Year Shawn Starkey, EMS Member of the Year Frank Starkey, EMS Provider of the Year Greg Spiering, EMS Driver of the Year Rick Faust,and EMS Captain's Award Charlie Broseker. Life members were also recognized. Auxilary President Deana Bell presented President Curtis Harvey a donation check. A dance followed the awards. We would like to thank the "Hilltop Volunteers" (Church Hill VFC) for providing a stand-by crew so we could enjoy the evening.  ****Photos courtesy of Chesapeake Publishing****

Working Fire On Kibler Road

Feb. 18th, 2007

At 0242 hours GVFC, Stations 700 (Goldsboro), 400 (Ridgely) and Tower 310 (Denton) were dispatched to 12281 Kibler Road for a house fire. Chief 6 went O/L and reported a 2-story house with heavy fire on 2nd floor. Officer 615 (House) established "Kibler Road Command." Engine 603 arrived and made a quick defensive attack due to the heavy fire load. Due to the box being short, Command requested the box to be filled bringing Kent County Delaware stations 50 (Harrington) and 48 (Felton) to the scene. After aggressive defensive attack, crews made an interior attack and performed overhaul duties. Units operated for approx. 4 hours and 30 minutes before clearing the call at 0718 hours.  Thanks to Sudlersville VFC for providing a stand-by crew during the incident.

City Units: E-603 (4 w/Bambary) E-604 (2 w/Hammer) Tanker 606 (1) Rescue 600 (2) Chief 6 (House)

Mutual Aid: E-703, E-702, Tanker 704, PM791, E-401, E-405, Tanker 406,Canteen 4, Tower 310, E-305, Rescue 50 Tanker 50-2, Rescue 48, Tanker 48

MVC With Ejection On Garland Rd

Feb. 24, 2007

At 2110 hours units were alerted to the area of 12234 Garland rd for a MVC with ejection. Chief 6 went O/L and reported 1 vehicle rollover with ejection. Officer 618 (Biddle) established "Garland Road Command." Rescue 600 was assigned to secure the vehicle and assist PM692 with patient care, while E-603 was assigned to handle the landing zone for MSP Trooper 6. The patient was flown to the trauma center in critical condition. Units operated for approximately 1 hour before clearing at 2215 hours.

City Units: Rescue 600 (6 w/Harvey), E-603 (4 w/Hammer), Chief 6 (Biddle)

Mutual Aid: PM692 (CCEMS) E-304(Denton), MSP, CCSD, GPD, CCPW

City Runs Another 2nd Alarm In Denton

Feb. 27, 2007

At 0233 hours E-603, Rescue 600 and Tanker 606 were dispatched on the 2nd alarm to assist Denton on a house fire at 25171 Towers rd. Within minutes units were on the street. E-603 arrived and was assigned to assist with the exterior fire attack. Rescue 600 was assigned to check for extension and to perform overhaul operations. Tanker 606 remained in staging. Units operated for approximately 2 and a half hours before clearing the call at 0507 hours. Officer 315 (Makovsky) had "Towers Road Command."  ***Thanks to Harrington VFC for providing a stand by crew***

City Units: E-603 (6 w/ House) Rescue 600 (4 w/Bambary), Tanker 606 (2 w/Gowen)

Other Units: E-304, E-305, Tanker 306, Tower 310, E-201, E-203, Tanker 202, E-102, Rescue 100, Tower 1, Tanker 107, E-401, E-405, Tanker 406,Canteen 4, E-85, Rescue 84