http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on sdvfdrs.org using RSS 2.0 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:03:07 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=341 Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad in Valley Lee, MD, has been awarded $55,100 in federal grant funds through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be utilized to help bring the volunteer fire company in compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards. The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad operates as a volunteer organization and provides fire, rescue, and EMS services to the surrounding community. "I am pleased that the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad was awarded this grant, which will help bring the volunteer fire company in compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards and ensure our firefighters have every resource available to efficiently and safely undertake their mission," stated Congressman Hoyer. "As co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I am proud that the AFG program is working to ensure that our fire departments in Maryland and throughout the country are best prepared for emergencies, and better equipped to do their jobs." The grant award will be used for the procurement and installation of a Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System for the station's fire apparatus and ambulance bays. The Back-In 100% Capture Extraction System will reduce health and safety risks associated with diesel exhaust and carbon monoxide, preventing the carcinogenic hazards from lingering within their Fire and EMS bays and spreading to adjoining areas such as living quarters, office space, and community hall. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have declared this exposure an occupational carcinogenic hazard and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500-2002 "recognizes and advocates the need for elimination and containment of all vehicle exhaust emissions to a level of no less than 100% effective capture." Ricky Nelson, Chief at the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, stated: "I am pleased that the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is the recipient of this very important grant funding. This funding will provide our department with needed resources to keep our firefighters safe as they work to ensure the safety of our community and all of its people." Grant funds made available through the AFG Program are awarded to fire departments and EMS organizations across the nation to enhance their response capabilities and more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel. Since 2001, AFG has provided nearly than $6 billion in assistance to first-responder organizations to obtain much-needed emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training. In this current round the AFG will award approximately $405 million in competitive grants to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations throughout the nation. As co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, Congressman Hoyer took a lead role in helping establish the AFG Program. He also helped establish the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters (SAFER) Program to help fire departments hire new firefighters, recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, and provide relief to stations operating short of staff. For more information on grants available to fire departments and emergency responders, click here www.fema.gov/firegrants/ . This site also offers resources to help fire departments prepare and submit grant requests. Story courtesy of The BAYNET Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:08:59 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=341 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=339 At 0744, your Second District Volunteers and ambulance 398 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in front of Little Flower School. Safety 9, Anthony Thomas, was already on the scene and reported two vehicles and two patients. Ambulance 398 arrived on the scene at 0749 followed by Engine 62 at 0753 , Ambulance 67 and Medic 4 at 0757. The medic unit was requested because one patient was experiencing severe chest pains. Ambulance 398 transported one patient, with a medic on board, to SMH priority 2 while ambulance 67 transported the other priority 3. Engine 62 cleared the scene at 0812 and the other units were back in service at 0851 and 0854 respectively. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:43:38 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=339 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=337 Old Engine 63 at its new home. In June the members of the Second District sold our 1991 pumper tanker to the East New Market Fire Department in East New Market, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. They have lettered the truck and placed it into service for many more years to come. All photos by The East New Market Fire Department. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:28:10 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=337 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=338 "CHANGE YOUR CLOCK – CHANGE YOUR BATTERY" PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND (November 2, 2011) – In anticipation of daylight savings time ending in the early morning hours of November 6th, the State Fire Marshal is urging Marylanders to "Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery" in both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in their homes. Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family's chance of surviving a home fire and/or an unsafe carbon monoxide level, the State Fire Marshal says Daylight Savings Time is a great opportunity for families to change the batteries. "This simple step can help us avoid tragedies in the place we feel the most secure – our homes." Along with working smoke alarms and CO detectors, home escape plans are another way Marylanders can avoid injury or death in their homes. By identifying at least two different escape routes, families can practice the plan together – before an emergency strikes. Practicing the plan helps educate younger children to the danger of hazardous situations and the importance of recognizing that the sound of a smoke alarm or CO detector signals a potential hazard in the home. "Changing the battery in your smoke alarms and CO detectors, along with developing and practicing a home escape plan, are two of the best ways to protect your loved ones and yourself from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning," stated Fire Marshal Barnard. Please observe the overhead electronic signs as you travel throughout the state this weekend. The Office of the State Fire Marshal and all Marylanders thank the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration for assisting to spread the word about this life saving reminder. For more information on fire and life safety, log on to our website at: www.firemarshal.state.md.us. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:27:14 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=338 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=334 At 0801 this morning your Second District Volunteers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Flat Iron Road and and Highway to Heaven Lane. The initial report was of a blue pick up in the field with unknown injuries. Ambulance 398 and Eng 62 arrived on the scene and found a Chevy Silverado had departed the roadway, went through the fences of Flat Iron Farm and came to rest near a pond with large pieces of fencing embedded into the vehicle. They found the female driver was conscious alert and breathing and had a laceration to her arm. The Engine crew stabilized the vehicle and assisted the EMS crew with immobilizing the driver and getting her into the ambulance for transport to SMH priority 3. Engine 62 was back in quarters 0837. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:03:10 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=334 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=331 Over the last several days the apparatus committee has been hard at work inspecting the new fire truck. The committee arrived at the Pierce factory Wednesday morning and began inspection process. The inspection process consists of going over the complete component list, road testing, and pumping the apparatus. Members of the committee found very few flaws with the truck. We are pleased with the pride and craftsmanship that PIERCE manufacturing takes in each piece of apparatus they build. The new fire truck should leave the factory early next week, and should be delivered to Valley Lee after a few items are added to the truck in Baltimore. We would like to thank Randy Schwartz our PIERCE salesman from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, for all his hard work on this project. Apparatus Committee Mike Scrivener Chairman Joe Scrivener Joe Slade Danny Henderson Blair Swann Robbie Springer Robert Grant Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:09:48 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=331 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=330 Today, STAR 98.3 Radio DJ's T-Bone and Heather visited your Second District Volunteer firehouse as part of their "Firehouse Friday" program. While visiting the firehouse, T-Bone and Heather sampled the breakfast spread put out by Auxiliary members, Mike Johnson, Pamela Kuniecki and Georgia Wheeler. If you listened to the radio, then you heard how much they liked Mike's chipped beef and scrapple, egg and cheese sandwiches! They also discussed the impending weather and the precautions their listeners should take, etc... T-Bone took the time to tour the firehouse to check out the apparatus and talk with members. EMT Chuck Charles was interviewed about his military and civilian Navy career that included a tour with the Blue Angels as well as his volunteer career. Auxiliary member Pamela Kuniecki was interviewed to discuss upcoming events, etc.. At the end of their three-hour presentation T-Bone and Heather learned a lot about our department and our members and we were happy to share our firehouse and experiences with them! Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:51:09 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=330 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=329 Hurricanes are most threatening to residents along our nation's coastlines. But such fierce storms also have been known to build up enough momentum to carry their destructive winds inland for hundreds of miles. Heavy rains, flooding, and tornadoes add to the damage hurricanes can inflict on your home and community. Are you ready for a Hurricane? Please take the time to look at the flyer from The American Red Cross, FEMA and NOAA, it can help you prepare and make a list of all things needed in case a Hurricane strikes our area. http://www2.redcross.org/static/file_cont207_lang0_94.pdf Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:12:35 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=329 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=328 This week our apparatus finished on the main assembly line, had reflective striping added, and initial & 3rd party pump testing was completed. In the photos the truck is staged to begin final product evaluation which is part of the quality control process. A few minor hardware items still need to be installed during product evaluation. Next week the apparatus committee will head out to Wisconsin for a final inspection trip. Check back for final completion photos. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:04:47 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=328 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=327 This week our apparatus was nearing completion on the final assembly line where a majority of the components were installed. Next week our apparatus should be released to alignment and initial pump testing. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:21:22 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=327 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=326 Over this past weekend the apparatus committee traveled to Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin for a midpoint inspection on our new pumper tanker. Over the past week the cab and pump house were joined with the chassis and then body and water tank were merged with the chassis on the main assembly line. This week our new apparatus should finish on the main assembly line where all of the components are added. Another update will follow this Friday with new photos. The new unit should be in Valley Lee around September 1st. Apparatus committee Mike Scrivener Chairman Joe Scrivener Blair Swann Danny Henderson Robbie Springer Robert Grant Joe Slade Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:35:52 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=326 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=325 This week, the cab begin the cab line to receive the cab related content/components, assembly of the chassis is nearly finished, fabrication/assembly of the pump house is nearing completion and the body moved from fabrication to the paint department, where the paint process was just completed. Next week, after the cab finishes the cab line and the chassis receives the engine/drive train, air tanks and main harnessing, the cab and chassis should be merged. The pump house is painted and ready to join the chassis after the cab is mounted. The body should have doors, harnessing and trim installed. The apparatus committee will be traveling to the factory next weekend for a mid point inspection. Check back next Friday for another photo update. All photos courtesy of Fire & Safety Consulting, LLC. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:38:07 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=325 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=324 This week, the cab is finishing in paint, while the pump has been mounted to the pump house structure as fabrication/assembly of the pump house continues. Fabrication of the body is underway as the two main body panels have finished the initial weld process and will now be merged in continuation of fabrication. Next week, the cab should be ready to begin the cab line (where the cab related content/components are installed), assembly of the chassis may begin, fabrication/assembly of the pump house should continue and the body should be nearing the end of the fabrication process. Check back next week for more photos All photos are by: Fire & Safety Consulting, LLC Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:10:49 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=324 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=323 After over a year of planning by the apparatus committee, our new fire truck hits the production line at PIERCE Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin. The department is building a new 2011 PIERCE Velocity pumper tanker to replace our ageing 1991 Seagrave tanker. Our old unit was sold several weeks ago to East New Market Fire Department on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This week the cab began and finished in fabrication and proceeded to metal finishing. The pump house structure began in fabrication while the pump had some valves installed. Next week the cab should finish the paint process. The pump should be installed in the pump house while the body should begin fabrication. Keep checking back weekly for updated photos of production. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:03:48 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=323 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=322 VENDOR QUARTER AUCTION Sunday, July 17, 2011 Doors open at 1:00 p.m. to View Vendor Products Auction begins at 2:00 p.m. Come Throw Down Your Quarters Admission is $3.00 per person which includes door prize ticket and 1 paddle Additional paddles available at the door for $3 each Item Bids are from 1 Quarter to 4 Quarters Per Paddle Possible Vendors: Dove Chocolate Discoveries / Scentsy / Thirty One / Lia Sophia Homemade Gourmet / Tupperware / Ditty Bug Designs Celebrating Home / Pampered Chef / Tastefully Simple Tomboy Tools / Keepsakes & Country Friends / Buck's Braids Lilley Pad / Vantel Pearls / Undercover Wear / AVON Cookie Lee / Herbalife / Princess House / The Odd Duck There will be Food for Sale and a 50/50 Raffle! For More Information Call: 301-994-9999 Sponsored by the 2nd District VFD & RS Auxiliary Thank you for your support! Proceeds from this fundraiser & past fundraisers are for the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad to continue to keep our community safe. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:56:47 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=322 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=321 Your Second District volunteers were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on St. George Church Road at 1601 Friday afternoon. The initial dispatch was a single vehicle hit a tree and a pole. Engine 62 arrived on the scene and established command at 1605. Engine 62 and Ambulance 68 arrived on the scene at 1608. A heavily damaged vehicle was in the roadway and a pole had been damaged. Ambulance 68 transported two patients to St. Mary's Hospital priority 3. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:39:27 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=321 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=320 At 1827, your Second District volunteers were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Point Lookout Rd in front of Bob's Sunoco station. The initial report was a single vehicle had struck a pole and broke it. Chief 6 arrived on the scene at 1831 with Engine 62 and Ambulance 68 arriving at 1834. A single patient was removed from the Toyota minivan and transported to St. Mary's hospital priority 2 by Ambulance 68 at 1844. Chief 6 and Engine 62 were in service at 1846 while Ambulance 68 returned to service at 1952 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:35:46 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=320 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=319 Your Second District Volunteers were dispatched for an inland water rescue at St. Mary's River State Park Memorial Day morning. All units were advised that two subjects were in the water from an overturned canoe. Brush 6 with Boat 6 arrived at the Park at 9:31 and put into the water. Ambulance 67, Engine 61, 62 and Brush 1 with Raft 1 arrived shortly afterwards. At 9:38, Boat 6 reported they had both subjects on board and was returning to the dock. At the dock, the boat crew turned the patients over to the EMS crew. The patients were found to be ok and did not want to go to the hospital. All units were back in service by 10. Tue, 31 May 2011 16:34:58 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=319 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=311 Yesterday afternoon at 1455, your Second District volunteers and the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident involving two vheicles on Point Lookout Road in front of Holy Face Church. Ambulance 388 and Engine 62 both arrived on the scene at 1504 and found one vehicle off the roadway on the south bound side while the other was on the shoulder of the north bound side of the roadway facing south. The A388 crew began assessing the the driver of the vehicle on the north bound side of the road while the A69 crew assessed the patient of the other vechicle. A69 obtain a signed refusal and all Second District units were back in quarters by 1522 while A388 transported their patient to St. Mary's hospital. Sun, 01 May 2011 16:24:21 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=311 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=309 At 1013 hours, the Second District Volunteer Fire Deparment and Rescue Squad was alerted for a traumatic injury after a fall involving a pediatric patient. Ambulance 68 (Lieutenant Martin) responded and met Medic 291 on the scene. The patient was found laying on the ground, complaining of her injuries and going between levels of consciousness. Medics and EMT's quickly assessed her injuries and consulted with Saint Mary's Hospital and DC Children's about possibly flying the patient out. DC agreed and flyout decision was made. Fireboard made the call to Company 6 again for the engine to set up the landing zone in front of the firehouse. Engine 61 (Firefighter Windsor) responded and Brush 6 and the Engine closed off the road. Ambulance 68 arrived at the LZ and awaited the arrival of Trooper 7. Once Trooper 7 had landed and the flight medic checked the patient over, she was transferred (with her mother) to the chopper. All units returned to service and with the patient a speedy recovery! Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:27:37 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=309 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=308 On April 11th, 2011, the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad received a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a single occupant on a motorcycle. EMS Chief 6A (Hammett) arrived on the scene and began patient care with Engine 62 (Captain Barnes), Ambulance 69 (Lieutenant Martin) and Engine 61 (Assistant Chief Bean) en-route to the scene. Ambulance 398 was also en-route at this time along with Medic 3. Upon arrival, crews found the patient sitting upright on the side of the road with his motorcycle off the road. Ambulance 398 was cancelled, with only one patient found. No one had observed the accident, but the patient was exhibiting signs of head trauma. Engine 61 and Engine 62's crew assisted Ambulance 69's crew in immobilizing the patient. A medical consult was made to St Mary's Hospital and Prince George's Trauma Center with PG ordering a fly out. With dispatch notified, the patient was brought back to Company 6's quarters to await the arrival of Trooper 7. Upon arrival of the Trooper, the patient was moved aboard the helo and flyout was made to PG Trauma Center. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:34:51 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=308 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=306 On Thursday, March 17th Rescue Engine 62 participated in an auto extrication class at Hollywood Used Auto Parts. The class is part of the extensive Fire and Rescue program at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Currently Company 6 has 6 members participating in the class. Without a doubt students in the Fire and Rescue program will be future leaders throughout the fire service in years to come. Keep up the hard work! Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:45:28 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=306 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=305 On Sunday March 13th at 1937hrs Volunteers from Companies 6, 3, and St. Mary's County ALS were dispatched to Lakeside Lane for a report of a MVA with injuries. Command 6(Chief 6B M. Scrivener) responded right after dispatch. Rescue Engine 62 responded Chief 6(R. Nelson) total of 7 at 1941hrs and Ambulance 68 at 1943hrs. Command 6 arrived on location confirming one trapped at 1947hrs and established the Lakeside Lane command. Engine 62 arrived on location at 1948hrs and went to work extricating the patient. EMS Chief 6A (L. Hammett) advised Command a Helo was needed for a Category B priority 2 patient. Engine 61 responded shortly after and was tasked with setting up the landing zone for Trooper 2. Shortly after Trooper 2 was redirected to SMH and advised that the patient would be flown from there. The patient was extricated 6 minutes after arrival of Engine 62 and was then turned over to A-68. A-68 transported to SMH Landing zone. All Units were clear by 2011hrs. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:46:24 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=305 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=304 Count Your Smoke Alarms Be sure there is at least one smoke alarm less than ten years old installed on every level of your home, including one in every bedroom and outside of each sleeping area. Change Your Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries It only takes a moment, but this simple habit is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire or accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and fire experts nationwide encourage people to change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries annually. An easy way to remember to do so is to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks back to standard time on November 7. Remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Check Your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors After inserting a fresh battery in each smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector, push the safety test button to make sure alarms are in proper working condition. CONDUCT THIS TEST MONTHLY. Never disconnect your smoke alarm battery! Remember that a "chirping" alarm is a signal that it needs a fresh battery. Clean Your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Ensure your smoke alarms' and carbon monoxide detectors' sensitivity by cleaning them each month of dust and cobwebs. Replace Your Smoke Alarms The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and having a combination of both ionization and photo electric smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires. Change Your Flashlight Batteries Keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside for help in finding the way out and signaling for help in the event of a fire. Install Fire Extinguishers Install a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen, and be sure that every adult family member knows how to use it. Get the Whole Family Involved Once smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and have fresh batteries, you should also make sure family members — children in particular — know what the alarms and detectors sound like and what to do should the alarms ever sound. Roughly two thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:36:15 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=304 http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=303 On March 1st, 2011 around 4:30 pm Company 6 was dispatched for a house fire on Carefree Way in Lexington Park. Safety 3 arrived on the scene and advised smoke showing and confirmed a working Trailer Fire. Ambulance 68 responded with EMS Lieutenant 6A(Brandon Martin) along with Engine 61 with Chief 6A (Joe Bean) and a total of 6, moments later Rescue Engine 62 responded with Chief 6B(Mike Scrivener) and a total of 6. Engine 63 responded but was placed in service. Engine 61 arrived on the scene and Chief 6A was directed to manage a man power pool, while his crew assisted with Salvage and Overhaul. Rescue Engine 62 was directed to do RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). All Company 6 Units Returned at 17:58 Photos courtesy of John Douglas. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:37:17 GMT http://www.sdvfdrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=303