2012-02-17
February 19, 2012 - Working Fire Box 10-3
On Feb 17th at 0815am, Engine 292 was alerted for the working fire assignment on Arizona avenue in Parkville. Upon arrival Engine 292 established a secondary water source and the crew proceeded up to the scene to help with extinguishment and overhaul. Other units on scene: Engine 7, Engine 11, Engine 55, Engine 8, Truck 8, Truck 1, and the Rehab units
Crews did not have very much time to recover from the previous working fire when they were dispatched at 1030 to an investigation at Loch Raven High School. Engine 292 responded promptly arriving to find an odor of gasoline inside the lobby and various classrooms on the first floor. Unable to initially locate the source, the Hazmat unit was requested to assist with detection. The source was determined to be a leaking gas can stored next to the HVAC system. Crews ventilated the school and removed the gas cans. The all clear was given and school was able to resume. Other units on scene: Engine 14, Hazmat 114, and Fire Marshall 32 & 34
2012-02-11 installation 2012
February 11, 2012 - On Saturday February 11, 2012 the Officers and Members of the Providence Vol. Fire Co. came together for the annual installation of officers celebration. This was a time for members to come together for a meal and socializing. It was also a the time for the elected officers for 2012 to take their respective Oaths of office. The celebration included recognizing those members who were the 'Top Responders for 2011 and those members who have achieved milestones in their years of service. There was also an awards portion of the evening where several new awards were presented.
Edward Pearce - 40 years
William Hux - 20 years
David Kernan - 15 years
David Smith - 15 years
Janice Coroneos - 10 years
Sergio Lattanzi - 10 years
Stephen Pearce - 10 years
Sheri Sprigg - 10 years
2011 Firefighter of the Year - Charles (Chuck) Reich III
2011 Presidents Award - Tracie Martinek
The 1st annual "Joe Gisrial Training Award" - Timothy Kroner
The 1st annual "Jeffery P. Meyer - Probationary Member Award" - Joseph Menikheim
The Top 10 Emergency Responders for 2011
1st - Paul Gleitsmann 482 Calls
2nd- John Jeffers 405 Calls
3rd Brian Curtis 363 Calls
4th Danny Biddison 303 Calls
5th Drew Cherney 245 Calls
6th Chris Davis 213 Calls
7th Tim Kroner 208 Calls
8th Jarad Harding 182
9th Stephen Pearce 181 Calls
10th Mike Fick 179 Calls
The Ladies Auxiliary Committee was also presented with a plaque with their members' names recognizing their contributions to the company.
A Resolution from the Baltimore County Council was also presented to the "Ladies" recognizing their Company contributions.
2012 Dunkin Donuts "Thanks to You" Community Hero Award
February 07, 2012 - Life Member and past President Garry Zour was awarded one of the Dunkin' Donuts "Thanks To You " Community Hero Awards. The presentation took place at a ceremony held in South Baltimore. In attendance for the ceremony were 2nd Lt. Pearce, 3rd Lt Barkoviak, FF Reich, and FF Menikheim. Congratulations Garry !
additional photos may be found at
http://photomaxllc.smugmug.com/Your-Event-Albums/Dunkin-Donuts-Thanks-To-You/21379355_vJTtnV#!i=1703236171&k=6BQmSq3
Vehicle Off Road w/ Rescue
December 15, 2011 - At 1054hrs. PVFC was alerted for a automobile accident with reported occupants trapped at Metfield Rd. and Temfield Rd. Truck 297 promptly responded with four volunteers and upon arrival found a vehicle off the roadway and down an embankment with one occupant still trapped in the vehicle. The crew from the ladder truck worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and then once stabilized, the patient was extricated. BCoFD Medic 11 transported the patient to a local facility as a precaution.
Dedication Ceremony
September 11, 2011 - At 2pm on Sunday September 11, 2011 members were joined by over 100 friends, family, neighbors, elected officials to make two very special dedications. The first was in the "Memorial Garden" to the rear of the station. In this garden rests a 10 foot piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York City that was retrieved from "Ground Zero" after the attacks on 9/11/01. This steel serves as the center piece to the 'Garden' and serves as a reminder to the 343 NYC firefighters/EMT's/Paramedics that were killed on 9/11. The monument was dedicated with words from Captain Bon Murray of the Baltimore County Fire Department, who served on teams that responded to Ground Zero.
The second dedication was for the Company's brand new Truck 297. This is the Company's first brand new ladder truck and will serve the company for the next 15-20 years! The vehicle was dedicated and put in service by Life Member Steven Lancaster. The Truck took its first emergency response approximately 3 hours after being put in service.
National Night Out 2011
August 02, 2011 - August 2, 2011 marked the "National Night Out". Citizens On Patrol (COP) groups from all over the country came together in a show of unity against crime. Once again, the members of the Providence Volunteer Fire Company were in the lead of this years Towson COP motorcade through over 20 of the Towson area neighborhoods. Elected leaders, representatives from the Baltimore County Police Department, Towson University Police Department, and the COP members gathered at Towson Place for the beginning for the motorcade. The Towson COP presented Lieutenant Denning with a generous monetary donation in show of support for the Providence VFC's contribution to keeping Towson Safe.
" CRIME IS NOT WELCOME IN TOWSON ! "
Chick Fil A Kids Night
July 12, 2011 - Members from Providence were invited to the Chick-Fil-A restaurant on July 12 for their 'Kids Night'. Engine # 292 was on sight for 2 hours and was the very popular with the children that visited the restaurant that evening. The families were able to interact with the Firefighters, sit inside the Engine, and even hold a real fire hose. The highlight was when the "Cow" made his way INSIDE the fire engine. He must have had too much Spicy Chick'n and wanted to cool off ! Click the link below to see more photos from the Parkville Chick-Fil-A Website.
http://www.cfarestaurant.com/jopparoad/photo/5260
2011-05-18 American Legion
May 18, 2011 - The Members of Providence VFC would like to thank the members of The American Legion Towson Post # 22 for the "thank you" dinner on May 18, 2011. Members from the Providence VFC and Lutherville VFC were invited to the American Legion post at 125 York Road for an 'all you can eat' spaghetti dinner as a thank you for volunteer service.
Please support The American Legion.
A few upcoming events for Towson Post # 22 are listed below. Additional details can be found at their website at http://www.towsonamericanlegion.org/site/eventscalendar.php
Memorial Day Observance
At the sit of the Wayside Cross in Towson
Sunday May 29, 2011 at 1 p.m.
Unserviceable Flag Disposal Ceremony
At Towson Post # 22
Saturday June 4, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
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