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.
2011-05-05 One of Our Own
May 05, 2011 - "ONE OF OUR OWN" By, FF Jack Carroll
I would like to share a little bit of success to all. Our very own FF Ryan Carroll has wrapped up his School of Infantry Training at United States Marine Corps Camp Geiger,MCAS New River, North Carolina. Ryan graduated Friday May 6, 2011. He has finished with a perfect GPA. Scored 100% on all written tests and practical applications. Ryan was chosen #1 of a 6-way tiebreaker for his character, work ethic, leadership, commitment, and his overall dedication to helping others. He not only earned the right to be top of his class. Ryan was selected to be the only one in his battalion to actually fire one of the most sophisticated weapon systems in world (during training). Yes its like catching your first fire. Ryan was very apprehensive when he started his training and often referred to it as "Top Gun" school. Well needless to say; FF, Pfc Ryan Carroll has earned the "Top Gun" spot at USMC SOI ITB (0352). Congratulations Son, You've made us all proud.
Ryan has been a member of Providence since October 15, 2008. Though a young official member on his birthday at the age of 16, he was no stranger to the company. Ryan spent many of his younger years with his Dad (FF Jack Carroll) helping out around 29. Though Ryan had aspirations of being a Firefighter, his real passion was to serve his country. To serve in the United States Marine Corps. He always carried that backpack wherever he went. Since he was three years old. Now we know why Ryan never had any problems with carrying his Dads gear coming back from fire calls.
Shortly after graduating from Loch Raven HS, Ryan signed up for USMC Delayed Entry Program at the local recruiting station. He continued volunteering at Providence, trained with Lt. D. Ross (his mentor) through the mountains of Cotoctin; in preparation for one of the most grueling 12 weeks any young man would ever face. "USMC BOOT CAMP"! Ryan entered boot camp one month after his 18th birthday as the youngest recruit on Parris Island. Graduated February 11, 2011 as a Squad Leader of his Platoon, maintained high honors throughout, as well as earning the rank of Private First Class prior to graduation. Ryan continues the legacy of his Grandfather who fought in one of the toughest battles of Korea as a Marine.
As he did at Providence, Ryan embraced mentors young and old, always eager to learn something new and challenging. FF Carroll will continue to be a part of the Providence family throughout his six year commitment with the Marine Corps. He will currently be stationed in Jacksonville NC at Camp Lejeune. Working, training, and most likely deploying within the year. Like any job, Ryan is the new kid on the block, however when he gets the opportunity to come home; you can bet he will be coming by to see us all. Though currently licensed by the State of North Carolina and the US Government to drive a HUMVEE with some of those crazy weapon packages, we will have to keep him in the back of the fire engine to keep him humble.
Once again great job Ryan, we are all very proud of you.
Dad.
2011-104-16- Easter egg hunt
April 16, 2011 - The Easter Bunny was at Providence VFC today !
The annual community Easter Egg hunt was held from 11:00 to 1:00 at the station today. Despite it being pretty rainy outside, the 37 children hunting for Easter Eggs inside the station had a great time. There were crafts and snacks to go along with the 'sweet' stuff inside the Easter Eggs.
This event is an annual tradition at Providence and is sponsored by our Ladies Committee. Andrea Wolbert was the coordinator for this year's Easter Egg hunt.
If you have any photographs from the Easter Egg hunt or any other events from Providence, please email them to information@pvfc29.com
2011-04-07- WTC steel arrival
April 07, 2011 - On April 7, 2011 a long awaited addition to the station finally arrived. After more then a year of going through the application process, PVFC found out earlier this year that we had been awarded a piece of steel from the World Trade Center that was recovered after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011.
Members from Providence made the trip to JFK Airport in New York City along with a driver and truck donated by Wirtz and Daughters Landscaping.
When the truck and steel made back into Maryland, they were met by member of the Maryland chapter of the Patriot Guard www.mdpatriotguard.org , led the procession of 2 PVFC vehicles and the truck carrying the steel. The procession grew at Cromwell Bridge Road, where all units from PVFC and Baltimore County Fire Department Engine Co. # 10 (Parkville). The Patriot Guard led the convoy back to the Firehouse where dozens of community members and local media were waiting.
A formal dedication of the steel will occur on September 11, 2011 at 2 pm
See the following links to local media coverage of the event.
FOX 45
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom/morning/videos/vid_71.shtml?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d9cba08d806480c%2C0
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wbff_vid_7197.shtml?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d9efb40dd7f50b7%2C0
Towson Times Newspaper
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/news/112602/providence-volunteer-fire-company-receives-steel-post-9-11-world-trade-center-site/
WJZ 13
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2011/04/10/towson-fire-company-receives-piece-of-world-trade-center/
Towson Patch.com
http://towson.patch.com/articles/providence-volunteer-fire-co-delivers-beam-from-world-trade-center
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