2010-06-26 Rescue Training with Hereford EMS
July 01, 2010 - On June 26, 2010- Several member from the Providence VFC traveled to Northern Baltimore County to take part in Auto Extrication Training with Hereford EMS and Rescue Station 53. The two companies traveled to Maryland Line (Co. 45) first due to Brown's Junkyard where they provided 8 vehicle for training. Scott Timberman ( Chief 53 ) headed up this training event which started off with a hands on overview of tool operations. The members from each station took on one vehicle at a time and completed a complete door and roof removal with dash roll. The afternoon brought on two evolutions involving single vehicles one on its side and one on its roof. After this training event the crew from Providence stopped by Co. 53 to let some of there members climb the ladder truck and get a birds eye view of there station from 110' in the air. Many thanks to the Officers and Members of Co. 53 for allowing us to train with them.
Photos by Scott Timberman and Hereford EMS and Rescue
Steve Pearce
3rd Lieutenant
2010-06-26 1050PI
June 25, 2010 - On June 26, 2010 while traveling to Northern Baltimore County for training, Truck 297 was alerted to respond to Box Area 44-85 ( Hereford Fire ) for a vehicle overturned and over the embankment on Southbound Interstate 83 just north of Shawan Road. Engine 392 (Cockeysville VFC) arrived first advising they had a pick-up truck over the embankment. Truck 297 arrived shortly thereafter assisting in traffic control. Medic 535 ( Hereford EMS and Rescue ) arrived checking all three patients for injuries. Truck 297 cleared the scene and continued on to training. Units on Scene: E392 (Cockeysville VFC), T297 (Providence), Medic 535 (Hereford EMS and Rescue) and MSP.
Hydrant Project 6/5/10
June 14, 2010 - On Saturday June 5, 2010 a significant measure in public safety was accomplished. Patrick Curtis, brother of Providence member Brian Curtis coordinated the inspection and maintenance of 132 fire hydrants in commuinities of Providence, Hampton, Chatterleigh, Hunt Crest, Valewood, The Beechs. Patrick was the coordinator of this project in an effort to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout. 22 Scouts from Parkville Troop # 26 along with 5 members from Providence completed the task in 4.5 hours (about 111 man hours ). Crews from the Towson and Hillendale fire stations completed inspections of about 35 hydrants, prior to June 5, on some of the "main" roads so that the Scouts would not be in danger of being in traffic. The inspection and maintenance of each hydrant included the following steps:
*ensuring the hydrant's locations was marked on fire department maps
*clearing any grass/debris from around each hydrant
*making sure water flowed from the hydrant and drained properly,
*lubricating the caps and threads
*giving the hydrant a fresh coat of orange paint
5 hydrants were found to be defective in some way. These hydrants are noted to be out of service and will not be used for water supply during a fire. The informtion will be forwarded to the Baltimore City Water Department for repair.
Photos courtesy of Sharon Curtis
Povidence at Chic-Fil-A 6/4/10
June 14, 2010 - On June 4, 2010 members from Providence were present at the Chic-Fil-A restaurant at 2008 E Joppa Road. A promotion for a new spicy chicken sandwich was going on. The sandwich is said to be so hot that a fire engine was needed ! We answered the call, just in case a fire broke out from the hot chicken ! Many restraint patrons enjoyed looking at the fire engine and wearing the fireman's coat and helmet!
Members from Providence pictured (from Left to Right)
Firefighter Christopher Rhodes
Firefighter Daniel Ross
Firefighter Paul Gleitsmann (kneeling)
Chic-Fil-A Cow (application for Providence is pending)
Firefighter Michael Fick
Firefighter Brian Curtis
Photos courtesy of http://www.cfarestaurant.com/jopparoad/photo
MSP Trooper 1 Training
May 16, 2010 - Members of Company 29 headed down today to Martin’s State Airport for a Show and Tell of MSP Trooper 1. Trooper 1 was O/S therefore Trooper 2 was being used in its place. Special Thanks to TFC Donald Pickle for taking some time out of his day to show us around the helicopter, hangar and to answer the questions we had.
PVFC assists BGE in their Annual Teen Driver Safety Day
May 15, 2010 - On May 15, 2010, Floodlight 293 (FADO B. Hux, FF. L. Hux) along with Utility 298( FF. J.Jeffers, Lt. S. Pearce) went to BGE's Facility in Woodlawn to assist in their Annual Event. This Event shows teenagers of BGE and Baltimore County Police Department employee's how dangerous it is to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The demo was narrated by BGE Safety Officer A. Howdyshell to inform the Teens of every step involved in Auto Extrication. BGE mocked an accident involving a mini van and a car that sheared a telephone pole with live wires on the vehicle. Providence along with Woodlawn Volunteers(33) and BCoFD Medic 3 responded into the staged scene finding 4 teenager trapped. Three of which were trapped in the mini van with minor injuries and one Priority 4 (dead) in the car with the live power wires over the hood of the vehicle. The crew's from FL293 and E331 provided rescue operations to extricate the 3 patients from the van, while Medic 3 provided patient care. BGE arrived securing the electric and removed the power cable from the car. After, the 3 teenagers where extricated from the van the crews went to work removing the drivers door and roof from the car to remove the Priority 4 teenager from the car.
Units Involved: Providence FL293, Utility 298, Woodlawn E331,M335, BCoFD Medic 3, BCoPD, State Highways CHART Division.
Working house fire in Parkville (10-2)
May 07, 2010 - On Friday May 7, at approximately 00:46hrs, Floodlight 293 was dispatched on fire box 10-2. Floodlight 293 responded with 3 personnel. Engine 10 had been dispatched for a smoke in the area call and was already on scene with a working dwelling fire. Command advised that this was a balloon frame dwelling and that it was burning in the walls. Upon Floodlight 293’s arrival they were advised by command to go to the exterior delta side and open up the walls. After completion of the assignment 293’s crew went to the roof and assisted units with checking for any additional extension and extinguishing hot spots in the attic. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2 ½ hours.
2 Alarm Apartment fire in Towson (1-14)
May 05, 2010 - On Wednesday May 5, at approximately 23:40hrs, Engine 292 was dispatched on fire box 1-14. Engine 292 responded with 6 personnel. Upon Engine 1’s arrival they advised they had heavy smoke showing and requested the working fire assignment. Engine 292 was advised by command to pick up the plug and pump the line going to Engine 1. As Engine 292 arrived at the scene command requested a second alarm and 292’s crew went to work checking the delta exposure. Floodlight 293 arrived shortly after the second alarm was pulled and assisted with ventilation and search in the fire building. After checking the delta exposure 292’s crew also assisted with ventilation and search in the fire building. During the search a firefighter from 292 fell through a hole in the floor made from the intense heat conditions. The firefighter was able to self extricate and was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Crews from 29 remained on scene for approximately 3 hours. Units on scene: E292 FL293 U298 E1 E11 E307 E10 E17 E8 E55 E14 E2 T1 TW17 T8 T18 T313 SQ303 BC11 BC33 M1 M11 EMS1 RH155
All photos courtesy of FirePix1075
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