2011-02-25 House Fire in Jacksonville
March 05, 2011 - Dwelling Fire in Jacksonville. Firebox 47-6
February 25th, 2011- During the evening hours, Firebox 47-6 was sounded for the dwelling fire on Carroll Mill Rd in Jacksonville. Station 29 immediately responded with E 291, E 292, B 294 with 10 volunteers. E 471 went on location with a 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors. A working fire and tanker strike team was requested. Crews attempted an aggressive interior attack, however were ordered to evacuate due to the lack of water. Crews worked into the early morning hours to extinguish the fire. The cause is under investigation.
2011-02-26- Installation of Officers
February 26, 2011 - On Saturday February 26, the Officers and Members gathered at the Parkville American Legion for the Installation of Officers and Awards Dinner.
The event was planned by Lieutenants Wolbert and Robertson with assistance from members Andrea Wolbert, Janice Coroneos and Lieutenant Dean Denning.
Our very own Reverend Jim Westervelt gave the invocation and Robert Murry Sr (BCoFD Station 17/Reisterstown VFC) served as the the MC. After dinner, there was a video summary of the years events, that was made by member Paul Gleitsmann with assistance from other members. The 2011 elected officers took the Oath of Office, the awards were presented (see list below). After the awards, the evening carried on with music, dancing and socializing.
Special thanks to the Brothers from Rosedale VFC # 280 for providing a fill- in crew. (Sorry that you didn't get dinner !)
AWARDS
Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Richard and Donna Martinek
(This award was presented by Mr and Mrs Descoteau. The Descoteau family were at home asleep several months back. Unknown to them, there was a fire in their attached garage. Their smoke detector was not working. Mr. and Mrs. Martinek were driving by and thought they saw smoke through the woods. Upon further investigation they came across the house fire on Helm Court. They quickly alerted the residents by beating on the front door and yelling "Fire". The members from Providence arrived shortly thereafter, confined the fire to the garage and rescued the family pets.)
Firefighter of the Year:
Timothy Theodoropoulus
Presidents Award:
Geoffrey Donahue
2010 Top Responders
Paul Gleitsmann – 390
John Jeffers – 332
Michael Fick – 296
Andrew Cherney – 254
Colin Campbell – 244
Jerry Davis – 219
Ryan Carroll – 213
Christopher Rhodes – 209
Brian Curtis – 204
Tim Theodoroupolos – 196
Years of Service
Thirty-five Years
Philip M. Darr
Joseph A. Murphy
Twenty-five Years
Craig M. Blue
Michael F. Parr
Fifteen Years
Geoffrey L. Donahue
Scott G. Ebbert
Ten Years
Nicki L. Coroneos
Jennifer D. Kernan
Beverly E. Robertson
Brian T. Robertson
Ann C. Wehrle
Five Years
Joseph A. Conrad
Ryan P. Downey
Laura D. Grimm
Christopher E. Gummer
Michael J. Murphy
Christopher D. Rhodes
Bryan M. Wolbert
2011-02-19 Working Fire in Perry Hall
February 19, 2011 - Third Fire in 12 hours. Firebox 55-8
February 19, 2011- While the rest of the 29 House was operating on the 10-16 working dwelling fire, E 292 was returning from a transfer detail at station 17 due to a working fire in Hereford. While returning E 292 was picked-up on the road at York and the Beltway, and alerted for firebox 55-8 on Roxburgh Ct. in Perry Hall, for the dwelling fire as the first due engine company. And for the third time in less than 12 hours Providence had yet another working fire. E 292 pulled on the street and layed a supply line from the hydrant at the bottom on the court and reported a 2 story single family with heavy fire showing through the roof. E 292 initiated an aggressive interior attack, and while doing so the roof collapsed on the crew from 292. Hurt but not broken the crew pushed on and continued with the attack and extinguished all the fire in the home, saving a majority of the house. One member from E 292 received serious but non life threatening injuries to the neck and back, and was transported to Shock Trauma.E 292 operated for approximately two hours before returning to service. In all Station 29 responded to 19 emergency calls for service including 3 working structure fires and numerous working brush as well as other events. Thanks to all who helped on a very busy day.
2011-02-19 3rd alarm
February 19, 2011 - 3-Alarm Assisted Living Fire: Fire Box 14-09
February 19, 2011 - At approximately 12:15am, PVFC was alerted to respond to the report of a fire at an assisted living facility on Landrake Road off of Thornton Road in Riderwood. Engine 292 and FL 293 responded on the assignment. First arriving units reported nothing evident; however crews encountered smoke conditions inside and discovered fire in the walls which traveled to the second and third floors and eventually the fire vented through the roof of the structure. Members from Providence operated for approximately 4 hours extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul.
2011-02-19 Working Fire in Parkville
February 19, 2011 - Second Fire in 10 Hours. Fire-Rescue Box 10-16
February 19, 2011- As a three alarm building fire was going on in Golden Ring during the mid afternoon hours. E 291, Fl 293 and U 298 were alerted to the10-16 box for the fire-rescue assignment. Units responded as the second due company and arrived simultaneously with Engine 11 and found a two story townhouse with fire showing from the first floor. Units worked together to extinguish the fire and search for possible trapped occupants, which proved to be negative. Units operated for two hours before returning to service.
2011-02-11- Final Truck Inspection
February 09, 2011 - FINAL INSPECTION OF NEW TRUCK 297
Feb 9-11, 2011 – Three members of the Truck Committee traveled to the Rosenbauer plant in Wyoming, Minnesota (about 45 minutes north of Minneapolis) to perform the final inspection of the new Truck 297. Those present for final inspection were extremely pleased with the quality of workmanship and overall operation of the new truck.
After final inspection, the truck will undergo a few minor tweaks and adjustments before it makes the trek to DPC Emergency Equipment (Marydel, DE) for dealer check-in and equipment mounting prior to final delivery to the Providence VFC. Final lettering will be performed by Shoreline Emergency Vehicle Graphics to match existing Providence apparatus.
Final delivery to Providence VFC is anticipated in late March.
2011-02-08
February 08, 2011 - Volunteers run Dwelling Fire in Parkville
On 2/8/11 at 0848 hrs station 29 was alerted for a reported dwelling fire at 9202 Avondale Rd in Parkville. Engine 291 and Fl 293 responded immediately on the call. Engine 10 arrived on the scene and advised heavy smoke showing and a working fire assignment was requested. Engine 291 arrived and reported to division two and assisted Engine 10, while the other half of the crew worked on division one, opening ceilings and entinguishing the bulk of the fire. Units operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.
2011-02-06
February 06, 2011 - Kitchen Fire in the First Due
On 2/6/11 at 2342 hrs. Engine 291 and Fl 293 were alerted for an oven fire in the first due on E. Gypsy La. Units responded immediately with 6 volunteer. Upon arrival crews found moderate smoke conditions in the house, with an oven fire extending into the cabinets. A firebox was requested, the pipe man from Engine 291 had a line in place and quickly extinguished the fire. The oven was overhauled, no extension was found and the house was ventilated of smoke. Co. 29 units handled and returned to service within an hour.