2011-01-31 Second Fire in 24 Hours for "29 House"
January 31, 2011 - Around noon on 1/31/11 Firebox 38-9 was struck reporting a dwelling fire at 12810 Manor Road in Glen Arm.Engine 292 responded immediately with 5 volutneers as the third due engine company. First arriving Engine 471(Jacksonville VFC) reported a 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire on division one side bravo, with visible extension into the second floor. A working fire profile and tanker strike was requested immediately. E 292 arrived on the scene and was instructed to ventilate the roof. Once this task was completed the crew reported to division one and completed extinguishment of the fire as well as overhaul. E 291, U 298, Br 294 responded as well. Units operated on the ascene for approximatwely two hours before reutrning to service.
2011-01-29 Charles Village Pub
January 29, 2011 - On 1/29/11 at approximately 7:30pm, Fire Dispatch sounded fire box 1-17 for the building fire at the popular Charles Village Pub in downtown Towson. Engine was alerted and responded promptly with 4 volunteers. Initial reports indicated that it was a grease fire in the kitchen and that the fire was spreading. Engine 1 (Towson) arrived on scene first and reported heavy smoke showing from side A and initiated an interior attack on division 1. Engine 292 arrived moments later and was instructed to advance a line to division 2 as there were fire conditions on the second floor as well. After an aggressive attempt to control the fire the EVAC tones were sounded about 10 minutes into the incident ordering everyone out of the structure. The fire quickly escalated to three alarms and defensive operations were setup and engine 292s crew repositioned to the Bravo exposure to protect against fire spread. E 291 was on side Charlie and supplied multiple master streams as well as Tower 17. It took several hours to contain the fire and the last units cleared around 0430 hrs. Fl 293, U 298, Br 294 also operated on the scene.
2011-01-23 Online Blog
January 23, 2011 - "When you Need Us, We'll Be There"
Please check out the online blog and the entry "Volunteer Valor".
http://rusvw.net/blog/archives/1408
We at Providence are very thankful for the kind words of the author and the positive experiences he shares in his article.
2011-01-16 New Truck 297 Update
January 16, 2011 - On January 13, 2011 members of the Apparatus Replacement Committee traveled to the Rosenbauer factory in Wyoming Minnesota (Brrrrr!) to conduct the mid-point inspection for our new Truck 297 !
The work on the new truck is progressing much faster then was anticipated ! This will make the time line for Providence to return to the Truck business faster then we thought !
2011-01-15 Child Safety Day
January 15, 2011 - Providence VFC's first "Child Safety Day" was held at the Firehouse on January 15, 2011. There were approximately 30 children that came to the firehouse and many more adults. The event was an opportunity for each child to receive a complimentary photograph/fingerprint/identification card courtesy of the New York Life Insurance Company. It was also a time to meet "Snoot" the fire dog ! To get in and on a real fire engine and ambulance. For the brave children, there was a chance to try on real fireman gear in kids sizes. Baltimore County Police Department Precinct #7 and the Baltimore County 9-1-1 Center were on hand with very useful information.
And after getting your face painted there was even a hot dog lunch and plenty of 'goodie bags' to go around !
The goal is to make this an annual event in January ! Keep an eye out for more information for a date in January 2012.
Special thanks to following for participating in this event:
Jeff Saxon: New York Life Insurance Company
Officer Kevin Geiger: Baltimore County Police Dept.
ECT Michelle Marinari: Baltimore County 9-1-1
Ted Wooden: Baltimore County Junior Firefighters
Katie Andersen: The Face Painter
Jen Pearce: Hereford EMS/Rescue
Jeff Coburn: BCVFA Fire Safety Education committee/ "Snoot"
The Ladies Auxillary for the Providence VFC for breakfast/lunch
"Santa's Run" through Providence
December 24, 2010 - On Christmas Eve, the members of your Providence Volunteer Fire Company carried on its long standing tradition of escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus throughout our district. We do this prior to the start of Santa's busy night delivering presents and eating cookies !
We try and make it to each street in our district prior to 10pm. Sometimes this is not possible due to emergencies or fires, as was the case this Christmas Eve. If we did not make it to your street, we are truly sorry. We appreciate your understanding that the emergencies come first
If you have any photos that you would wish to share of Santa's visit to your street/house, please email them to the following email address and put "Providence Santa Run 2010" in the subject line. The photos will then be added to the website for all to see.
frman297@yahoo.com
On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Providence Volunteer Fire Company, have a Safe and Joyous Holiday Season !
When You Need Us, We'll Be There !
Stonleigh
December 23, 2010 - On December 23, 2010 12 volunteers from Providence were fortunate to be able to escort Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus through the Stonleigh community. This has become an annual tradition that is as highly anticipated by the members of Providence as it is by the Stonleigh residents. Santa and his Mrs. climbed on Engine # 291 and proceeded through the neighborhood with children from the community sharing candy canes from the back of Utility# 298.
We at Providence are very thankful for the relationship we have with the community association of Stonleigh and look forward to seeing them all next year.
WMAR TV, Channel # 2 in Baltimore was on sight to see the start of Santa's tour of Stonleigh and you can see their story by following the link below.
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_county/volunteer-firefighters-give-back-to-stonleigh-community-for-christmas
2010-12-23 New Truck 297
December 17, 2010 - Progress continues to be made on Truck 297. The 'raw' body has been attached to the frame/chassis. Anticipation is growing around the station as the members are eager to get the new Truck in and get back into the " Ladder Truck Business". Spring time can not get here soon enough !