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Chestertown
Volunteer Fire Company - Kent
County, Maryland |
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The
Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company is one of seven
organizations in Kent County, located on the eastern
shore of Maryland. The company runs mutual aid with
Queen Anne's County as the first due company in some of
company 5 & 7's area. The company is staffed by
dedicated volunteer men and women of all ages 100% of
the time. Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company is a family
away from home that is dedicated to serving and
protecting the life and property in Kent County and
northern Queen Anne's County. We respond to 500+
emergencies a year. We are the largest company in Kent
County staffing three engines, one tower ladder, one
heavy rescue, one tanker, one brush unit, one chief's
unit and a spill support trailer. The station is within
walking distance from the campus of Washington College.
If you are interested in becoming a member you can
e-mail the membership committee at
membership@chestertownvfc.org.
We are always looking for new members! |
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MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - HIGH AT MORGNEC |
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05/05/2008
- 1716 hrs. Kent started receiving calls in
reference to a MVC at the intersection of High Street
and Morgnec Road. Rescue Box 60-1 was dispatched
bringing Command 6-1, Engine 6-4, Rescue 6, Rescue 8,
Ambulance 8, Paramedic 1-1 and Chestertown Police
Department. Asst. Chief 4 arrived first and confirmed
the Dispatch of a 2 vehicle MVC in the intersection
passing Command to Chief 6. Command 6-1 arrived next
with Chief 6 establishing High St. Command. Rescue 8 and
Ambulance 8 arrived next to start patient care. Engine
6-4 arrived and was given the task of fluid containment.
High St. Command placed the scene under control holding
units on scene. Ambulance 8 handled the transport to
3300. Chestertown Police Department is handling the
investigation.
Units on
Scene: Command 6-1, Engine 6-4, Rescue 8, Ambulance 8,
Paramedic 1-1, Chestertown VFC Fire Police, Kent Sheriff
and Chestertown Police. Units operated for 47
minutes w/ 11 volunteers. |
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CITY CREWS STAY BUSY |
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04/26/2008
- 0028 Alerted For the Engine Transfer To QA Station
7. Engine 67 responded w/4 to cover the 1st
Battalion (Northern Queen Anne’s County).
0151 Crews
from Engine 67 were returning from QA Station 7 when
Kent Dispatched Medical Box 80-01. Engine 67 made the
response w/4 and 2 BLS providers.
1608 Rescue
Box 60-01 was dispatched alerting Chestertown,
Kennedyville, K&QA Rescue Squad and Kent EMS, for the
Traffic Collision in front of 916 Washington Ave.
Engine 64 arrived to find a rear end Collision with 1
Entrapment. Aviation was called and Trooper 6 flew 2
pt’s to the Trauma Center. Command was under control at
1635.
Units on the
scene Engine 64, Rescue Pumper 4, Rescue 8, Ambulance 8,
Ambulance 8-1, QA Ambulance 5, Kent EMS, Trooper 6,
Chestertown Police Department, Kent County Sheriff’s
Office and Maryland State Police.
2031
Hazmat Local 5-12 was dispatched alerting Engine 64 for
the Large Fuel Spill at 6502 Church Hill Rd. Engine 52
arrived to find approximately 5gal of fuel in the
parking lot. Command placed Engine 64 in service. |
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VOLUNTEERS KEEPING BUSY ON THIS RAINY MONDAY |
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04/28/2008
- 0738 AFA,
Travis Trail, Butlertown. Command 6-1 and Engine 6-8
operated for approx. 17 mins. with 9
volunteers responding to the call.
1231 Pole
Fire, Handy Point Rd. Command 6-1 and Engine 6-8
operated for 30 mins with 9 volunteers responding to
the call.
1526
MVC/MCI - Lambs Meadow Rd. Engine 6-4 responded as
part of the Mass Casualty Incident Task Force to
assist the Betterton Vol. Fire Company with a motor
vehicle accident involving a private transportation
bus. Engine 6-4 operated on the scene with 5
volunteers for approx. 1 hr and 16 minutes. During
this time the station remained attended with an
additional 1-2 crews at all times. A total of 17
volunteers responded to the call.
1702 MVA,
Washington Ave. Engine 6-4 operated for approx. 20
minutes with 4 volunteers at the scene of a minor
MVA. Personnel initiated EMS care and assisted in
preparing the patient for transport. A total 12
volunteers responded to the call.
1940
Medical, Water St. Engine 6-8 responded to assist
the ambulance with a medical emergency. Engine 6-8
operated with 6 personnel for approx. 28 minutes. A
total of 13 volunteers responded to the call.
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CONTROLLED BURN WITH ROCK HALL |
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04/26/2008
- Rescue 6 with 5 personnel, went to Rock Hall to
participate in a day of live fire training. 2 man crews
were established, and each crew went through 3
evolutions before the fire extended, and the house was
allowed to burn. Companies participating were Rock Hall,
Chestertown, Singerly Fire Company of Elkton,
Charlestown Fire Company, and Kent EMS. Thanks to the
instructors who gave their time, and to Rock Hall VFD
for the excellent day of training. |
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RESCUE BOX 60-01 |
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04/25/2008
2020hrs - While crews from River City were cleaning
up from the Box, Kent dispatched Rescue Box 60-1 for the
MVC reported head on at the intersection of Morgnec Rd.
and High St. Command 6-1 w/ Chief 6, Engine 6-4 w/4 and
Rescue 6 w/4 all hit the street right behind each
other. Command 6-1 arrived first to find two vehicle’s
head on one into the barrier, Chief 6 established High
St command. The crew from the Engine was assigned to
secure the two vehicles and the Rescue was given the
task of cleaning the fluids up in the roadway.
Ambulance 8 handled one transport to CRHC and obtained 3
refusals. Command placed the Box under control at 2040
hrs with units available on scene.
Units on
Scene: Command 6-1, Engine 6-4, Rescue 6, Ambulance 8,
Paramedic 1-1, Chestertown Fire Police and Chestertown
Police Department. |
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DUMPSTER FIRE IN THE 60-01 TURNS INTO WORKING BUILDING
FIRE |
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04/25/2008
– Station 6 was alerted at 1755 hrs for a reported
dumpster on fire at Washington College, 300 Washington
Ave., in the area of the Swim Center at 1755 hours. As
soon as the station answered up, Kent advised they were
upgrading to a working building fire adding
Kennedyville, Church Hill, Rock Hall, Kent and Queen
Anne Rescue Squad and Kent EMS. Command 6-1 with Chief
6 responded as soon as Kent finished dropping the
additional tones for the box. He was advised a building
to the rear of the swim center was off. Command 6-1
arrived at 1802 hrs with fire showing and blowing, Chief
6 had Washington College command. Upon arrival of
Engine 68, the crew split up with 3 going to the roof,
advancing one hand line and the remainder of the crew
made entry to the interior. It was discovered by the
roof division (Lt. Russum) that workers had used a torch
to install a rubberized roof product and apparently
overheated a wooden support beam and it had smoldered
for a couple of hours before it broke out. A/C Slagle
arrived on Tower 6 and had interior. Positive pressure
ventilation was set up at the front door. Rescue 6
arrived and set up air cascade operations. Engine 4 was
next on scene and established a water source from the
hydrant in the middle of the grassy area across the
campus. Rescue Pumper 4 was added to the box and
assisted with overhaul. Queen Anne’s Engine 51 (many
thanks) and Truck 7 filled in for Chestertown before
being called to the scene to relieve the crews working.
Ambulance 8-1 and Paramedic 1-1 had rehab, Betterton
filled their station and Engine 3 transferred to
Kennedyville. FM 65 responded but was cancelled upon the
determination of an accidental ignition. The box was
placed under control at 1835 hours and units operated
for just under 2 hours.
Units on
scene:
Command 6-1, Engine 6-8, Tower 6, Rescue 6, Engine 4,
Rescue Pumper 4, QA Engine 51, Truck 7, AMB 8-1, PM 1-1,
Chestertown Fire Police and College Security.
Standby:
QA Engine 51 and Truck 7 at Sta. 6, Engine 3 (Galena) at
Sta. 4 and Station 5 (Betterton) filled their quarters. |
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TRACTOR FIRE IN THE 60-09 |
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04/24/2008 -
On
4/24/08, units from Chestertown, Rock Hall,
Kennedyville, K&QA Rescue Squad and Kent EMS were
alerted for a tractor fire with reported extension.
Chief 6 arrived with a general purpose tractor and
bush hog mower fully involved without extension. The
assignment was held to Engine 6-8, Tanker 6 and
Engine 7-2. Chestertown units operated for approx. 1
hour with 7 volunteers on location and an additional
crew back at station.
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ASSIST QUEEN ANNE'S ON
7-5 RESCUE LOCAL |
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04/24/2008 -
At
approximately 1300 hours, Engine 6-4 and Rescue 6
responded as the second due company to Rt. 544 and
Burchard Sawmill Rd. in Crumpton for the motor
vehicle accident. U/A Rescue 6 secured the vehicle
while Engine 6-4 handled the LZ. 1 adult pt. and 1
pediatric pt. were flown to Hopkins Trauma Center by
Trooper 6. 2 adults were transported to Chester
River Hospital Center by Kent PM 8-1 and QA M- 5,
one refusal was obtained by QA A-70. Units operated
for approx. 45 minutes with 7 volunteers.
Units On Location: Engine 6-4, Rescue 6, PM 8-1, QA
PM 600, QA Medic 5, and QA A-7
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STRUCTURE FIRE ON EDGE
OF TOWN DRIVE |
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04/22/2008 -
At
approx. 5pm on Tuesday afternoon, Units were alerted
for a working shed fire in the Edge of Town trailer
park. Command 6-1 arrived to find a 15x30 block and
wood construction building (not a shed as originally
reported) with heavy smoke showing. Engine 6-8
arrived and advanced an 1 3/4 line inside to
initiate attack. Tower 6 was next to arrive, due to
the tight confines of the trailer park, the tower
was re-directed to drop a 4" supply line and perform
a split lay from thepark entrance to the hydrant
located approx. 1500' away. The tower crew then
began opening up the ceiling, and advanced a second
line. Rescue 6 arrived and opened up the roof. The
fire was contained to the overhead where it was
found that the original flat tar and stone roof and
been covered with an A-frame asphalt shingle roof.
Engine 4 arrived and completed the split lay to
Engine 6-8. QA Engine 51 arrived and their crew
relieved the initial crews performing overhaul and
hitting hotspots. The fire is being investigated by
the State Fire Marshal's Office, assisted by the
Chestertown Police Dept., and Kent County Sheriffs
office. Units operated for just over 2 hours.
Units on
scene:
Command
6-1, Engine 6-8, Tower 6, Rescue 6, Engine 4, QA
Engine 51, AMB 8-1, PM-11.
Standby:
Engine 5-3 at Sta. 6
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ENGINE STAND-BY FOR
GRASONVILLE |
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03/20/2008 -
Engine
6-8 was requested to stand-by at Queen Anne Station 2
(Grasonville) during the funeral of one of their
members. The engine picked up a Med Local before
returning back to the city. Engine 6-8 was back in the
city after a long day in G-Ville. The River City
Boyz operated for 10
hours. |
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PASSING OF PAST CHIEF FRANKLIN LEGG SR. |
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03/14/2008 -
It is will deep regret that
we announce the passing of Franklin Legg Sr. Chief Legg
was a member of the Chestertown Vol. Fire Co. for 65
years, Charter member of the Kent & Queen Anne Rescue
Squad and an Honorary member of the Rock Hall Vol. Fire
Co. Chief Legg was a life member; he has held several
positions Chief, Deputy Chief, Chief Engineer, Engineer
and Water Supply Officer. Funeral Services
were held
on March 16th.
The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company would like to
thank the companies, friends and family for showing
their respect for Past Chief Franklin Legg Sr. on
Sunday, March 16, 2008. Chief Legg will be missed,
but he will always be apart of the Fire Company. A
special thanks to Grasonville and Crumpton for the
cover-up during services. |
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INDUSTRIAL FIRE AT WORTON CFF PLANT |
03/06/2008 - On
Thursday, March 6 at 1059 hrs. Kent County 911
began taking calls reporting a working building fire
at the CFF plant on Worton Rd. CFF is an industrial
facility that recycles cellulose/ paper products to
be used in a myriad of other ways including asphalt,
food products, and movie making. At 1101 hrs. units
from Chestertown, Kennedyville, Betterton, Church
Hill, Crumpton K&QA Rescue Squad, and Kent EMS were
dispatched. Chief 6 arrived approximately 4 minutes
later with fire showing from the ventilation system
of the industrial machinery located inside the
building. Employees reported that there had been an
explosion in the ventilation system. Engine
67 arrived next and stretched a 1 3/4 line and
knocked down the fire in the ventilation system.
Tower 6, and RP-4 were directed to the inside to
check for extension. Tower 6 crew reported that
there was a large amount of burning paper located in
the augers and holding tank of one of the processing
machines. FD Personnel worked in conjunction with
CFF employees in securing the power to the machines,
and performing extensive overhaul in removing and
wetting down the burning debris. River City Units
operated for 2 hrs. and 51 minutes with 15
volunteers.
Photos provided by Steffy Photography.
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Units on scene:
C-61,
E-67, Twr-6, Tkr- 6, R-6, RP-4,
Tkr-4, E-53, A-8, FM
68.
Other units responding:
T-5, A-2, Pm 1-1, PM 1-3,
QA E-51 (stand-by at
Station 6)
E-3 (standby at Station 6)
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WORKING FIRE IN THE 60-5 |
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03/03/2008 - On March 3, 2008 at 1931 hrs.,
Chestertown, along with units from Kennedyville,
Crumpton, K&QA Rescue Squad, and Kent EMS were
dispatched for a reported working barn fire (wait,
there aren't any barns on that road) at 9181
American Legion Dr. Engine 67 responded within 2
minutes, followed quickly by the tower, Tanker and
Rescue. Engine 67 arrived approx. 4 minutes later
with heavy fire showing from side "C" and this was
actually a house, not a barn. Engine 67 initiated an
attack with the 2 1/2 Santa Rosa on the shed located
against the rear of the house, while the Tower crew
pulled a 1 3/4 line and forced entry into the
residence finding heavy fire in one room and the
attic area. The rescue crew assisted with opening
up, preventing the fire from extending any further
into the residence. Engine 4 established a draft
site at Morgnec Creek, while Crumpton units
established lighting and began salvage operations.
Once it was determined that the draft site would not
be needed Eng. 4 was re-directed to the scene to
assist. Betterton transferred an engine into the
River City. Chestertown units operated on the scene
for 2 hours and 43 minutes with 19 volunteers.
Units On
Scene: Engine 67, Tower 6, Tanker 6, Rescue 6,
Engine 4, Tanker 4, QA E/T-7, QA Rescue 7, QA Eng
71, Amb 8, PM 1-1, FM 68
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STATION
TOTALS |
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January |
50 |
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February |
43 |
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March |
48 |
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April |
43 |
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May |
3 |
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June |
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July |
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October |
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December |
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2008 Total |
187 |
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2007 |
637 |
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2006 |
512 |
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EQUIPMENT
TOTALS |
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Engine Companies |
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110 Runs |
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Tower Ladder |
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28 Runs |
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Rescue Company |
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26 Runs |
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