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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
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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 |
44 |
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May |
63 |
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June |
74 |
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July |
29 |
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August |
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September |
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October |
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November |
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December |
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2008 Total |
351 |
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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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210 Runs |
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Tower Ladder |
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42 Runs |
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Rescue Company |
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57 Runs |
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