Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company - Kent County, Maryland

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!

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - HIGH AT MORGNEC

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.

CITY CREWS STAY BUSY

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.

VOLUNTEERS KEEPING BUSY ON THIS RAINY MONDAY

CONTROLLED BURN WITH ROCK HALL

RESCUE BOX 60-01

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.

DUMPSTER FIRE IN THE 60-01 TURNS INTO WORKING BUILDING FIRE

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.

TRACTOR FIRE IN THE 60-09

ASSIST QUEEN ANNE'S ON 7-5 RESCUE LOCAL

STRUCTURE FIRE ON EDGE OF TOWN DRIVE