Monday, December 10, 2007
Additional New EMTs
From:  The Solomons Officers

We would like to also congratulate these additional EMTs who passed their tests.  Shelly LaFaive, Syliva Denny, Michelle Gray, Sherwood Jones, and Belinda Taylor.  We wish you all of luck as you get cut loose.

Sunday, December 5, 2007
Boot Drive for Member
By FF/EMT Siler

Today roughly 20 members got together to help raise money for Ursula Pumphreys Angels. The money is going to help pay for funeral expenses, medical bills for our past Rescue Chief Ursula Pumphrey. It was a rainy cold day, but dedicated members were able to hold up to the harsh weather and raise $3200. During the boot drive the members were visited by Ms. Ursula and they all got together after lunch to take a group photo. The photo was presented at the business meeting to Ms. Ursula and her family by Amanda Siler from the membership and a check was given to Ursula by Sherri Roper from the membership.  We would like to thank the membership for putting forth this amazing effort.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
New EMTs
From:  The Solomons Officers

We would like to congratulate Kiersten Shea, Caroline Robertson, and Taylor Church on the completion of their EMT class.  EMT is one of the more difficult and time consuming (131 hours long) classes that MFRI offers to the department.  In EMT class they learn skills to be able to recognize, assess, and manage medical and trauma signs and symptoms in patients of emergency situations.  As these new EMTs get cut loose on our equipment, rest assure that they will be able to provide you with the best medical care you need.

Monday, November 19, 2007
New Firefighters
From:  The Solomons Officers

We would like to congratulate Stacey Farrell, Chris Roper, and Stacy Langley on the completion of their firefighter one class.  They have spent over 100 hours training in skills from hose lines to ventilation.  Now they will be able to take the many skills from the classroom and put them into practical use on the fire ground as they expand our membership as trained firefighters.

Monday, November 5, 2007
Engine 33/ Tanker 3 Back in Action
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

Today a newly re-furnished Engine 33 arrived back at the station.  After several weeks Engine 33 is back in quarters with many new bonuses.  American Fire added many new features to the engine to bring it up to date.  To start a whole new dash was installed in the interior, an entire around the truck LED lighting package, brand new generator and the wiring of the whole engine was cleaned up.  One major bonus is the introduction of the new rotor light on the front of the engine.  This engine is the first in the county to have an LED rotor.  Would like to thank all that were involved in having this work done to the engine it really has made a difference.  So be on the look out for the new Engine 33 coming into your neighborhood.  

Friday, November 2, 2007
Roll over on Lil Cove Point
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

At 2129 hours units from Solomons and Saint Leonard were alerted to an auto accident that was reported serious and overturned.  Immediately Rescue 3 (Capt Thomas) responded.  Preparing for the worse the Rescue crew was relieved to hear enroute that there was no entrapment.  Chief 3C arrived on scene and established command.  Rescue 3 and Squad 7 arrived and provided scene lighting while the police performed their investigation and the tow company loaded the vehicle up.  Crews from both Ambulances inspected the patients and received multiple signed refusals.  All units cleared and went back in service at 2220 hrs.

Units: Chief 3C, Rescue 3, Engine 34, Ambulance 38
Mutual Aide:  Squad 7, Ambulance 78

Thursday, November 1, 2007
Car Fire on Sweetwater
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

At 1901 hours Solomons was alerted to a local box at Sweetwater road for a reported car fire.  Rescue 3 (Sgt 3 LaFaive) and Command 3 (Chief 3C) marked up immediately.  Units made quick response to the scene and upon arrival found a working car fire.  Making use of the bumper line on Rescue 3 the crew quickly brought the fire under control and extinguished.  After a some overhaul checking for additional hot spots units went back in service at 1923.

Friday, October 26 , 2007
3 Accidents with 1 Overturned @ White Sands
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

At 1906 hrs units from Solomons and Saint Leonard were alerted for another auto accident in White Sands with one reported overturned.  Quickly Rescue 3 and Engine 34 responded.  Engine 34 was the first to arrived and advised that the first accident all the patients were out with no entrapment.  Rescue 3 (Captain Rusch) arrived and established the Whites Sands command.  As Squad 7 arrived on scene it was advised of an additional accident before the light.   With all three pieces there crews took each of the corresponding car and secured them.  Several patients were transport to CMH via Ambulance 78, 79 and 48 all with no life threatening conditions.  Chief 7A arrived and held operations command controlling the southbound traffic while tow trucks pulled the vehicles free.  All units cleared at 1950hrs.

Units: Rescue 3, Engine 34,
Mutual Aide:  Squad 7, Ambulance 79, Ambulance 78, Ambulance 48

Friday, October 26 , 2007
Car into the Barrier
By IH SGT Norm Rea

At 1834 hrs units from Solomons and Saint Leonard were alerted for an auto accident on Route 4 where a vechile had struck the barrier.  Immediately Rescue 3 (Captain Rusch), Engine 34 and Ambulance 78 responded.  Due to the fact that all our Ambulances were on call EMS Chief Smith brought Utility 3 with EMS personal to assess the patient.  Crews arrived on scene to find a yellow mustang which had struck the barrier, spun and came to rest in the woods.  Crews quickly assessed the patient and secured the vehicle.  Units cleared at 1904 hrs and responded to the next accident of the nite.

Units: Rescue 3, Engine 34, Utility 3
Mutual Aide:  Ambulance 78

Friday, October 26, 2007
1st Annual Haunted House
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

This year we conducted our first annual Haunted House.  It was an unbelievable success.  Members participated spooking up firehouse and played roles.  The community seemed to really enjoy the show that was put on.  From the spooky mummy room, the terrify chainsaw bandit to the psychotic doctor who was operating upstairs there was a scare for everyone.  We would like to thank all who support us in this and all of the membership who helped participate in it.  And for everyone in the community be prepared ideas have alreadt started for next year and if you made threw it this year u might not make next year.

Wednesday, October 24 , 2007
Pumpkin Carving
By IH Sgt Norm Rea

As tradition here at Solomons we have our own in house pumpkin carving contest.  Members and families bring there creative skills to the table and see if they can out do each other.  This year we have a great number of participates and a great many of scary and hilarious pumpkins that were carved.  Even our youngest members got an amazement of this tradition.  We would like to thank Captain Rusch for organizing this fun evening and cant wait til next year.

Thursday, October 18 , 2007
Seal of Excellence
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

On October 18, 2007 Ambulance 37, Ambulance 38 and Ambulance 39 were re-inspected by MIEMSS and our Seal of Excellence certification for BLS units renewed. In addition Utility 3 and Car 3 were given their initial inspection for certification as Seal of Excellence First Responder units. All 5 units now meet Maryland Seal of Excellence standards to better serve our community. Thanks to the members who helped make sure these units were all ready to pass their inspections.

Units: Ambulance 37, Ambulance 38, Ambulance 39, Car 3, Utility 3

Monday, October 15 , 2007
Double Flyout
By EMS Chief Ricky Smith

At 1409 hours units from Solomons, Hollywood, and Saint Leonard were alerted to an auto accident that was reported serious with 1 unconcious.  Upon arrival Chief3 established command and advised he had 1 unconcious, plus 2 other patients.  Ambulance 39 ( Windsor), Ambulance 37 (EMS Sgt Leal), Rescue 3 (Capt Thomas) immediately responded.  The crew from Rescue 3 extricated the passenger in the vechile that was hit in the passengers side.  The crew from Ambulance 39 and Rescue 3 then removed and packaged the patient for transport to the landing site at the main station which was established by Engine 31 (Chief 3A Rogers) .  The second patient of the vechile was then attended to by Rescue 3 and Squad 27 until Ambulance 37 arrived.  Ambulance 37 assumed patient care and transported to the landing site also.  Both patients were then transported by Trooper 7 priority 2 to PG.  The third patient was then transported to CMH priority 2 to Calvert Memorial.

Units: Chief3, Ambulance 39, Ambulance 37, Rescue 3, Engine 31
Mutual Aide:  Chief 4, Squad 27, Ambulance 79, Trooper 7

Saturday, October 14 , 2007
MVA @ Rousby and 4
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At 2020 hrs units from Solomons and Saint Leonard were alerted for an auto accident at Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road.  Upon arrival Chief 3 assumed command and advised that there were 2 vechiles involved and 3 patients to be transported.  Rescue 3 and Engine 34 arrived, secured the vehicles and assisted with patient extrication.  Ambulance 37, 39 and 79 handled the transport of all three patients to Calvert Memorial.

Units: Rescue 3, Engine 34, Chief 3, Ambulance 37, Ambulance 39
Mutual Aide:  Ambulance 79

Saturday, October 13 , 2007
1st Annual Fire Prevention Day
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 0900 hrs Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department opened its doors to the many children of the community hosting the First Annual Fire Prevention Day.  It was an amazing show of children and enthusiasm.  In years past Solomons during fire prevention week would go to each of the individual schools and do demonstrations.  This year we decided to host it at our station since we are able to do a great deal more.  Children enjoyed many activities including going thru the smokehouse, having fun in the moonbounce,  using the brush truck's hose for target practice, and touring the firehouse and equipment.  Members provided many demonstrations this year including knots, the use of fire gear, cutting up cars,  climbing the ladder truck, and flowing water.  The sheriffs department also brought over the K-9 unit which demonstrated how the dogs were used to retrieve lost property and find drugs.  Lastly the favorite guest of the day was the appearance of Sparky which all the kids loved.  We would like to thank everyone for their participation in this event making it as huge as it was.  We hope the community enjoyed the day of excitement we provided.  We can't wait til next next year for the 2nd annual which will be even bigger.

Units: The Whole Department

Saturday, October 13 , 2007
Tanker Call to 7 Box
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 1014 hours Tanker 3 was dispatched to a cellar fire in Saint Leonard's first due.  This happened during our fire prevention day and gave the childern a real life showing on how quickly we respond.  As soon at the tones were dropped Tanker 3 (FF Green) was staffed, out the door and heading down the road.  As we left the children cheered as the federal winded up.  Tanker 3 made quick response nearly making it to scene before being put back in service at 1044 hrs

Units: Tanker 3

Saturday, October 13 , 2007
Car Fire at Mill Bridge
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 1739 hours Rescue 3 was dispatched for a reported vehicle fire on Mill Bridge Road.  Chief 3A Rogers went enroute to the scene and report a working vehicle fire.  Rescue 3 (Captain 3 Rusch) immediately got on the air and responded.  Upon arrival the crew discovered a early 90s style van with the dash completely engulfed in flames.  The Rescue 3 crew made quick use of the Rescue piece's pump and extinguished the fire.  The police were called for a suspected arson as the cause.  Rescue 3 went in service at 1844 hrs.

Units: Rescue 3, Chief 3A

Thursday, October 11 , 2007
Rescue Box Navy Rec
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 2154 hours during the water alarm box Company 3 was alerted to a water rescue box in which a gentleman fell off the fishing pier on the navy rec center.  Ambulance 39, Engine 34, Utility 3 and Chief 3A (Rogers) headed to the scene promptly.  After finishing with water alarm Truck 3, Engine 72, and Squad 7 proceeded to the location.  Engine 31's crew headed back to the main station to retrieve Rescue 3.  Crews on scene utilized a ladder and floating life ring to retrieve the victim.  Rescue 3 responded to Glascox Field to establish the landing site for Trooper 2.  After arrival at the landing site the flight medic and Cals medic determined it wasn't necessary for the victim to be transported via Trooper.  Ambulance 39 transported the patient to Calvert with non life threatening condition.  All units cleared at 2246 hrs.

Units: Engine 34, Rescue3, Truck 3, Command 3, Utility 3 and Ambulance 39
Mutual Aide: Engine 72, Squad 7, Medic 101, Trooper 2

Thursday, October 11 , 2007
Water Flow Alarm Patuxent High
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 2103  hours Company 3 along with Company 7 was dispatched to a water flow alarm at Patuxent High school.  Promptly Command 3 (Chief 3A Rogers), Engine 31 (FF Stern) and Truck 3 (FF Malveaux) responded.  Upon arrival crews found a sprinkler that was set off in one of the wings when a student had hung a t-shirt from it.  Crews quickly put the water vacs into action sucking up the extraordinary amout of water that had been produced.  Captain 3 Rusch arrived and took a few members downstairs to lay salvage covers down to prevent damage to the floors below the flooded one.  Shortly Squad 7 and Engine 72 came and assisted with the operation.  While cleaning up the janitors of the building brought their industrial sized carpet scrubbers into action to assist.  Both Solomons and Saint Leonard were thank for all the help.  All units cleared at 2153 hrs and responded to the next call.

Units: Engine 31, Truck 3, Command 3, Captain 3
Mutual Aide: Engine 72, Squad 7 

Tuesday, October 10 , 2007
Car Into a Tree on Gunsmoke
By IH SGT 3 Norman Rea

At 0103 hours Rescue 3 was dispatched for a reported vehicle accident on Gunsmoke in the Ranch Club.  The evening duty crew immediately manned Rescue 3 ( FF Malveaux ) and responded.  Upon arrival the crew found debris all over the road way and a mid 80's model BMW into a tree.  The crew quickly assessed the scene and discovered no patients.  EMS Chief 3 Smith and EMS Sgt 3 Harris arrived and advised Calvert that there was no need for ambulances.  During the time waiting for the tow truck supposed gunshots where heard and police went to investigate.  Nothing was ever discovered by the crew of any victims.  Rescue 3 cleared the scene at 0159.

Units: Rescue 3, EMS Chief 3, EMS Sergent 3

Sunday, October 7 , 2007
PRAD Parade
By IH Sgt Norman Rea

Today members saddled up in Truck 3, Tanker 3, Ambulance 38, Utility 3 with the Zodiac, and Sparky and went to the Annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day Parade.  When we arrived to stage for the parade we met up with our friends from Pax River.  Even our Chief came or should I say Captain Wilson since he was on a Pax River piece.  The parade was loads of fun even though we were interrupt in the middle for a boat fire on the river.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the sirens and egged the driver to make more noise.  Thanks for the wonderful time and we will see ya all next year

Units: Truck 3, Tanker 3, Utility 3, Zodiac 3, Ambulance 38
Mutual Aide:  Pax. Engine 131, Pax. Tower 2

Monday October 1 , 2007
Fire Prevention Starts
By EMS Chief Smith

On October 1^st and 2^nd members from Solomons went to St Pauls United Methodist Church Preschool for the start of fire prevention. Several members attended where Fire Chief Wilson and Fire Sgt LaFaive talked to the children about fire safety. The children received a tour of Engine 31, Ambulance 39 and even had their pictures taken in Engine 31. On Tuesday we were treated to lunch by the teachers and we thank them greatly. We plan to do more fire prevention this week and next concluding with a fire prevention day at the our station on Saturday October 13^th.

Units: E-31, A-39, Utility 3
Members: Fire Chief Wilson, EMS Chief Smith,  Fire Sgt Lafaive, EMS Lt. Smith, FF/EMT Siler, EMT Irvin

Sunday, September 23 , 2007
Stand By for Gretchen Wilson
By FF Norman Rea

This evening crews went to the Gretchen Wilson concert for a much needed break and also to provide any medical assistance during it.  Only a few minor incidents happens and crews handled them exceptionally.  We would like to thank the Calvert Marine Museum for the invitation to the concert we had a very enjoyable nite.

Units: Ambulance 38, Utility 3, Car3

Friday, September 21 , 2007
Panthers Football Homecoming
By FF Norman Rea

Tonite the Panthers celebrated there homecoming with a big  party over a Cove Point Park.  SVRSFD came and showed support for the local football team.  We parked Engine 31 on the field where many of the kids came over and admired it.  We also brought a  special guest with us Sparky who also had alot of fun.  We would like to thank the Panthers for allowing us to share this time with them.

Units: Engine 31, Sparky

Saturday, September 15 , 2007
Serious Accident on Route 4
By EMS Chief Smith

At 0316 hrs, units from Solomon's, St Leonard and CALS were alerted to a 307 Rescue box for an auto accident on Rt 4 near Pardoe RD., reported serious with a patient ejected.   Chief 3A (Rogers) and EMS Chief 3 (Smith) arrived first on scene to find two vehicles with heavy damage and one of the drivers ejected onto the roadway. Rescue Capt 7 also arrived and began patient care along with the crew from Ambulance 39.  This patient was rapidly package and taken priority 1 with the crew providing rescue breathing to CMH.  The two patients from the 2^nd vehicle were both taken priority 2 to CMH on Ambulance 38 and Ambulance 79.  Rescue 3, Engine 34 and Squad 7 assisted the EMS crews and stood by as police investigated the accident. Units cleared at 0805 hrs.

Units: EMS Chief 3, Chief 3-A, Ambulance 38, Ambulance 39, Rescue 3, Engine 34
Mutual Aide:  Ambulance 79, Squad 7, Safety Officer 7, Rescue Captain 7, Medic 104, Calvert County Sheriff

Friday, September 14, 2007
Serious Dirt Bike Accident
By FF Norman Rea

At 1742 hrs Calvert dispatched a 305 Rescue Box for a dirt bike accident.  Immediately Command 3 (Chief 3 Wilson), Chief 3A Rogers, Rescue 3 (FF Carlson), Ambulance 37 (EMT Tschupp) and the medic unit got on the air.  Enroute Chief 3 met up with one of boys that had called it in.  He advised us that his friends were deep in the woods on the trails and one of them was serious.  Upon this information Chief 3 went ahead and started a helicopter.  All units staged up at Mill Creek while Chief 3 and 3A searched in the woods for the location of the victims.  The victims were found bout a half a mile deep into the woods.  Chief 3A advised he had a priority 1 and 2 patient.  He also advised to have the Ambulance, Jeep and Engine from Company 7 started to provide additional manpower.  Engine 31 ( FF Leannarda) and Engine 72 handled the landing sites while additional crews Captain 3 Rusch, BX-3 (FF Farrell), Brush 3 (FF Gillet), Utility 3 (FF Shannon), Ambulance 78, and Jeep 7 helped with the packaging and transporting the victims out of the woods.  Jeep 7 was utilized for transporting the second patient out while crews carried the first one out with the stokes basket.  Once the patients were out of the woods they had to be lowered down a steep hillside to the awaiting ambulances.  The seriousness nature of the one patient has made this call a life saving event for both departments.  All units cleared at 1847.  We would like to thank Company 7 for the joint team effort and success of this call.

Units: Command 3, Rescue 3, Ambulance 37, Engine 31, BX-3, Brush 3, Utility3, Chief 3A, and Captain 3
Mutual Aide: Ambulance 78, Jeep 7, Engine 72, Medic 103, Medic 104, Eagle1, and Eagle 2

Saturday, August 25, 2007
Fire Alarm Box
By FF Norman Rea

At 0500 hrs, Co 3 along with Co7 was alerted to a fire alarm box in Drum Point.  Immediately Rescue 3 (FF Malveaux), Engine 31(EMS Captain Lachney) and Engine 72 marked up.  Rescue 3 arrived on scene first and advised of a residential structure with nothing evident.  After further investigation there appeared to me no immediate fire so the scene was held with company 3 units only.  Upon entry of the residence nothing was found and was thus reported as a false alarm.  All units returned in service at 0550hrs.

Units:  Rescue 3, Engine 31
Mutual Aide:  Engine 72

Thursday, August 23, 2007 Company 3 has 3 new medics By FF Norman Rea Today completed the long journey for three of our members in there quest to receive their EMT-I certifications aka medics.  Amanda Siler, Katie Leal, and Leigh Ann Langley have been studying and going to class to become medics since March.  Some of us think that EMT is a difficult class you should see what they had to study.  The department would like to congratulate these girls on their accomplishment.  It is an amazing certification you have achieved and we welcome the new skills you will bring to Solomons.  Also would like to mention SVRSFD does not solely endorse the Dallas Cowboys as "The Football Team".

3 New Medics!

Thursday, August 23, 2007
Sinking Boat
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At 0155 hrs, Company 3 was alerted for a boat sinking in Chesapeake Bay off of BGE. The initial report was that a subject called 911 in Calvert Co and said his boat was sinking in the bay out from BGE. There were supposed to be 2 people onboard the vessel. Boat 3 (EMS Sgt Harris) responded to the area along with units from St Leonard, Prince Frederick , North Beach and the Coast Guard. Units searched the area for approx 2 hours and found no sign of the vessel or anyone in the water. Command (Chief 7A) placed units in-service at 0332 hrs.  Later after sun up, the Department of Natural resources police and the Coast Guard resumed their search, and by the end of the day still nothing was found.

Units: Boat 3
Mutual Aide: Boat 1, Boat 4, Chief 7-A, Chief 7-B, Squad 7, Engine 72, Brush 7, Zodiac 7, Amb 78, Trooper 7, Medic 104, Dive Team, Dept. of Natural Resources, Coast Guard

Saturday, August 18, 2007
Boat runs aground.
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At 1744 hrs, Co 3 was alerted for a laceration to the hand and face at the Solomons Boat ramp. Ambulance 37 (EMS Lt 3 Smith) responded and while enroute they were advised that they had a second patient with a laceration to the leg. A-37 arrived on scene and found that the 2 patients were aboard a boat that had struck a sandbar. A-37 also advised they now had a 3rd patient and requested another ambulance.  A helicopter was requested for 1 adult and 1 child due to their injuries. Rescue 3 established a landing site next to the boat ramp for Trooper 2. Both patients were packaged and taken to the landing site.  Trooper 2 flew both patients, 1 to Childrens and 1 to MEDSTAR. EMS Lt 3 flew on Trooper 2 to assist the flight medic. A-38 transported the 3rd patient to Calvert Memorial Hospital. Units cleared at 1929 hrs.

Units: EMS Chief 3, Ambulance 37, Ambulance 38, Rescue 3
Mutual Aide:  Medic 103, Trooper 2, Department of Natural Resources Police.

Saturday, August 18, 2007
Child Hit By Car
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At 2029 hrs, a call was dispatched for a child that had been hit by a car.  Units from Company 3, 7, and Medic were dispatched.  Medic 101 (Chief 10) arrived on scene and began patient care.  He also requested the helicopter.  Ambulance 37 (EMS Chief 3 Smith) arrived and assisted with care and packaging of the patient.  Rescue 3 was re-routed to Patuxent High School to estabilsh a landing site for Trooper 7.  Amb 37 with the medic onboard transported to the landing site as priority 2.  There the patient was loaded into the helicopter and flown to Childrens Hospital in Washington D.C.  All units cleared at 2122hrs.

Units: Ambulance 37, Car 3, Rescue 3
Mutal Aide: Ambulance 78, Medic 101, Trooper7, Calvert Co Sheriffs Dept

Monday, August 13, 2007
Truck 3 Transfer
By FF N. Rea

Today a working fire dispatch with 2nd alarm sent most of the county north to North Beach to battle several townhouses on fire.  During this time since Truck 3 (Chief 3B Wilson) was the only available ladder company in the county.  Truck 3 was transfered to Station 2 during the 3 hour ordeal to provide coverage for the rest of the county.  More details about the fire can be located at pfvfd.org, hvfd6.org, dunkirk5.com, and northbeachfire.com.

Units: Truck 3

Saturday, August 11, 2007
Head Injury at the Tikki Bar
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At 2135 hrs,  Co 3 was dispatched to the Tikki Bar for head injury. Ambulance 37 (EMS Sgt Leal) and Utility 3 responded. On arrival they found a male who had been in a fight and had been knocked unconscious.  Due to his injuries, a helicopter was requested for transport to a trauma center.  Engine 31 established the landing site for Trooper 7 just south of the Thomas Johnson Bridge.  Ambulance 37 packaged the patient and transported to the landing site. Trooper 7 flew the patient to PG Trauma.  Units cleared at 2226 hrs.

Units:  Ambulance 37, Utility 3, Engine 31
Mutual Aide:  Medic 102, Trooper 7 and Calvert County Sheriffs Dept.

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Ambulance 38 Dedication
By FF N. Rea

During a scheduled birthday party at the firehouse for Raymond Lankford , members decided to surprise him by unveiling the dedication plaque of Ambulance 38 to him.  Raymond Lankford has be recognized with over 50 amazing years of service to this department.  President Jones presented the Ambulance to him adorned with a plaque acknowledging those memorable years.  An arrangement of roses were presented to Mrs Lankford for allowing Raymond to spend as much time as he has with us.  Mr. Lankford is another example of the extraordinary dedicated members that we have in this department and we at SVRSFD are proud to give him this honor.

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Fallen off the Cliffs
By EMS Chief 3 Smith

At approx 2020 hrs, a call was dispatched for a subject who had fallen off of the cliffs just north of Seahorse Beach in Lusby.  Chief 3-A (Nava) responded to the scene, established command, and found 1 subject had fallen from the cliff and landed on a ledge approx 30 feet from the bottom.  Rescue 3 (FF Malveaux), Truck 3, Engine 34, Ambulance 37 (EMT Radzynaik) , Ambulance 38 (Chief 3 Smith), and Car 3 quickly responded.  Upon arrival Ambulance 38, Truck 3 and Engine 34 proceeded to the top of the cliff while the crews and units of Ambulance 37 and Rescue 3 staged at the bottom.  Captain Thomas and FF Shannon repelled over the side and down to the ledge and lowered the patient to the beach to the awaiting crews.  During the incident Boat 3 (Captain Rusch) was called to provide lighting.  From there the victim was lowered to the ground in a safety harness. The victim had no injuries from his fall. All units were clear by 2227 hrs.

Units:  Rescue 3, Truck 3, Engine 34,  Ambulance 37, Ambulance 38,  Car 3, Boat 3
Mutual Aide:  Medic 104, Calvert Sheriffs Department

Saturday, June 30, 2007
Hollywood's 50th
By FF N. Rea

Today crews attended Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department's 50th Anniversary celebration.  Hollywood hosted a great many activities including a parade, concert and fireworks.  Crews had a wonderful time while also displaying our patriotism for the 4th of July.  During the parade several awards were given out for best appearing apparatus.  SVRSFD won the award for Best Appearing Pumper 1500 GPM for Engine 31.  We at Solomons would like to thank HVFD for the award and the wonderful experience of being part of your 50th year celebration.  We look forward to working with you for the next 50.  CHEERS!!!!

Units: Engine 31, Truck 3

courtesy of HVFD

courtesy of HVFD

Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Housing of 38
By FF N. Rea

Today at 6:20pm was the official housing of new Ambulance 38.  For the next few weeks it will be running as our first due piece so the members will have a chance to experience the excitement of this new piece.  Look and listen because you will definitely notice this piece going down the road with its new LED light bar and electronic federal.  All of use at SVRSFD would like to thank everyone who made it possible to get such a wonderful piece.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Firefighter perish in S.C. By FF Norman Rea While battling a raging fire in Charleston, South Carolina, nine firefighters perished in the line of duty.  Serveral people were saved from the fire by these heroic men.  As quoted by Major Riley "Nine brave, heroic, courageous firefighters of the city of Charleston have perished fighting fire in a most courageous and fearless manner, carrying out their duties".  SVRSFD would like to expressed our deepest condolences to the loss of our brothers in service.

Thursday, June 14, 2007
Ambulance 39 Dedication
By FF N. Rea

During our regular business meeting both members and the Sealey family were pleasantly surprised when President Billy Jones had the membership go outside for the dedication of new Ambulance 39.  Bob Sealey one of the original charter members of SVRSFD has been serving his community for more than four decades.  Joined with his wife and family, President Jones presented the Ambulance to him adorned with a dedication plaque.  An arrangement of roses was presented to Mrs. Sealey for allowing him to be a part of our lives.  Mr. Sealey's dedication to both the community and company 3 has been extraordinary and we are proud to give him this honor.  

Thursday, May 31, 2007
New Grads
From:  The Solomons Officers

We would like to congratulate Kelly Radzyniak, Robert Lee, Stephanie Thacker, Kayti Gatton, Razvan Ion and Ronald Malveaux on receiving their high school diplomas.  These members are now off to pursue their dreams in the real world by going to work full time, going to college and joining paid fire departments.  Again congratulations and we hope all your dreams come true.

Thursday, May 23, 2007
New Ambulance 38 Arrives
By Norman Rea

On Thursday, Ambulance 38 which is 39's sister ambulance made her debut at the Solomons firehouse. It is a 2006 Horton model 453 mounted on a Ford F-450 Chassis. Not only has it been built on the new Ford Chasis but has also been decked out with LED lights, an LED light bar, an electric stretcher, and dual sirens with a electronic federal so you will know when she is on the road. In the next few weeks it will undergo its final BLS inspections, get its radios installed, and be put in service.

We would like to thank Horton Emergency Vehicles for the creation of such a wonderful piece and Fesco Emergency Sales for providing the finishing touches to it.

Saturday, May 19, 2007
Elevator Rescue Box 301
By FF Norman Rea

At 1703 Company 3 was dispatched for a person stuck in an elevator at the Holiday Inn in Solomons.  Promptly Ambulance 37( EMT Jackson ), Rescue 3( Captain Rusch ), and Command 3( Chief Moore ) got on the air.  Upon arrival Holiday Inn personal advised that the subject was trapped in the elevator on the 5th floor.  Chief Moore went to the roof and secured the power while other personal opened the doors on both the 5th and 4th floor since it was not known exactly where it stopped.  Shortly after finding the elevator key personal were able to open the doors and free the subject.  EMS checked out the victim and released him.  All units cleared at 1725. Units: Rescue 3, Ambulance 38, Command 3

Friday, May 18, 2007
New EMTs
From:  The Solomons Officers

We would like to congratulate Rob Anglesea, Devon Fehn, and Samantha O'Steen on the completion of their EMT class.  EMT is one of the more difficult and time consuming (131 hours long) classes that MFRI offers to the department.  In EMT class they learn skills to be able to recognize, assess, and manage medical and trauma signs and symptoms in patients of emergency situations.  As these new EMTs get cut loose on our equipment, rest assure that they will be able to provide you with the best medical care you need.

Wednesday, May 17, 2007
E-31 Makes Trip to Queens Anne
By FF Norman Rea

Today Engine 31 crewed by Norman Rea, Bob Rogers, Tim Vantassal, Heather Hanko, and Michelle Gray made the long trip to Crumpton Volunteer Fire Deparment in Queen Anne's county for the funeral for the two firefighters who died on the bay bridge.  During our time there we learn of these two individuals Johnathan and Randy Orff who were two amazing volunteers.  They both were two very devoted members to both the community and the fire department.  It was such an honor to be apart of the ceremony and we thank the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to be apart of it.  We also extended our condolences and sympathies towards both the department and the Orff family.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
2nd Alarm Barn Fire
By EMT Brian Jackson

At 1304 hours, Company 2 (Prince Frederick), Company 6 (Huntingtown), Company 83 (Benedict), Tanker 7 (St Leonard), and Company 4 (Prince Fredrick Rescue Squad) were dispatched for a barn fire on Leitches Wharf Road.  Engine 22 arrived to find a working barn fire. Crews pulled several attack lines and began an aggressive exterior attack. Engine 61 arrived, picking up Engine 22's line. Chief 2 arrived and assumed command and asked for additional tankers. Tanker 3 (Jackson) responded along with Tanker 81 (Hughesville). Shortly after The second alarm was sounded adding Engine 7 (St. Leonard), Engine 81 (Hughesville), Tower 1 (North Beach), and Tanker 22 (Mechanicsville). Tanker 29 (Bay District) and Tanker 9 (Harwood-Lothian) were added shortly after. Crews from all departments battled the fire for over 3 hours. Upon arrival, Tanker 3 assisted in tanker shuttle operations. Tanker 3 operated on scene until 1605.  

Units: E21, 22, Tower 2, Tanker 2, Brush 2, Engine 61, Tanker 6, Squad 6, Engine 833, Ambulance 48
Tanker Task Force: Tanker 3, Tanker 81
Special Call: Tanker 29, Anne Arundel Tanker 9
Additional: SMECO, Fire Marshall Office, Calvert County Government.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Water Rescue Box 301
By EMT Brian Jackson

At 1655 Company 3, 79 (Hollywood EMS), Medic Unit and Dive Team were dispatched for an overturned sailboat in the Chesapeake Bay. A- 38 (Jackson), Boat 3 (Chief Moore) and Rescue 3 (Capt Rusch) responded within minutes. A-38 arrived advising two sailboats overturned with 4 subjects in the water. Medic 102 and numerous divers also responded. After several minutes it was determined that both sailboats were okay and the majority of the assignment was placed in service. Rescue 3 and A-38 proceeded to the Spring Cove Marina. All occupants advised they were okay. Units cleared at 1738. 

Units: Rescue 3, Ambulance 38, Boat 3
Mutual Aid: Dive Team, Medic 102, and Trooper 7

Sunday, May 6, 2007
Southern Maryland
By FF Norman Rea

Today crews manned many of the pieces to take them to the Southern Maryland Parade in Hollywood.  At 1230 Brush 3, BX-3 with Zodiac 3, Utility 3, Ambulance 39, Rescue 3, Engine 31, Engine 33 and Truck 3 began the parade route.  Every turn the pieces made heads turned as we showed them that even the older pieces have the ability to out shine the new ones.  After the parade crews stayed and participated in the many games as in every year at Southern Maryland.  First the day began with the Bucket Brigade where the teams ended up with more water on themselves than in the fill bucket.  Next was the Tug of War.  Our second team won their first match but were put out by a much larger group in round 2.  The last competition and probably the most exciting was the Battle of the Buckets.  Here teams used solid stream nozzles to push a keg on a wire.  Our one team of Captain Rusch, FF/EMT LaFaive, and FF Hollinger lasted 3 rounds.  The finally round of the day ended up being Newburg verse Dunkirk which lasted over 20 minutes.  At the end of the day we came back with one trophy for the 2nd Best Aerial after Leonardtown who took first with their new Seagrave. Crews had and exciting and fun experience.  We would like to thank all of our members for the wonderful experience Sunday and all the hard work they put into cleaning the apparatus over the last two weeks.  We may not have taken home many trophies but we showed them that Solomons members are still some of the best.  All units returned into service and in quarters at 1830.

Sunday, May 6, 2007
House Fire on Mill Bridge
By FF Norman Rea

At approximately 2304 Engine Company 3 and neighboring departments were alerted to a possible house fire.  Immediately Chief 3 (Moore), Engine 33(FF Vantassel) and Engine 34 (Sgt. Richman)  marked up.  Chief 3 arrived on scene and advised Calvert the the building was an abandoned house and had already collapsed on itself.  He advised to only keep 3 engines and returned everything else in service.  Engine 72 additionally marked up and came to scene.  Engine 33 crew arrived on scene and pulled the jump line and began extinguishment of the fire.  After a few moments Engine 34, Captain Rusch and 72 arrived.  Crews from those engines pulled a line off of 72 and connected the two pumps to provide another hose line to extinguish the fire.  Crews brought the fire under control within minutes.  Units returned in service at 0034.

Units:  Engine 33, Engine 34, Chief Moore, Captain Rusch
Mutual aid: Engine 72

Saturday, May 5, 2007
Open House
By FF Norman Rea

Today Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department conducted their annual open house event.  On this day we open the firehouse to the public so they can see the many things their tax dollars pay for.  We scheduled a great many events for everyone.  We had several demonstrations which included cutting up a car, burning and attacking a shed fire, attacking a car fire, Trooper 7 drop down and paid a visit, and also the police K9 unit came with a couple of its dogs.  There was even activities that were held with in the engine bay from coloring, blood pressure checks, fire extinguisher instruction, a bike raffle and face painting.  The crowd was huge and was a great success for the department providing awareness to the community.  We hope you all had a great time and hope you visit often.

Sunday, April 29, 2007
Parade Preparation
By Norman Rea

Today crews began cleaning all the apparatus for the Southern Maryland Parade.  Between polishing the pieces and repainting the tools crews worked diligently to show how much pride they have in their department.  Southern Maryland is a day in which the department joins other local department for a day or relaxation and fun.  Members participate in many different games including The Battle of the Buckets, The Fire Brigade, Tug of War and EMS Skills.  The day begins with the parade of pieces in which all departments bring their trucks for a huge firetruck parade where awards are presented to the best in show.  The parade and festivities will be held on Sunday May 5th at the Hollywood firehouse so come by and show your support for your local fire department SVRSFD.