| Morningside
Volunteer Fire Department - 6200 Suitland Road - Morningside, MD (301)
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THE MEMBERS OF MORNINGSIDE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR VIEWERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! WE WOULD LIKE ALL OUR VIEWS TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!!!! PLEASE VIEW OUR GIFT TO YOU!!!
December 30, 2007 At 0951 hours, the rescue squad was alerted with other units for a vehicle accident on the beltway @ Penn. Avenue. Units arrived on scene with one trapped with the vehicle on it's side. The rescue squad extricated the patient under 15 minutes. Dispatched: Engine 823, 837, Ambulance 827, 823, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Deputy Chief White, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter MacDowney, Firefighter Johnson (T-2), Firefighter Nellis, and Firefighter Trejos. Ambo Crew: Firefighter Ormerod and Firefighter Dunn Chief Hendley with Extrication Sector.
SQUAD EXTRICATES ONE ON THE BELTWAY
December 27, 2007 The members at Morningside would like to give their congrats to Volunteer Fireman/Former Live-in member Nate Bronstein for his graduation from the New York City Police Department. Nate is assigned to the Housing Division in Brooklyn.
December 27, 20077 Just before 1900 communication received a call reporting a "bedroom on fire and it is coming down the hallway" at 5618 Delaware Ave. Box 4205: E-8-42, E-8-47, E-8-29, E-8-32, Tk-8-21, Tk-8-17, Rs-8-27. Tower 73 - Naval District Washington Units made quick work of the fire as RS-8-27 established the RIC and forced doors. Crew: Capt. Lyon, F/F's Hunt, Johnson, Nellis, Trejos
December 27, 2007 At 1640 E-829 arrived at Branch and Colebrook with a two vehicle accident requesting the Squad. Squad 27 arrived stabilized the vehicle and remove the driver door and passenger door to extricate the victims Crew: Capt. Lyon, F/F's Hunt, Johnson, Nellis
December 24, 2007 The members of Morningside and The Pink Diamondettz Social Club deliver gifts to local families for Christmas. The Pink Diamondettz Social Club is a group of six girls between the ages of 3 to 11. The group had a Kiddie cabaret to raise toys to give to local families for Christmas. The members would like to thank The Pink Diamondettz and their chairperson Ms. Rosalind Wisemen-Bell for the gifts.
December 24, 2007 THE RESCUE SQUAD IS OUT OF SERVICE FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONCE AGAIN.
December 22, 2007 At 0748 hours, the rescue squad was alerted with other units for a townhouse fire at 1530 Addison Road South (Company 826's area). The rescue squad arrived on scene and assumed the Rapid Intervention Team. The rescue squad was held for 30 mins. Dispatched: Engine 826, 808, 837, 838, Trucks 817, QT 22, and Truck 809. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Johnson (T2), Firefighter Martin, Firefighter Sudjipen, Firefighter Hunt, Firfighter Ormerod, and Firefighter Hammond.
December 20, 2007 While clearing a box in company 29 area, the engine was alerted for an alarm sounding. Several seconds later, communication dispatched a box for the kitchen on fire at 5031 Lydianna Lane. Truck 817 arrived on scene with nothing showing. After further investigation, the truck alerted units to a kitchen fire with a sprinkler activation. Engine 827 arrived on scene in the second due engine assignment picking up engine 829 split lay. Units were held for 30 minutes. Dispatched: Engine 827, 829, 823, 805, Truck 817, 826 and TWL 821. Crew: (D/O) FT Teague, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Lt. Johnson, Firefighter Leonard, Firefighter Martin, and Firefighter Bollo.
December 17 , 2007 At 1637 hours, the engine was alerted for an apartment fire at 2110 Brooks Drive (Company 826's area). Engine arrived on scene and assumed third due engine company duties. Engine 826 had a kitchen fire holding all units. The engine was held for 45 minutes. Dispatched: Engine 826, 829, 827, 823, Trucks 817, 822, and Rescue Engine 833. Crew: (D/O) Firefighter Trader, (O) Chief Hendley, and Firefighter Butts.
December 17 , 2007 Rescue Squad back in-service after needed repairs!!!!
December 17, 2007 At 1055 hours, the engine was alerted for a school fire at 7007 Allentown Road (Company 832's area). The engine arrived on scene picking up engine 829's line with a vacant school fire. Crew: (D/O) Firefighter Trader and (O) Capt. Pinkett.
December 14, 2007 At 2336 hours, the engine got alerted to a report of a townhouse fire at 2947 Chester Grove Road (Company 823's area). The engine arrived on scene third due engine. The engine was given the assignment to check quad "A" of 2945. The engine was held for 2 hours.
December 13, 2007 At 1956 communication received a call reporting smoke in the bldg at 3319 Walters Ln. Box 26-21: E-8-26, 8-23, 8-27, 8-08, Tk-8-17, QT-8-22, RE-8-33 TW-8-21 was added to the call. While company's were checking 3321 - RE-8-33 and E-8-27 were assigned to 3319. RE-8-33 discovered a small set fire in the terrace apartment as 8-27 was stretching a 400'. RE-8-33 got it with the can as 8-27 assisted with wet down. (D/O) Hunt, (OIC) Capt. Lyon, Firefighter Tupe, Firefighter Johnson (T2), Firefighter Keffer, Firefighter Tannahill (Red Helment). D/C M. White
December 11, 2007 At 2250 communication received a call reporting a bldg on fire at Cutis and Branch Ave. With in minutes EMS 14 arrived and reported the Auto Parts Store was Fully Involved. Box 29-14: E-8-29, 8-27, 8-05, PE-8-42, Tk-8-17, 8-26, TW-8-21 E-8-29 arrived with a shed holding it with 2 and 1 (D/O) Capt. Lyon, (OIC) Lt. Gale, Lt. Johnson, Firefighter Tupe, Firefighter Reeves, Firefighter Nellis F/C M. Hendley, D/C M. White
December 11, 2007 Rescue Squad out of service for needed repairs !!!
THE MEMBERS OF MORNINGSIDE HAVE CHOSEN THEIR LEADERSHIP FOR THE YEAR OF 2008 !!!!!!!! CHIEF --- MARK HENDLEY DEPUTY CHIEF --- MIKE WHITE ASST. CHIEF --- CARL MCKLVEEN
December 8, 2007 At 1636 hours, the rescue squad was alerted with others for an apartment fire at 1002 Marcy Ave. for the second time in two days. Chief 842B arrived on scene with smoke and fire visible from side Charlie. The rescue squad arrived on scene and was given the task of search and rescue on the fire floor. The rescue squad also assisted with doing a primary and second search on the third floor. The rescue squad was held for an hour and released. Dispatched: Engine 842, 832, 829, 847, TowerLadder 821, Truck 817, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Hansen, (O) Capt. C. McKlveen, Lt. Johnson, Firefighter Butts, and Firefighter Trader. Chief 827 (White)
December 6, 2007
MFRI Rescue Technician Vehicle Machinery Rescue
December 5, 2007 While members were attending the monthly meeting, communication alerted the squad for an accident on the beltway, north of Penn. Ave. Units arrived on scene with a pickup truck underneath a state snow plow. Chief 837 advised he had one trapped, so the squad went to work with six volunteers. The patient was extricated within 10 mins. Units returned back to service shortly thereafter. Dispatched: Engine 823, 837, Rescue Squad 827, Medic 846, Ambulance 823, and 826. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Lt. Gale, Capt. J. McKlveen, Firefighter Hunt, Firefighter Tupe, and Firefighter Martin.
\ The members of Morningside are sadden to announce the passing of Life Member George Lantz. George has been a member with the department since 1973. George will be greatly missed by his family at Morningside.
December 5, 2007 At 1102 hours, the engine was transferred to DCFD Engine 33/Truck 8 with five volunteers while they were on a second alarm apartment fire. The engine returned back to the county at 1325 hours.
December 4, 2007
At 2349 hours, the engine was alerted for a house fire at 12911 Windbrook Drive (Company 25's area). Battalion Chief 807 arrived on scene with fire on side Charlie from the basement. The engine arrived on scene dropping 600 feet of 4" supply and advanced the 2" 250 into the first assist with knocking the fire. Dispatched: Engine 825,832, 827,829, Charles County Truck 3, TWL 24, Truck 826, and Rescue Squad 840. Crew: (D/O) Capt. Lyon, (O) Firefighter Nellis, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Tupe, and Firefighter Regan.
December 2, 2007 AAt 2324 hours, the squad was alerted for a vehicle accident with one trapped on fire. The squad arrived on scene and removed the driver side door extricating the patient. Dispatched: Engine 829, Rescue Squad 827, Ambulance 829, and Medic 829. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Hansen, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Martin, Firefighter Keffer, Firefighter Trader,and Firefighter McDowell.
NOVEMBER 2007
November 30, 2007 At 1907 hours, the engine was alerted for a house fire at 801 Owens Road (Company 842's area.) Units arrived on scene with fire in the attack. The engine was held for a short time and released. Crew: (D/O) F/T Teague, (O) Firefighter Leonard, and Firefighter Trejos.
November 30, 2007 At 0756 hours, the Rescue Squad was alerted with other units for a house fire at 129 South Huron Drive (Company 842's area). Units arrived on scene with fire coming from side "A" and "C". The squad was put to work after citizens advised that some one was still inside the residents. The victim was located and transported to a local hospital. The Squad was held til 1402 hours. Dispatched: Engine 842, 832, 829, 842, TWL 21, TK17, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) F/T Teague, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Firefighter Dunn, and Firefighter Leonard. Chief 827Hendley and Chief 827A White.
November 29, 2007 At 2303 hours, the engine was alerted for a vehicle fire at 5108 Diana Drive. The engine arrived on scene with a car fully involved. The engine was held for 40 minutes. Crew: (D/O) Firefighter Hunt, (O) Capt. J. Lyon, Lt. Johnson, Firefighter Tupe, Firefighter Ryan, Firefighter Trejos, and Firefighter Nellis.
November 28, 2007 At 1003 hours, the squad was alerted for a vehicle accident with one trapped. The squad arrived on scene with other units and extricated the patient removing both driverside doors and the "B" post. Dispatched: Engine 829, 823, Rescue Squad 827, Medic 829, Ambulance 827 and 829.
November 24, 2007 At 2003 hours, the squad was alerted for a vehicle accident with people trapped on the beltway @ Route 210 (company 842's area). Units arrived on scene with one trapped inside the vehicle, the squad extricated the patient by popping the door. Dispatched: Engine 842, 821, Rescue Squad 827, and Ambulance 821 and 824.
November 24, 2007 At 0412 hours, the squad got alerted for an apartment building fire at 1904 County Road (District Heights). Communication advised they were getting several calls and the county police are on the scene with fire coming from a window. Engine 826 arrived on scene with fire showing from a bedroom window. The squad arrived on scene and assumed first due special service duties conducting a primary and secondary search. The squad was held until 0619 hours to assist with overhaul along with Engine 826. Dispatched: Engine 826, 808, 837, 805, Trucks 17, 22,TowerLadder 21, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Firefighter Rice, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Kattvonge, and Probationary Firefighter Tannahill.
November 23, 2007 After clearing a fuel spill call with company 825 (Clinton) at 2343 hours, Public Communication alerted the engine for a building fire at 7718 Old Alexandria Ferry Road. Chief 825 (Small) arrived on scene with smoke showing from side Alpha. Engine 827 laid out 700' of 4" from company 825's second pumper. The crew used the saw to assist with entry into the store bay doors. The engine was held for approx. two hours. Dispatched: Engine 825, 827, 829, 823, Truck 820, TWL 21, and Rescue Squad 840. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Firefighter Rice, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Kattvonge, Firefighter Keffer, and Probationary Firefighter Tannahill.
Thanksgiving Day....... Crews staffed firehouse while watching football and eating some good food. Engine Calls --- 7 Squad Calls ----18
November 20, 2007 At 1209 hours, The Squad was alerted with other units for a trench rescue at 143 Water Front Street (Company 842's area). Squad assisted with removal of one patient. Units cleared at 1516 hours. Crew: (D/O) Firefighter Dunn, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Firefighter Ormerod, and Firefighter Francis (Detail).
anNovember 19, 2007 The Squad was dispatched with others units for a vehicle accident with one overturned on the beltway @ Allentown Road. The Squad arrived on scene an extricated one patient from the vehicle by popping the door. Crew: (D/O)
Firefighter McAllister, (O) Capt.
J. McKleevn, Firefighter Nellis, and Firefighter Trejos. November 18, 2007 While responding to a vehicle overturned in Company 832 Area, Chief 827A (White) came across a vehicle into a pole at 7601 Allentown Road. Squad 827 was released from the other accident to assist Chief White on Allentown incident. Squad 827 arrived on scene and provided medical treatment. Units were released shortly after. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Capt. J. S. Lyon, Firefighter Sudipan, Firefighter Nellis, Fireghter Rice, and Firefighter Trejos. Chief 827 and Chief 827A.
7601 Allentown Road Vehicle Accident
November 17, 2007 Capt. J. S. Lyon (The Training Officer) conducts a county wide drill for companies from the Northside and Southside. Companies from station 9, 12, and 27 attended the muti-company drill for the up and coming weather season. The drill consisted of high rise hose drills along with search drills.
C November 16, 2007 At 2043 hours, Squad 827 was alerted with other units for a vehicle accident with one ejected on the beltway @ Branch Avenue. Units arrived on scene with a confirmed priority 4. Squad 827 remained on scene to assist the Maryland State Medical Examiner and Maryland State Police. Squad 827 was released at 2305 hours. Crew: (D/O) Fireman Girven, (O) Chief Hendley, and Fireman Nellis, Fireman Dunn, and Fireman Ormerod.
November 16, 2007 At 1922 hours, Squad 827 was alerted with other units for a vehicle accident with people trapped at 8401 D'Arcy Road. Squad 827 arrived on scene and extricated one person from the vehicle removing the "B" post along with the door. Dispatched: Engine 837, Ambulance 823, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Fireman Girven, (O) Chief Hendley, and Fireman Nellis.
November 16, 2007 At 1512 hours, Rescue Squad 827 was alerted for a vehicle accident with people trapped at the inner loop of the beltway @ Branch Avenue. Squad 827 arrived on scene with other units and extricated one person from the vehicle. Dispatched: Engine 829, 837, Rescue Squad 827, Ambulance 817, 825, 829, 842 , Paramedic Ambulance 5, Batt. Chief 802, 803 and Chief 827, and Chief 37A Crew: (D/O) Fireman Girven, (O) Capt. Lyon, Fireman Trejos, Fireman Nellis, Fireman Dunn, and Fireman Ormerod.
November 16, 2007 At 1028 hours, Squad 827 was alerted for a child trapped in the school playground equipment at 6101 Baxter Avenue. Squad 827 extricated one small child from school playground equipment. Child was transported to a locate hospital. Dispatched: Rescue Squad 827, Ambulance 827 and Medic 829. Crew: (D/O) Dunn, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Fireman Trader, and Fireman Ormerod.
November 14, 2007 Units from the third and fifth Batt. were dispatched for an apartment fire at 908 Palmer Road (Company 21's area). Engine 821 arrived on scene with nothing showing. After further investigation, Engine 821 advised they had a working fire. Squad 827 arrived on scene and assume the Rapid Intervention Crew. Dispatch: Engine 821, 832, 842, 829, and Truck 825, 826, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Capt. J. McKlveen, (O) Lt. Gale, Fireman Nellis, F/T Teague, Fireman Leonard. Chief 827A White.
November 13, 2007 At 0348 hours, Engine 827 was alerted for a townhouse fire at 3510 Community Drive (Company 26's area.) Engine 826 arrived on scene with fire on side Charlie with extension into the attic. Engine 827 arrived second picking up Engine 826 line. Engine 827 was assigned to check side Bravo of the exposure building. Units were held for approximately 3 hours. Dispatched: Engine 826, 827, Crew: (D/O) Fireman Dunn, (O) Chief Hendley, Fireman Trejos, and Fireman Davis (Detail from 43).
November 11, 2007 At 2005 hours, communications dispatched a vehicle accident with one overturned at Suitland Parkway @ Suitland Road. Squad 827 arrived on scene with one vehicle on it's side with the driver still inside. Squad 827 removed the front windshield extricating the driver from the vehicle. Dispatched: Engine 829, Ambulance 823, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D) Capt. C. Mckleevn, (O) Lt. Johnson, and Fireman Keffer.
November 8, 2007 At 1458 hours, units from the 3rd and 5th Battalion were alerted for smoke in the building with fire coming from the roof at 7200 Jaywick Ave. in company 32's area. Communication advised all units that this was a ten story apartment building with several occupants unable to get out of their apartments. Units responding to the scene reported heavy black smoke from the roof area. Engine 821 arrived on scene with a working fire from the roof area. Squad 827 arrived on scene as first due special service and assumed the rescue division. Units worked for about two hours. Dispatched were Engine 821, 847, 829, 823, Trucks 817, 825, and Rescue Squad 827. Crew: (D/O) Tech. Teague, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Capt. Lyon, Lt. Johnson, and Fireman Hunt.
November 8, 2007 After clearing an auto accident at Branch Ave. @ Auth Road Squad 827 was dispatched on the working fire task force at 2200 Blk of Iverson Street for the house fire. Squad 827 staged at Station 829 during working fire. Crew: (D/O) Capt. Mckleevn, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Keffer, and Firefighter Nellis.
October 27, 2007 At 2213 hours Division Chief 800 (Chief 827), Chief 827A, and Engine 827 got alerted to a possible house fire in the area of Suitland Parkway @ Penn. Ave. Engine 823 and Division Chief 800 arrive on scene with fire thru the roof. Engine 827 arrived on scene third due and dropped 600' feet of 4 inch large diameter hose. Engine 827 supplied Truck 817 and had a 2 inch 250' feet attack line on side A/D. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Firefighter Rice, Firefighter Leonard, and Firefighter Ormerod. Division Chief 800 (Chief Hendley), Chief 827A (Chief White).
October 26, 2007 After a busy year, the members from Morningside get with friends and family for a Halloween Costume Party.........
October 25, 2007 Just before 2330 communication received calls reporting a bldg fire at Johnny Boy 4125 Southern Ave. Box 17-02 E-829 arrived with smoke showing. Tk85 arrived just after E-829 forced the roll up door and worked with 829 on locating the stove fire. Squad 27 established the RIC. E827 was special and picked up E-808. Units were able to clear with in a short time. Squad 827 was asked to force the roll up door to check for smoke. Crew used the cutting torch to cut the lock.
October 25, 2007 Squad 827 was alerted with other units to Branch Ave. @ Suitland Parkway with a departmental accident involving the Prince George's County Police. Units arrived on scene with one into the guardrail.
New Saw Blades Recently co 27 tested new saw blades. The blades will cut metal, wood and some concrete. After the test the department ordered a blade for each circular saw on the Engine and Squad. We have two saws on the squad and one saw on the Engine.
OCTOBER 24, 2007 The Princeton Elementary School Chat & Chew Program shows it appreciation by awarding Lt. Gale and the members with an award. Capt. C. Mcklveen, Lt. Gale, Firefighter Martin, Firefighter Hunt, Firefighter Keffer, Firefighter Nellis, and Firefighter Lemmer for attending a night out for fire prevention at Princeton Elementary School. Lt. Gale would like to thank Principal Rodgers and Mrs. Simon.
OCTOBER 24, 2007 At 0139 hours Engine 827 and Volunteer Division Chief 806 (Chief 827) were specialed to 2001 Ritchie Marlboro Road (Company 37's area) for a large mulch fire. Engine 827 arrived on scene and assumed the south fill site sector at Whitehouse Road @ Northview. Engine 827 moved 37,300 gallons of water at its site. Which consisted of filling Tankers 836 (Baden), 839 (Bowie), Calvert County Tanker 5 (Dunkirk), and Anne Arundel County Pumper Tanker 9 (Harwood). Crew: (D/O) Capt. Lyon, (O) Lt. Johnson, Firefighter Tupe, Firefighter Regan, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Leonard, and Firefighter Smith (Detail from Bowie). Division Chief Hendley (Chief 827).
A Recently units from the Southside were alerted for a two vehicle accident with one trapped. Squad 27 arrived stabilized the vehicle and extricated one victim removing the driver side door, removing the roof and rolling the dash.
Above member using the Hurst Extractor to cut into the roof
OCTOBER 17, 2007 At 1255 hours, Chief 827A and the Squad were alerted to a vehicle accident with people trapped at Penn. Ave @ Westphalia Road. Units arrived on scene with one trapped. Squad 827 removed the front and rear passenger doors. Then the Squad removed the "B" post freeing the victim. Crew: (D/O) Tech. Teague, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Firefighter Hunt, Firefighter Dowling, and Firefighter Pagani (From Co. 29). Chief 827A White and Lt. Gale.
OCTOBER 16, 2007 While on the air with Rescue Squad 827, Public Communication dispatched a box at 1228 hours for a house on fire at 6112 Baxter Ave. (In Greater Morningside). Squad 827 arrived on scene with smoke in the house. Under supervision of Capt. Pinkett members from the squad removed one victim from the dwelling. Firefighter Hammond and Firefighter McDowell removed the victim. Units were held for 1 hour. Crew: (D/O) Tech. Teague, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Firefighter Hammond, Firefighter McDowell, and Firefighter Keffer.
OCTOBER 15, 2007 At 1018 hours E272 was alerted for a house fire at 2804 Ivy Bridge (Company 32's Area). Engine Company 32 arrived on scene with a working fire. Engine 272 was held for an 1 1/2 hours. Crew: (D/O) Firefighter Trader, (O) Capt. Pinkett, Firefighter Dunn, and Firefighter Ormerod.
OCTOBER 15, 2007 EFFECTIVE TODAY..... THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS ADOPTED THE COG SYSTEM... RESCUE SQUAD 827 NOW... ENGINE 827 NOW.. AMBULANCE 827 NOW.... AND CHIEF 827, CHIEF 827A, AND CHIEF 827B.....
OCTOBER 13, 2007 During the open house, units from the 3rd battalion were alerted for a house fire at 6703 Woodland Road at 1608 hours. Chief27A, Engine 272 and Truck 17 arrived on scene with fire showing from side C/D. Engine 272 advanced a 1 3/4 attack line into side Alpha. With 6 personnel on the engine, Engine 272 advanced a second attack line to side C/D knocking the fire on the outside of the dwelling. Units were held for two hours. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Hansen, (O) Lt. Johnson, Lt. Gale, Firefighter Dowling, and Firefighter Leonard. Chief 27A White had the Woodland Road Command.
THE OPEN HOUSE WAS A SUCCESS!!! THANKS TO ALL THAT ATTEND... SPECIAL THANKS TO TANKER 23 AND TRUCK 17....
CHIEF WHITE WITH HIS NEW SAFETY OFFICER HELMET.
October 13, 2007 While cleaning up from the tool job, Lt. Gale had a citizen at Leona Street advice him that she had smoke in her house. Lt. Gale requested the box for 7302 Leona Street bring units from the first and third battalion. During the investigation, crews from 26 and 27 noticed smoke coming from the floor which lead to a crawl space. Units opened up the floor and walls, when the ceiling collapsed on the first floor. The fire was placed under control and units were held for 2 1/2 hours. Crews: (D/O) Lt. Hansen, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Trejos, and Firefighter Hunt. Chief 27A White.
CCCrew from Truck 17 assisting with EMS on the family cat.
October 13, 2007 At 0047 hours, Squad 27 and Chief 27A were alerted for a vehicle into a pole with people trapped at 7217 Leona Street (23 First Due). Units arrived on scene with two trapped, Squad 27 extricated one person from the vehicle. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Hansen, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Hunt. Chief 27A White.
October 11, 2007 At 1550 hours Engine 29, 26 and Squad 27 were alerted for a street alarm with alarm sounding at 3609 Silver Park Drive. Engine 29 arrived on scene with food on stove. Squad 27 assisted with smoke removal. During the smoke removal Firefighter Ormerod located a female in the rear bedroom unresponsive. Firefighter Ormerod removed the victim from the apartment by putting her over his shoulder. Batt. 803 requested a medic and basic unit for the victim. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Capt. Lyon, Firefighter Nellis, Firefighter Trejos, Firefighter Keefer, Firefighter Dunn, and The RESCUER Firefighter Ormerod.
FTHE RESCUER (FIREFIGHTER ORMEROD)
October 11, 2007 Two of the busiest special services in the county meet up at the shop for repairs.
OCTOBER 10, 2007 The Forbush School at Edgar Allen Poe..... Sends thanks to the members of Morningside Volunteer Fire Department.
October 9, 2007 At 1547 hours Chief 27A and Squad 27 was alerted to vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Suitland Parkway @ Forestville Road. Squad 27 arrived on scene with Engine 231 and assisted with EMS. Chief 27A requested a helicopter for the victim. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Nellis, and Firefighter Keefer. Chief 27A White.
October 5, 2007 AAt 2325 hours Engine 271, Engine 292, and Chief 27 were alerted for a vehicle fire on the Inner Loop of the Beltway @ Allentown Road. Engine 271 arrived on scene with a vehicle's engine compartment off. Crew: (D/O) Lt. Johnson, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Rice, Firefighter Sudjapun, Firefighter Leonard, and Firefighter C. Smart (Company 21). Chief Hendley
October 5, 2007 At 1137 hours E271 and Ambulance 279 were alerted for smoke coming from a building in the area of Chelsea Way (Company 17's first due). Engine 292 arrived on scene with a working fire at 4732 Homer Ave. Units were delayed gaining entry into the structures due to the HUD windows. Engine 292 advanced the attack line to the second to floor, knocking the fire. Engine 271 advanced a 2 inch attack line to the second floor quad 3/4. Trucks 5, 17 and 26 worked on the second floor pulling ceilings and removing the HUD windows. K-12 saws had to be placed in-service for the removal of the HUD windows inside the structure. Units were held for approximately two hours. Crew: (D/O) Hammond, (O) Capt. Pinkett, and Lt. Johnson. Ambo: Firefighter Leonard and Firefighter McDowell.
With overhead lines, Ladder Truck 17 had to position truck on grass.
The task crews encountered while trying to gain entry.
Firefighter Hammond uses 35' 4 inch shot leaving room for other apparatus.
Morningside Volunteer Fire Department assist with 
October 3, 2007 At 1840 Squad 27 was alerted for a vehicle accident at the Outer Loop @ Penn. Ave. Engine 371 and the Squad arrived on scene with one vehicle in the ditch. Squad 27 removed the drivers side door to gain access to the victim. Crew: (D/O) Capt. J. MacKlveen, (O) Lt. Gale, Firefighter Hunt, Firefighter Martin.
Cutters Edge New Saw Blade Recently 27 working with dealers were given a new saw blade to try out. The saw blade cuts Metal and wood. Cut bars off of windows, and open a roof with the same blade
The blade does an unbelievable job!!!
02 October 2007 Members working on the Squad Check off Slice Pack
Recently Ron Edmonds celebrated his wife's 70th birthday at station 27. It turns out Ron is a volunteer with the Chapel Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Co 38. Ron joined in 1957. They have 11 children, 32 grand-children, 16 great-grand children. Ron got a look at the Rescue Squad and Engine 271 "He was Quoted saying" a lot has changed since I was a volunteer member at 38. Ron - it might be years since you were at station 38 but always remember you will always be a volunteer and always be part of the volunteer family! Take Care
"This is what it's all about"
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