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At  0013 hrs.  Rescue Box 108 was sounded for a motorcycle accident on Mount Harmony Road.  Rescue 1(Sgt.Whittington), Ambulance 19(D.Whittington), and Chief 1(B.Freesland) responded on the call.  Chief 1 arrived first reporting he had 1 patient over the guard rail and down an embankment.  Rescue 1 and the Ambulance arrived moments later utilizing a backboard and stokes basket to remove the patient from the woods.  A helicopter was quickly requested due to injuries sustained in the crash.  Rescue 1's crew assisted Ems with packaging patient then headed to Windy Hill Elementary to land the Helicopter.  Trooper 2 arrived and transported the patient to PG Trauma.  Units cleared at 0021 hrs.  Chief 1 had the Command.

At 2307 hrs. Company 1 along with company 6 were alerted for a vehicle overturned in the 617 Box, on Dalrymple Rd at Victoria Ln.  Rescue 1(Sgt.Whittington), Ambulance 19(D.Whittington), Chief 1(B.Freesland), and Company 6 units responded.  Ambulance 6 and Rescue 1 arrived to find a single vehicle overturned with all 4 patients out of the vehicle.  Rescue 1's crew assisted company 6 with packaging patients and ambulance 19 was placed in service.  Chief 6A(Montgomery) had the 617 command.

On Monday nights at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Captain Orval Thrasher has dedicated his time to new members to teach beginning steps in Firefighting and EMS.  At 1900 hrs.  Captain Thrasher along with Sergeant Whittington and a few of our new members along with some experienced members headed over to our drill house on Frederick Ave.  Captain Thrasher taught advancing hose lines as well as following hose lines with zero visibility.  New members where taught hose racking techniques along with concepts of flowing water.  A big thanks goes out to Captain Thrasher for dedicating his time with the new members.

And while members enjoy their last couple days at the Ocean, a Prayer Breakfast with the Governor is hosted at the station.

A couple of weeks ago our friend Mike Miller mentioned that the "fire hall" may be a good place to host the breakfast. Staff members showed up to check out the hall and were welcomed with the use of the hall, providing the food and serving it as well.

Governor O'Malley started the " Capital for a day" where he and his cabinet members along with other officials move operations to local towns. On this day they visited the twin Beaches along with other points of interest through out the county.

The members that remained home and came home early worked on preparing for the prayer breakfast while providing the every day service to our community and surrounding areas. A special thanks to the town of Chesapeake Beach & Traders for the well prepared meal, Top hat for the dining ware, the Auxiliary for the kitchen and their services and to all the members that prepared and came out that day to make sure the Governor was met with pride!

Once again, job well done.

Photos courtesy of Dennis Hook

Posted by D. Gibson Chief 1A

UPDATED 6-24-2009

Viewing at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, www.rauschfuneralhomes.com, Friday June 26,2009 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm. Auxillary prayer at 8pm.

Funeral service Saturday June 27,2009 11am at Emmanuel United Methodist Church Huntingtown.

Any Auxillary and/or departments wishing to attend should contact Diana Gott Buckmaster President of N.B.V.F.D.L.A. or Donald Gibson Assistant Chief at 410-257-6564

 

Funeral arrangements are still be worked out. we hope to have details later today, sorry you'll just have to check back later on.

The members, auxiliary and family of North Beach VFD offer their sincere condolences to The family of Mrs. Robinson, which is also Chief Billy Freesland's grandmother.

At the age of 101, she was the oldest living member of the North Beach VFD Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Robinson was a very active person in the North Beach community working at various local businesses throughout her lifetime, she retired after 48 years of service as Treasurer for the Town of North Beach in 1990.

Funeral arrangements are not available at this time but this web site will be updated as information becomes available.

Posted by Donald Gibson, Assistant Chief

Thanks to Herrington Harbour South the men & women of the Beach House headed out for their annual swim test and drill.

Chief 12 ,a very experienced pool manager, set up stations in the pool. Members wanting to ride on the Boat & Zodiac must first qualify at the swim test. Once the swim test was completed we moved onto the stations. Scenarios presented were neck injuries, subject 12' down at the bottom of the pool and alternate methods of patient removal.Thanks to Stacey Wilkerson/Ward for her mad photography skills, well done!

Posted by D.Gibson, Chief 1A

It has been one year since a Tornado ripped through town, turning things "upside down". One year later outside of some missing historic trees you'd never know the difference. Here is the story from last year:

Friday, June 6, 2008-

While enroute to Huntingtown to assist Co.6 with a head on collision in the middle of another bad storm in the Southern Maryland Region, The crew of E12 witnessed a tornado touch down right in front of them. The tornado struck the local restauraunt "Traders" which was occupied at the time and then continued on towards the bay injuring 7 people. Eng 12(Sgt Clark) immediately called for additional BLS and ALS units to be added. One person was thrown 60 feet onto the sidewalk and had a portion of a roof land onto him. When triage was completed one patient was taken to PG Trauma,3 to CMH via ambulance and 3 POV. This natural disaster caused heavy damage to much of the beach area causing the Beach House to run 38 additional runs throughout the day and night, which included tree into houses with reported people trapped, medicals, and the usual tree downs. The Beach House had a good showing of membership for the storm having so many members that some had nothing to ride.

 

Posted by D.Gibson, Chief 1A

The Members of the North Beach Volunteer Fire department would like to send their sincere condolences to Eric & Shawn Brumley and their families for the passing of their father Ernest "Ernie" William Brumley Jr.

We are here for you in your time of need!

Posted by D.Gibson, Chief 1A

Several months ago Captain Thrasher confronted the Chief's with the idea of a Rookie Night. Orville has dedicated his Monday nights to the program thus far and has had some help from the EMS Officers. Every Monday night at 1900 hours a topic specific to the Fire & EMS service is discussed and hands-on training is conducted. We are hoping this tool will encourage volunteer involvement and will help accelerate our retention rate.

All members are welcome to attend and support the instruction. All Rookie/Probationary  Members are encouraged to attend as many of the Rookie Nights as possible.

Anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer with the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department may obtain an application from the station or may contact the Membership Chairman, Jeff Idol, at 410-257-6564. The general membership meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. You may come to the station these nights at 7:30 to obtain an application and ask any questions directly to the chairman. You may also contact 410-535-2668 in regards to volunteering at any station with in the county.

Posted by D.Gibson, Chief 1A