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One of BVFD's Finest Back from Haiti - 02/02/10
BVFD volunteer Firefighter Ari Katz returned today from over one week in Haiti on assignment with the Haiti Embassy in DC.
He was flown over to Haiti personally by John Travolta on his private jet (with John actually piloting).
During the day, Ari worked with US & Israeli Military, the UN & other NGOs, as well as Private Aid organizations on two critical missions: plan the installation of 18 high-volume water purification systems and performed infrastructure assessments & reconnaissance for deploying medical teams.
At night, he himself went to remote orphanages and hospitals to care firsthand for as many children as possible.
In addition to being an active BVFD Firefighter, Ari is a cadet in the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol and is currently studying pre-med and International Relations at American University.
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Truck 715 Third Due Truck on House Fire - 13700 block of Virginia Manor Road - 01/27/10
Truck 715 responded as third due special service on this house fire in the 13700 block Virginia Manor Road. Units arrived on the scene with fire showing from a one story detached home. Units from 10 and 31 had the fire knocked down within a few minutes. A working fire dispatch and a task force was requested to assist.
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Engine 715, Engine 715C and Rescue Squad 715 Operate at House Fire on Hornell Lane - 01/22/10
Engine 715, Engine 715C, and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched for a house fire in the 1100 block of Hornell Lane this afternoon. Engine 704 arrived on the scene and reported heavy smoke showing from a one story house. Units found fire in the attic. Units were able to open the concealed spaces and knock the fire down quickly. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. A rapid intervention dispatch and a task force were requested to assist. Units remained on the scene for quite some time during overhaul.
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Engine 715, Engine 715C, Truck 715, and Rescue Squad 715 Operate at House Fire on Hidden Valley Lane - 01/15/10
Engine 715, Engine 715C, Truck 715, and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched for the house fire on Hidden Valley Lane this morning around 0830 hours. Units arrived to find a two story detached house with smoke showing from Side A and fire showing from the Charlie side. The fire was knocked down quickly by the Company 15 units. All searches were negative.
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Train and Automobile Collide in Beltsville - 01/10/10
Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched about 6:00 am this morning for a vehicle accident involving a train in the area of Baltimore Avenue and Ritz Way. Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle that had been struck by a CSX freight train. One patient was transported to a local trauma center.
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Fire Showing from the Top Floor - Lockwood Drive - 01/07/10
Truck 715 and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched for "Smoke in the Apartment" at 11564 Lockwood Drive this morning around 1100 hours. Engine 712 arrived on scene in the front with smoke showing from the roof of a four story garden apartment. Truck 715 and Rescue Squad 715 arrived seconds later. Truck 715 arrived in the rear with fire showing from two apartments on the top floor. Truck 715 was able to gain access to the rear and ladder the building on all floors and the roof. Rescue Squad 715 gained entry to the fire apartments and conducted appropriate searches. The Truck crew raised seven portable ladders and opened the roof via the aerial. Crews remained on the scene for quite some time. While the Truck did alright getting in, you will see it needed a little help getting out.
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Burtonsville Units Operate at Multiple Alarm Garden Apartment Fire - 12/29/09
Units operated at this four alarm garden apartment fire at 14201 Georgia Avenue in Company 25's area. More to follow.
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Truck and Rescue Squad Operate at House Fire on Tridelphia Lake Road - 12/26/09
Burtonsville units were dispatched to assist with this house fire in the 2700 block of Triadelphia Lake Road. Units arrived on the scene with a two story single family home with fire showing from the second floor. Laytonsville units initiated an aggressive interior operation and were able to knock the bulk of the fire down quickly.
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Santa Claus Is Coming To Burtonsville - 12/19/09
We would like to thank everyone for their interest and support of our annual Santa Claus Tour of Burtonsville on our antique 1952 pumper truck. We were able to cover more than 60% of our response area before Mother Nature and road salt forced our antique truck off the road for the remainder of the schedule for the first time in over 10 years.
We look forward to seeing everyone at community events throughout the year, including our Carnival, Burtonsville Day, our Open House event, and others.
Best wishes to all for a safe and healthy New Year, and a wonderful 2010 from the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department!
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U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign - 12/06/09
This holiday season the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department along with other regional fire departments will participate in the 2009 U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign by acting as a collection point for toys.
The campaign will run November 24 thru December 24, 2009. You can make a difference this holiday season for a child by bringing new, unwrapped toys to the Burtonsville Fire Station or other area fire stations.
The Toys for Tots program provides a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. Toys for Tots is one of the nation's flagship Christmas charitable causes within the Department of Defense that reaches outside the military to give something back to the communities from which the nation draws the young men and women who serve in the armed forces of the United States of America.
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Basement Fire - Kruhm Road - 12/05/09
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BVFD Training at the PSTA - 12/02/09
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Dec 2nd, Support the BVFD by Dining at Pepino's - 12/02/09
Enjoy a fine Italian Dinner on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 between 4:00 and 9:00 PM and the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department will receive a portion of the check. Pepino's Trattoria Italiano is located at 15721 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, MD. You can call Pepino's at 301.384.1655.
Enjoy a great meal and help your Fire Department raise much-needed funds!
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Garage Fire - 14000 block Old Columbia Pike - 11/22/09
Units from 15 were dispatched for the house on fire in the location of Old Briggs Chaney Road and Old Columbia Pike around 12 noon. Truck 715 arrived on location to find a two story detached garage/apartment with fire showing from the first floor. Engine 715B laid out and ran a crosslay into the structure while the Truck was removing ply-wood and exterior security devices, throwing ladders, and opening up. Rescue Squad 715 arrived on scene and performed a primary search which proved to be negative. All units from 15 operated for over 1 hour hitting hot-spots and overhauling.
Engine Crew,
WD: Butler,
OIC: Acton,
Lineman: Ilowite,
Truck Crew,
TD: Tarbell,
OIC: Terwilleger,
Entryman: Smith,
Ventman: Johnson,
Axeman: Lurry,
Rescue Squad Crew
RSD: Billingsley,
OIC: Saval,
Hookman: Bodkin,
Entryman: Cox,
Axeman: Coll.
Fire Chief Ryan was in command.
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BVFD Members Renovate Kitchen! - 11/21/09
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Seibels Restaurant Supports the BVFD - 10/20/09
Seibels Restaurant, a Burtonsville landmark for more than 66 years continues to give back to the Community through its annual Dine for Charity campaign.
For four weeks during September and October, Seibels dining customers were given a Charity Ballot with their check. Each customer has the opportunity to select a nonprofit organization or local school from the ballot at each visit. That organization receives a donation equal to 5% of the amount of the guests check.
The BVFD has been benefitting from Seibels annual charity drive for a number of years now. This year, Seibels customers selected the BVFD more often than any of the other worthy charity causes (over twenty listings!).
Please be sure to let our neighbors and friends at Seibels know how much we appreciate their continued support!
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One Trapped in MVA in 3300 block of Spencerville Road - 10/18/09
Units from Burtonsville were dispatched to the 3300 block of Spencerville Road for the personal injury collision. RS715 arrived on-scene to find a two car motor vehicle accident with both cars off the roadway. One car had one patient and the other vehicle had two patients, one of which was trapped. The Squad crew stabilized the vehicle and quickly extricated the trapped occupant. Chief 15 had the Burtonsville Command. All patients were transported to awaiting EMS crews.
RS Driver: FF Hollen
RS OIC: Lt. Rector
RS Hook: FF Scifres
RS Entryman: FF Danaher
K715B: Capt. Grover
Chief 15: Ryan
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House Fire on Naples Avenue - 10/13/09
Truck 715 was dispatched just after 0600 hours for house fire in the 4600 block of Naples Avenue. First arriving units reported fire showing from both floors of a two-story detached dwelling.
Companies made an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to bring the fire under control in about 20 minutes.
One firefighter sustained burns to the upper body and was transported to the Washington Hospital Center Burn Unit were he was treated and released. Seven children and two adults were displaced.
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Engine 715B Truck 715 and Engine 715 Operate at House Fire - Isle of Mann Way - 10/12/09
Engine 715B and Truck 715 were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 13100 block of Isle of Mann Way. Engine 52 arrived to find a two story single family home with fire showing from the Charlie/Delta sides on the first and second floors. Engine 715 and Truck 715 operated on both floors of the dwelling. An aggressive fire attack held the fire to the areas involved upon arrival with some minor extension into the attic area. Primary and Secondary searches were completed with negative results. Engine 715 responded on the rapid intervention dispatch.
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Engine 715B Engine 715C and Rescue Squad 715 Operate at Two Alarm Temple Fire - 10/11/09
At 1223 hours Box Alarm 16-10 was sounded for 310 University Boulevard West for a report of smoke coming from the church. Units arrived to find smoke showing. Fire in the sanctuary on the first floor extended to the concealed spaces overhead and the roof. Engine 715B, Engine 715C and Rescue Squad 715 operated at the scene for several hours. Engine 715 and Truck 715 remained in quarters fully staffed.
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