The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Lou Trunk who earned Officer in Charge (OIC) status on the BVFD Ambulance in October of 2025.

Congratulations to EMT Trunk who joined the BVFD in January of 2025. In their time with the BVFD, EMT Trunk successfully completed over a dozen training programs, including:

– Maryland Emergency Medical Technician Course
– Hazardous Materials – First Responder Operations
– NIMS IS100 Incident Command System
– NIMS IS700 National Incident Management System
– EEO/AA and the Law
– Cultural Diversity
– Blood Borne Pathogens
– Radio Operations
– MDC Operations
– eMEDS Patient Care Reporting
And more technical training courses.

Even after all the formal training, there were many steps to be completed before taking charge of a BVFD Ambulance. EMT Trunk had to successfully complete a series of comprehensive written and practical in-station examinations. After completing all tests, EMT Trunk rode “Charge” under the evaluation of an experienced Charge EMT for a series of evaluation calls. This process is designed to allow the EMT to demonstrate knowledge and ability in the field, before being permitted to be in charge of an Ambulance and crew in any situation.

The BVFD congratulates EMT Trunk for completing this rigorous process and earning Charge status!