Friday, January 27, 2012 Just after 1000 hours, the Station, along with Kent PM 1-1 and QA Rescue Engine 7 were dispatched for a single vehicle rollover with rescue on Chesterville Rd near Bolton Rd. Kent Sheriff was the first to arrive confirming rescue. Rescue Pumper 3 and QA Rescue Engine 7 arrived simultaneously and Asst 3-1/S. Duhamell assumed command. The Crew from RE-7 set up stabilization while the crew from RP-3 set up for extrication. A partial roof flap was perfomed and the single occupant was freed from the vehicle. PM-3 transported to Union Hospital, and the box was placed under control. Units on Scene - Command 3, Rescue Pumper 3, PM-3, PM 1-1, QA Rescue Engine 7, Fire Police, Kent Sheriff and Maryland State Police. Photos by B. Russum
Monday, January 9, 2012 On Monday afternnon, a few drivers killed some time doing some company level pump / driver training. We covered working from the tank water, hydrant and pumping in a relay.
Saturday, December 17, 2011 Just before 1500 hours, we were dispatched for the Engine, Rescue and Ambulance to assist on a working structure fire on Kennedyville Rd in Kennedyville. Engine 4 was on location with a working fire. The ambulance crew staged for Rehab and the Engine and Rescue Crews assisted with overhaul. Crews were on scene for 2 hours. Just after 2400 hours, we were again alerted for the Engine, Rescue and Ambulance to assist Kennedyville with a working structure fire, this time on Browntown Rd. The Ambulance was assigned rehab duties and the Engine and Rescue crews assisted with fire attack and overhaul, and assigned to light the scene. Crews worked for about 3 hours. Thanks to the Volunteer Hose Co. of Middletown for transfers during both incidents.
Thursday, December 15, 2011 At Thursday night's Board of Directors meeting, the following EMS Line Officers were approved for the 2012 term: EMS Deputy Chief Ethel K. Duhamell, EMS Assistant Chief Stephen P. Atwater, EMS Captain Theresa A. Waldspurger, EMS Lieutenant Stacy R. Koch, and EMS Chief Engineer Robert W. Lovell.
Thursday, December 1, 2011 Chief Powell's Fire Line Officers for 2012 where approved at tonight's Board meeting and are as follows; Deputy Chief - Scott Rodney, 1st Assistant Chief - Dave Shaw, 2nd Assistant Chief - Scott Duhamell, 3rd Assistant Chief - Mark Shaw, 1st Captain - Bert Piasecki, 2nd Captain - Richard Koch, Lieutenant - Dylan Powell and Chief Engineer - Jack Duhamell.
Thursday, December 1, 2011 The Galena Volunteer Fire Company held its annual election of officers at tonight's meeting. The 2012 Administrative Officers include Rick Koch - President, Jack Duhamell - Vice President, Ray Long - Secretary and Ethel Duhamell - Treasurer. Chris Powell returns as Fire Chief and George Bartholomew also returns as EMS Chief. Rounding out the elected officers are the 2012 Board of Directors - Scott Duhamell, Doug Uhl, Robin Powell, Bert Piasecki and Barry Treftz. (The administrative officers as well as the two chiefs are also members of the Board of Directors). Congratulations to all the newly elected officers!
Friday, November 4, 2011 As you may know, this weekend we will set our clocks back one hour. The State Fire Marshall and Fire Chief Chris Powell urge all citizens to also change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. This practice will help ensure that these devices are ready to warn you and your family should there be a problem. Also, on November 9th FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System test. This test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The test will be nationwide, running concurrently across all time zones. This system test is the first of its kind. It is designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. Nothing like it has been conducted in the history of the country. There have been tests in the past but none to all parts of the Nation at the same time. The test will run concurrently on all radio and TV bands and the message will run for three minutes. Most messages in the past were anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 minute. There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation message might create panic. Please share this information with your family and friends so they are aware of the test. Below are two websites, that will provide more information... http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/
Thursday, October 13, 2011 On 10-13-2011 we traveled to the Galena Elementary School to do a short lesson with the school kids. It was fun...but it reminded us why we are firefighters, and not school teachers.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Effective today, October 4, 2011, Galena's fire siren will no longer sound for fire and EMS calls. It will however, be used for civil defense warnings. In a recent meeting, the company decided and voted to discontinue the use of the siren for calls. We understand the annoyance that repeated siren cycles (particularly at night) cause our neighbors in Galena. And since most of our members have pagers, the company voted to rely solely on pagers for alerting for calls.We trust that the community of Galena will understand that we are still committed to helping our neighbors - while at the same time being good neighbors and reducing the (sometimes) annoying siren cycles.
Monday, August 29, 2011 Just prior to 1700 hours, we were dispatched for a reported MVC on Rt 301 at Rt 290. Upon arrival, Command 3 reported a tractor trailer containing propane had struck the overpass on Rt 301 and then come to rest in the ditch in a somewhat precarious position. Due to the contents of the trailer, NCCD Rescue 27, Tanker 2 and Rescue 2 were dispatched to set up a foam operation along with Rescue Pumper 3 and Tanker 3 as a precaution. Rt 301 and Rt 290 were shut down upon the arrival of MDE and the tow company. At the direction of MDE, a foam blanket was applied to the truck and the surrounding area as a precaution for the removal of the truck. Units operated for over 4 hours. Asst. Chief S. Duhamell had Rt 301 Command. Photos by Nevin Steffy Units on the call, C-3, RP-3, T-3, U-3, A-3, EMS 3-1, R-2, T-2, NCCD R-27, CC E-114, QA ET7, CC T-9, MDE, SHA, MSP, KCD 44-3 (sorry if we missed anyone)
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