Friday, July 6, 2012  At 0824 we were dispatched for the Engine, Rescue Pumper and Tanker to assist Betterton with a reported structure fire.  All three units made the response with 12 personnel.  Tanker 5 and PM 1-7 arrived and confirmed heavy smoke in the residence, with food left on the stove.  Rescue Pumper 3 was the first engine on scene, followed by Tower 6.  Units checked for extension and ventilated the structure.  Units cleared in about one hour.  Asst Chief S. Duhamell was OIC of Galena units.

Thursday, July 5, 2012  On 7-5-2012 we were dispatched to assist Cecilton with a water rescue/boating accident in the Sassafras River near the Rt 213 bridge.  Utility 3 and Boat 3 responded within one minute and upon arrival at the ramp were advised to check the east side of the bridge.  Ambulance 3 was also later requested and staged at the ramp.  Boat 3 located one Jet Ski partially submerged, in tow by a private vessel.  All occupants were accounted for and no injuries were reported.  Boat 3 cleared in less than one hour. 

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Just after 1200 hours, we were dispatched for the Brush truck to transfer to QA Station 9  / United Communities.  Their units had been operating on a large bruch fire since 0600.  Brush 3 responded with 2 at which time Engine 3 was also requested to transfer.  Engine 3 transferred to station 4/Goodwill where they remained for nine hours, handling 2 medical assists.  Brush 3 reported to staging, then was assigned to assist with the suppression operation pumping numerous handlines for several hours.  Brush 3 operated for a total of seven hours

Friday, June 15, 2012 16:25 AT 1625 hours, we were dispatched along with Kennedyville, Crumpton, MIllington and Sudlersville for a reported structure fire.  The caller advised she had a fire in her kitchen.  Command 3 with Chief Powell was the first to arrive with nothing evident.  The crew of Rescue Pumper 3 investigated to find smoke in the house, and the remnants of a fire that extended from the kitchen counter through the cabinets and onto the ceiling.  The crew set up ventilation and checked for extension.  The incident was held to Rescue Pumper 3, Engine 3, and Tanker 3.  Units worked for under one hour.  Chief Powell had the Vansants Corner Rd Command.

Sunday, May 27, 2012   With Memorial Day weekend signifying the “official” start to summer, we would like to pass on a few thoughts and statistics.


Ø  In 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,200 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including an average of 3,400 structure fires and 4,800 outside fires. These 8,200 fires caused an annual average of 15 civilian deaths, 120 civilian injuries and $75 million in direct property damage.


Ø  In 2009, the Coast Guard counted 4,730 accidents that involved 736 deaths, 3,358 injuries and approximately $36 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. Three-fourths (75%) of all fatal boating accidents in 2009 resulted from drowning. EIGHTY-FOUR PERCENT WERE NOT WEARING LIFE JACKETS! Seven out of ten who drowned were in open motorboats less than 21 feet in length.




A lot of people have been affected by one, or both of the above items and we are not an exception.  Please be safe this summer.

Please not forget what Memorial Day is about.  Thank our Veterans and Active Military personnel.  The world that we live in would not be the same if it were not for these people.