Thursday night crews took the oppurtunity to drill on Auto Extrication, and Patient Removal with the always dependable Dunkirk Dolly!  About 20 members attended the drill, and utilized the AMKUS Ultimate System Speedway, and "O" Cutters along with the Spreaders, Rams, and Airbags. Special thanks to Mikes Mustang Shop, and Ron Gordy for the unlimited donation of vehicles.

Saturday evening Engine 5 was dispatched to investigate smoke in the area of Southern Md. BLVD. and Ward Road.  As the Wagon pulled out of the station a column of smoke and feathers could be seen across the street.  As the curiousity of the Wagon crew grew, they observed a once occupied group home for chickens with fire showing from all four sides.  The quick and nimble crew made fast work of all visible fire with no injuries to any crewmembers, or chickens! Good Job GUYS!!

Shortly before midnight Dunkirk units were alerted for a House Fire in the 2400 blk of 5th Street, North Beach. This brought Squad 5, E5, and TNK5 to the scene. Captain 5 arrived on location reporting heavy fire from a mobile home.  Chief 1 arrived shortly after and assumed command and units extinguished the bulk of the fire.  Squad 5 arrived and assumed First Due Special Service responsibilities, but was placed in service prior to the job being complete.  Units remained on the scene for approximately 1 hour.

Command Chief 1, Interior Chief 6B

Monday night shortly after dinner, Dunkirk units were alerted for the House Fire at 3125 Karen Drive. This brought Chief 5, 5B, E51, E52, and TNK5 to the scene.  Chief 1 arrived on location with heavy fire showing from Side B, second floor of a 2 story SFD.  Chief 5 and E11 arrived shortly after and encountered heavy smoke and moderate heat conditions, but made quick work of the fire.Units from Dunkirk (4th Due) arrived on location shortly after E11, assumed 2nd due responsibilities, and assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.

Command Chief 1, Interior Chief 5, Water Supply Lt. 5

Tuesday May 19th, each department in Calvert County met with The Board of County Commisioners for a presentation of an EMS Proclamation. This proclamation was presented to coincide with EMS Week.  EMS LT. Casey McAllister represented Dunkirk at this event.

Monday afternoon units from Dunkirk were alerted for a crash at Southern Maryland BLVD and Chaneyville Road. This brought Squad 5, Amb.5, Amb.6, Chief 5, and 5B to the scene.  While enroute units were advised that police were on the scene with minor injuries.  Dunkirk Units arrived on location with 2 vehicles , one truck being ripped in half, and 1 trapped. Squad 5 made quick work of the truck, and patients were transferred to awaiting EMS units for transport.

On Friday May 15, 2009, Firefighter/Paramedic Catherine Anastasi graduated from Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy.  She is assigned to the Second Battalion (Company 30).  Good Luck on your new career!

Remember...if your on time your late; coffee made, and trash out before your officer gets to work and you'll be just fine!

At 1652, Area Box 502 was sounded for 565 Keith Lane for the building fire.  Engines 51, 52, Squad 5, Tanker 5, Ambulances 58 and 59, Chief 5, 5a, and 5c responded.  Chief 5 arrived on scene to find a 1 story end of the row warehouse with heavy smoke from side C and D and fire from side A.  Engine 51 advanced 200' 1 3/4" through the front door and extinguished the bulk of the fire.  Squad 5 searched and ventilated.  Chief 5 had command, 5a had interior and units were held for almost 4 hours doing overhaul and assisting the Maryland State Fire Marshal. 

Photos courtesy of Dennis Hook from DCHookedonphotography.com

At 0140 hours, the ambulance was dispatched to Route 4 just south of Chaneyville Rd for the unknown medical call.  While enroute, it was determined that it was actually an MVC involving a single vehicle, that vehicle being a tractor trailer.  This brought Squad 5, Chief 5, and Engine 52 to the scene.  Units found a tractor trailer that had traveled a fair distance in a median ditch.  While the ambulance took care of the patient, the squad crew made sure that nothing was leaking or causing a hazard to the surrounding area.  Units operated for approximately 30 minutes.  Pictures courtesy of Dennis Hook from www.dennishook.smugmug.com/.

The company meeting for April has been changed to April 28th.  It had to be moved from April 21st.  Take note.