UPDATED: Official Press Release Regarding Tanker 5 Accident
By Jonathan Riffe
March 18, 2017
On Saturday March 18, 2017 at 0751 hours, crews from the Dunkirk VFD were alerted to 3725 Robinson Road in Huntingtown MD for the House Fire. While responding to the incident, Dunkirk VFD Tanker 5 overturned on Robinson Road.
Lieutenant Marty Sealey was operating the tanker at the time of the crash with Lieutenant John Faulkner as the OIC. Lt. Sealey was transported by MSP Trooper 2 to MedStar in Washington, D.C. in critical but stable condition. Lt. Faulkner was initially transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital. However, he was subsequently transferred to MedStar in Washington, D.C., where he was also listed in critical but stable condition.
A preliminary investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff's Department revealed that as Tanker 5 was progressing through a curve on Robinson Road a tire failure, with a “blowout” and full tread separation, occurred. At this time the investigation into the cause of tire failure is ongoing; however, it is apparent that the tire failure is a factor that significantly contributed to this collision.
As of this evening, both Lieutenant Sealey & Faulkner have been released from the hospital and are recovering. The Dunkirk VFD extends its deep appreciation and thanks for the support, outreach and prayers.
Prayers for the crew of Tanker 5, and for the Members and families, as well as friends. Hopes for a full recovery to the injured.
Bruce Strong
March 18, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the crew, their family, and friends. Prayers for a speedy recovery. If I know anything about Dunkirk is that the company will come out of this a stronger organization.
John
March 18, 2017 at 3:29 PM
My prayers are with the entire company 5 family, God Speed to the two wounded warriors. Please know that decent people everywhere are with you all during this concerning time and disregard knuckleheads let karma work its magic.
BWI Airport Retired Fire Lieutenant Bill Joiner
March 18, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Sending prayers to the Dunkirk VFD and the families of the injured firefighters.
Cheryl Emery
March 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Prayers <3
Helen Cawley
March 18, 2017 at 5:20 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters and there families, Also with the Dunkirk family
Fern Hill
March 18, 2017 at 6:36 PM
Praying for our heroes!
Robert Rosario
March 18, 2017 at 7:14 PM
Very similar to Ventura Counties tragic accident where we lost a firefighter . I'm not sure if it was the same type of water tanker.
Joseph Chornock
March 18, 2017 at 7:27 PM
Sending thoughts and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. Please let me know if there is anything the department needs during this difficult time.
Janie French
March 18, 2017 at 8:27 PM
Such sad news. My prayers are with your entire Fire Department. I'm a lifetime member of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
Brian purdum
March 18, 2017 at 11:38 PM
Sending thoughts and prayers to the members and family from urbana vol fire dept frederick county md
Brad Durner
March 18, 2017 at 11:43 PM
Love and prayers to Dunkirk Volunteers. Marty is an amazing driver amd always outstanding to work with! God bless you borh
Joe Weems
March 18, 2017 at 11:49 PM
Glad to hear Sealy and Faulkner are doing ok!
Dennis Hook
March 19, 2017 at 4:21 AM
I will have Marty and John in my prayers. Marty who I knew from my time with CCFD. God take care of them both and make it a speedy recovery.
AmbsEMT
March 19, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Ridge VRS + VFD are praying for quick recoveries for both VFM. Thank the heavens that they both survived and they both are doing better.
Kim colleli
March 19, 2017 at 11:58 AM
Prayers to the Dunkirk members involved as well as the entire DVFD family
william jones
March 19, 2017 at 1:24 PM
AS A FIREWIGHTER WITH NASH COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA MY FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT HAVE BOTH YOUR OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR PRAYERS
Bobby Tipton
March 19, 2017 at 4:40 PM
These guys and gals dont get paid to put their lives on the line every second of every day for this love of there community now thats the true meaning of a hero prayers for all involved.and thank you for all you do..
