Tuesday, January 31, 2012 After a thorough design process, the Rescue Engine has gone into production. Here are pictures of the body in production. It looks great! Follow the progress with us on our website as well as Custom Fire Apparatus's Factory Floor Blog Page. ADDED CAB AND CHASSIS SNEAK PEAK PHOTO'S!
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Around 2000 hrs. calls began flooding into the Prince Georges County 911 center reporting Fire Coming From a House in the area of the 7900 blk. of East Barrett Road. Being that the fire was only a short distance from Company 21's quarters, they quickly arrived to find a two story, wood frame, detached single family home with fire throughout the home and showing through the roof. Rescue Squad 27 was dispatched as the third Special Service and arrived as the second. Chief 27 also responded on the call and was the Incident Commander. After a quick exterior attack the bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews were able to enter the home. Once the incident was brought under control the long drawn out process of overhaul and controlling hot spots was completed before returning units. This was the third fire in less than 30 hrs. for Company 27.
Friday, January 20, 2012 Minutes before 1600 hrs. a Box Alarm was transmitted for a reported House On Fire in the 7200 blk. of Mount Forest Terrace in Company 23's First Due. Engine Company 27 arrived as the Second Due Engine Company, laid out and positioned out of the means of access and advanced a line into the structure which was heavily involved upon arrival. After an initial push, with conditions deteriorating and the structure beginning to partially collapse, crews were pulled out and a defensive attack was launched. Once the fire was brought under control again, crews re-entered the structure lead by Chief 27 and finished extinguishing the stubborn fire.Approximately 15 minutes after Engine Company 27 returned to quarters, they were dispatched to another structure fire in the 4700 blk. of Colonel Ashton Place which is in Company 20's Local Alarm Area. First arriving units discovered a three story, end of the row, town home with fire showing from around the chimney area. It was discovered that a fire had traveled the walls of the second and third floor and extended to the attic of the home. Engine Company 27 was fourth due and directed to perform a primary and secondary search as the Special Services were committed to opening up. Once the Searches were complete Company 27 was redeployed to Division II to open up. Units operated for over an hour before returning to service. These two calls set the pace for another busy weekend at Company 27.
Friday, January 13, 2012 The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that we have been awarded another Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA. This Grant is to replace and modernize most of the aging equipment on Rescue Squad 27. With fund raising being a consistent challenge and the demand for service continuing to rise, this Grant will allow us to reduce our annual maintenance costs while ensuring the equipment will be available and ready for all emergency responses.Thank you to all our supporters both internal and external of the Department. During the Award Announcement the MVFD was recognized for it's continual efforts to receive outside funding, as with this grant we have received over $700,000 in assistance since the year 2000. If you want to be apart of a progressive organization that is constantly on the forefront and responding to a high demand for service, look no further. Contact the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment email at Recruitment27@MorningsideVFD27.com
Thursday, January 12, 2012 "Where were you 20 years ago?" A quote from PGFD Fire Chief Marc Bashoor, who also served as career captain at Morningside.Tonight, the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department held a memorial service to honor fallen firefighter and friend, Kenneth Michael "Kenny" Hedrick, who on this very day 20 years ago made the supreme sacrifice while operating on a first due house fire at 3807 Walls La. in Suitland on January 12, 1992.The service began with the presentation of colors by the PGFD Honor Guard followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Prince George's Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Chaplian Harry Hetz then blessed the ceremony and recited scripture readings. The event was attended by several members of the Hedrick family, anchored by Kenny's parents Les & Cathy Hedrick, who are active members with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, where they both serve as counselors to families of other fallen firefighters throughout the Country. While speaking together at the podium, they both thanked everyone for attending the ceremony, where Cathy was quoted "The last twenty years would not have been possible without the support of the fire service family." Also in attendance were several PGFD officials, including Fire Chief Marc Bashoor, Morningside Town dignitaries, and a who's who list of many current and former members of the MVFD who all shared several stories about Kenny with our newer members.Current MVFD life members, brothers Carl & Jonathan McKlveen, who are both currently deployed to Afghanistan, also attended the ceremony via Skype. The McKlveen's were able to interact online with the many visitors and members that attended the service who wished for their speedy and safe return back to the States. The service then concluded outside at the Memorial Monument dedicated to Kenny with bagpipes and prayers.A very special thanks goes out to Les & Cathy Hedrick for inviting us into their lives once again to honor and remember Kenny. Special thanks to Morningside Fire Chief Michael J. White and President David Hansen for organizing a truly memorable ceremony, and a special thanks to Kentland Fire Chief Tony Kelleher and the crew of Rescue Engine 33 for filling the station so that our members can partake in the ceremony.Kenny's legacy continues to serve as an inspiration to the members of Morningside, both old and new. We love you and miss you Kenny.Pictures of the memorial ceremony can be seen on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/morningsidevolunteers
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department wishes to extend its deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Past Chief Mark Hendley's family in dealing with the lose of Gail Hendley, Mark's Mother. Viewing and Funeral information is listed below. Viewing and Funeral Service: Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home 30195 Three Notch Road Box 128 Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622 Viewing: Thursday, January12, 2012 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM Funeral Service: Friday January 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Cemetery Service: Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm. Departing Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home to Maryland Veteran Cemetery Cheltenham. Please keep Mark and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Shortly after 1900 hrs. Communications dropped the box assignment for 13400 Dillie Dr. in Upper Marlboro at the County Correctional Facility. This alarm brought Rescue Squad 27 as the 3rd due special service. Crews encountered a small fire in the facility's laundry room with heavy smoke conditions filling the hallway and into the sally port. Once the flames were knocked, the Squad crew went to work with the help of both truck companies, and removed the smoke from the building via the sally port entrance using a combination of both positive and negative pressure ventilation. Command soon released the remainder of the assignment, holding the first two engines and all three special services. Rescue Squad 27 was back on the road an hour later.
Monday, December 26, 2011 The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department is excited to release our latest drawing, which is more or less the Final Version, of our new Rescue Engine.The Rescue Engine is gearing up to go into production in the beginning of January, with a tentative delivery scheduled around the end of February. Click on the pdf file to see a large version of the drawing; you can see it in detail. We will post pictures as we get them.Here are the Highlights: Spartan Gladiator Extreme-Severe Duty Cab, Cummins ISX 15 Engine, Allison World Automatic Transmission, 10kw Harrison Hydraulic Generator, 1,250 Waterous Mid-Ship Side Mounted Pump, 500 gallon Water Tank, Front Intake, Urban Style Rear Hose Bed, Ultra Low Mattydale Crosslays, 3 Pre-Connected Hydraulic Reels for Hurst Tools, 2 Electric Reels, Extensive LED Warning and Scene Lighting Package.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 Shortly before 0700 hrs. a Box Alarm rung out for a reported House On Fire in the 4200 blk. of Vine Street, in Boulevard Heights. First arriving Companies discovered a single story, detached, cape cod dwelling that appeared to be vacant with Smoke Showing. Engine Company 272 dispatched as the Fourth Due Engine quickly responded with six personnel, while enroute the Company was pushed back to Fifth Due as other units became available. Engine Company 272 took their own hydrant in the 4200 blk. of Will Street and advanced the 400 to Side-Charlie. They were quickly assigned to work with Rescue Engine 33 on Division 2 and to make entry via a ground ladder on Side-Delta as the stairs had burned out and the fire had advanced to the second floor and attic. Once the line was in place on Division 2 the fire was quickly knocked down and Rescue Engine 33's crew went to work opening up the knee walls. The fire was brought under control and Engine Company 272 remained on scene for a short period of time working the second floor/attic until the assignment was scaled back.
Courtesy of Company 33
The View From The Rear, 27's Line went through the fence and over the retaining wall...
Monday, December 19, 2011 The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department is inviting everyone to be apart of our Memorial Ceremony for Firefighter Kenneth Michael Hedrick, who was Killed In The Line Of Duty on January 12, 1992, while operating on a fire ground in Suitland. The Memorial Ceremony will be held at the quarters of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department on the Twenty Year Anniversary, January 12, 2012 at 1900 hours. If you or your organization plan on attending please RSVP to KMHMemorial@MorningsideVFD27.com.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 Around 2300 hrs. PSC struck a Box Alarm for a reported House Fire in the 5700 blk. of San Juan Dr. First arriving Engine Company 25 discovered a single story, wood frame, detached single family home with Smoke Showing and located a fire in the rear bedroom. Engine Company 272 arrived and secured 25's water supply while advancing a back up line. The fire was quickly brought under control and scaled back to Engine's 25, 27 and Truck Co. 32. Chief 27A had the command while Chief 27 responded as the Southern Division Chief.Units On The Alarm:Engine Companies: 25, 27, 40 and 47 Truck Companies: 32, 29 and 21.
Courtesy of Company 25
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 At 0600 hrs. Rescue Squad 27 was on the street again, this time enroute to a Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident with a Report of People Trapped on St. Barnabas Rd. in the area of Hagan Rd. Engine Company 29 arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with a driver that was going to require a door pop to remove. Squad 27 arrived stabilized the vehicle, protected the patient and went to work removing the Drivers Door. Within minutes the patient was turned over to EMS crews and Rescue Squad 27 was on its way.If you want a chance to build your skills by actually using them, come Ride-A-Long with us...
Sunday, November 13, 2011 Rescue Squad and Chief 27 were dispatched to Branch Ave in the area of Suitland Parkway for a personal injury collision. Company 29 arrived and began a scene size up. Chief 27 and the Squad arrived shortly after to find a three vehicle collision with one person trapped in each vehicle. The crew split and began working on the most serious patients. One crew preformed a door pop which was hampered by the patients legs which were sticking out the window, while the other crew began removing the doors and roof on the second vehicle. Once these priority patients were extricated the crew moved to the third vehicle and removed the drivers door to extricate the patient. All patients were extricated within 20 minutes. All patients were transported to a local trauma center.
Friday, November 4, 2011 For the second time in three days Engine Company 27 responded to a Working Fire in Clinton. Just prior to 2200 hrs. a Box Alarm was dispatched for a reported house on fire in the 10200 blk. of Brandywine Rd. First arriving Chief 25 discovered a two story single family, detached, wood frame dwelling with Fire Showing from the second floor and the roof. Engine Company 27 picked up 25's line and advanced a back-up line to the structure while being placed in Division I. The fire was quickly knocked down and the assignment was scaled back.
Clinton VFD Image
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Shortly before midnight Channel 1 came to life with three beeps..."In the area of Old Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, report of Smoke Coming from the Building on Box 25-12. Engine Companies 25, 27, 23 and 40, Truck Companies 29, 32 and 37 and Battalion Chief 7 respond on Channel 3."First arriving Chief 25 discovered a single story, commercial, garage with Smoke and Fire Showing from Side-Alpha. Engine Company 27 quickly responded with six personnel picking up 25's line and joining up with their crew due to staffing. Companies located two autos on fire inside of the building that eventually extended to some of the interior of the building. The bulk of the fire was quickly knocked down and the effort of opening up the autos and the building's interior began. With the incident under control the assignment was scaled back to Engine Companies 25, 27 and Truck Companies 29 and 32.
Image from Fox 5 DC News
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Story From Fox 5 DC News... FORESTVILLE, Md. - Two people have been shot at a shopping center in Forestville. One of the victims has died.The person fatally shot has been identified as 27-year-old Anthony Washington of Landover. Police say he was shot multiple times in the parking lot of the Penn Forest Shopping Center in the 3300 block of Walters Lane. The shooting occurred at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday.A woman with Washington at the time was shot in the arm. She was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A police search for the suspect is underway. Cpl. Evan Baxter of Prince George's County Police says police are looking for a black male in his 20s that was wearing all black, possibly wearing a ski mask, and took off on foot. Washington's cousin says the victim killed was just released from prison last Wednesday after serving a 15-month sentence.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 With the Rescue Squad Out Of Service for 8 days and counting now it has missed yet another fatal motor vehicle accident in its first response area. Sunday night there was a serious accident in the area of Old Alexandria Ferry Rd and Malcolm Rd (Clinton) resulting in a fatality. Company 27 is usually the First Due Rescue Squad.The Rescue Squad has missed countless alarms, everything from Box and Street Alarms to Local Alarms and Rescue Locals. This has been a deadly couple of days for Prince Georges County Roadways and yet another reason why Rescue Squad 27 stays on the street when it is in-service.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 As apart of the requirements of the American Fire Act Grant the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department was required to Trade-In the current Engine Co. 271, here are the photos of the Trade-In. She was a great wagon and will be missed; the memories everyone has of her shall live on and the stories will only get bigger and better...
Monday, October 17, 2011 04:17 Early this morning Rescue Squad, Ambulance and Chief 27 responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident in the area of Allentown Road and Branch Avenue. As units responded to this alarm communications advised that the incident involved a tractor trailer into the Branch Avenue overpass on Allentown Road and that the County Police as well as a Private Ambulance were on scene confirming "One Pinned". Company 27 arrived on location to find a tractor trailer that had slammed head on into the Branch Avenue overpass on Allentown Road and that had launched its load of lumber threw the cab of the truck. The Rescue Squad went to work to extricate the Driver who was conscious and attempted to confirm that he was the only patient and that this was a single vehicle accident. Engine Company 25 deployed a protection line as the truck had an active fuel leak that was running down Allentown Road. After cutting and displacing the drivers seat and cutting out the steering wheel the driver was able to be extricated and was turned over to Medic 25. Units were able to confirm that this was a single vehicle accident with only one patient. The complicated extrication was completed swiftly and the scene was turned over to Hazmat Support Company 45 and the County Police.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 15th from 12pm till 5 pm.Come and see us...
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