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The Morningside Volunteers has depended on its neighbors for support for years and today, we are still in need of your assistance to continue to provide the service that we are today.

If you are able and willing, please follow the link to make a donation to the department.

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Morningside reconized in by local media

Friday, September 3, 2010  The Morningside Volunteers are reconized for thier ealier title as Buiest Rescue Squad in the State of Maryland and 14 buiest in the United States. Morningside continues to be proud of its accomplishments as we continue to serve the citizens of the Morningside area. Thanks again.

Basket Bingo

Saturday, August 28, 2010  The Morningside Volunteers are hosting a Basket Bingo on August 28, 2010.  If you are interested, please read the flyer and following the contact instructions.

Basket Bingo	Basket Bingo Aug 28, 2010 Pay-Pal - Basket Bingo

ENGINE 271 ON EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN CLINTON: 8914 AUTUMN WAY

Sunday, August 15, 2010 0348 After clearing a box assignment at the previous location minutes ago, Engine 271 was just a couple of blocks away from to quarters before the box was filled for the same location at 8914 Autumn Way in the Tanglewood section of Clinton. Engine company 25 and Rescue Squad 40 was on the scene and filled the box for a kitchen fire with extension into the cockloft area. Engine 271, dispatched as 3rd due, arrived 2nd and assumed the second due engine company responsibilities. Crews inside encountered said conditions, and knocked down the bulk of the fire. Engine 271's crew assisted with hooks and extinguishing hot spots. Command scaled back the incident holding Engine companies 25 & 27 along with Rescue Squad 40. Engine 271 returned to service an hour later.

Morningside Volunteers Going to Atlantic City

Atlantic City Trip Saturday, August 14, 2010  Morningside Volunteers are sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City, NJ.  If you are interested, please look at the flyer and follow the instructions. Thank you for your continued support of the Morningside Volunteers.

Roof Collapse in First Due Church

Thursday, August 12, 2010  During a morning Thunder Storm in Southern Prince George's County, units were alerted for a roof collapse with a broken gas line @ 4949 Allentown Road at the From the Heart Ministries Church.

E271 and Rescue Squad 27 quickly arrived on scene to find a large section of roof collapse into the building.  Units assisted with the evacuation and monitored the building while a roof unit hung in the balance.  The heavy amounts of rain in a short period is believed to be the cause of the collapse.

No civilian injuries were reported, however the building suffered serious damage.

Engine and Squad cleared in about 2 hours.

Collapse of Roof

MORNINGSIDE VOLUNTEERS CAN NOW BE FOLLOWED ON TWITTER

www.twitter.com/morningsidevfd The Morningside Volunteer Fire Dept. can now be followed on Twitter. There, you can follow us as we will provide updates on the numerous calls for service that Engine Company and Rescue Squad 27 runs on a regular basis, as well as keep up with community events, recruitment, and training. You can find us by clicking: www.twitter.com/morningsidevfd

Day Crew has One Trapped in Head on Collision in Ritchie

Monday, August 9, 2010  Rescue Squad 27 was alerted for an Accident with One Trapped near Ritchie Marlboro Road & Whitehouse Road.  After a few calls and some searching, E371 found the accident in the 2200 Block of Ritchie Marlboro Road.

E371 found a two vehicle head on collision with one trapped involving a box truck with Diesel Fuel leaking.

Rescue Squad 27 arrived and began the extrication using the Hurst Spreaders, Hurst Cutters and multiple Hurst Rams to free the trapped occupant.  The crew worked about 20 minutes to complete the extrication after arrival.

Rescue Squad cleared and in service in about 45 minutes.

Squad 27 Listed as One of the Busiest Rescue Squads in the country.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010  Rescue Squad 27 has been named the 14th Buiest Heavy Rescue in the country, according to Firehouse Magazine, Fire Service Statistics for Heavy Rescue's.

Rescue Squad 27 is listed as having 2,496 calls in 2009, less than 150 calls out of being in the top 10.

Good Job Morningside.  Keep up the good work.

Busiest Rescue in the State of Maryland	Courtesy - Firehouse Magazine

Second Squad for a Vehicle Accident

Sunday, August 1, 2010  Rescue Squad 27 and other units from PG County were dispatched to assist DCFD with a vehicle accident with entrapment at 2611 Southern Ave.  The Rescue Squad arrived and went to work with DC Squad 3 to extricate the patient.  Crews removed the driver door, took off the roof, and used rams and spreaders to free the patient.  The patient was extricated in under 20 minutes and flown to a local trauma center.

	Courtesy of DCFD Engine 15 Rescue 3