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BVFD 20th Annual Carnival September 9-12 & September 15-18 - Route 198 East of Route 29 - 09/09/10

The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that we will be holding our 20th annual carnival this year on September 9-12 and September 15-18. For the 2nd year we are returning to Route 198 at Star Point Drive, which is just one block east of Route 29. The carnival opens up every night at 6:30 and is open until 10pm each week night and until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We also are open from 2-8 on Sunday 9/12.

Be sure that you come on Family Nights where each child can ride unlimited rides all night for one low fee. The family nights are Thursday 9/9, Sunday 9/12, Wednesday 9/15 and Thursday 9/16. All other nights will be regular price for rides. Also please be sure to stop by our famous BVFD food booth for some tasty hot off of the grill food.

Apartment Fire - 1506 November Circle - 08/25/10

Just before 2200 hours, Burtonsville units were dispatched for a report of an apartment fire at 1506 November Circle. Units found a fire in an apartment on the second floor. The fire was quickly knocked down. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. A rapid intervention dispatch was requested to assist. Units operated on the scene for about an hour.
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House Fire - 12800 block of Golden Oaks Drive - 08/25/10

Truck 715 was dispatched to the 12800 block of Golden Oaks Drive in Laurel for a reported house fire. First arriving units found a two story single family home with smoke showing. Units knocked the fire down quickly leaving litte work for later arriving units.
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House Fire - 14200 block of Northwyn Drive - 08/25/10
Butonsville units were dispatched at 1350 hours today for a house fire in the 14200 block of Northwyn Drive. Units arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a one story detached dwelling. The fire was located on the first floor and quickly knocked down. Truck 715 provided outside ventilation and opened the concealed spaces above the fire while Rescue Squad 715 completed the searches. One occupant was tranported to local trauma center. A rapid intervention dispatch and task force were requested to assist on this incident.
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Two Trapped - Old Columbia Pike and Spencerville Road - 08/18/10
Engine 715B, Rescue Squad 715, Ambulance 715, Medic 715, Chief 715, and Chief 715C responded to Old Columbia Pike and Spencerville Road for the personal injury collision. Units arrived on location to find two trapped with three patients. Engien 715B established the Burtonsville Command and the squad went to work on the trapped patients. Chief Ryan arrived a short time later and assumed command. Rescue Squad 715 extricated the patients quickly, removing all four doors and the roof of the vehicle with the trapped occupants. All patients were transported to local trauma facilities. Engine 715C and Truck 715 remained in quarters with nine more volunteers.
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Engine 715B and Truck 715 Operate at House Fire - 7400 block Brooklyn Bridge Road - 08/13/10

Just after midnight Engine 715B and Truck 715 were dispatched to 7400 block of Brooklyn Bridge Road for the house on fire. First arriving companies found "heavy fire" from the roof and initiated an aggressive interior operation. Engine 715C, Rescue Squad 715, and A715 remained in quarters with 13 additional volunteers.
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House Fire - 1900 block of Craddock Street - 08/12/10
Engine 715B and Truck 715 were dispatched on reduced assignment to the 1900 block of Craddock Street with Engine 724 for the appliance fire. Engine 715B arrived on side A of a two story single family with smoke showing from the front door. Engine 715B found a working fire on the first floor and notified communications to fill the box. Crews made their into the dwelling and found fire in the kitchen and living room with extension into the concealed spaces. The Truck crew raised numerous portable ladders, opened up and began the search while the remainder of the box was in route. The Rescue Squad arrived and completed the searches with negative results
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Units Respond on Structural Collapse Assignment w/ People Trapped - 13500 blk of Collingwood Terrace - 08/07/10


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One Trapped at Briggs Chaney Road and Outlet Drive - 07/31/10

Burtonsville units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Briggs Chaney Road and Outlet Drive. Units found a single vehicle accident with the vehicle on its roof with the driver still inside. The vehicle was quickly stabilized and the occupant of the vehicle was treated and transported to a local hospital.
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident at Columbia Pike and Blackburn Lane - 07/29/10


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Engine 715B, Engine 715, Truck 715, RS 715 Operate at Townhouse Fire - 2700 blk Hunters Gate Terrace - 07/26/10


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House Fire - 4200 block of Briggs Chaney Road - 07/21/10

At about 2000 hours Communications dispatched the house fire assignment to the 4200 block of Briggs Chaney Road. Truck 715 (1st Due) and Engine 715B (2nd Due) responded with eight volunteers. Truck 715 arrived on the scene of a one story single family house with smoke showing from all sides. The entryman forced the front door while the outside ventilation team threw portable ladders in the rear and opened up on all sides. Engine 715B advanced the 350 foot line to the interior where they backed-up Engine 841s crew with extinguishing the fire. Companies found fire in the kitchen and living room areas as well as the attic. Companies operated on the scene for about an hour before returning to service. Chief 715C (Grover) was also on the scene and assigned interior by command.
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Burtonsville Fire Station Renovations and Expansion Completed - 07/21/10

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today joined Fire Chief Richard Bowers and members of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) to cut a ribbon for the new 2,400 sq. ft. addition to the existing facility. We depend on our public safety workers to protect our families and our property, but they must have the facilities and equipment to do their jobs, said Leggett. I am pleased that with this new addition, it will further enhance emergency services to our residents in the Burtonsville area. These are much-needed enhancements and improvements. Some of the features of the newly-constructed addition include permanent sleeping accommodations for firefighters assigned to the station; a new training and meeting room with audio/visual equipment that will also serve as a multi-purpose room for the community; new laundry facilities; and additional parking spaces. This will increase the functional capacity for additional volunteer and career participation, said Bowers. The additional bunks translate into more living space for emergency first responders standing by for fire and emergency medical calls. The 2.7 acre site is located at the intersection of Briggs Chaney Road and Old Columbia Pike. The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Station opened in March 1995. The addition is the culmination of a multi-year effort spearheaded by BVFD to make station improvements.
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High Rise Apartment Fire - 1836 Metzrott Road - 07/20/10

As Engine 715B was en route to Company 16s area for equipment they were dispatched for the apartment fire at 1836 Metzerott Road in Co.34's area. Engine 715B arrived and picked-up E834's line at the drive-way and ran two racks to the 5th floor where they backed-up Engine 834 with extinguishment of a living room and kitchen. Crews operated for 1 hour before returning to service.
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One Pinned - 1900 block of Spencverville Road - 07/19/10

Burtonsville units were dispatched to Spencerville Road and Good Hope Roadd for a motor vehicle accident with reports of one trapped. In route, Rescue Squad 715 requested Truck 715 to respond from quarters for manpower. Rescue Squad 715 arrived to find a two car head on collision with one pinned and numerous patients. The squad crew initiated stabilization efforts as the Truck crew assisted with the stabilization and assessed multiple patients. Chief 715 arrived on-scene, established the Burtonsville command and assigned Chief 715C as the extrication group supervisor. The squad crew removed three doors, removed the roof and pushed to dash to extricate the pinned occupant. The extrication was complete in less than fifteen minutes upon arrival by the combined efforts of the Squad and Truck crew. Numerous patients were transported by units from surrounding jurisdictions to local trauma facilities throughout the region. Chief 715E also responded on this incident.
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One Pinned - Briggs Chaney Road and New Hampshire Avenue - 07/10/10


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House Fire - Nantucket Road - 07/09/10

At around 1230 hours this afternoon Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched for a house fire in the 4700 block of Nantucket Road. Engine 811 arrived on the scene a reported smoke showing from a one-story detached home. The fire was located in the attic area of the house. Engine 811 advanced a line into the house as Truck 814 opened up and the fire was knocked down quickly. Rescue Squad 715 operated at the scene for about an hour.
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Rope Training - 07/02/10

Daily training for today found members drilling on anchors, belay systems, lowering systems, harnesses, and communication while executing rope rescue techniques. Thanks to Charles Johnson for the pictures.
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House Fire on Allview Drive - 06/22/10

At approximately 1615 hours Truck 715 was alerted for the report of a house fire at 11417 Allview Drive in Calverton. Engine 841 arrived on the scene with fire showing from a two story split level house. Truck 715 arrived and raised portable ladders and opened up on all sides. The crew of six worked tirelessly inside to open up for the engine companies knocking down the fire. The first arriving engine companies aggressive interior operation brought the fire under control quickly. Significant extension was found throughout and overhaul operations took quite some time.
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Pump Operator Training - 06/21/10


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