Sunday, January 15, 2012 1809 On Sunday evening just as the volunteers were finishing up with another bingo fundraiser PSC dispatched a reported house fire in the area of Accokeek Road and Livingston Road. Engine 241, Engine 242, Chief 24-A and the Ambulance (from 47’s area) responded on the call with a total of 8 volunteers. Once in the area crews found smoke conditions but could not immediately locate the source. The trucks quickly spread out to check the area and found a vacant two story house off the road with a fire on the second floor. The crew advanced a 2 ½” stack tip line over a road blockage, a fence and through the yard to the second floor. Once upstairs they found two rooms on fire with extension into the attic. Firefighters worked quickly to open the house up and locate all hidden fire in the void spaces. The crews remained on the scene for four hours while the cause of the fire was investigated.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 2057 On Thursday evening, while the Accokeek Volunteers were working the weekly bingo, and box alarm was dispatched for a house fire on Ashbox Road in the Baden area. Tower 24, Chief 24 and Chief 24-A responded with 5 volunteers. Units arrived on the scene to find a single story house fully involved with fire. Once the Tower arrived on the scene they were directed to assist with ventilation, utility control and opening the ceiling and walls. Once the fire was extinguished the crew began overhaul operations. They remained on the scene for approximately three hours before returning home.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 2057 Just after 2330 on Tuesday night Tower 24 was dispatched to Lyles Place in Charles County for a reported house fire. Tower 24, Chief 24 and Chief 24-A responded with 6 volunteers. First arriving units from Waldorf found a trailer fully involved with fire. Tower 24 arrived and assisted with opening up the trailer and assisting with overhaul. The crew remained on the scene for about two hours before returning home.
Friday, November 11, 2011 On Friday November 11, past member and World War II veteran Hilton Conley was recognized as part of the “Flight of Honor” at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Early that morning Mr. Conley was flown from his home in North Carolina to Washington D.C. where he joined several other veterans for a day of remembrance in the nation’s capital. Mr. Conley was even more surprised when he pulled up to the memorial and there waiting for him was a crew of Accokeek Volunteers onboard Tower 24. Deputy Chief Timmy Donais, Past Chief Chris Maggi, Treasurer Darlene Grimsley and Junior Firefighters Brendan Donais and Christopher Maggi were on hand to join him as his escorts for the day. Mr. Conley is a life member with over 50 years of service with the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department. During his years of service he worked as the department’s treasurer and was inducted into the PG County Hall of Fame. It is a great honor for the members of the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department to pay our respects to “The Greatest Generation”. Thank you Mr. Conley and all of the veterans of World War II.
Friday, September 30, 2011 We are asking all Prince George's County residents who support the volunteer Fire/EMS system to please call the offices of County Executive Rushern Baker (301-952-4131) and Council Chair Ingrid Turner (301-952-3094), and your District Councilperson to let them know that you are 100% opposed to the "Fire Protection Oversight Bills" (CB-060-2011) that are currently under consideration by the Public Safety and Fiscal Management committee, and that you fully support the current Fire Commission. The bills would dramatically alter the structure and role of the Fire Commission which has represented the volunteers of Prince George's County for 40 years. The current Commission consists of 9 representatives elected by the volunteer corporations, and is responsible for oversight of the volunteer budget, fiscal audits, and certification of volunteer officers, among other responsibilities. The proposed legislation would eliminate the elected Commissioners, replacing them with nine appointees: three representing the volunteers, three representing the career staff, and three representing County citizens at large. The new Commission would function solely in an advisory capacity to the County Fire Chief, and would have no direct control over any funding. This would severely impact the financial health of many of the County's volunteer fire department. The volunteer fire service in Prince George's County dates back to the late 1800s. Things have changed a lot over the years, and the current combination system reflects those changes. Volunteer corporations still own 75% of the fire apparatus and 75% of the fire stations in the County. More than 1,500 volunteers stand ready to answer the call for help, day or night, and they receive the same or higher levels of training as paid firefighters. Volunteer and career personnel have successfully worked side-by-side for 40 years, and many paid firefighters begain their careers in the fire service as volunteers. Another 500 Volunteers serve in administrative and support roles. The proposed legislation will not improve that system, but could harm it irreparably. Please support your local volunteers by contacting Mr. Baker, Ms. Turner, and your County Council District Representative. "story copied from the volunteer association website"
Saturday, September 24, 2011 The Accokeek VFD. is proud to announce that life member Ms. Darlene Grimsley, was inducted into the Prince George's County Volunteer Fireman's Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Darlene has faithfully served at Accokeek VFD for 33 Years and is still serving proudly. The Accokeek VFD could not be any more excited for you Ms. Darlene for your induction, you definitely deserve it. Darlene Grimsley has also accomplished another GREAT milestone in Accokeek VFD. history. In 2001, Darlene was inducted into the Prince George's County Ladies Hall of Fame, Making her the FIRST, person in Accokeek history to be Inducted in to both the ladies and the men's Hall of Fame. Another heartfelt congratulations to you from the Members and families of the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department!!!
Ms. Darlene and one of her daughters, Melissa
Friday, September 23, 2011 It is with great Pride and Pleasure that the Accokeek VFD. congratulates our President Mr. Glenn Sherman, for his latest accomplishment. On Friday, September 23rd 2011, Glenn Sherman was voted on and sworn in to the office of President, for the Prince Georges County Volunteer Fireman's Association. With this office come great responsibility and great respect from the Prince George's County Volunteers. Glenn, Congratulations and good luck!!! Your family here at AVFD knows that you will do an excellent job and we will be here to support you throughout your tenure as President.
Glenn and his granddaughter Paige
Thursday, August 4, 2011 0610 Early Thursday morning at a few minutes past 0600, the engine from Company 24 was alerted to Charles County for a working house fire with children trapped. The Engine responded with 3 volunteers along with the Chief and Deputy Chief. Initially, the house had been occupied by one adult and six children. Upon detection of the fire, the mother was able to get three children out of the house before being overcome by smoke. Then prior to any fire departments arrival two landscapers from Denison Landscaping and a Charles County Sheriff were able to utilize a neighbor’s ladder to remove one child from a window. First arriving crews from Bryans Road confirmed a working house fire with two children still trapped. The crew made a rapid search of the house and was able to remove one child suffering life threatening injuries and was turned over to Medics. Further arriving crews assisted in searching the house furiously trying to find the missing child. Unfortunately by the time the last child was found they had succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead on the scene. The Accokeek Volunteers extend our sympathy to the family for their loss. And we also commend all of the brave firefighters, sheriffs and civilians who worked so tirelessly trying to save the lives of everyone in the house.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 2045 Wednesday evening at 2045 Engine Company 24 was alerted to a motor vehicle accident at Floral Park Road & Piscataway Road with a report of a vehicle on fire and a subject trapped. The Engine, Chief and Deputy Chief responded with 6 volunteers. As units arrived on the scene they found one subject trapped and two additional injured people. However, no vehicles were found to be on fire. Crews quickly deployed an attack line for fire protection while Squad 47 worked to extricate the trapped occupant. The crew from 24 split to provide first aid, fire suppression and extrication assistance. The trapped occupant was freed and all victims were transported to trauma center by ground because of weather.
Sunday, July 31, 2011 2200 At around 2200 hrs Company 24 along with the squad from 47 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident at 210 and Livingston Road. The engine ,ambulance, and A-chief responded. Upon arrival chief 24A reported a 2 vehicle collision with minor entrapment on the striking vehicle. Chief 24A established command and requested an additional Bls Unit and an Als unit. With only minor entrapment the engine crew was able to pop the door allowing access to the victim who had serious but non life threatening injuries. Command was then able to place the squad in service. The patient was packaged and transported to PG Trauma Center by our ambulance and Charles County Paramedic Ambulance 11. Charles County Ambulance 12 packaged and transported 2 other patients to fort washington medical center for check-ups. Command was terminated and all untis returned to service at around 2300 hrs.
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