Poker Run

Accokeek VFD held the first poker run this past Saturday. There was a great turn out and nice weather for the participants. Fun was had by all, thanks to those who helped in any way.

23rd Annual Rolling Thunder

Sunday, May 30, 2010  Once again a crew set out to the Fort Washington Harley Davidson for the 23rd Annual Rolling Thunder to honor the POW-MIA. While there, the crew set up the Tower with the American Flag, passed out water bottles, and enjoyed the display of different of bikes. The bikers rode from Fort Washington to Washington, DC. We hope that they all had a safe ride and enjoyed themselves. Click on story title for more photos.
 

Beretta Walk-through

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Company 24, units from the 5th Battalion and Charles County. Participated in a walk-through of the Beretta Factory in our First Due. Crews were able to see all hazards and the factory layout. This walk-through will help units who respond to the Beretta Factory for an emergency. Thanks to Lt. Hurt for setting up the walk-through.

Beretta Factory

One more time in Charles

Monday, May 24, 2010 02:49 Charles County dispatched the assignment on Indian Head Highway in Company 7's (Potomac Heights) Area for the building fire with the reports of people trapped. The Tower responded with 4 personnel. Once on the scene the crews spilt up and began a primary search and ventilation. Once the primary was completed and no one found, they were assigned the RIC, and then re-assigned to venitlation. Crews opened the roof and also operated a hoseline extinquishing small spots of fire. The Tower cleared at 0356 hours.  

The Tower

Back to Charles

Sunday, May 23, 2010 18:18 Charles County specialed the Tower to Vernon Road in the Waldorf Area for a House Fire. Tower 24 responded with 3 personnel. The Tower arrived on scene and was assigned RIC with Engine Company 25. The tower cleared about 40 minutes later.

Auto in a Building

Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:14 Communications dispatched the assignment to Livingston Road in Company 47's Area. The Tower responded with 3 personnel. The Tower arrived on the scene and found an auto well off in the building with fire coming through the roof. The crew quickly went to work, performing ventilation and overhaul. The Tower returned to service about an hour later.

Tower to Charles

Saturday, May 22, 2010 00:30 Charles County dropped the box for the report of a Building Fire on Indian Head Highway in Company 11's (Bryans Road) Area. Tower 24 responded with 6 personnel. The Tower arrived on scene and began ventilation and overhaul. The Tower remained on the scene for lights and fans, awaiting the arrival of the fire marshal. The Tower returned to service at 0200 hours.

FIRST DUE HOUSE FIRE

Thursday, May 13, 2010 05:00 Company 24 was alerted for an outside fire in the area of Accokeek Road West and Accolawn Road. Engine 242 and Brush 11 were checking the area and found a vacant house that was fully involved with fire. A box alarm was sounded bringing additional units to the scene. Crews worked for over 2 hours extinguishing the hot spots until turning the scene over to the fire investigators.

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FIRE IS ASKED TO CALL THE PG COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS LINE AT 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). All information will be confidential and you may remain anonymous.

MVA ON BERRY ROAD

Sunday, May 9, 2010 02:00 Company 24 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Berry Road at Manning Road East. As units were arriving on the scene, communications advised that they had a report of people trapped with the vehicle on fire. The volunteers from Accokeek quickly checked the cars and determined that no one was trapped but one car was on fire. EMS crews determined that one driver had apparently fled the scene, but a second was still present suffering from head trauma. As crews worked to stabilize trauma patient and extinguish the car fire the second driver re-appeared from the woods also suffering from severe head trauma. A second ambulance was called to the scene to assist the units. Both patients were eventually transported to MedStar Trauma Center.

Units from Accokeek: Engine 242, Mini-Pumper 24, Ambulance 24

Say Cheese!!!

Once again, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., has contracted with Classic Camera to hold our picture fund raiser.  Classic Camera staff will be soliciting door-to-door within the community until the end of May 2010.  By making a $40 donation, you will receive a FREE 10x13 photo.  Date and time notification of photo shoots will be sent out by Classic Camera staff to all who make donations.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lynn Strybing, Chairperson/President, 301-848-3217 (cell), or 301-259-2737 (home).  Thank you for your continued support.