Sunday, July 31, 2011 1300 On Sunday afternoon, Company 24 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident at Floral Park Rd & Piscataway Road with a report of one trapped. The Engine, Ambulance, Chief and Assistant Chief responded with a total of 9 volunteers. Upon arrival crews found a three car accident with one person suffering from life threatening injuries. Crews worked quickly to remove and treat the patient. Trooper 2 was called to the scene to air lift the critically injured person to a trauma center. All other persons involved received very minor injuries and were treated on the scene. Crews returned to quarters just after 1400.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 Join us for an evening of fun! We will be hosting our first COACH Purse Bingo - Over $8000 in prizes!!! The event will be on Saturday, August 20, 2011; doors will open at 5pm; games will start at 6pm. There will be 20 regular games, 5 special games, 1 Big raffle, 50/50 Raffle and Pull-tabs! The cost of admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door (the last day to purchase advance tickets is 8/19). Click on the Full Story icon below to print a copy of our Flyer. For tickets or more information, contact Tina Jordan @ (301) 399-6854; jordantriplets2005@gmail.com or any fire department member.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Early Wednesday morning at approximately 0315, Engine Company 24 was alerted for an outside fire in the area of Indian Head Highway and Berry Road. As the engine was approaching the scene they could see a large pile of mulch that was burning in a new construction area. After the crews evaluated the scene they began calling for more resources. Crews from Charles County came to assist, including a brush truck from the Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department that is equipped with a special piercing nozzle. Additionally, firefighters were able to make use of a Bobcat and Excavator that were on location to help break apart the pile. Crews remained on the scene for approximately 3 hours that morning. However, because of the deep seated nature of the fire crews returned the next day at around 1745 to further work on breaking apart the pile and extinguish an remaining hot spots.
Saturday, July 9, 2011 1700 On Friday afternoon at approximately 1700, the Engine and Ambulance from Company 24 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Indian Head Highway with a report of a subject trapped. When the Engine and Ambulance arrived on the scene just south of Pine Drive the crews found two vehicles involved. A car had been heading northbound when it crossed the median and struck another vehicle. The car then hit a tree on the side of the highway which resulted in the car being broken in half. The Accokeek Volunteers began checking both vehicles for injuries. The southbound vehicle’s occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for care. Unfortunately, the occupant of the northbound car was pronounced dead on the scene. The scene was turned over to PG County Police Reconstruction. Approximately 3 hours later crews were called back to assist the medical examiner with the removal of the deceased driver.
Monday, April 11, 2011 At around 1800 hrs. Communications dispatched a house fire on Edelan Ct. in company 24's first due. Engine 241 under the direction of the 1st Capt, responded with 4 personnel. Brush 24 also responded as well. Upon arrival Engine 241 initiated a split lay which was picked up by Engine 847. The Captain from 24 went on scene reporting heavy fire in the garage venting through the roof. The crew from 24 went to work quickly trying to extinguish the bulk of the fire. Despite quick response and fast hose line advancement all efforts proved to be unsuccessful due to the already heavily advanced fire and the wind conditions contributing to the blaze. Approximately 6 minutes into firefighting operations, Battalion Chief 5 arrived on scene, established the command and immediately called for the evacuation tones due to the rapidly deteriorating conditions. All personnel withdrew and master stream operations were put in place. Although the house is a total loss, all occupants were accounted for and all fire and ems personnel returned to quarters safely.
Saturday, April 9, 2011 The Accokeek VFD webmaster is looking for any members current or past that have fire department pictures or videos. It doesnt matter how old or whos in it, starting a new project and need as many pictures/videos as possible. If you have something you would like to send you can email it to "Webmaster@accokeekvfd.com or Webmaster2@accokeekvfd.com" . Also please remember if there is anything you would like to see added to the site or updated you can leave me a note as well. Thanks in advance. AVFD Webmaster & Co-Webmaster
Friday, April 8, 2011 A Facebook page has been created in memory of Charlie by his Coast Guard comrade, Pam Ayers. Please feel free to request to be his friend and leave a post, fond memory, thoughts, prayers, post pictures of Charlie, etc. Just look up Charlie Coghlan and you will see his military picture there. Please pass this information on to all who knew and loved him. The Facebook Memorial page will be something that Charlie's family and children will be able to read and treasure forever. We have also posted a link below to the Memorial Page (part of the Washington Post) where you can send condolences to the Coghlan Family. http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/washingtonpost/guestbook.aspx?n=charles-coghlan&pid=150069126
Sunday, April 3, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dear friend close to the Accokeek VFD family. Charles James Coghlan, age 45, tragically passed away on April 2, 2011. “Charlie” as many of us knew him, was a PG county Professional Firefighter, a Charles County Volunteer, and he was a good friend to the Accokeek VFD. He taught many of us EMT and CPR over the years. He will be missed dearly. The members and families of AVFD would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Coghlan Family. May God be with them and comfort them in the days to come and always. The following excerpt was taken from his sister’ Face book page (Rene’ Coghlan Baker) in hopes to reach Charles’ military and fire department friends across the USA. Please pass this on to anyone who may have known Charles so they too may say Goodbye to a great guy. Charles James Coghlan, age 45, died tragically on April 2, 2011. Charles was a Charles County Volunteer Firefighter and EMT instructor, a PG County Professional Fire Fighter and a US Coast Guard Veteran of the Persian Gulf War (Memorialized in the 2004 edition of the foundation for Coast Guard History as pictured with his Gun Boat Crew in the Persian Gulf War). Charles was a McDonough High school graduate with an Associates degree from CSM. He recently served as a Civilian Head of the USCG Nationwide Watch Qualifications Training Program and was a Haztrain, INC. OSHA Certified instructor on assignments throughout the world including Russia and Ghana. He is survived by his most treasured his son Tyler, age 21 and his daughter Carleigh age 5. He is also survived by Loving parents John Paul and Doreen Coghlan, His sister Rene Baker and brother in-law Ronnie Baker, his nephews Ryan and Cameron Baroody and Austin and Connor Baker, his Aunt Peggy Nicol and Uncle Bob, and Aunt Lexie Frank and Uncle Jim, His cousins Karen Fiorelli and husband Joe, Elaine McKay and husband Sean, Sue Shattuck, Carol Nicol and Bob Nicol, Susan and Dan Iles, Maureen and Scott Thayer, Elaine and Mitchel Sakran, Elaine Coghlan, Billy Coghlan, Patrick Coghlan, Carol and Peter Mcfadyen, Kirstie Lawson. We will be sure to post the information regarding the Services on our website as they become available. The Accokeek VFD webmaster would like to ask that any other fire companies that view this post please place on your website to extend and network out to all others . Thank you
Saturday, February 19, 2011 1300 By mid-day Saturday, Prince George’s County was in the middle of a state-of-emergency. Numerous brush fires that were fanned by intense winds resulted in a recall of all available volunteers and some career firefighters. While Engine 241 and Mini-Pumper 24 were already committed to a fire in Baden, Engine 242 became staffed with a mixed crew of career and volunteer firefighters. The crew was dispatched to the Clinton area to assist with several house fires that were started from a large fast moving brush fire. The crew worked for more that 7 hours responding to several locations for structure fires and brush fires. At one point the crew extended an attack line approximately 1,000 feet into the woods to extinguish a fire. The Engine finally returned to quarters at around 2300 hrs. Once back in quarters they were joined by Washington County Engine 24 which had been transferred down to the area. Although the winds had subsided during the night, several crews remained at the station in case of more fires. The Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who assisted during this state of emergency including the station 24 career firefighters, Washington County Firefighters, and especially all of the Accokeek Volunteers who responded on the call and supported the crews at the station with hot food and drinks.
Saturday, February 19, 2011 1100 On Saturday morning at approximately 1100, Engine 241 and Mini-Pumper 24 were alerted for a brush fire at the Chalk Point Power Plant in Baden. The units responded with a total of 5 volunteers. Because of high winds in the area the brush fire had overwhelmed crews and was burning out of control. Upon arrival Engine 241 was parked in a staging area and the crew retrieved hand tools (brush rakes and shovels) and was driven about one mile back into the woods on a UTV. Once in the woods the crews went to work assisting other crews with making fire lines. Unfortunately, whenever firefighters would be able to get in front of the fire and have it contained then the wind would gust again and change direction. Crews worked for over 7 hours in the woods utilizing just hand tools, but they continuously fought the blaze and never quit. Because of the rough terrain, off road brush trucks were of limited use. At one point when the fire changed direction it overran some crews who were forced to evacuate the area and abandon equipment. During the incident crews lost several hundred feet of hose, hand tools and one brush truck was destroyed by fire. Ultimately the fire was contained and smoldering hot spots were left to burn under the careful watch of forestry units. Engine 241 and Mini-Pumper returned home by 2000 hrs.
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