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The BRVFD would like to take the opportunity to congratulate K. Bass, B. Keys, and Andrew Tackish on graduating from High School. We wish you well in your future endeavors and hope you will be with us for several years to come. Also, EMT-B Bass has enlisted in the United States Air Force and is sure to make our department proud. We would also like to congratulate Lexy M. and K. Wood on completing the Maryland EMT-B Course.

Truck Company 11 responded as Second Due Truck to a report of a House Fire in the 3300 block of Accolade Drive in Clinton. Truck 11 arrived on the scene and was advised to perform Outside Vent duties. The Truck Crew split into two teams, removing several bars from windows, laddering the 2nd floor and venting the house. After the fire was knocked down, Truck 11 assisted with overhaul in the basement.

Truck Crew:

Driver: Asst. Chief Montgomery

Officer: Lt. K. Toder

Firefighter R. Bourassa

Firefighter B. Keys

Firefighter D. Mouer

Rescue Engine 113 responded to Livingston Road and Maple Lane in Accokeek for a vehicle into a telephone pole. Chief 11A, Rescue Engine 113 and Engine 824 arrived on scene to find a heavily damaged vehicle that had severed the pole in two. Witnesses on the scene advised the occupant fled on foot. After handling a small fluid spill the Rescue Engine cleared.

Rescue Engine 113 Crew:

Driver: C.Hughes

Officer: Dep. Chief Hamilton

Firefighter D. Marshall

Firefighter D. Mouer

During the Blizzard of 2010, the Volunteers of Bryans Road were kept busy with over 70 runs and 3 working fires. During the storm several members stepped up and staffed the station for the week long snow emergency. Thanks to all the Fire and EMS members who volunteered countless hours on the apparatus and around the station.  

At approximately 0100 a single family house fire assignment was dispatched at 5750 Penguin Place in the Marshall Hall section of the first due. Station 11 units arrived on the scene to find a working fire in a single story residence. Crews from Bryans Road, Potomac Heights and Accokeek had the bulk of the fire knocked down in about 30 minutes.

At 1037 hours, Charles County Communications dispatched a motor vehicle collision with a vehicle in the river and a report of one trapped.  Rescue Engine 113, Truck 11, and Chief 11A responded, as well as the remaining assignment.  Boat Support Unit 8 was the first to arrive and advised that the vehicle was only partially submerged.  The patient was not trapped.  Chief 11A held Company 11 units while Emergency Medical Services evaluated the patient.

At 1415 hours Charles County Communications dispatched a House Fire at 7150 Bensville Rd. in Company 12's first due, bringing Rescue Engine 113, Engine 112,  Tanker 11, Ambulance 118, Paramedic Ambulance 119, and Chief 11A from Station 11. Units arrived on the scene to find a working basement fire with some extension to the first floor. The fire was quickly knocked down and units remained on the scene for a couple hours mopping up.

At 2106 hours, a Mass Casualty Assignment was dispatched for the bus accident at the intersection of Livingston Road and Indian Head Highway. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 11 and 24, Squads 7 and 8, Ambulances 118, 119, 78, 98, 249, Mass Casualty 16 and the West Side Battalion Chief. Units from Station 11 arrived on the scene to find a VanGo Bus involved in a collision with another vehicle, 10 passengers complained of various injuries. Seven patients were transported and 3 passengers signed releases.

Units on Scene: Engine 112, Engine 113, Tanker 11, B-11, Ambulance 118, Ambulance 119, Chief 11, Chief 11A, Squad 7, Squad 8, Ambulance 78, Ambulance 98, Ambulance 249, Engine 824, Chief 24, Chief 8A, EMS Chief 69 and EMS Duty 16B.

On 18 November 2009, Rescue Engine 113 responded along with Engine 112, Ambulance 118, Chief 11, Squad 7, Ambulance 78, and Paramedic Ambulance 89 to Billingsley Rd. and Catchapenny Place for the report of an auto accident with a subject trapped. Units from 11 arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a utility pole with one occupant still in the vehicle. The crew from Rescue Engine 113 and Engine 112 utilized the ResQ Jacks to stabilize the vehicle while Squad 7 prepared for extrication. After the vehicle was stabilized the occupant was extricated within a few minutes. The patient was turned over to the EMS Crew and transported.  

At 1500 hours, Truck 11 was dispatched as First Due Truck to 15402 Bealle Hill Rd. for the house fire. Engine 824 arrived on the scene with a 2 story residence with nothing evident. Upon investigation, Engine 824 reported light smoke in the basement. The crew from Truck 11 assisted the engine crew in finding the source and secured the electrical equipment powering an aquarium. After finding no extension, Truck 11 cleared after about 30 minutes.

Truck Crew: E. King, A/C Montgomery, Sgt. Toder, Sgt. Higdon

On Saturday the 20th of September, the Volunteers of Bryans Road took a little time to unwind with family and friends at the BRVFD Annual Picnic. Menu items included crabs, oysters, grilled food and some home-made items topped off with a cake provided by the Rearden household. Activities for all ages were available such as fishing, horse shoes, and of course the Skins game. A special thanks to those members who organized and set-up this much needed get together.

At approximately 2130 hours a auto collision assignment was dispatched for Livingston Road and Bumpy Oak Road. Rescue Engine 113 arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one subject lying in the roadway and one vehicle on fire. The crew quickly extinguished the engine compartment fire while the EMS Crew evaluated and treated two patients. EMS 7 was alerted to transport one patient and MSP Trooper 2 was requested to fly-out another.  Units cleared in about an hour.

Units On-scene:

Rescue Engine 113 (M. Buck, Lt. Tomlinson, C. Washington, B. Keys)

Chief 11 (D. McCormick)

Command 11 (A/C Montgomery, Sgt. Toder)

Ambulance 78

Paramedic Ambulance 118

At 2130 hours, a house fire assignment was dispatched for the 2100 block of Marshall Hall Road. Bryans Road Volunteers responded with Engine 112, Rescue Engine 113, Truck 11, Tanker 11, Engine 115, Utility 11, Car 11 and Chief 11A. As Engine 112 was arriving on the scene, Charles County Communications advised of the possibility of one subject trapped. Engine 112 arrived on the scene to find a single story house with heavy fire in quadrants C and D. First arriving units performed an aggressive search as an interior attack was underway. The primary search revealed one subject deceased in the home. One firefighter from Engine 112 was transported to Washington Hospital Center Burn Unit with burns to the ears and neck. Units operated until 0030 hours.

Other Units on the Scene:

Squad 7, Engine 824, Engine 201, Chief 8, Chief 8B, Tower 9, Engine 121, Tanker 12, Tanker 7, Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

Rescue Engine 113, Ambulance 119, Ambulance 118, and Chief 11 responded to the 3700 block of Livingston Rd. for the report of an auto accident with multiple injuries and a vehicle on fire. Rescue Engine 113 arrived on the scene to find a 2 vehicle accident with 3 patients and a vehicle on fire. The crew from Rescue Engine 113 extinguished the fire and both Ambulances treated the 3 patients along with Ambulance 78 (Potomac Heights), Ambulance 98 (Indian Head) and Ambulance 89 (Marbury). Tanker 7 (Potomac Heights) set-up the Landing Zone at the Maryland Airport for 2 patients.

Rescue Engine 113: Capt. Delozier, J. Keys, P. McCormick, D. Mouer

Tanker 11: D. Hamrick, C. Washington, A. Schoen

Ambulance 118: A/C Montgomery, Sgt. Toder

Chief 11: D. McCormick

POV: EMS Lt. McDermott