Sunday, June 26, 2011 Shortly After 1500hrs Company 4 & 49 units along with Special Ops 20 were alerted to the Potomac River in the area of Dam 5 for a personal watercraft accident. ECC reported a PWC went over the dam with 2 occupants in the water. With that report Duty 4 requested additional assistance bringing Rescue Engine 2 to the incident. After arriving on scene crews found bystanders had pulled both victims to shore but was still along the water down a steep grade. Initial crews made access to the victims and began treatment of both. RE 2 arrived and set up several hauling systems for victim removal. Utilizing the systems and stokes baskets both victims were able to be removed in approximately 45 minutes. The adult patient was transported by ground to Mertius while the pediatric was airlifted to DC Children's, both with non-life threatening injuries. Engine 2-4 assisted with the LZ at Clear Spring High School.
Saturday, June 25, 2011 Just after noon Washington County ECC struck box 2-3 for the RV fire endangering the structure. Paramedic 29 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from the RV with no extension into the home. Capt Barnes assumed Lappans Rd command. Truck 2 arrived shortly after and quickly placed 2 hand lines in service for fire attack and exposure protection. After reassessing the situation command scaled back the incident holding Co 2 and 26 units along with Rescue Squad 10. After the fire was knocked down, crews completed a brief overhaul operation before command was terminated and units returned to service. Units operated on scene for Approximately 1 hour.
Monday, June 13, 2011 Just after clearing the interchange rollover units from Companies 2, 4 and 49 were alerted to I-70 EB just east of the 24mm for the PIC, reported rollover with entrapment. Rescue Engine 2 arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle rollover, with one occupant still in the vehicle establishing the I-70 command. Crews initiated patient care and began stabilization. With a quick unlock of the door access was made, patient was removed from the vehicle and loaded into Company 49's medic unit. Patient was transported to Meritus Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Monday, June 13, 2011 Shortly after noon Company 2 and 26 units were alerted for the PIC, reported rollover with entrapment at the 70 and 81 interchange. Medic 2-9 arrived on scene and confirming dispatch, with a tractor and trailer hauling large paper rolls on its side with the driver trapped. Engine 26-4 along with Duty 26 arrived and established the I-81 command. Shortly after the Rescue Engine arrived on scene and went to work. Lt. Nokes quickly assessed the situation and began the extrication. Crews stabilized the tractor and worked to remove the roof. Once the roof was removed parts of the steering wheel was cut away, freeing the driver. In just 12 minutes the extrication was complete. The patient was transported to Meritus Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 BALTIMORE, MD (June 1, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is advising Marylanders to take extra care during the third day of extended extreme heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Maryland’s National Capital, Central and Southern regions today from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM. Area jurisdictions have activated or will activate their heat response plans. “Each consecutive day of severe heat increases the health risks for our most vulnerable Marylanders, especially seniors, children and anyone with serious underlying health conditions,” said Frances Phillips, DHMH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services. “We urge everyone to take precautions for their families, pets and any neighbors who might be at higher risk because of their health or home conditions.” During the first day (May 30, 2011) of the current severe heat event, emergency rooms across the state experienced a total of 51 visits due to heat related or dehydration complaints, according to Maryland’s biomonitoring system known as ESSENCE. There have been no confirmed heat related deaths in Maryland this season. There were 32 confirmed heat related deaths in the summer of 2010; six heat related deaths in 2009; 17 in 2008 and 21 in 2007. Marylanders in need of a cooling center or assistance can contact their Local Health Department for information by phone or the internet by going to the DHMH Heat Related Illness web page at: http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/diseases/heatrelated.html. DHMH is making available brochure on protecting yourself in the heat at http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/diseases/pdf/Heat_Emergency_Brochure_050611_1.pdf Information in Spanish is also available at http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/factsheets/itdhpfehe/itdhpfehe_spanish_100-F-08-076.pdf Anyone at any time can suffer from heat related illness, but some people are at greater risk than others. • Infants and young children, • Youth athletes, • People over age 65, • People with certain health conditions such as mental illness, diabetes, and hypertension. IMPORTANT: If you take prescription medication, ask your doctor if you need to take extra care in hot weather. Heat-related illnesses, like heatstroke, occur when your body can’t keep itself cool. The body normally cools itself by sweating. As sweat evaporates from the skin, it lowers body temperature. But on hot, humid days, moisture in the air keeps sweat from evaporating fast enough. When this happens, body temperature can rise and you may start to feel sick and could lead to: • Heat cramps - These are short, severe cramps in the muscles of the leg, arm or abdomen which can happen during or after heavy exercise in extreme heat. Heavy sweating uses up the body’s supply of salts, which causes the cramps. Heat cramps also may be a symptom of heat exhaustion. • Heat exhaustion - heat exhaustion occurs when a person spends time in a hot environment without drinking enough fluids. Symptoms include extreme thirst, fatigue, weakness, clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, and rapid breathing. • Heat stroke - the most serious heat-related illness, heat stroke occurs when body temperature rises too rapidly, to as much as 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Symptoms of heat stroke include red, hot, and dry skin, no sweating, and rapid, weak pulse. Prevention and preparation are keys to avoiding heat related illness (Spanish language resources included below): • When the heat index is high, stay indoors as much as possible. • Move to the lower floors of your building when inside. • Schedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, before 10:00 AM and after 6:00 PM • Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing, • Drink plenty of water before starting any outdoor activity. • During outdoor activities, take frequent breaks and drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Don’t leave infants, pets or children inside a parked car. • Dress infants and children in cool, loose fitting clothing and shade their faces with hats or an umbrella. • Fans will not prevent a heat-related illness. Take a cool shower or bath, or move to a room with air conditioning. • Check on adults you know that are at-risk for heat-related illness at least twice a day. • Constantly monitor children for signs of heat-related illnesses. Household pets may also be vulnerable to health related illness. Precautions and common sense can help: • Prior to a heat emergency, make sure you have ample: pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, cat litter/pan, can opener, food dishes, first aid kit and other supplies. • Never leave a pet alone in a car with the windows up. • Never leave a pet leashed at home unsupervised. • Limit your pet’s exercise to the morning or evening when temperature and heat index is not as high as during the late morning and afternoon. Bring water while exercising pet. • Limit the distance and intensity of your pet’s exercise. • Ensure that fresh, cool water is available at all times for your pet. • Ensure that air conditioning is available for your pet if left indoors.
Monday, May 23, 2011 In less than 3 weeks Williamsport Fire & EMS will be taking delivery of the new rescue engine. After several years of planning, long meetings and many headaches the time is finally here. The 2010 Pierce Arrow XT features an extended 81" cab on a 214" PUC body, seating for 6 firefighters, 1500 gpm Pump with 750 gallon water tank, Husky 3 foam system with 30 gallon foam tank, 20kw generator and Genesis rescue system with 4 pre-connected lines.
Sunday, May 22, 2011 With a tornado touching down recently in the area and more severe weather forecasted through the summer months, Williamsport Vol. Fire & EMS would like to remind everyone that there are steps you can take to prepare yourself before a storm hits. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends the following:
Monday, May 16, 2011 Units responded for a storage barn fire at approx 0622 hrs this morning on Neck Road and Spring Dell Lane. Smoke could be seen from out side Williamsport indicating the crews were going to have some work to do. A fire police unit from company 26 was on scene to confirm pre arrival information and to advise that the building had collapsed. The structure was storage building containing a number of tractors that the owner used on his property and was restoring. A number of antiques were also lost in the fire. A number of other vehicles were destroyed in the fire. Engine Tanker 2 with a Crew of 5 was first to arrive lead into action by Lieutenant Michael Nokes (Incident Commander), a 2 in attack line was stretched to protect exposures. Truck 2 arrived shortly after to stretch a 1.75 for fire containment. Engine 12-1 picked up the supply line at the end of the lane. Engine Tanker 1 (Sharpsburg), Engine Tanker 26 (Halfway), Tanker 12 (Fairplay), Tanker 4 (Clear Spring) were assigned to water supply. Other units on the box assignment were Rescue Squad 4 (Clear Spring), Support 12-1(Fairplay), State FM 26 (Ernst). MD State Fire Marshalls office was investigating the cause of the fire and interviewing the property owner. Units on the scene:Williamsport- Engine Tanker 2, Truck 2, Paramedic 2-9, Lieutenant 2(Nokes), Captain 2(Kopp). Fairplay- Engine12-1, Tanker 12, Support 12-1, Sharpsburg- Engine Tanker 1, Halfway- Enginge Tanker 26, Clear Spring- Tanker 4, Rescue Squad 4. Command was terminated at approximately 0900 hrs. No injuries were reported.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Shortly after lunch time company 2 were alerted for the engine, truck and medic unit on the 12-2 box for the reported house fire. Truck 2 with a crew of 4, Engine Tanker 2 with 2 and Medic 2-9 with 2 responded on the box. Engine Tanker 1 (Sharpsburg) arrived on scene to find fire showing on Side Alpha of the structure. Chief Allen James of Sharpsburg gave his report to dispatch and assumed Dustin Drive Command. Truck 2 arrived shortly after and went to work making an aggressive attack when command decided to pull crews out. Crews went to a temporary exterior attack due to the rapidly spreading fire on the exterior of the structure. Engine Tanker 2 arrived and picked up ET-1's supply line and the medic unit set up rehab. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly thirty minutes before bringing the fire under control. Once knocked down, crews remained on the scene well into the early evening hours before being released by command.
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