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Showing posts with label Firefighter safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Firefighter safety. Show all posts

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Early morning two-alarm fire injures one fire fighter

Early morning two-alarm fire injures one fire fighter

Saturday morning – April 18, 2020 by Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Fire Department PIO and Chaplain.

An early morning two-alarm fire in a commercial building in the 1000 block of Baltimore Blvd. – Rte 140, injured one firefighter. The first call came in to the Emergency Communications Center at 2:18 a.m., for a report smoke coming from the side of building and fire being observed.

Units from Reese and Westminster fire departments were first on the scene in a steady light rain – with Reese taking command. Upon arrival firefighters preliminarily found a fire perhaps coming from the basement of the one-story commercial building. The building is reported to be under renovation.

Perhaps as many as 50-75 firefighters responded from Carroll County and Baltimore County. The fire was determined to be under control at 3:57 a.m. Although units remained on scene until 5 a.m. for clean-up and the help the fire marshal’s investigation. Preliminary observations indicate extensive damage to the interior of the building.

Baltimore Gas and Electric, the Maryland State Police, and the State Highway Administration also responded.

One 45-year-old volunteer firefighter with 25-years’ experience was injured fighting the fire. He was transported to Shock Trauma.

According to a release by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, “A Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company (firefighter) sustained minor injuries after falling through the floor.”

By mid-day on Saturday, the Reisterstown Fire Department released a statement on the department website that said, “The injured firefighter is home recovering from minor injuries. We would like to thank everyone who has reached out to check on the firefighter.”

In a phone interview later in the afternoon, Reisterstown Fire Chief Craig Hewitt said that the firefighter, “was released from Shock Trauma this morning after some tests and observation. He has returned home and is recuperating from minor injuries. He is in good spirits. He is expected to recover and be back to work soon.”

The fire remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Reese fire department PIO Robin Stansbury contributed to this story.







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Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Monday, August 05, 2019

It is a felony to assault a first responder


https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2019/08/it-is-felony-to-assault-first-responder.html
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Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Westminster Fire Dept. Open House Oct. 13, 2018



September 12, 2018

By Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Chaplain and PIO Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com  

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. More information to come…

Stop, drop, and roll on over to the fire department for a fun-filled day: Chick-fil-a sandwiches; Firehouse Subs; drinks; Activities for children; Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course; Fire Prevention; Health Department Booth; Museum Tours with antique fire equipment; …And much more!!
Westminster Fire Dept. 28 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157

When: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call 410-848-1800




The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1, is dedicated to providing quality Emergency Services to our community through the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens of our community to enhance our ability to protect life, property, and the environment.
http://www.westminstervfd.org/2018/09/12/westminster-open-house-oct-13/
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Tuesday, May 01, 2018

PIO & Public Educator Engagement

PIO & Public Educator Engagement

At our Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association PIO Committee meeting Monday evening, April 30, 2018, Westminster Fire Department PIO Bob Cumberland called to our attention some information resources that may be found on the ResponderSafety.com website: 


“Every day across America, distracted and uninformed drivers pose a major threat to the safety and wellbeing of first responders who risk their own lives on roads and highways to assist those involved in traffic incidents. Please join us to reach the traveling public with roadway incident response messages that will help keep them and your personnel safe.

“On this page, we have compiled the resources of most value to Public Information Officers (PIOs) who communicate with media outlets, as well as to fire and life safety educators and others within your department who communicate with the public. We encourage you to explore the full ResponderSafety.com web site.”

The page has a wealth of information on it that is informative, insightful, thoughtful, and presented well.

Be safe out there.

30April2018 Westminster Fire Dept. Chaplain and PIO Kevin Dayhoff


Maryland Public Information Officers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/MDPIO/


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Saturday, October 01, 2016

Driver charged with hit and run involving an ambulance

Driver charged with hit and run involving an ambulance

Driver charged with hit and run involving a Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. ambulance at Carroll Co. crash scene Sept. 23, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff

We want everyone to come home safely at the end of the day.



On Friday, early in the afternoon, Sept. 23, 2016, a driver blew through an accident scene on westbound Rt. 140 and Sandymount Road, almost hit a Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. EMS provider, and sideswiped ambulance 38.

On Wed., Sept. 28, 2016, Greg Shipley with the Maryland State Police office of media communications sent out a news release about the incident: http://news.maryland.gov/msp/2016/09/28/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-involving-ambulance-at-carroll-co-crash-scene/

On Wed., Sept. 26, 2016, the Carroll County Times carried the story: “Westminster man charged with hit-and-run of ambulance at crash scene,”
“A Westminster man has been charged in a hit-and-run incident after he allegedly drove through a crash scene on Md. 140 on Friday, striking an ambulance, then drove away…” Carroll County Times staff Wed., Sept. 28, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/crime/ph-cc-ambulance-hit-and-run-20160928-story.html

On Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2016, news reporter Tracey Leong and videographer Judy Ryan from WJZ Baltimore Channel 13 interviewed Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. EMS provider Brittany Baeder about the hit and run crash in Carroll Co. Sept. 23, 2016 at Rte 140 and Sandymount Rd. http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/09/29/hit-and-run-driver-unapologetic-after-narrowly-missing-firefighter/



“The men and women of the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept., on behalf of all Carroll County fire fighters. EMS provides and police officers, urge the driving public to exercise extra restraint, caution, care, and patience when they come upon fire and police officials responding at an accident scene.

The consequences of not exercising that extra care can be horrific. Besides, they could attending to your loved-one, neighbor, friend, or family member – or the first responder hurt or killed by your actions could be your loved-one, neighbor, friend, or family member. Move over - we want everyone to come home safely at the end of the day.” Kevin E. Dayhoff Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 PIO and Chaplain

A big thanks to my friend John Sosnowsky – Sozra, for allowing us to use his music in this piece: “Digital Revival,” from the 1997 album, “Earth Continuum.” Award-winning nationally acclaimed artists John and Debby Sosnowsky have been designing and handcrafting jewelry, art, and music since 1980. Visit them at www.sozra.com  

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department http://www.westminstervfd.org/

Our Mission:  The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1, is dedicated to providing quality Emergency Services to our community through the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens of our community to enhance our ability to protect life, property, and the environment.


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EMS, traffic safety, firefighter, fire department, Maryland State Police, Westminster, Carroll County, Reese, Maryland


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Sunday, May 22, 2016

So far 2016 has been a long hard year with no signs of letting up.



So far 2016 has been a long hard year with no signs of letting up. Let's all keep our first responders, EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and military in your prayers. Sometimes there is justice and other times it's just us. Just saying. Sun. May 22, 2016.

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Funeral Arrangements for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak

Funeral Arrangements for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak.


On Thursday morning, January 8, 2015, the website of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association posted funeral Arrangements for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak.

The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, West Friendship Volunteer Fire Company, and the Howard County Department of Fire/Rescue Services announce the funeral arrangements for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak.

There will be two viewings:
Friday January 16, 2015
West Friendship Volunteer Fire Company
1800hrs-2100hrs (6:00pm-9:00pm)

Saturday January 17, 2015
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
1300hrs-1700hrs (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Funeral Services:
Sunday January 18, 2015
1300hrs (1:00pm)
West Friendship Volunteer Fire Company

Reception Immediately Following Services at the Howard County DFRS Training Academy.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Passing along news from Chief Billy & FireFighterCloseCalls.
I am sure details will follow. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers & sisters in Belair tonight.

FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-UNUSUAL STRUCK BY APPARATUS AT SCENE

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - We regret to pass on to you some tragic news from Maryland. At 1350 hrs TODAY (16/6.2015) the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company (Harford Co, MD) was alerted for a motor vehicle collision with injury on Patterson Mill Rd. 

It was reported that a vehicle had run off the roadway into an embankment and the injured subject was in a nearby residence. On the fire departments arrival it was determined that the best access to the patient was via four wheel drive assist due to the extreme weather and driveway conditions. Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Utility 373, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD equipped with a snow plow responded for the four wheel drive request. 

As the utility vehicle proceeded down the driveway it began to slide. At some point during the slide, a member of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, a paramedic provider, was struck by the utility. He was treated at the scene and transported in grave condition to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Indications point to weather being a major factor in this incident. More to follow. Our condolences to all affected. RIP.

See also: Maryland Fire News - Update: Bel Air Paramedic Erik Steciak Struck, at Accident Scene http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/update-bel-air-paramedic-erik-steciak.html


Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Statement LODD Incident In Bel Air: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/bel-air-volunteer-fire-company.html
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Tuesday, April 01, 2014

NetRight Daily» Clouds on the solar horizon

NetRight Daily» Clouds on the solar horizon: "By Marita Noon

Consumers considering installing solar panels on their rooftops have far more to think through than the initial decision to “go solar.”"

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Last month, it was reported that solar panels can be “dangerous in an emergency.” Firefighters have been forced to stop fighting a fire due to electrocution concerns. The report quotes Northampton, MA, Fire Chief Brian Duggan as saying electrocution is not their only concern: “cutting through the roof for ventilation would also take a lot longer.” Springfield fire commissioner Joe Conant says: “nothing will stop them if there’s a life to be saved, but if it’s simply to save the structure, solar panels may keep them from going on the roof.


A Fox News story on the risk solar panels pose to fire-fighters states: “Two recent fires involving structures decked with solar panels have triggered complaints from fire chiefs and calls for new codes and regulations that reflect the dangers posed by the clean-energy devices. A two-alarm fire last week at a home in Piedmont, Calif., prompted Piedmont Fire Chief Warren McLaren to say the technology ‘absolutely’ made it harder on firefighters. Weeks earlier, in Delanco, NJ, more than 7,000 solar panels on the roof of a massive 300,000-square foot warehouse factored into Delanco Fire Chief Ron Holt’s refusal to send his firefighters onto the roof of a Dietz & Watson facility.”

In part, due to the increased fire concerns, roof-top solar panels can increase the cost of homeowners insurance

Read more at NetRightDaily.com: http://netrightdaily.com/2014/04/clouds-solar-horizon/#ixzz2xfzOzmQt


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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Delmarva Daily Times: On-duty medic dies in Bloxom Virginia firetruck crash


Delmarva Daily Times

On-duty medic dies in Bloxom Virginia firetruck crash

Bloxom fire engine crashes into trees while headed to accident


BLOXOM -- A single-vehicle crash involving a Bloxom firetruck Monday morning fatally injured a volunteer firefighter.

David R. Chew Jr., 30, of Parksley, who worked as a medic with the Northampton County Department of Emergency Medical Services, died in the crash.

The accident occurred on Nelsonia Road, about a half-mile west of Route 13. The firefighters were responding to an accident on Route 13 in Gargatha.

The accident was reported at about 11:31 a.m. An investigation revealed that Chew, a passenger in the firetruck, was ejected, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Michelle Anaya.

"Mr. Chew was not wearing his safety belt at the time of the accident and died on impact," Anaya said in a statement…

Chew, a United Methodist minister, served as chaplain of the Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company and was a rescue lieutenant and a member of the company's board of directors…
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Sunday, January 09, 2011

Connecticut Post - John Burgeson: Officials: 2 firetrucks lost in crash saved lives

Officials: 2 firetrucks lost in crash saved lives

John Burgeson, Staff Writer  Published: 11:19 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2011
The floor of Stratford Fire Headquarters was covered by the fire-fighting and rescue gear that had been stowed in the two smashed-up fire engines. Both Engine 1, and Engine 5, suffered heavy damage when they were hit by tractor-trailer trucks on I-95 Friday night. Six firefighters also received minor injuries. Photo: John Burgeson / Connecticut Post |

The floor of Stratford Fire Headquarters was covered by the fire-fighting and rescue gear that had been stowed in the two smashed-up fire engines. Both Engine 1, and Engine 5, at left, suffered heavy damage when they were hit by tractor-trailer trucks on I-95 Friday night. Six firefighters also received minor injuries. Photo: John Burgeson / Connecticut Post |


STRATFORD ---- The Stratford Fire Department is reeling after the sudden loss of two of its fire engines in a crash on Interstate 95 in which one tractor-trailer slammed into Engine 1, and another into Engine 5.

The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. on the southbound side on I-95 near Exit 30. Six firefighters received minor injuries and were treated and released at Bridgeport Hospital, according to Fire Marshal Brian Lampart.
Officials said the engines were responding to a two-car crash with injuries. It was snowing at the time, and weather was "definitely a factor," Lampart said.


The two crashes occurred almost simultaneously, officials said.


Lampart said the two engines, each with a replacement value at about $420,000, were parked in a "staggered" configuration on the highway, in order to protect the lives of the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other first responders to the original car crash. In this positioning of the trucks, one is parked in the right-hand lane and the other in the center lane, in order to both direct traffic around the mishap, and also to provide protection in event an incompetent driver happens upon the scene.

"The system worked," Lampart said. "Even though we lost two trucks, we would have been looking at six or seven fatalities and/or very serious injuries had those trucks not been in place."

Officials said that the procedure of staggering the engines on highways when responding to car crashes is standard operating procedure in most fire departments nationwide.

"One engine works the crash, and the other is a `bumper,' if you will," said Fire Chief James J. Cavanaugh.
Fire officials said that fire protection in Stratford won't be jeopardized because the town has two older spare fire engines.

"But that's it -- we're out of spares," Lampart said, adding that surrounding towns have offered to provide coverage, if needed.

Cavanaugh said in the next few days, factory representatives will visit fire headquarters to look at the damage to determine whether the engines are reparable. At the very least, officials said that both trucks will be out of service for several months.

Cavanaugh said that the town will vigorously pursue insurance settlements from the two tractor-trailer drivers. Both trucks had their emergency lights flashing at the time of the crash.


Some of the ruin was obvious -- both engines seemed to have suffered almost identical damage, with their left-rear corners pushed in. But there are quite likely things wrong throughout both vehicles.
"A tractor-trailer has a lot of kinetic energy," Lampart said. 


Cavanaugh said that the fire department had just gotten over a period in which it had a serious apparatus shortfall, and now it suddenly finds itself in the same hole. 


"We thought we were off the hook," Cavanaugh said. "It is a little somber here. We thought we were in pretty good shape, and now we're back to square one."


Both engines are based in Fire Headquarters at 2750 Main St. Engine 5 is the older of the two; it's a 2000 Pierce Saber pumper. Engine 1 is the department's newest large apparatus; it's a 2008 Smeal pumper, Cavanaugh said.

Smeal trucks are built in Snyder, Neb., and the Pierce engines are built in Appleton, Wis.

On Saturday, firefighters were seen struggling to get the equipment doors open on both trucks. Because the door frames were out-of-square, or "racked," they had to be pried and sledge-hammered open. The floor of fire headquarters was filled with axes, fire extinguishers and other firefighting gear that had been securely stowed on the two trucks a day earlier.


"This hurts. The men spend a lot of time outfitting the apparatus," Lampart said.