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That's The Way We Roll
West Lanham Hills Style
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 Ladies Auxiliary Holding yard Sale
Auxiliary Yard Sale
May 17 - 8am-1pm
We handle advertising - you bring your stuff
Spaces rent for $10.00
Call 301-552-9630 to reserve your space.
Food, Cookbooks, Quilt Raffle Tickets also for sale.
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Weekend Brings Wrecks
Saturday, At 0039 hours Engine 281, Chief 28A, Chief 48A responded to East Bound Route 50 just pass 202 for the 9I with one reported overturned and ejected. Engine 281, Chief 28A, and Chief 48A arrived along with RE33 to find a two car accident, with one overturned. Crews packaged and loaded two patients. Units operated for 20 minutes before going in service.
Sunday, At 0240 hours Engine 281 and Chief 28, and surrounding companies was alerted to the Inner Loop of 495 3/4 miles prior to 202 for the 9I. Engine 281, arriving first, found a tractor trailer which had jack- knifed over the jersey wall, and a mangle 4 door sedan resting on the Inner Loop. Chief 28 arrived seconds later and established the Beltway Command. Crews worked for about 30 minutes, before going in service.
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 Greenbelt Elementary Chorus is packing for Disney!!
April 26 – Engine 484 stopped by Glen Dale Fire Station 18 to help the Greenbelt Elementary School Six Grade Chorus group with their fund raising car wash on April 26th 2008. The crew had a great time and put an extra hand with a car or two.
The Chorus was selected last year to perform in Tomorrow Land inside the Magic Kingdom on Saturday May 24 2008. So if you’re in the area pop on in and watch them perform. They are only a few dollars away from their goal and if any one would like to donate, E-mail Chief 28B tall28guy@aol.com for info. The little guys would love any help they can get.
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7511 Greenbelt Road for the Building Fire
April 20 - Just around bed time, the box was struck for 7511 Greenbelt Road, the Chevys in Company 35’s First Due. Truck 28, Engine 484 and Chief 28B (Miller) responded with 11 volunteers. Units arrived on the scene with a 1 story commercial building, with smoke showing from the roof. Engine 484 arrived and picked up 35’s line. Truck 28 and Chief 28B arrived as second Truck, and was assigned interior. Truck 28 went to work getting ladders in place, utilities, searched, and checked for extensions. Units operating on the roof reported a small fire caused by the neon Chevys sign. The assignment was quickly scaled back to two Engines, and two Trucks. Units from West Lanham cleared at 0012 hours.
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Truck 28 Goes To Work on Amber Street
April 4 - At 0022 hours, the box was dropped for 5508 Amber St. in 18 First Due. This brought Truck 28 with 8 volunteers and Engine 484 with 4. Truck 28 pulled up behind Company 18 to find a 1 story with a basement SFD with Heavy Fire Showing from side alpha and bravo. The crew form Truck 28 did a primary search, and opened up the first floor. With fire now starting to brew up in the basement, the OIC and Barman went ahead of the line to get a quick search in. Engine 484 manned a line on the 1st floor, while the Truck’s Driver handled lights, ladders, and PPV. At the 30 min. duration, fire was under control. The Truck was held for couple hours for overhaul.Dispatch & Fireground Operations SlideShow
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House Fire at Glenn Dale Golf Club Across From Hole 14 Corrected address of 7100 Hillmeand Road
April 29 - Just around 1400 hours, golfers were heading down to the 14th hole, where they noticed a House on Fire, across from the green. Moments later the Box was sounded for a House Fire, in the area of The Glenn Dale Golf Club, across from Hole 14 a House on Fire. Company 18 went on the scene at the corrected location, 7100 Hillmeade Rd. With Heavy Fire thought out the structure, crews operated on the exterior of the house. Truck 28 was held for overhaul. Chief 48A (Eubanks) had command. Chief 28A had side Charlie. Chief 28B had safety.SlideShow
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Truck 28 goes to 5409 Riverdale Road
March 17 - Around 0620, 6 Volunteers jumped on Truck 28 and responded to 5409 Riverdale Rd for the House on Fire. Truck 28, along with surrounding companies, pulled up to a familiar address to find Fire on 2 floors of a 3 story single family. The crew from Truck 28 opened up and placed ladders for the suppression crews, while the Truck’s Driver position the stick in place for Heavy Duty Ops. Multiple handlines and monitors were put in services as well. Fire eventually went through the roof. Truck 28 flowed water for about 2 hours, and the fire was deemed under control. Crews were let back in to mop up and overhaul. Truck 28 worked for over 6 hours, before going in service.
*Two weeks eariler there was a basement fire at this location. SlideShow
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Pedestrian Struck Trauma Code Princess Garden and Annapolis Road
March 11 - Just after 9pm, units from 48 cleared a pedestrian struck at Goodluck Rd and Adrian St. Moments after returning to quarters Ambulance 187 reported they were on scene of another pedestrian struck at Princess Garden in the Area of Annapolis Rd. This brought Engine 484 and Mini Pumper 28 to the scene with 7 Volunteers. Upon arrival units went to work assisting with a victim that was struck by a vehicle and a trauma code. Medic 30 arrived a short time later and the members from 48 & 28 assisted with the transport. Engine 484 remained on scene for about 1 hour assisting police.SlideShow
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9224 Fowler Lane for the Shed
March 3 - At 1838 hours Engine 282, Truck 28, Chiefs 28, 28A, & 28B responded to 9224 Fowler Lane for the shed on fire, to the rear of that location. Company 28 arrived on scene,
With a 30x 30 shed well off, with extensions to the nearby fence, trees, and other yard ornaments. The Engine Company put 2 handlines in service, while the Truck Company opened up. Due to the second Engine Company not picking up the line, the driver of Truck 28 completed the water supply. Chief 28(Alter) had command. 28A (Grant) had Safety, and 28B(Miller) had Interior. West Lanham units cleared at 2035 hours.
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48 House at 6701 Longridge Drive
March 2 – Just before 1530 hours both departments from the Hills of West Lanham sprang into action when alerted for the House Fire at 6701 Longridge Drive. Engine 484 arrived to find a 1 and half story single family dwelling with smoke showing. Truck 28’s crew did a quick search while the “can man” kept the fire in check. Engine 484’s crew pulled the bumper line to clean up the fire and the assignment was held with 28 and 48 in a matter of minutes. West Lanham Hills units cleared the scene in just under 1 hour.
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7601 Riverdale Road Cat in a tree
Feb 29 – Just before bed time the Boys on the Hill got the service call to assist the citizen. Truck 28 headed on down to 7601 Riverdale Road for the Cat in a tree. YES……… A cat in a tree. In just a few minutes “Lil Bits” was rescued and is safe with her owner.SlideShow
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43 House 14300 Driftwood Road
Feb 21 - Just after 0500 hours after Engine 282 cleared an auto fire the Truck with hit out for the house on fire with PG Police on the scene on Driftwood near Church road. Units arrived to find a large 2 story single family dwelling with fire through the roof. The correct address was 14300 Driftwood Road. Truck 28 set up for master streams and Rescue Engine 33 supplied the ladder pipe for the Truck that was positioned to the rear. Both units were assigned to the �Side C� held by Chief 19 (Havens). Command was held by Chief 19A.
Photo�s courtesy Kentland Fire @ www.kentland33.comSlideShow
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Our Condolences on the passing of Bo Roggerio
Feb 18 - With our Deepest we send our condolences to an Honorary member of the West Lanham Hills Family. Bo Roggerio was the owner and proprietor of the Dutch Bar in Ocean City Maryland. Bo was made an honorary Chief in the early 1980s shortly after the line of duty death of F/F Graves. Bo provided many years friendship and activity for the many members and guests of West Lanham. You could always count on the Dutch bar or any of Bos other establishments to host West Lanham during the Firemens convention or on our other visits over to the shore. From all The Members and Staff from West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department we would like to share our deepest condolences with his family and friends. The world has lost a great friend.
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3rd Alarm 14801 Bowie Road for the block off
Feb 17 � Doing our normal Sunday thing thinking who will run that quiet Sunday afternoon fire�. The box was hit for 14801 Bowie Road in 49�s area. Not thinking much at all about it crews at both stations just chilled. Moments later with heavy fire and crews told to evacuate the building the second alarm was hit bringing Engine 484 to staging. While 484 was still on the way the 3rd alarm was transmitted dispatching Truck 28 on the third. As engine 484 arrived on the scene they found that 14803 had already collapsed and there was still heavy fire in 14801 and 14805. Crews worked with master streams to stop the progress of the fire and get it in check. Units from West Lanham Hills worked on the scene for about 2 hours and the assignment was scaled back.Short Video Clip SlideShow
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Truck 28 run 900 Opus Ave. for the 5 House
Feb 15 � Friday night started off as usual, apparatus checks, staffing, drill, food, and then the calls started to roll in. Engine 282 made good work of a car fire on the IL of 495 at Rt 50. Later old man fire took over the Pyles Lumber Company in Allentown. Truck 28 went on a transfer to 26 (District Heights) once there the Truck ran a 29 Box, which ended up being just a furnace. Just about 11pm the Truck Crew grabbed a bite to eat, and started heading back to the Hills. As soon as the truck pulled off 26�s ramp at 2341 hours the �Box� was dropped for 900 Opus Ave. for the House on Fire. Truck 28 responded with 4 Volunteers, and arrived on scene with a 2 story single family with Heavy Fire throughout the house. The Truck Crew opened up, threw ladders, ran lights and operated the Master Stream. The truck cleared the call in about 2 hours and headed back to the Hills of West Lanham.SlideShow
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5526 54th Ave for the Bed Room on Fire
Feb 4 � The box was hit for 5526 54th Ave at 1120 hours for the apartment fire. This brought Truck 28 and Chief 28B into action. With the maintenance guys jumping up and down pointing at the smoke coming out of the window Chief 28B (Miller) knew he was roll�in up first on the scene of a fire yet again. The crew from 7 went inside to find the fire was knocked down already (sorry guys) and Chief 28B (Miller) then established the 54th Ave Command. Batt Chief 4 arrived to assume Command. And knock the assignment down to 1 and 1. West Lanham Hills units cleared in under 15 mins.
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Man shot walks up to 28 for assistance
Feb 4 After running a fire and then a medical local Truck 28 backs into quarters a man walks up that has been shot in the chest. EMS units were called while working on the man who was shot in the neighborhood behind the firehouse. PG Police rolled in and had a few people at gun point and sorted out what happen while the victim was transported to the hospital.
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South bound B & W parkway was on fire!!!
Feb 3 � Just as everyone was eating and getting ready to watch the Super Bowl, A brush fire was dispatched about 1730 hours on SB parkway near Powdermill Road. Units arrived to find that the Parkway was on fire from about the NASA exit all the way to the Powdermill road exit (about 2 miles). This brought Engine 484, Engine 482, BX 48, Chief 28 (Alter), and Chief 28B (Miller) to the scene. Both engines dropped their water to darken the fire while BX units came behind and soaked down the rest of the area. West Lanham Hills units cleared after almost an hour and was in time to make kick off!!
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Pedestrian Struck in the rear of 9430 Annapolis road
Feb 2 After running a few calls Engine 282 and Ambulance 489 still on Rt 50, recieved a call for a reported pedestrian struck. This brought Engine 484 and Chief 48A (Eubanks) to the scene to find a women hit by a backing truck and then run over. Ambulance 489 cleared Rt 50 and headed to Annapolis Road. Medic 30 arrived on the scene and knew this was a life threatening emergency. The crews loaded the woman who was a priority one trauma into the unit. Due to the condition of the patient The Medic unit asked for additional staffing and took two additional members. One as a driver and the other for extra hands in the back. The patient was still alive when units cleared the hospital no further info is available.
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5610 59th Ave for the House Fire
Jan 31 Units arrived at 5610 59th Ave just before 2030 hours for an odor of smoke. After finding the house was on fire the assignment was filled bringing Truck 28 to the scene. Truck 28 cleared the scene in about 1 hour.
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