Thursday, June 13, 2013  Nalt Weather Svc has issued a TORNADO WARNING for Prince George's, Howard Counties

Monday, June 10, 2013  Nat weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for PG, AA and Calvert Counties. 




DURING A TORNADO:

• Go to a basement.
• If you do not have a basement, go to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor such as a bathroom or closet.
• If you can, get under a sturdy piece of furniture, like a table.
• If you live in a mobile home get out. They offer little protection against tornadoes.
• Get out of automobiles. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car, leave it immediately.
• If you’re outside, go to a ditch or low lying area and lie flat in it.
• Stay away from fallen power lines and stay out of damaged areas.

• Every school should have a disaster plan and have frequent drills.
• Basements offer the best protection.
• Schools without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor away from windows.
• Crouch down on your knees and protect your head with your arms.

• Stay indoors until it is safe to come out.
• Check for injured or trapped people, without putting yourself in danger.
• Watch out for downed power lines.
• Use a flashlight to inspect your home.

Monday, June 10, 2013  About 4:30pm Public Safety Communications received a call for an automatic fire alarm at 3109 Aventine Place in Bowie. The phone calls started coming in for House fire at the same address and the Box was struck sending Truck 28 as first due truck. Units arrived to find an attached garage on fire and extending into the second floor of the house.  Units made a quick knock and the trucks crew went inside to open up and contain any extension. Truck 28 cleared in about one hour and there where not any reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

 From Houston Fire Department


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Houston Fire Department Line of Duty Deaths
The Houston Fire Department is saddened and deeply regrets to list the following members who gave the ultimate sacrifice from a fire in Southwest Houston this afternoon:


Captain EMT Matthew Renaud (35) of Engine 68. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 68, has served out of stations 51, 39, 83, 73, 37, 60 and 35.


Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee (41) of Station 51. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in August of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 51, has served out of Stations 37, 40, 10 and 48.


Firefighter EMT Robert Garner (29) of Station 68. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2010 and has served out of Fire Station 68 since.


Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan (24) of Station 68. She graduated from Houston Fire Department Academy this past April and was assigned to Fire Station 68.


The Houston Fire Department has never seen four firefighters pass away from the same incident in the history of the department. In 1929, three firefighters passed away after their Engine was broadsided by a train.


Five firefighters were initially transported to the hospital for a range of injures from heat exhaustion to a critical injuries.


Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with not only those friends and family of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice today but also those who were injured and all members of our department.

 West Lanham Hills VFD wants to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Please remember at some point to pay tribute to the ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending our freedom; and to thank the ones who have, and still serve in the military defending our country. 

THANK YOU!!