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Friday, February 17, 2012 It is with the deepest of regret, that the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated, announces the passing of former Fire Chief and Life Member Harry "Buck" Davis. He passed at approximately 1230 hours this date after a long battle with his health. "Buck", as he was known to his family and friends, joined the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department just after it's inception in the mid-1950's. He would end-up holding the rank of Fire Chief with the department twice during his tenure. Throughout his 50 plus years of service, he remained extremely active with the KVFD, as well as the Prince George's County Fire Service. He was instrumental in providing service to his fellow Kentland Volunteers and the community as the young department came into its own. Paving the way for the generations that came to follow. He was also a fixture at nearly every County Fireman's Association meeting and a delegate for his home department at the yearly Maryland State Fireman's Association Convention. He was truly an inspiration to the fire service and will be sorely missed. The Officers and Membership of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated ask that you keep all of Mr. Davis's family/friends in your thoughts and prayers.Service Arrangements:Harry "Buck" DavisVisitation Services- Tuesday February 21st, 2012Kalas Funeral Home2973 Solomons Island RoadEdgewater, Maryland 210371400 hours to 1600 hours1900 hours to 2100 hoursFire Department Memorial Service at 2000 hoursFuneral Service-Wednesday February 22nd, 2012Kalas Funeral Home2973 Solomons Island RoadEdgewater, Maryland 210371300 hoursBurial Service-Wednesday February 22nd, 2012Lakemont Memorial GardensCentral Avenue (Route 214) in Davidsonville, MarylandFollowing the Funeral ServiceRepass Service-Wednesday February 22nd, 2012Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Company 337701 Landover RoadLandover, Maryland 20785Following the Burial Service
Sunday, February 5, 2012 As the ten volunteers staffing Company 33 were watching the second period of this years Super Bowl, Ambulance No. 7 (Riverdale VFD) came across a vehicle accident with one-trapped. The crew radioed Prince George's County Fire Communications and requested the rescue local assignment be filled out. This brought units from Company 9 (Bladensburg VFD), various EMS units, Rescue Engine and Chief 33. The units from Company 33 responded on the run with a total of five volunteers. Minutes later the Rescue Engine arrived and the crew went to work accordingly. After stabilization of the involved vehicle was complete, the crew began the extrication process. This included the removal of the passenger side door, roof and a third door conversion to access the patient. This was completed in approx. 10 minutes and the patient was removed to EMS personnel. Chief 9 had the "Annapolis Road" Command and Chief 33 was the extrication group supervisor. Units from Company 33 cleared within 35 minutes.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 At 0127, Rescue Engine 33 was dispatched to an accident at 8901 Central Ave. Chief 46B, first on the scene, reported that one victim was trapped in front of Cameron Seafood (8807 Central Ave) and requested the balance of the assignment, as well as additional EMS units. The Rescue Engine arrived next, and after stabilizing the vehicle, removed the driver's side of the sedan to extricate the driver. Chief 33 also responded on this run, while other members maintained a 2nd crew in quarters.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 At approx. 1700 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at 7601 Oxman Road in Palmer Park, Maryland. This brought Engine Company 33 (first due), Rescue Engine 33 (second due), Mini-Pumper 33 and Chief 33 with a total of 14 volunteers. Rescue Engine 33 was clearing the fuel pump in the same area and arrived first to find a one-story, semi-detached (duplex) with smoke showing. Engine Company and Chief 33 arrived seconds later. Chief 33 established the "Oxman Command". Both crews stretched the primary and back-up attack line to encounter fire in the rear rooms with extension to the attic space. The fire was knocked down as additional units began to arrive on the scene. Quint 38 (as a Truck Company) assisted in the fire building as Companies 8, 9 and 38 checked the exposure areas. Truck Company 28 assumed the rapid intervention duties. After all areas proved negative for trapped occupants and extension, Command scaled the incident back to Companies 33 and Quint 38.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 Just before 1100 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at 5003 Leroy Gorham Drive in Chapel Oaks, Maryland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 38, 5, 8 and 17, Quint 38, Tower Ladder 33 and Truck Company 9. Due to companies being out of position, Tower Ladder 33 was advised that they would be assuming the first due truck company duties. WIthin minutes, Engine Company 38 arrived with a one-story, detached house and fire showing. As that engine crew investigated further, it was found that the fire was only in the kitchen area. Tower Ladder 33 arrived and the crew went to work accordingly. The interior crew searched the home and assisted with opening-up for Engine Company 38. The outside team controlled utilities and placed portable ladders. Within 10 minutes, the incident was scaled back to Companies 38 and 33. Tower Ladder 33 returned to service within 40 minutes.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 For the third day straight, volunteers from the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Company 33, were on their way to a working fire. This time, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire with people trapped at 1001 Kayak Avenue in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Rescue Engine (as the Squad Company) and Chief 33 responded on the alarm with a total of seven volunteers. Leaving twelve additional volunteers in-quarters for other apparatus. First arriving units reported a two-story, detached home with fire throughout. Due to the volume of fire present, units utilized an exterior attack initially and then switched to an interior attack. Rescue Engine 33 was originally tasked with rapid intervention duties, but a portion of the crew was re-asigned to division one and two after the operation went interior. Chief 33 was originally assigned as the side "C" supervisor, but was re-assigned as the division one supervisor. Units operated for just over an hour and a half before the incident was scaled back. All searches proved negative and Company 33 volunteers returned to service within 70 minutes.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 At 1637 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at 512 Brightseat Road, just off of Central Avenue. Engine Company 33 was dispatched as the third due engine company and Tower Ladder 33 was dispatched as the first due truck company. Companies 37 and 33 arrived within minutes to find a two-story, detached home and smoke showing. Engine Company 33 laid a secondary supply line to cover side "C", radioed a size-up from the rear and advanced their line to the attic area to check for extension. Tower Ladder 33's crew split into two-teams. The interior team reported to the second floor and began searches/ventilation. Meanwhile the outside team placed several portable ladders and assisted with ventilation efforts as well. Chief 33A arrived on the scene and was assigned as the "division 2" supervisor. The fire was located in an upstairs bedroom and was extinguished quickly. Volunteers from the Kentland VFD operated for approx. one-hour before returning to service.
Friday, January 20, 2012 As the three crews staffing Company 33 were getting ready to sit down for dinner, a box alarm was sounded for the townhouse fire at 4715 Colonel Ashton Place in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Engine Company 20 (first due) arrived to find a three-story, semi-detached, end of the row townhouse with smoke showing from side "D". With the working fire dispatch sounded, Rescue Engine 33 was immediately re-located to cover Company 20. Within 10 minutes, the incident commander special called an additional engine and truck company. This brought Rescue Engine 33 (as an engine) and Tower Ladder 33 with a total of eight volunteers. Upon arrival of the units from 33, both crews were put to work in the fire building. Tower Ladder 33 gained access through an adjacent cul-de-sac, via a grass yard and positioned on side "A" to utilize the boom for the involved roof area. The Rescue Engine crew was ordered to assist on the third floor as Tower Ladder 33's crew assisted Truck Company 37 on the roof. All companies worked for an extended period of time to expose extension and stubborn hot spots. At the 90 minute mark, Command held Companies 20, 45, 37 and 33. Volunteers from Kentland operated for approx. two-hours before returning to service. This was the fifth fire in approx. 13 hours in Prince George's County, Maryland. At the time this article was posted, a winter storm had moved into the area and an additional working fire (house going throughout) was in progress. The Rescue Engine has since been relocated to the Clinton area to cover the gap there.
TOWER LADDER 33, TRUCK COMPANY 37 AND ENGINE COMPANY 20
TOWER LADDER 33 OPERATING
Thursday, January 19, 2012 Just before 1000 hours, box alarm 05-10 was transmitted for the building fire. This assignment brought Rescue Engine (as the Squad Company) and Chief 33A with a total of six volunteers. First arriving units found fire in the schools ventilation system. Upon Squad Company 33's arrival, the crew assumed the rapid intervention duties. Members surveyed the entire structure, insured egress points, developed a "rescue" plan and staged miscellaneous tools/equipment. Crews extinguished all visible fire quickly and Squad Company 33 returned to service within 40 minutes.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 At 1055 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for smoke in the building at 5802 Annapolis Road. This assignment brought Tower Ladder and Chief 33 with seven volunteers. Engine Company 9 arrived to find a 10-story, residential high-rise and nothing showing. As their crew advanced to the sixth floor, they found a moderate smoke condition. Tower Ladder 33 arrived as the first due truck company and was put to work by Command as the same. The crew on Tower Ladder 33, along with Chief 33, proceeded to the sixth floor to assist the members of Company 9. As the engine crew investigated one of the sixth floor apartments, it was found that a small fire was out on arrival and had unfortunately claimed the life of a civilian. The press release from this incident read as follows:At around 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 18, firefighters in the Bladensburg area discovered an adult male deceased from thermal injuries. He was found in his apartment on the 6th floor at 5802 Annapolis Road where firefighters had been dispatched to investigate smoke in the hallway. The location, Phoenix Apartments, is a 10-story high-rise apartment building.Fire Investigators believe that the man accidentally ignited his clothing while cooking. The male sustained critical burn injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene.Fire Investigators found evidence of a relatively small fire on the stove top, however, damage was minimal.The cause of the fire is accidental and attributed to cooking with fire loss estimated at $5,000.The identity of the deceased is not yet confirmed as autopsy results will be required to do so. It is believed that the victim is the occupant that normally resides in the apartment of origin.This is the first fire fatality in Prince George's County in 2012
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