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Wednesday, 18 January 2012 |
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The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department has recently launched a volunteer Paramedic Ambulance (PA) program that will provide advanced life support (ALS) medical care to the citizens of our community, significantly enhancing our already growing fire, rescue & EMS capabilities.
The Paramedic Ambulance, PA 801, was placed in service Friday, January 13, 2012, at 7:33 P.M., and dispatched on its first call one minute later. PA 801 responded to five incidents on its first tour of duty and transported someone on each of those incidents, including a person in cardiac arrest. The Hyattsville volunteers also continued to provide EMS services with their second ambulance that was staffed by EMTs. This unit, Ambulance 801, also responded to five calls in the same period.
Three members of the Hyattsville VFD have successfully completed the requirements to be both Maryland licensed and Prince George's County certified ALS providers. Additionally, a large contingent of our active volunteer membership already certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) attended and successfully completed a program to provide ALS assistance. ALS equipment and supplies are maintained by the County Office of Emergency Medical Services and will be provided whenever the PA is placed in service.
"The Hyattsville VFD is a great fit for those interested in EMS, both in a BLS and ALS capacity, due to its rapidly growing EMS program." HVFD EMS Sgt. and Paramedic Danielle Greene said. "As a member who transferred from another department in Prince George's County I was welcomed with open arms and encouraged to expand my ability to serve the community. All members are given equal opportunity and support to better themselves so in turn they can better serve the community."
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 |
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The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department is sad to announce the passing of life member and former live-in Matthew Falcone. Matt is the brother of current HVFD Vice President and former Deputy Chief Tom Falcone.
A service to remember Matt will be held Monday, January 16th at 10 a.m. at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue in Hyattsville. A reception will follow at St. Jerome's.
Matt was a live-in member in the 1980's but his volunteer fire service career was cut short after he was critically burned as a member of Truck 1 conducting search and rescue operations at a Mount Rainier house fire. That fire took place just a year after a fire in the same area claimed the life of Hyattsville Volunteer Firefighter Alan P. Sondej.
Additional details will be posted on the services later this week. Fire department personnel are welcome.
Matthew Falcone
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 |
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At 1021 hours, Rescue Squad 1 and Ambulance 1 were dispatched for the PIA in the 6800 block of Queens Chapel Road. Chief 1A quickly marked up with a single vehicle MVA with confirmed entrapment, corrected the address to Oliver and Queens Chapel in the 3800 block of Oliver St. and assumed command. PSC upgraded the assignment and dispatched Engine 1, EMS Duty Officer, and the Battalion Chief.
The crew from Rescue Squad 1 arrived on scene shortly after and began the patient extrication. The crew stabilized the vehicle and performed a roof flap to free the trapped and unresponsive patient. Once extricated, the patient was back-boarded and transported by Ambulance 1 to Medstar. Remaining crews from Hyattsville cleaned up and returned to service at 1059 hours.
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Wednesday, 07 December 2011 |
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At 0200 Hours Rescue Squad 1 was dispatched for the house fire at 24 Holt Place in Company 702's first due. Resue Squad 1 arrived with Engine 702 and reported a two story single family dwelling with fire showing and a victim in the front yard. The Rescue Squad made entry from side b on division one and conducted a rapid primry search of divison's one and two. With the searches negative, the crew opened up for the engine companies.
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Monday, 05 December 2011 |
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Truck 1 was dispatched as second due truck to 5019 54th ave in Co.9's area at 2058 hours. Company 9 found fire showing from the second floor of a two story single family dwelling. Truck 1 arrived and was directed to division two to work with the engine companies from 9. The truck crew searched, ventilated and opened up on division two. Multiple ground ladders were thrown by the truck driver and tillerman. Truck 1 and Co.9 were held for investigators for extended period of time and the truck returned to quarters at about 0010 hours.
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Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
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Just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, Truck 1 was dispatched along with units from Co. 834 (Chillum-Adelphi) and surrounding areas for a reported house fire in the 2400 block of Griffen Street.
Truck 1 responded with eight volunteer firefighters, arriving just behind Engine Co. 34 as dispatchers reported possible people trapped in the one-story home in the Lewisdale community.
Truck 1's crew split with interior and exterior crews. The interior crew went in behind the line, beginning an aggressive interior search and quickly locating a six-year-old boy in a bedroom. The child was brought out by the crew to the front, met there by members of Truck 1's exterior team and other fire and EMS units.
Photo by Mark Brady/Prince George's County Fire/EMS
The interior crew returned to search for additional victims. Companies 812 (College Park) and 814 (Berwyn Heights) were also conducting searches, locating two adult victims in rear bedrooms. The victims were taken out of the home via rear windows, where members of Truck 1's exterior team assisted and began rendering emergency medical care along with EMS crews.
Despite the very best efforts of firefighters, paramedics and emergency room staff the young male, 6 years of age, succumbed to his injuries. The two adult females, 30ish and 60ish, were successfully partially resuscitated and have been transferred to a hospital for hyperbaric treatment. This treatment is used in cases of smoke inhalation and will provide the best possible chance of survival for the two females. They remain in “critical” condition. The other occupant, 60ish year old female, was able to escape prior to the arrival of the Fire/EMS Department. She was not injured.
HVFD & Surrounding Companies Return to Community for Outreach
Ten volunteers from the HVFD joined multiple area fire companies to return to the community at about Noon, going door-to-door to check smoke detectors and talk about fire safety and the importance of a home fire escape plan. No working smoke detector was initially found in the Griffen Street home, county officials said. HVFD volunteers went to about 40 homes, testing many smoke detectors and handing out and/or installing a dozen smoke detectors -- including one home where at least six children were living that had no working detectors installed. Many surrounding departments including Chillum-Adelphi, College Park, Chillum and Bladensburg also participated providing a significant impact to spread the importance of fire safety and detectors.
In total, nearly 250 homes were visited, with crews from the companies installing 55 smoke detectors.
It was a busy and tough holiday weekend for HVFD crews, with Sunday's incident the second fatal response of the holiday. On Thanksgiving morning, HVFD units were first arriving at a mass casualty accident in the parking lot of the Home Depot on East West Highway. At least one person was killed and five or more injured when a car struck multiple people in the lot. Details on that incident and video of EMS operations can be found on WJLA.com.
For the holiday weekend, at least 25 HVFD fire and EMS members provided 100% volunteer staffing to the community since Wednesday.
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011 |
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Rescue Squad No. 1 was alerted to Kenilworth Ave/ East West Hwy for the Personal Injury accident with one reported trapped. RS1 responded with 7 volunteers. RS1 arrived onscene, and found a 2 door sedan with heavy damage on the driver side with one trapped. The vehicle was stabilized, and crews began with the roof removal. RS1 arrived onscene at 2307 hours and the extrication was completed at 2316 hours putting the extrication time at just under 9 minutes. Squad assisted with pt packaging and the crew picked up and went in service at 2336 hours. |
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 |
October 22nd Events Include Second Annual 5-Mile Run, Inaugural Kids Run and Adventure Course to Coincide with Open House
Hyattsville, Maryland -- The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) will host a number of events to celebrate Fire Prevention Month on Saturday, October 22 featuring activities for the entire family.
Kicking off the day at 8:15 a.m., the HVFD will host its second annual 5-mile run. Starting and ending at the firehouse, runners and walkers alike will complete the course which loops through all five wards of the City of Hyattsville. The course showcases the city's small-town atmosphere with tree-lined streets and diverse neighborhoods, from historic homes to the newly developed Arts District. All proceeds from the race go towards the department's fire prevention programs and volunteer fire/EMS operations. More information about the race, including registration, is available online at http://www.hvfd.com/race.
 The HVFD's annual Open House starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m., featuring an action and education packed day, including the return of the Kids Fire Safety Adventure Course. While completing the course kids will learn life-saving fire safety and prevention information with a chance to win great prizes. Everyone who attends can explore fire trucks and the station up close, learn about volunteer opportunities and watch exciting firefighting and rescue demonstrations by HVFD volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The Open House is free to attend.
New this year is the Kids Fun Run, where kids line up with firefighters to race them to the finish line. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 11 a.m. and is available for a donation of $10. Registration is available at the Open House from 9:30 am until 11 am. Every child that participates (up to 12 years old) will receive a fire department tee shirt, a gift certificate for a children's meal at Olive Garden and a sticker.
"Our events will really showcase the best of our department and the city," event organizer and HVFD Chairman Bill Moran said. "We hope for a great turnout -- and whether you're looking to take a tour through the city or cheer on the runners in the morning or spend the day with us at the firehouse, it will be a very dynamic community event."
The Hyattsville fire station is located at 6200 Belcrest Road at Queens Chapel Road, a block east of Prince George's Plaza and a one-block walk from the Prince George's Plaza Metro station.
About the Hyattsville VFD
The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department provides firefighting, rescue and EMS service to the citizens of Hyattsville, University Park and surrounding communities. The department's 70+ active volunteers respond to more than 5,000 emergency calls annually, with county-provided staffing during weekday business hours. All other hours including evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays, the department is 100% staffed by volunteers, including more than a dozen college students who live at the firehouse.
The department has been providing continuous service to the community since 1888. The HVFD is funded primarily through the support of our community, with less than 20% of its annual budget coming directly from local tax dollars.
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Friday, 16 September 2011 |
 The Hyattsville VFD's Zahari Tchopev and several other local EMS volunteers were featured prominantly in Friday's edition of The Diamondback, the independent student newspaper at the University of Maryland College Park about campus students who serve as volunteer EMTs in the communities surrounding the University.
Zahari, a senior neuroscience major, said he wasn't expecting his co-workers to become his brothers and sisters.
"I like helping people, and I thought it would be a fun way to get that clinical experience," Tchopev said. "But since I've been doing it, one thing I wasn't expecting was the brotherhood that I developed with the people there."
Members of the Chillum-Adelphi and Berwyn Heights departments were also included in the article.
Read the full story here and also be sure to check out the great cover of the issue which features the HVFD prominently.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011 |
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Shortly before 2100 hours Engine 7 was alerted to the 5400 block of Riverdale Rd for wires down. Engine 7 arrived and found smoke showing from the eaves of a house and requested the box filled with people trapped. BC4 (Chief 1) established command and staged all units due to live wires down on the fence around the house.
Once PEPCO arrived and secured the power to the block, Command had Engines 7,9 and Truck 1 work on Division Two. Finding fire in the attic and knee walls the crew from Truck 1 opened up the second floor while the exterior crew laddered all sides of the house and opened up the roof. Units worked for approximately 3 hours before returning to service. |
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Sunday, 11 September 2011 |
Just after midnight Truck 1 was alerted 2nd due to 1016 Merrimac Drive for a reported house on fire in the area. Engine 343 arrived to find a 1 1/2 SFD with smoke showing. Truck 1 arrived soon after completed the primary searches and checked for extension while the exterior crew threw 9 ladders and completed horizontal ventilation. Command held 34 and 1 for the investigators.
Minutes after returning to quarters Rescue Squad 1 was alerted to the 8300 block of Adelphi Road for a Auto Accident with people trapped. Rescue Squad 1 arrived first finding a 3 car crash with 2 trapped, 1 partially ejected and numerous other patients laying in the road. The Squad crew removed glass and stabilized the overturned SUV extricating both patients within 10 minutes.
The company handled 10 more runs before the nights end. |
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011 |
 Courtesy of Bladensburg #9 At 0533 hours, Truck 1 (2nd Due) and Engine 1 (2nd Due) were alerted to respond to a house fire in 55's area with reported people trapped at 3302 Otis Street. Units arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing with extension to exposure houses.
The Truck crew threw multiple ladders, performed searches and ventilated the roof while the Engine crew streteched a line to make an attack on the fires with other crews. The evacution tones were sounded to regroup the crews with the amount of fire in and around the structure. Once clear, crews returned to supression activities and returned to service at 0833 hours. |
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Sunday, 28 August 2011 |
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Around 0800 hours the Engine and Truck 1 were alerted to 5612 30th (reduced box assignment) for a investigation of a house fire. Truck 1 arrived to find a 1 story single-family dwelling with fire showing. The Truck crew forced the door, completed the primary search and found the fire in the kitchen/addition area with fire in the attic while the outside team threw ladders and opened up the roof. The wagon took their own hydrant and advanced the line to put a knock on the fire. Chief 1 and Ambulance 19 were also onscene of the incident. |
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Sunday, 21 August 2011 |
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At 1623 hours, Squad 1 was dispatched to 7716 Garland Ave in Montgomery County's Station 2 first due along with Chief 1 as BC4. Squad 1 arrived with 1.5 story single family with smoke showing from the second floor. The crew of 6 split and performed primary searches on all 3 levels and secured utilities. Squad went in service at 1822 hours.
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Sunday, 21 August 2011 |
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At 0124 hours, crews from Bladensburg were dispatched for a PIA at EB Landover Rd. and 58th Pl. Engine 9 arrived on scene and upgraded the assignment, reporting one trapped. Rescue Squad 1 was dispatched and arrived on scene to find a two car t-bone type accident with 1 person trapped in the driver's seat of an SUV. The SUV was stabilized, glass was removed, drivers side door was removed, pt was extricated, and turned over to EMS personnel on scene. Rescue Squad 1 cleaned up and returned to service at 0154 hours. |
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Monday, 15 August 2011 |
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At 0038 hours Engine and Truck 1 were dispatched to 5011 54th Ave(Co. 9) as the 3rd due engine and 2nd due truck. Engine 9 arrived on scene with nothing evident from side alpha. The crews from 1 arrived and positioned on side charlie and reported smoke showing. While Engine 9 and Tower 7 located a small fire in a terrace level apartment, Engine 1 advanced a hose line to the floor above the fire with the crew from Truck 1 to check for extension. The exterior crew from Truck 1 threw multiple ground ladders and ventilated. The incident was scaled back after 15 minutes and units went ready within the hour. |
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Monday, 25 July 2011 |
 Courtesy of Firehouseguy At 0308 hours Engine 801 was dispatched to 5508 43rd Pl. for the house fire. As the Engine left the bay, a large column of smoke and the glare of fire were visible through the trees. Engine 1 arrived on scene with their own hydrant and a large 30X 50 three-story balloon frame victorian house with heavy smoke and fire showing. The crew from 1 stretched a line and made an aggressive push through the house backed up by Engine 7 to get the fire knocked on the first floor. In all there were four rooms of fire on the first floor and two rooms on the second floor with extension to the attic. With the amount of fire as well as the weather conditions the second alarm plus assignment was struck to bring the fire under control. All crews on scene worked well together and there were no injuries. After extensive overhaul over four hours, the Engine crew returned to quarters. |
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Sunday, 24 July 2011 |
At 1740 hours Squad 1 was dispatched to 28 Hickory Ave in MCFRD Co. 2 first due for the house. Squad 1 arrived right after Engine 702 to find a 1-1/2 story single family with fire to the rear with obvious fire extending to the attic. The Squad crew began their search of the 1st floor and basement to find two rooms off and minor extension to the basement. The members of the crew were utilized throughout to get a knock on the fire in the original dwelling as well as in the exposure building. The Squad returned to service at 2011 hours. |
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Sunday, 17 July 2011 |
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At 0223 hours, Squad 1 was dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment at John Hanson Highway and Landover Road. Squad 1 responded on a call with 5 personnel. First arriving units located a Nissan GT-R over the railing on an incline with 2 people trapped inside. Squad 1 arrived on scene and began working to stabilize the car with tow straps to prevent movement. After the car was stabilized and glass was removed the crew spread the passenger door, cut the nader pin and then cut the door from the car. The passenger was then removed from the car and taken to the hospital by awaiting EMS crews. Squad 1 was ready for service after cleanup. |
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Thursday, 14 July 2011 |
 Courtesy Co.9 At 0530 hours, Engine Company 1 with 6 personnel was dispatched for a first due house fire. Engine 1 arrived to find a two-story duplex with smoke showing. The crew advanced their line into the structure finding fire in the basement. After the fire was extinguished, Command held Engines 1, 9 and Truck 34 to open up. Engine 1 cleared the fire ground at 0720 hours. |
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