Tournament Dates:

August 28, 2010
September 25, 2010
October 23, 2010
November 27, 2010 
 
All tournaments require a $125.00 buy in, $95.00 will go to the prize pool and $30.00 will go to the Department.  Free food and drinks will be provided during the tournaments.  Must be 21 to play.  Doors open at 5:30 pm, cards will be dealt at 7:00 pm.  Reservations may be made by calling (301) 609-7500.

The pumpers are getting closer to reaching their delivery date. They are expected to be completed around the end of July.  Here are some updated pictures of their progress at the Pierce Manufacturing facility.  Members will be returning to Appleton, WI at the end of the month for a final inspection of the twins.

 

Members of the Pumper Committee are currently at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility in Appleton, WI checking the status of our two new Pierce Arrow XT pumpers.  Deputy Fire Chief Matt Gilroy, Board of Director Steve Shahan, Firefighter John Shymansky, and Firefighter Mike Gilroy are attending meetings with Pierce representatives and visually inspecting the new apparatus. 

On Tuesday, June 22nd as strong storms moved through the area, the La Plata Volunteers were called to several incidents within the County.  The Department responded to 22 calls in less than five hours.  Calls ranged from trees down, wires arcing, house fires, residential gas leak, and a tractor trailer involved motor vehicle accident.  Members staffed Engine 14, B-1, Engine 11, Rescue Engine 13, and the Ladder Truck.  Chief 1B also responded on a majority of the calls. Thanks to all members who helped out during the demanding time.

At 1318 hrs on Father's Day, June 20th, the station was alerted for a first due house fire at 1200 Cornwall Drive, with reports of a deck fire and siding melting off of the house.  Units arrived on the scene to find the same.  Engine 12 arrived on the scene to find a two story single family dwelling with fire showing on Side C and possible extension to the home.  F/F Latimer, Jr. established the command and crews from Engine 12, Engine 11, Truck 1, and Rescue Engine 13  extinguished the fire to the rear of the house, advanced a line into the home but found no extension, and performed primary and secondary searches of the structure.  Command held units from Company 1, Truck 3, and an ambulance for approximately 30 minutes.  The fire is being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

On Thursday, June 17th at 2323 hrs, Truck Company 1 was dispatched for the report of a house fire across from 132 Jefferson Road.  While units were en route, Communications advised of a report of people trapped in the residence.  Engine 32 arrived on the scene and found a two story wood frame residence with fire showing from Sides A and B, also confirming the reports of one subject being trapped inside the structure.  Engine 121 picked up Engine 32's line.  Truck 1 reported to Side A and the crew split into three teams.  The ladder team went to work throwing ground ladders and searching rooms.  The officer and barman began searching the house began search and rescue operations on the interior and the hook team began opening up.  Primary and secondary searches were negative.  The subject which was reported trapped was located in the shed to the rear of the home.  Squad 2 ran lights to Side A and C and assisted the hook crew.  One firefighter from Waldorf was transported to CMC for burns and was later taken to WHC Burn Unit for further treatment. Chief 3 had command of the incident.

 

On Friday, June 11th members from the station attended the Potomac River Festival parade in Colonial Beach, VA.  The La Plata Volunteers brought home awards for the 2nd Best Appearing Ladder Truck and 3rd Best Appearing Pumper for Engine 11.

Here are some updated pictures of the new pumpers currently being constructed for our Department.  Engine 11's cab is painted and on the cab assembly line.  Engine 12's cab paint has been completed and is ready for the cab assembly line.  The cab, body, and pump housing will be mounted to the frame rails in the upcoming weeks. 

The Pumper Committee will be traveling to Wisconsin at the end of June to check the progress of the fire engines.

Check back for more updates in the future!

On Thursday, June 10th the Department held its annual elections.  The Operations and Administrative leadership were selected for the upcoming year.  The newly elected officers will assume their positions on July 1st.  The results are as follows:
 
Operations
Chief - Jason Moore
Deputy Chief - Matt Gilroy
Assistant Chief - Doug Hutchins
Captain - Jason Jones
Captain - Mark Kaufmann
Lieutenant - John Shymansky
Lieutenant - Danny McMahon
Lieutenant -Corey Ianiero
Engineer - Ronnie Spittle
Deputy Engineer - Joey Hoffman
 
Administrative
President - Luther Della
Vice President - Butch Frazier
Treasurer - Lynn Gilroy
Secretary - Beth Gilroy
Chaplain - Joe Gardiner
Board of Directors - Steve Shahan
                              Dave Dodson
                              John “Chopper” Latimer, Jr.
                              Pete Wearmouth
 
Congratulations to our new officers!!!  We would like to thank all of the officers of the 2009-2010 term for everything they have done to benefit the Department over the past year and we wish our new officers the best of luck.

Pierce has begun the production of our two new pumpers.  We will attempt to keep everyone up to date on the progress.  They are scheduled to make their first appearance at the Baltimore Firehouse Expo this year.  The cabs and bodys have been constructed and are in the painting process.  Updated 06/05/2010.