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 new Pierce Arrow XT twin pumpers which have been in the works for some time now have finally arrived.  The pumpers are state-of-the-art apparatus that will replace our current twin 1988 Pierce Lance pumpers. The Wagon Committee is currently working on getting equipment mounted and drivers trained on the new pieces.  Again, a huge thanks goes out to all involved with the design, purchase, and delivery of the pumpers.  

Stay tuned for more developments.

Seven members of the Department flew out to the Pierce Factory in Appleton, Wisconsin to complete the final inspection of our 2 new pumpers.  We put in 3 hard days of work to ensure that they were perfect.  We left them with a list of some minor issues and we expect to take delivery of them within the next two weeks.  The Department would like to thank our Committee for all of their hard work and commitment to designing these state of the art pieces of apparatus which are the first 2010 Arrow XT pumpers off the line.  We would also like to thank the Pierce Representatives for all of the hospitality during both of our trips.

We were alerted to repsond mutual aid to assist Waldorf Co. 3 with a house fire.  E12, Tanker 1 and Chief 1 responded with 6 volunteers.  E12 arrived 3rd and laid an additional supply line to the scene and streteched the 400' 1 1/2" to the alpha side.  Chief 1 was assigned the attack group supervisor with E32 and E12 operating in that group.  All units worked together to extinguish the stubborn fire that was in the knee walls of the 2nd floor.  Our units cleared the scene by 1200 hours. 

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.