Working fire in our first due

June 26th, 2011 Fire Box 415. Cheif 3 arrived with a Working Fire in a single story wood frame construction, 50% involved. Engine 411's crew went to work and knocked the fire within minutes. Crews were on scene for a while conducting salvage and overhaul. Per Fire Marshal damage was estimated at $75,000. 

Here is the first in engine crew cooling off at Broom's Bloom Dairy after clearing the scene.

Firefighter II propane fire prop

This past Sunday the Firefighter II class and I weathered the rain and practiced controlling and extinguishing liquid and gas fires. Here is a picture of the gas fire prop.

Four refusals?

I got to ride on the engine to this 10-50PI on NB 24 IAO 95 overpass. It looked pretty serious on arrival. The rescue and paramedic unit were already on scene with a total of four vehicle occupants from two vehicles either sitting or standing in the vicinity. Much to my surprise there were no transports from this incident, the ambulance crew obtained four signed refusals and cleared the scene. The rescue assisted with fluid cleanup and cleared also.

Two days...Two rollovers...Two very different outcomes

Sunday, June 13th Rescue Box I-95NB @ exit 80 - one to Bayview, one priority four on scene. Alert went off near the start of the company officer's meeting and all units were out the door quickly.

Monday, June 14th Rescue Box Laurel Bush Rd and Hookers Mill Rd - three to Hopkins as a precaution, three refusals. Don't forget to wear your high visibility vest when operating on or near the roadway!!

Maryland EMT-P

For those that don't already know I am now an NREMT-P and also a Maryland EMT-P. I got my new card in the mail yesterday from MIEMSS. As a Paramedic there are some additional procedures and medications that can be performed and administered without first consulting the receiving hospital. The role is more autonomous and better recognized than Cardiac Rescue Technician, my previous license in the state of Maryland.

On this coming Monday I will be participating in a Mass Casualty Drill with the Abingdon Fire Company. I hope to be able to have a medical command role so that I can get the experience in such a position. We rarely use the role in our volunteer system, but on occasion there is a need for additional coordination of medical related tasks including triage, treatment and transport.

Take care and be safe.

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

My name is Joe and I am currently an EMS sergeant at Abingdon Fire Company in Harford County. I volunteer regularly as an CRT-I (medic). Stay tuned to this blog for photo and text updates of what is going on at AFC.