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The BVFD Wishes a Speedy Recovery for Captain Dutrow, Firefighter Heikka and Firefighter Mechlin - 05/03/08


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Rapid Intervention Training - 04/26/08

Rapid Intervention Training was held at Station 15 today. Members participated in various RIT evolutions and scenarios. The drill was conducted by DCFD Captain Dan Troxell and DCFD Lt. Tony Carroll. The Department wishes to express it's gratitude to to Captain Troxell and Lieutenant Carroll for providing the BVFD with this excellent training opportunity.
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Garden Apartment Fire - Cherryhill Road - 04/16/08

Around 0700 hours, Engine 715 was dispatched fourth due on a Box Alarm for the apartment fire in the 11300 block of Cherryhill Road. As companies marked up, Communications provided the supplemental from the calling party stating " - can see smoke and fire coming from the third floor." Not long after that, Truck 712 reported a working fire based on smoke showing as they approached. Companies found fire in a third-floor apartment with some extension into the cockloft. The Working Fire Dispatch, as well as a special-alarm for an additional enigne and truck followed. The fire was confined to the third floor apartment with some extension into the attic
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Several Trapped in Rollover - Columbia Pike and Stewart Lane - 04/11/08

Several people trapped in vehicle rollover at Columbia Pike and Stewart Lane - more to follow.
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Small Fire on Farmcrest Place - 04/05/08
Engine 715, Truck 715 and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched around 0300 hours this morning for fire in the basement of a townhouse in the 14500 block of Farmcrest Place. Engine 724 encountered heavy smoke conditions in the basement and Engine 725 reported fire visible on the Charlie side of the townhouse. Units found a fire that started on the deck and extended into the basement. The small fire was knocked down quicky and primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. Chief 715 and Chief 715B also responded on this incident.
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Early Morning House Fire - Brooklyn Bridge Road - 03/29/08

At around 0400 hours this morning Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched on the Box Alarm for the house fire in the 7800 block of Brooklyn Bridge Road. Chief 810A arrived on the scene of a one story detached dwelling with smoke showing. Units found the basement well involved with fire showing on the Delta side of house. The fire extended into the first floor and into the attack before it was brought under control. Due to extremely heavy fire load throughout the house, crews had to breach the wall on side Delta to gain access to some parts of the house. Units operated on the scene for several hours.
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Fire Showing at the Sandy Spring Friends School - 03/26/08
Units were dispatched to the Sandy Spring Friends School on Norwood Road for the possible building fire. Engine 715 (5th Due), Rescue Squad 715, Chief 715 and Chief 715D responded on the initial alarm. The first due engine arrived with fire showing from a shed with extension into a dormitory building. Engine 715 arrived third and laid 900 feet of 4 inch hose to side Alpha. The crew advanced a 350 foot preconnect hoseline into the structure. Truck 715 was requested from quarters to fill out the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. All in all, 16 personnel from Station 15 responded on this alarm. The fire is under investigation at this time.
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Townhouse Fire on Beltsville Drive - 03/24/08

Truck 715 was dispatched around 1900 hours this evening as the second due ladder company for a townhouse fire in the 12100 block of Beltsville Drive. Chief 831 arrived on the scene and reported a two story end of the row townhouse with smoke showing. The crews from the first arriving units were able to advance down the interior basement steps and made a quick knock on a room in the basement. There was no extension to the upper floors. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. Truck 715 operated on the incident for about an hour.
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Vehicle Stabilization Drill - 03/11/08

Lt. Saval and Lt. Vogt lead 14 members today in a stabilization and extrication drill. Members honed their skills on the use of the "ART Shores", cribbing, tie-backs, come-a-longs, and other stabilization techniques. Now that the weather has improved, members can expect an increase in outdoor drills.
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One Trapped - New Hampshire Avenue at Good Hope Road - 03/07/08
Rescue Squad 715 and Chief 715B responded for the personal injury collision with a report of one trapped at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Good Hope Road. Units arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with one confirmed trapped. Squad 715 stabilized and extricated the patient in a short time. The patients were transported to an area trauma center. Chief 715B (Ryan) had the command.
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Basement Fire - Gatewood Avenue - 03/01/08

Late this evening Rescue Squad 15 responded for a reported house fire in the 10600 block of Gatewood Avenue. Units arrived on the scene with smoke showing from a one story detached dwelling. Units found a working fire in the basement. The fire was knocked down quickly and contained to the basement. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results.
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Garden Apartment Fire - 11400 Block of Lockwood Drive - 02/23/08

This afternoon Burtonsville units responded to a report of an apartment fire in the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive. Engine 712 reported a working a apartment fire on the second floor of a three story garden apartment building. EMS 701 advised that there were people trapped on the third floor. The fire was confined to the apartment of orgin. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results.
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House Fire on Peach Orchard Road - 02/22/08

Burtonsville units were dispatched this morning for a house fire in the 15400 block of Peach Orchard Road arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two story detached dwelling. Units found a small fire on the second floor with extension into the concealed spaces. The fire was held to the area of origin upon arrival. Units operated on the scene for about an hour.
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Third Alarm - Bowie Road - 02/16/08

Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched for an apartment fire in the 14800 block of Bowie Road. Units reported heavy smoke showing from a three story garden apartment building. An initial interior fire attack was initiated however, due to heavy fire conditions on multiple floors and extension to both exposures upon arrival, the operation quickly changed to a defensive attack. A collapse occurred shortly after the evacuation order was given. Engine 715 and Truck 715 responded on the second alarm and all units operated on the fireground for several hours.
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House Fire - Westlawn Drive - 02/15/08

At around 0330 hours this morning Company 15 units responded for a reported house fire in the 300 block of West Lawn Drive. While enroute, the PSCC advised that the County Police were on the scene with smoke showing. The units found fire on the second floor in a rear bedroom of two story detached dwelling. The fire was knocked down quickly and confined to the room of origin. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. Company 15 responded with a total of nineteen personnel.
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Townhouse Fire - Mozart Drive - 02/12/08

At the height of this evenings ice storm, Company 15 units were dispatched around 1920 hours for a report of fire in a townhouse with people trapped in the 2800 block of Mozart Drive. Truck 715 arrived on the scene to find a middle unit townhouse, with smoke showing from Side A and fire showing from Side C and extending to the Delta exposure. The fire was quickly knocked down in the original fire building and lines were stretched to the Delta exposure and quickly contained the fire extending into that occupancy. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. A rapid intervention dispatch and task force were requested to assist. Chief 715B (Ryan) was the incident commander.
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Bunkroom Addition Moves Forward - 02/11/08

After several years of planning and design, the construction of an addition to our station will add much needed dormitory and classroom space. When completed the addition will provide ten individual dorm rooms, a classroom and an additional laundry room. If all goes well construction will begin this spring.
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House Fire - Clara Street - 02/07/08

Rescue Squad 15 responded to this house fire in the 11400 block of Clara Street. On dispatch, communications advised they had a report of a working fire with people trapped. Units arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the second floor of a two story detached dwelling on side delta . There was an occupant trapped prior to arrival who was forced to jump as units arrived on the scene. Company 718 arrived on scene and made quick work of the fire on the second floor leaving little work for later arriving companies.
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Councilmember Marilyn Praisner Will Be Missed, But Not Forgotten - 02/05/08
The officers and members of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Marilyn Praisner, to include her extended family within our community, our government, and our County. Our membership shares in the sadness and tragic sense of loss, of this truly great community leader. Marilyn was a true friend to our Department, to our members, and to those we serve. Marilyn served as an advisor to our Department; as an advocate; an ally. Marilyn lead by example. Her life was a testament to community service. She made us want to be better neighbors, better citizens, better people. She will be missed, but not forgotten. Tamera G. Bulla BVFD Vice President
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BURTONSVILLE BOWL 2008 - 02/03/08

On Super Bowl Sunday the members of the BVFD gathered at the station for what was supposed to be a 12 noon kick off of the annual Burtonsville Bowl. Well that didnt happen but we did finally get the teams picked and field set up. It was a beautiful day for some football and with 22 members of the department out on the field enjoying a friendly two hand touch football game it proved to be quite the battle. Finally a winner was decided arguably of course, however the game came to a close with all members in one piece and no hard feelings. During the game the all Burtonsville apparatus remained in-service and fully staffed. We would also like to thank VP Bulla and EMT Philbrick for bringing the ambulance down to the field just in case.
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