Truck and Rescue Squad Run Tree Into A House in Laurel - 06/13/13

Around 1630 hours on June 13th, as a series of serious storms were finishing their sweep through the area, T715 and RS715 were alerted mutual aid to Prince George's County at 5900 Parkway Dr in Co. 10's (Laurel) first due for the report of a tree into a house with people trapped. Units arrived to find a tree into the house with all occupants out. Crews assessed the condition of the structure and controlled utilities.
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Truck Runs Reported Explosion in Laurel - 06/07/13

Around 0800 hours on June 7th T715 was alerted to 5300 Minnick Rd in Co. 810's area for the reported building fire with explosions and occupants still in the building. Initial crews arrived on scene to find a 1 story in the front, 2 stories in the rear, autobody shop with smoke showing. T715 took position in the rear and laddered the roof, assisted with primary searches, and controlled utilities.
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Another Fire for T715 - 06/04/13

At 10:15 hours on June 4th, T715 was alerted with surrounding units to 12626 Springlock Ct in Company 24s area for the reported kitchen fire. Initial units arrived on scene to find a working kitchen fire with extension into the attic in a one story, single family home.
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One Overturned - 05/27/13

Around 0300 hours on May 27th, Company 15 was alerted to the area of Blackburn Ln. and Cullingworth Rd. for the reported Personal Injury Collision with one overturned and one trapped. Units arrived on scene to find one vehicle that had run off the road, traveled down a significant grade and landed overturned, with one patient still in the vehicle. RS715 went to work stabilizing the vehicle and then removing two doors to allow for better access to the patient.
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2nd First Due Fire in 4 Days - 05/22/13

Around 1400 hours on May 23rd, Company 15 and surrounding units were alerted to 13840 Carterhouse Way for the house fire. Engine and Tower 715 arrived simultaneously to find a 2 story middle of the row townhouse with nothing evident. Units investigated to find a working kitchen fire on the first floor of the structure. The Engine crew went to work extinguishing the fire, while the truck split crews; laddering the building, performing searches, and opening up.
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1st Due Townhouse Fire - 05/20/13

At approximately 1545 hours on May 20th, Company 15 and surrounding units were alerted to 3721 Castle Terrace for the report of a house on fire. Tower 715 arrived on scene to find a 2 story middle of the row townhouse with smoke showing. Upon investigation, units found a fire in the basement. PE715 arrived and advanced an attack line to extinguish the fire while the tower crew laddered the building, performed a primary search, ventilated, and removed window bars from the structure.
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One Trapped for RS715 - 05/12/13

At approximately 1230 hours on May 12th, RS715 was alerted with units from Company 4 for the Personal Injury Collision with entrapment on Spencerville Rd. just East of New Hampshire Ave. Units arrived on scene to find one vehicle that had gone off the roadway after hitting a telephone pole with one patient trapped. Crews ensured stabilization and then removed one door to gain access to the patient.
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Rescue Squad Attends Funeral Services for Fallen Firefighter Gene Kirchner - 05/06/13

On Sunday, May 5th Rescue Squad 715 attended the funeral services for fallen Firefighter Gene Kirchner of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighter Kirchner was critically injured while performing a primary search at a working house fire on April 24th and eventually succumbed to his injuries on May 2nd.
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Brush Fire Season Continues - 05/02/13

At approximately 1700 hours Company 15 was alerted for the possible brush fire to the rear of the 3300 block of Briggs Chaney Rd. Brush 715 went on scene in the woods behind Gentry Ridge Ct to find approximately 1 acre of woods on fire and requested PE715 for manpower. Crews worked to contain the fire, while also requesting T715 for additional manpower. Crews operated on scene for 2 hours.
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BVFD Spaghetti Dinner - May 4th 5-7PM - 04/30/13

Join the BVFD and the BVFD Auxiliary for a spaghetti dinner for the whole family. The dinner is at Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD.

The dinner includes spaghetti (with or without meatballs), salad, bread, and drink. You can dine in or carry out. $6 for Adults, and $4 for children under 10.

Cash only please!

One Overturned - 04/13/13

At approximately 1000 hours on April 13th, Company 15 was alerted to the area of southbound Columbia Pike and Greencastle Rd for the report of a personal injury collision with possibly one overturned and one trapped. Units arrived on scene to find 3 patients all self-extricated from the two vehicles involved. Patients were all packaged and transported to area hospitals.
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One Confined at IHOP - 04/07/13

At approximately 1000 hours on April 16th, Company 15 units were alerted for the personal injury collision in the area of the IHOP on Broadbirch Dr. Units arrived to find a two vehicle PIC in the IHOP parking lot with the driver of one confined to the vehicle. RS715 went to work stabilizing the vehicle and removing a door to extricate the patient.
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Working Garage Fire - 03/27/13

At approximately 0330 hours on March 27th, Company 15 and surrounding units were alerted to 1924 Ednor Rd (Company 4's area) for the report of a house on fire. PE724 arrived on scene first reporting a one story single family home with heavy fire showing from an attached garage. T715 arrived and split crews, simultaneously laddering the building while performing horizontal ventilation, searches, and opening up. RS715 performed primary and secondary searches, while controlling utilities. PE715 took a line to the basement.
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Medals of Valor - 03/25/13

On July 13, 2012, at approximately 7:30 in the morning, emergency units were dispatched to a garden-style apartment reported to be on fire at 14005 Castle Boulevard in Burtonsville.

Police Sergeant Daniel Hendrick arrived within 20 seconds of the dispatch. He parked his car and immediately observed the fire and a ladder going up to the 3rd floor. A man in a t-shirt and shorts (later identified as Master Fire Fighter Steven Wiseman) was attempting to rescue a woman. Sergeant Hendrick went up the ladder to assist. Fire Fighter Wiseman handed Hendrick the female that he rescued from the balcony. Hendrick brought her down the ladder to safety. Master Fire Fighter Wiseman came down the ladder with the womans dog. Master Fire Fighter Wiseman then extended the free standing ladder up to the 4th floor balcony. Wiseman climbed onto the 4th floor balcony and handed Sergeant Hendrick a total of six people to bring down the ladder.

During this time, multiple agencies responded and assisted by holding the ladder while Wiseman and Hendrick were up near the balconies. On one of the trips down the ladder, an officer told Hendrick that the smoke was so thick that it was hard to see the balconies.

Master Fire Fighter Christopher Reilly and Master Fire Fighter Michael Ryman searched the smoke-filled apartments without benefit of a hose line. Officers Roslyn Mills, Paul Borja and Stanley Barsch arrived shortly thereafter and aided with rescuing victims to safety. They removed ladders from the truck and assisted Master Fire Fighter Wiseman with rescuing trapped victims from units engulfed by flames. Before additional fire apparatus could arrive, the fire rapidly grew in intensity.

For demonstrating zeal by conducting a search and rescue of victims during an emergency situation without benefit of a hose line, the Chamber of Commerce presented the Bronze Medal of Valor to Master Fire Fighter Christopher Reilly and BVFD Master Firefighter Michael Ryman.

For taking risks above and beyond the call of duty by rescuing victims of a raging 3-alarm fire while being untrained as a fire fighter, the Chamber of Commerce presented the Silver Medal of Valor to Sergeant Daniel Hendrick.

For bravely being severely exposed to fire and smoke without protection or gear to rescue multiple trapped residents from balconies of a rapidly advancing apartment fire, the Chamber of Commerce presented the Silver Medal of Valor to Master Fire Fighter Steven Wiseman.

Working Townhouse Fire With One Rescue - 03/17/13

At approximately 1400 hours on March 17th, Company 15 and surrounding units were dispatched to 11937 Old Columbia Pike (Co. 12s area) for the reported house fire. BC701 arrived on scene to find smoke showing from two story, middle of the row townhouse with one occupant trapped on the 2nd floor, and requested the 2nd alarm assignment. T715 arrived simultaneously and split into teams. With one team initially throwing ladders to rescue the trapped occupant while the entry team gained access and conducted a rapid primary search of the structure due to the report of an additional person trapped. The crew also performed horizontal ventilation, while PE712 extinguished the fire on the first floor. Crews then handled overhaul of the involved areas of the structure before returning to service.
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More Pictures from Old Columbia Pike Townhouse Fire - 03/17/13

More Pictures from Old Columbia Pike Townhouse Fire
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Truck Runs Laurel Apartment Fire - 03/13/13

At approximately 1400 hours on March 13th, T715 was alerted to 915 5th Street in Laurel (Co. 849s area) for an apartment on fire. Units arrived to find a bedroom fire in a multifamily dwelling. The truck crew laddered the building, performed searches, ventilated, and ensured utilities were controlled. While assessing damage inside the structure, Chief 849 located a pet turtle which was extricated from the structure by the truck crew and returned to its owner.

BVFD Saddened By The Loss Of Tom Logan - 02/26/13

The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department is greatly saddened to announce the death of distinguished Life Member, Sgt. Tom Logan.

Please hold his wife Carla, daughter Lindsay and son Joey in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Tommy Logan was 22 years old, when he joined the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department on October 9th, 1967. He sought out training opportunities, worked hard, and advanced to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief by March of 1971. He was well known in the Community and well respected by his peers.

In 1972, the BVFD hired Tommy as one of our own career Firefighters. He was one of the three officers that provided daily shift management for the station. He also had a passion for fire prevention and community service. He won national recognition for the BVFD, for his comprehensive fire prevention programs. He taught CPR and babysitting classes that both educated our Community and built life long relationships. He was fiercely loyal to his men and he always put their safety and welfare above all else. For medical reasons, he was forced to retire in July of 1987.

Tommy continued to serve the BVFD from 1987 until his death, as a loyal Associate Member. During the 1990s, Tommy served seven terms on our Board of Directors and served as the Board Secretary as well as the Delegate and Alternate to the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association. He actively served on the Fire Prevention Committee, Banquet Committee, Historical Preservation Committee and was well known as our FD Tags Coordinator.

On April 11, 1988, Life Membership was bestowed upon Tommy.

Throughout his tenure, Tommy was always a steadfast supporter of the BVFD. He served as an advisor, giving thoughtful guidance to our President. He closely monitored the ebb and flow of our Membership each decade, from the late 60s through 2013. He didnt need to be in the forefront, to demonstrate his care and concern for the continued life of this Department. For over 45 years, Tommy quietly modeled what it meant to be a real fireman, as well as a true friend, an attentive husband, and dedicated father.

Arrangement Details for Life Member Tom Logan - 02/25/13


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House Empties for 24 Box - 02/19/13
At approximately 1700 hours on February 19th, RS715 and PE715 were alerted to 14301 Notley Rd in Company 24s area for the house fire.ﾠ Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a 2 story, single family home and a working kitchen fire inside.ﾠ RS715 performed primary and secondary searches of the building and controlled utilities while Chief 715 had division 1.ﾠ T715, PE715, and M715 were assigned to the rapid intervention group.ﾠ
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