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Visitors Since
May 6, 2005
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| 2010 Call Stats |
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ENG |
AMB |
| Jan |
171 |
202 |
| Feb |
171 |
184 |
| Mar |
0 |
0 |
| Apr |
0 |
0 |
| May |
0 |
0 |
| Jun |
0 |
0 |
| Jul |
0 |
0 |
| Aug |
0 |
0 |
| Sep |
0 |
0 |
| Oct |
0 |
0 |
| Nov |
0 |
0 |
| Dec |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
342 |
386 |
| Past Call Stats |
| Year |
ENG |
AMB |
| 2009 |
1994 |
2211 |
| 2008 |
1947 |
1945 |
| 2007 |
2340 |
1958 |
| 2006 |
2039 |
2050 |
| 2005 |
2058 |
1653 |
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Fire at Westchester Park Apartment
MARCH 09
- Shortly after 3 PM this afternoon, Engine 811 with a crew of four volunteers was dispatched along with units from Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, and Riverdale for a report of smoke on the 11th floor at "The Westchester Park Apartments" at 6100 Westchester Park Drive.
First arriving units reported nothing showing from all sides and all floors of the high-rise building,
As teams of firefighters where ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thank You to Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department
MARCH 09
- The Officers and Members of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad would like to express our gratitude to the Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department (Station 18) for allowing us to utilize their Rescue Engine while both of our Engines were out of service. Their helping hand gave us the tools we needed to continue to provide the service the citizens of College Park have come to expect. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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First Due Basement Fire
MARCH 04
- Shortly after 2 Pm this afternoon (3/4/10) Engine 811 along with units from College Park, Riverdale, Berwyn Heights, and other nearby departments were alerted for a reported house fire in the 4800 block of Osage St in the Berwyn section of College Park.
First arriving, Chief 811A reported smoke showing from a one-story dwelling with a report of a fire in the basement area of the house.
Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Branchville runs two serious accidents involving Police Officers.
FEBRUARY 27
- Chief 811 was dispatched as Battalion Chief 806 in the early morning hours for an MVA involving a Greenbelt City Police Officer. While on the way to report for duty, the Officer suffered serious injuries when the cruiser lost control on the Rt. 198 overpass due to extreme black ice conditions. The Officer was extricated from the vehicle and flown to a nearby Trauma Center.
While returning to the ... (Full Story)
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photo by Mark Brady
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Three Alarm Fire Displaces Dozens of Families
FEBRUARY 22
- Just before 3:00 pm, February 22, 2010, firefighters from Branchville were dispatched as part of a second alarm assignment, along with other nearby companies and units from Montgomery and Howard counties, for an apartment building on fire in the 13000 block of Mistletoe Spring Rd, The Willow Lake Apartments.
First arriving units reported heavy fire showing from the top floor with fire extending ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rapid Intervention Drill
FEBRUARY 20
- This morning members from Branchville Co. 11 took part in a RIT drill. A Rapid Intervention Team, RIT, is established to maintain firefighter safety and may be sent into a structure to rescue firefighters who are trapped or in need of additional help.
The first part of the drill covered the various elements included in the duties of a Rapid Intervention Team. This includes buddy breathing, drags, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighter Packaging: Getting the down firefighter ready to be moved.
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Fire at a Calverton Nursing Home
FEBRUARY 19
- Shortly after 8:30 PM, Thursday February 18, 2010, Engine 811 with a crew of five volunteers was dispatched with other units from the Sixth Battalion and units from Montgomery County Fire Department for a reported deck on fire with people trapped inside a dwelling at the Paint Branch Nursing Home in the 3100 block of Powder Mill Road in Calverton.
Engine 841, the first arriving unit, reported a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Student Live-In Applications Available for Summer 2010
FEBRUARY 13
- The Branchville Fire Department is actively recruiting new members for the upcoming summer program. With the new addition finished BVFCO 11 is looking to fill the bunkroom with live-in members. Soon to be or already a student at the University of Maryland? Station 11 is just down the street from the UMD and offers student live in program and many more benefits. So fill out an application and join ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Blizzard of 2010
FEBRUARY 08
- All week the weather was calling for over two feet of snow for the DC Metro area. Volunteers from 11 started getting ready for the supposed blizzard and when Friday came and the snow started to fall, the station was staffed with 17 volunteers. During the duration of the storm Station 11 took in a total of 82 calls.
During the storm not only were the Engine and Ambulance staffed, but two chief's ... (Full Story & Photos)
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First Due Fire
FEBRUARY 06
- On the afternoon of February 4th, E811 at 1506 hours was alerted to the 9600 block of 52nd Ave for a possible shed fire. E811 and C811B responded with a total of six volunteers. As the crew was responding, they noticed a large column of smoke. Soon after that C811B arrived on scene of 9635 52nd Ave and reported a working house fire in a single story home, with heavy smoke showing. As the remainder ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Training Day for Branchville
JANUARY 23
- This morning members from 11 headed to a local business park for a day of training. The Drill started at 8:00am with a talk about the different options available when pulling the long lines that are carried on the wagon. Next we hit the street to practice pulling the 400 foot line through stairwells, the 300 foot line over ladders, and also extending the long lines with various hoses carried on the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Inc., is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the provision of quality Fire and EMS service to our response area and beyond. The corporation is governed by a dual system. The administrative functions are handled by the Board of Directors which includes the financial and political aspects of the company. The operational functions are handled by the Chief with the help of the Chief Officers and the Line Officers.
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