April  2003

April 2003 Statistics:

Alerts:   42

Fire:  24

PIA:  9

Rescue:  9

 April 2003 Top Responders:

1.  Ff Bill Haines   32

2.  Lt Jason Eckstine  25

3.  Ff Chris Turner  23

4.  Ff Adam Hopkins  21

5.  FF Lucinda Martin  21

April 21, 2003

At 1653hrs, Longmeadow was alerted for a vehicle accident at the intersection of Leitersburg Pike and Meadowview Drive.  Chief 27 checked on scene with a two-vehicle accident, intersection partially blocked.  With six police cruisers on scene prior to the fire department's arrival, it was quickly determined to be more than a routine accident.  The initial report from the police indicated one of the vehicles had been stolen and the driver was in custody.  Everyone involved refused treatment from the paramedics on scene and the crew from Longmeadow assisted with traffic control and hazard removal.  Units cleared at 1730hrs.

Office in charge:  Chief Latimer

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2

  • Special Unit 27

  • Paramedic 75-2

Submitted by:  Chief Latimer

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April 13, 2003

At 0135 hours, Longmeadow was alerted for a personal injury accident with a vehicle reported on its side.  Units responded to the intersection of Eastern Blvd and Jefferson Blvd to find a two vehicle accident with one on its passenger side with two priority three patients entrapped.  Company 75 extricated the patients; one refusal, one transported to Washington County Hospital.  Units were placed available by 0215 hours. 

Officer in charge:  Deputy Chief Mayhue

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2

  • Special Unit 27

  • Unit 270

  • HFD, Engine 3

  • HFD, Utility 3

  • Paramedic 75-2

  • Paramedic 75-3

  • Squad 75

Submitted by: Lieutenant Eckstine

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

April 7, 2003

At 0245 units from Longmeadow along with HFD and CRS were alerted for a PIA on Eastern Blvd in the area of the YMCA. Units arrived to find a car into the guardrail with the guardrail running completely through the car. The Driver was listed as a priority 1 trauma and transported to Washington Country Trauma Center.    Units cleared by 0330.

Officer in charge:  Deputy Chief Mayhue

Units Responding

  • Engine 27-2

  • Special Unit 27

  • Unit 27-0

  • HFD Engine 3

  • HFD Utility 3

  • Squad 75

  • Medic 75

Submitted by:  FF Bill Haines

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

April 5-7, 2003

Six members of Longmeadow took part in the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's Save Your Own class at the Hagerstown Training Center over the weekend. This very intensive class centers on self-rescue and the responsibilities of and techniques employed by rapid intervention teams.  Ten members of the company have completed the training to date and another class is scheduled for May.

Congratulations everyone on your accomplishment!

 

Members who have completed training:

April 2002:

Chief John Latimer
Deputy Chief Justin Mayhue
Firefighter Richard Hopkins
Firefighter Bob Mood

April 2003:

Lieutenant Terry Martin
Firefighter Scott Adams
Firefighter Jeff Byard
Firefighter Gary Martin
Firefighter Lucinda Martin
Firefighter Chris Turner

       

      

Photos by: Chief John Latimer, Company 27

April 4, 2003

At 0004 hours, Jay and Beth Brandenburg welcomed Evan Jeb Brandenburg into the world.  Evan was 10 pounds, 4 ounces and 22 inches long.  Mom, Dad and Baby are all doing well. 

At 0242 hours, Rob and Shannon Flint welcomed Emma Catherine Flint into the world.  Emma was 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long.  Mom, Dad and Baby are all doing well. 

It's A Boy!!!  Welcome Evan Jeb Brandenburg!

It's A Girl!!!  Welcome Emma Catherine Flint!

April 4, 2003

At 1553 hours, units from Longmeadow and Maugansville were alerted for a PIA on Showalter Road in the area of Top Flight.  Initial reports were of a serious accident.  Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one patient pinned.  Engine 27-1's crew established an attack line to protect the patient during extrication.  Longmeadow units cleared the scene within 30 minutes. 

Officer in charge:  Assistant Chief 13

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1

  • Engine 13-1

  • Rescue Squad 13

  • Special Unit 35

  • Paramedic 75-9

  • Paramedic 75-2

Submitted by:  FF Bill Haines

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

April 2, 2003

At 1042 hours, units from Longmeadow and Hagerstown were alerted for a brush fire in the area of Eastern Blvd. and Security Road.  Units responding found a working brush fire on Allegheny Power's Antietam Substation property off Eastern Blvd.  Because the fire had consumed over an acre and was moving quickly into a wooded area, Chief Latimer requested an additional engine company and brush truck.  Security Road Command was established and crews from Longmeadow and Hagerstown began working to bring the fire under control.  With the assistance of Funkstown's mini-pumper and a brush truck from Leitersburg, the fire was knocked down within 15 minutes.  After insuring the fire was extinguished, units cleared shortly after noon.  

Officer in charge:  Chief Latimer

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2
    Special Unit 27
    Unit 27-0
    HFD Engine 3
    HFD Utility 3
    Engine 10-4
    Brush 9

Submitted by:  Chief Latimer

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