Truck 6 and Chief 6 responded to 9122 Tymat Court for a reported chimney fire. Units arrived on location with heavy smoke and fire showing. Members from Truck 6 completed all searches,controlled utilities, threw ladders, and went to work hooking on the top two floors. One firefighter from Prince Georges County Station 810 was transported to Laurel regional Hospital with minor cuts to his face.

Photos courtesy of Jim Codespote LVFD.....

The Ladies Auxiliary have released the 2010 dates for bingo.  We want to thank everyone who has supported us in 2009 and look forward to your continued support in the new year.

January 23 -   (Basket/Bag)                              July 24 - (Basket/Bag)

February 27 - (Basket)                                      September 18 - (Basket)

March 27 - (Vera/Coach)                                  October 23 - (Vera/Coach)

April 24 - (Basket/Bag)                                     November 20 - (Basket/Bag)

May 22 - (Basket)

For tickets or information please call the following:

301-725-6409

or

301-604-2468

 

 

On December 14, 2009 the members of SVFC received word that they would be receiving two new additions to the family. F.F. Brandon Mattox is now a proud new father of Evan Joseph; born December 10, 2009 at 5.7 lbs. F.F. Mike Wilkerson is also a proud new father of Violet Mae Wilkerson, born December 13, 2009 at 6.5 lbs. Both new Born's and mothers are reported to be doing very well. CONGRATULATION'S to both families!!!

Both volunteer and career members kept busy throughout the weekend running numerous calls.  The station kept multiple crews all weekend to handle the heavy load of calls the county was receiving.

After several years of hard work the drawings are finally here...  This is the new home of the Savage Volunteer Fire Company located at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Corridor Road. This new facility will assist us in serving you, the community,  for many more years to come. Groundbreaking is scheduled for the spring of 2010.

After a busy Saturday night members were alerted for the townhouse fire in the 9100 block of Canterbury Riding.  Rescue Engine 62 arrived with heavy smoke showing and located a basement fire with extension on the top four floors.  No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

“Photos by Jim Codespote Laurel VFD”. 

Members were alerted for the house fire in the 8600 block of Chesire Court.  Rescue Engine 62 arrived with smoke showing, the crew located and made quick work of a  fire in the basement.  Members were on the scene for about two hours. No injuries were reported.

Photos courtesy of STR8PIPE and The watchdesk.com

Members were alerted for the mobile home fire at 0054 hours this morning located at 8205 Washington Blvd in the Midway Trailer Park.  Members and units from Savage were on location for several hours assisting with the investigation of the fire.  No injuries were reported.

IT IS WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF THE MOTHER OF ONE OF OUR ACTIVE MEMBERS, HEATHER GODDARD. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO HEATHER AND HER FAMILY. ADDITIONAL INFO WILL FOLLOW AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

AT 0303 HRS BOX ALARM 10-03 WAS ALERTED FOR A REPORTED DWELLING FIRE AT 7428 SWEET CLOVER, BRINGING RESCUE ENGINE 62 AS THE THIRD DUE SPECIAL. FIRST ARRIVING COMPANIES ARRIVED ON LOCATION AND FOUND A FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. MEMBERS WENT RIGHT TO WORK, PUTTING A QUICK KNOCK ON THE FIRE. MEMBERS OPERATED FOR APPROX. 2 1/2 HOURS.

AS THE MEMBERS TRY TO CATCH A BREAK FROM A DAY FILLED WITH TAKING MULTIPLE MEDIC RUNS, MVC, AND AFA's. TRUCK COMPANY 6 WAS BACKING INTO QUARTERS FROM A FIRE THE ELKRIDGE AREA, WHEN THEY WERE ALERTED FOR THE WORKING FIRE TASK FORCE ON BOX 02-10. MEMBERS ARRIVED AND AGAIN WERE PUT RIGHT TO WORK ASSISTING COMPANIES ALREADY ON LOCATION. MEMBERS OPERATED FOR APPROX. 2 1/2 HOURS

MEMBERS OPERATED ON A TRACTOR TRAILER FIRE THAT WAS HAULING AUTOMOBILES, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE AT WASHINGTON BLVD AND WATERLOO RD. BOTH COMPANIES OPERATED FOR APPROX. 2 HOURS.

Monday night duty crew faced the rain and traveled to Odenton to participate in their annual firemans parade. Members took RE62 and A66.  The members returned with 2 trophies, Best Appearing Ambulance and 2nd Best Appearing Rescue Piece. Thanks to all of the members who helped clean the equipment and take time from your holiday weekend to participate in the parade.

The Savage Volunteer Fire Company has once again been asked by the Savage Community Association to host the Annual Savage Fest Parade.  The parade will be held on June 6, 2009.  If you are interested or know of a group that may be interested in participating please contact the Parade Chairperson at 443-250-5878.  We look forward to seeing everyone at Savage Fest 2009

Shortly after RE62 returned to the station and Truck 6 had returned from the fire, rescue alarm 6-3 was sounded for Rt. 175 and Oceanic Ave for a rescue with unknown injuries.  While responding dispatch updated the call advising there was a roll over with ejection.   RE62 arrived to find two Vehicles with one on its side.  P105 transported 1 priority 2 and P15 was dispatched for a second priority 3.  None of the patients had been ejected from their vehicles.