Andy became a member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department in April of 1997. He was a student at the University of Maryland and soon became a live-in member in the Sackroom. Andy lived in the station until his graduation in the spring of 2001. After graduation, he continued…
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On Friday July 21st, members staffing the station during a VSU day decided to tackle some early morning driver training. FF/EMT Cotner and FF/EMT Giudice first went over rural water supply and drafting operations with Engine 121. After that, both covered supplying another engine company. Personnel discussed friction loss, engine…
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Around 1930 hours, BC884 filled the street assignment after a citizen approach him at company 12’s fuel pumps and advised there was smoke in his house. Engine 812 arrived and reported a 2 story middle of the row town house with nothing evident on side alpha and established the tactical…
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Around 2100 hours on Wednesday July 12th 2017, members were sitting around the watch desk just after completing station clean up. A call went out over the UMPD radio for a “large turtle” in the middle of a parking lot on campus. Without hesitation, members quickly proceeded in Engine 812. …
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Around 1400 hours on Tuesday July 11th, 2017, company 12 was alerted to the 6200 block of Pontiac St in company 14’s area for a reported house fire. First arriving units had smoke showing from a 2 story cape cod style home. Units had fire on the second floor and…
Read MoreOn Thursday July 6th around 1400 hours, company 12 was alerted for a reported chemical explosion at the University of Maryland’s chemistry building. Chief 812 arrived on scene and gave a size up and established command. Engine 812 arrived on scene and immediately began investigating the reporting lab number. Crews…
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Around 0345 hours on Tuesday July 4th, company 12 was alerted for a collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle in company 31’s area. Company 12 responded with Foam 812 and Hazmat Support Unit 12. First arriving units reported a utility truck that had been struck by a train,…
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Around 0130, Truck 812 was alerted as the special service on the working fire dispatch for a house fire in the 8400 block of 12th Ave in company 34’s area. Chief 12 was already on scene operating as Battalion Chief 884. Truck 812 arrived and established the RIT group on…
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Around 1300 hours, Truck 812 was alerted to the 6100 block of Ruatan St for a reported house on fire. First arriving units advised that they had smoke showing a requested the working fire dispatch. During the initial 360, units discovered a fire on side charlie that was extending into…
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On Friday June 23rd, members, friends, and family gathered to enjoy a wonderful day of golf at the University of Maryland Golf Course. After the tournament ended, participants enjoyed a buffet lunch. Many great prizes were raffled off, along with a 50/50 raffle. Prizes were also awarded for various accomplishments,…
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