At 1641hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for 2 engines mutual aid to York Co. Sta. 57 first due to the 700blk. of Wise Rd. for a Dwelling Fire. At 1643hrs. Chief 6, E612, & E611 called en-route and monitored that fire personnel were on-scene with a working fire and requesting 2nd. alarm. That brought a response of T631 & E613 to the scene. At 1646hrs. Chief 6 & E612 arrived first-in and found a 2 1/2 story balloon structured dwelling well involved. Crew deployed multiple hand lines. Shortly, YC 57-4 & E611 arrived and assisted the crew. Minutes later, side Charlie of the dwelling fully collapsed causing exposure problems to an outbuilding and trees. Due to heat & humidity numerous crews were requested to assist with overhaul operations. Fire was placed under control about 1752hrs.

Thanks to all the stand-by companies.

Units: C-6,E611,E612,E613,T631

At 1813hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for engine & truck mutual aid to York Co. Sta. 55 (Airville) for a working dwelling fire located in the unit block of River road. Sta. 55 & surrounding companies were on-scene of a working dwelling fire. The scene was located on a narrow driveway about 500ft off the roadway. At 1820hrs. E611 & T631 called en-route and arrived at 1836hrs. The truck crew was placed in-service, as E611 crew assisted with overhaul operations. Units cleared at 2027hrs.

E611 also responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Delta & Norris roads. Units found a small fire out on arrival.

Units: E611,T631

At 0914hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for two engine mutual aid to Co. 3 (Bel Air) first due for a working barn fire in the 200blk. of Chestnut Hill road. At 0918hrs. E612 called en-route and the second engine was canceled after mutual aid apparatus marked up. Co. 3 and surrounding mutual aid companies were on-scene of a working fire to a 40x80 barn. At 0925hrs. E612 arrived and the crew assisted with overhaul operations. E612 cleared at 1045hrs.

Units: E612

At 1329hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the Whiteford Pharmacy parking lot, located in the 2300blk. of Whiteford Rd. for a vehicle fire. At 1332hrs. Chief 6 & E612 called en-route and reported  heavy smoke in the area. At 1332hrs. Chief 6 arrived and reported fully involved SUV with no exposures. E612 arrived and the crew deployed one 1 1/2 attack line and knocked the fire in 10 minutes. Units cleared at 1422hrs.

Units: C-6,E612 

At 1639hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Grier Nursery & Cherry Hill roads for an MVA. At 1640hrs. Deputy Chief 6, U1498,Chief 6,A692, & R651 called en-route and arrived at 1644hrs. Crews found a two vehicle T-bone collision that forced both vehicles off the roadway. One driver was treated and transported to Bayview hospital. Crews controlled all hazards and cleared at 1716hrs.

Units: C-6,DC-6,U1496,A692,R651

At 2210hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an environmental rescue in the 800blk. of Federal Hill road. Dispatch advised A691 that a 60 year old male subject had fallen from a tree stand in the woods and unknown distance to access the patient. Chief 6 requested SU688 & E611 to the scene. At 2220hrs. Chief 6, A691, U1496, U671,SU688,E611 arrived on scene. Crews located the patient about 1 mile from the roadway in the woods. The patient had fallen 30ft. from a tree stand ramp and was lying down a 12 degree slope. The patient was quickly evaluated as a Category A - Priority 1 patient. Command upgraded to rescue assignment and requested Medi-vac. Rescue assignment brought R751, E714 & Light Tower 6 to the scene. It was learned that the patient had been at this location since 1400hrs. until discovered by friends. Crews quickly mobilized the patient and deployed a Z-rig rope mechanical system to assist with the slope evacuation. The patient was extricated from the site at 2311hrs. Patient was transported to Shock Trauma by Trooper 1.

Units: C-6,A691,U1496,U671,SU688,E611,U672, Light Tower,E612(LZ),R751,E714

At 1715hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a Technical Rescue assignment mutual aid to Co. 10 first due, located at the Kilgore Falls in the 1200blk. Falling Branch road. Dispatch advised responding units of a  a subject was struck halfway on a rock ledge at the falls. This area is about 1 mile from any roadway and is only accessed by foot or ATV. At 1721hrs. U672,SU688, U671 called en-route and arrived at 1729hrs. Crews supplied high angle equipment & personnel to the scene with SU688. At about 1813hrs, the subject was extricated form the site. Units cleared at 1837hrs.

At 1245hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an engine mutual aid to York Co. Sta. 54 first due to a 2nd. alarm building fire in the unit block of Mill St. At 1256hrs. Sta. 54 and surrounding mutual aid companies were on-scene of a working fire involving a 3 story commerical building. E611 called en-route and arrived at 1306hrs. The crew was assigned to assist with various overhaul operations. E611 cleared at 1509 hrs.

Thanks to Co. 9 (Darlington) for the stand-by crew.

Units: E611

The 3rd. Annual Tri-County Expo was hosted by the Darlington VFC at their main station. Units from Harford & York counties attend this event. This year's event was by 30 personnel bringing 13 units for display. Everyone enjoyed the great weather and network sharing. Also, a thank you to Jim Cortell from TFT/National Foam for providing the foam technique demo. 

Companies attending:

Harford Co:   Abingdon, Bel Air, Darlington, Fallston, Whiteford, Harford Co. Technical Rescue Team, Harford Co. Emergency Operations Center

York Co:  Airville, Delta-Cardiff, York Co. Haz. Mat. Team

This weekend about 20 members from Whiteford, Darlington, & Rawlinsville VFC's participated in the 3-day Basic Fundamentals Training a.k.a. "Hell Weekend."  This program is developed for cadets & junior members with less than 2 years experience in well-defining their abilities in hose advancement, ladders, and force entry methods. Students gain valuable knowledge and skills from this training program. All students displayed expectational enthusiasm throughout the session.

A Big THANK YOU to all the instructors for their time and efforts in this training.

Job Well Done! 

The Whiteford VFC passed the York County Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) inspection performed by the York Co. PA Chief's Assoc. RIT committee. This recognition established that the company RIT training, along with the equipment carried on Rescue 651 & Engine 613 met the requirements set by the standard.  A special thank you for the committee members for taking the time for this inspection. 

Congratulations to the members that assisted with this successful achievement.

R651 is the primary response unit, with E613 as the secondary unit on RIT assignments.

At 1551hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a Haz. Mat. spill at the intersection of Whiteford & Kerr roads. Chief 6 was on-scene and reported a bulldozer overturn and leaking various fluids. At 1556hrs. E611 called en-route and arrived at 1558hrs. Crews found an overturn bulldozer that had rolled off the trailer after chains broke. The crew contained all hazards. Units cleared at 1624hrs.

Units: C-6,E611

At 0824hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident at the intersection of Whiteford & Line roads. At 0828hrs. U1496 & Chief 6 called en-route and was advised that the caller reported a single vehicle accident with 3 patients. Chief 6 requested 2nd. EMS unit to be dispatched. At 0833hrs. U1496 arrived, reported 1 adult & 2 pediatric patients, and one ejected.  Command requested 3rd. EMS unit (York Co. 56) and MSP Medi-Vac to the scene. Patients were evaluated and package for transport. All patients were transported to John Hopkins by Trooper 2 & M692. Units cleared at 0932hrs.

Units: C-6,U1496,R651,M691,M692,E611,YC-A56 

The Cambria Veterinary Center of Whiteford donated pet oxygen masks to the company. This special equipment will allow personnel to provide greater help to animals in distress. The Whiteford VFC wishes to thanks the Cambria Veterinary Center & Staff for their continued support and dedication to the local emergency services and communities.

Over 180 people attended the Whiteford VFC annual banquet held at the fire station. The event emcee was Rusty Leftwich. Several members were recognized for the past year efforts and dedication. This year's highlights include the 1st. Chief's Life Saving Award & the induction of Chief Frank Krick into the Harford-Cecil Hall of Fame. The customary gag gifts were presented to several members. After the awards ceremony, the membership enjoyed the music & dance portion at the Whiteford American Legion Post 182.

A special thank you to Airville, Fallston, Kennett Square, & Leo (Red Lion) fire companies for standing-by and allowing the membership to enjoy the evening activities.

(Photographs by Janet Fulcher Photography)

The below listed personnel received the following awards:

Chief's Life Saving Award: Rhonda Polk (911 Operator), Robert Cole & Mark Smithson (Co-Workers), FF/Paramedic Marcia DeShaw, Melissa Sheppard (EMS Foundation Medic), EMT Sarah Fedele, EMT Donald Galbreath, FF Larry Holbrook, FF Janet Holbrook, Capt. Jon Wright, Lieut. Dan Barben, EMS Capt. Chris Shay.

Harford-Cecil Hall of Fame Inductee: Chief Frank Krick

EMS Person of the Year:  FF/Paramedic Marcia DeShaw

EMS Rookie of the Year:   EMT Jamie Thrasher

Firefighter of the Year:   Lt. Greg Leftwich

Fire Rookie of the Year:  FF Matt Maxwell

Line Officer of the Year:  Past Asst. Chief Rusty Leftwich

Support Person of the Year:  Kathy Monath

Administrative Person of the Year:  Tina Barben

Chief's Fire Police Award: FP Mike Wooten, FP Howard Roberts, FP Wilma Hall, FP Lane Hall, FP J.D. Wilson

A BIG thank you to the banquet committee for another great job!!!!!