The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company is continuing our membership drive. We are especially seeking day time Fire & EMS, & Fire Police personnel. Also, seeking Support Members to assist with administrative duties.  More details on membership classifications are located in the Join Us  file. Currently, the on-line application is out-of-service and those interested in membership are welcome to stop by the station.   

The Whiteford VFC will be conducting its Annual BBQ Chicken sales on the last Saturday of each month from April thru June. The first event is scheduled on Saturday, April 25th, from 11am until sold-out. Meals are $7.00 and include 1/2 chicken, 2 sides and roll & butter. Call in advance for LARGE orders or reserve yours early. Contact Kathy @ 410-399-0611 for more information.  

At 0004hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a field fire near the intersection of Dooley & Green Marble roads. At 0008hrs. Chief 6-1 & 6,B641,E611 called en-route and was advised by Dispatch that the caller reported a field fire near the intersection. At 0010hrs. Chief 6-1 arrived and reported a working fire involving several bales of wood scrap. Units arrived and pulled one 1-1/2 handline and extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes. At 0020hrs. Command requested E613 for manpower and the on-duty Fire Marshal to the scene. Units cleared at 0134hrs. 

Units: C-6,C-6-1,B641,E611,E613,FM 

At 1017hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the 900blk. of Old Pylesville Rd. for an MVA. At 1018hrs. U1496, Chief 6 called en-route, followed by M692 & R651 at 1020hrs. At 1021hrs. units arrived and found a single vehicle with 2 occupants had collided with the old MA&PA railroad bridge support. At 1022hrs. Command requested a second EMS unit to the scene, which brought A691. Both patients were treated and transported to Bayview Medical Center. Units cleared at 1048hrs.

Units:C-6,U1496,R651,M692,A691 

At 0744hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an MVA w/ Rescue at the intersection of Pylesville & Whiteford roads. At  0746hrs. Chief 6 called en-route and was advised by Dispatch that the caller reported a single overturned vehicle at location. At 0750hrs. C-6 arrived and found a single overturned vehicle that had sheared a main feeder line utility pole. This pole contained 3 high voltage lines that dropped to the ground and totally blocked Pylesville Rd. and several nearby businesses. Unfortunately, responding personnel had to detour to the station, due to the blocked roadway. The driver had self-extricated them self upon unit's arrival. Command requested an engine from York Co. Sta. 57 to the scene and an engine from Co. 9 to staged at Whiteford & Prospect Rd's area. Delmarva Power was on-scene,cut the power, and removed the down lines. The driver was treated and transported by M692 to Bayview Hospital. Units cleared at 0846hrs.

Units: C-6, R651,U1496,A692,YC R57,Staged: E914

At 1255hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for Special Unit 688 (Gator) mutual aid to Lancaster  Co. Sta. 5-6 (Pequea) first due for a drowning on River Road in Martic Township. LC stations 5-6 & 5-8 (Rawlinsville) were on-scene of the incident located at the Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve. This preserve has many remote trails which are about 2 miles from any road access. At 1259hrs. U671 & SU688 called en-route and arrived at 1326hrs.  Crews assisted with transport of personnel and equipment. Units cleared at 1644hrs. 

Units: U671,SU688 

At 0859hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for 2 engine and truck mutual aid to Co. 10 Norrisville first due for a building fire. Units were on location with a fully involved 50x100 barn. At 0902hrs. E612 called en-route, followed by T631 at 0904hrs. At 0913hrs. units arrived and T631 was placed in-service. E612 crew assisted with overhaul & salvage operations. Unit cleared at 0932hrs.

Units: E612,T631

During the height of Tuesday's storms, Whiteford Volunteers & mutual aid companies were kept busy with 2 working dwelling fires in the first due area.

Box 609 - 1858hrs. - 800blk. Sherrill Drive - Companies were dispatched to the location for a dwelling fire with rescue. Dispatch advised units that multiple calls were received reporting a working fire with rescue. At 1703hrs. units arrived and found a working fire to 70x30 mobile home. Crews began search & rescue operations as command confirmed the homeowners whereabouts. At 1709hrs. Command requested a Tanker Task Force assignment & additional Medic unit. After 14mins. Command ordered an evacuation of the structure due to deteriorating conditions. Crews began exterior defense operations and the homeowner was located nearby. The fire was placed under control in 20mins. The Fire Marshal responded and determined the cause from a lighting strike. Units cleared at 1932hrs.

Box 616 - 1843hrs. -4700blk. Rocks Rd. - On-scene units from the above incident were dispatched for a Dwelling Fire. Dispatch advised responding units the caller only advised that the house was on fire. At 1846hrs. units arrived and found heavy smoke showing. Crews located the fire at the basement laundry room and had the fire under control in 10mins. Crews assisted with overhaul & ventilation operations. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause. which may be a result of a lighting strike. Units cleared at 2031hrs.

Whiteford VFC wishes to extend our appreciation to all the mutual companies that assisted at both incidents.

 Units: Whiteford, Airville,Bel Air, Darlington,Delta-Cardiff, Fallston, Fawn Grove, Jarrettsville,Level, Norrisville,Port Deposit & Stewartstown VFC's.

The 2nd. Annual Tri-County Expo was hosted by the Delta-Cardiff VFC at the Mason-Dixon Fairgrounds. Units from Harford, York, & Lancaster counties attended the event. This year's event was attended by over 70 personnel bringing 32 units for display. Everyone enjoyed the great weather and network sharing. This year, many that partake received great door prizes donated by attending companies and Fire/EMS vendors. Special thanks to everyone that contributed to this event.

Note: The next event will be hosted by Darlington VFC (Harford County) this coming fall, watch for details.

Companies attending:

Harford Co.- Darlington, Susquehanna Hose, Whiteford VFC's, County Technical Rescue Team, County Emergency Operations Center

York Co. - Airville, Delta-Cardiff, Fawn Grove VFC's, County Haz. Mat. Team

Lancaster Co. - Columbia, Millersville, Rawlinsville, Quarryville VFC's, Rescue Task Force #36

At 2301hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Pylesville & Graceton roads for a vehicle fire. At 2303hrs. Deputy Chief 6,Chief 6, E612 & E611 called en-route and was advised by Dispatch that caller reported a car fire at location. At 2306hrs. DC 6 arrived and advised of a working vehicle fire. Crews advanced one 1 3/4 line and extinguished the fire in 10 mins. Units cleared at 2339hrs.

Units: DC-6,C-6,E612,E611

At 0738hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to Ady Rd near Heaps Rd. for an MVA. At 0744hrs. Chief 6, DC-6,A692,U1496,R651 called en-route and arrived at 0748hrs. Crews found a single vehicle that rolled over multiple times and the driver had self-extricated prior to arrvial. Crews secured all hazards and the operator was transported to Bayview Medical Center. Units cleared at 0809hrs.

Units:C-6,DC-6,A691,U1496,R651

At 1747hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched from an MVA w/Rescue at the intersection of Ady & Pylesville roads. At 1747hrs. Deputy Chief 6, U1496,A692,R651 called en-route and arrived at 1748hrs. Crews found a 2 vehicle collision with one vehicle off the roadway and submerged in 10ft. of water. All occupants had self extricated from vehicles prior to units arrival. One occupant was transported to UCMC and the remaining 2 occupants refused medical attention. Command requested both a 2nd. BLS EMS unit and Haz. Mat. response for the submerged vehicle. Crews deployed booms downstream any potential contamination. Units cleared at 1958hrs. 

Units: DC-6,R651,A692,U1496,YC A57-1,U671,Haz. Mat. Team

At 1107hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an MVA w/Rescue at the intersection of Prospect & Bay roads. At 1109hrs. Chief 6,R651,A991, M691called en-route and was advised by Dispatch of a single vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 6 then requested M691 to respond with the Medic from UCMC. At 1114hrs. Chief 6 arrived and a single vehicle that had roll over into a ravine. The lone driver had self-extricated them self prior to arrival. Due to the unstable terrain, SU688 (Gator) was requested to the scene by Command. Crews placed a ladder across the ravine were able to extricate the patient from the area. Command then canceled SU688 prior to arrival. Patient was transported to UCMC. Units cleared at 1146hrs.  

Units: C-6,R651,A991,A691,B641,SU688

At 2021hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an MVA w/Rescue in the 3400blk. of Grier Nursery road. At 2021hrs. Chief 6, U1496 called en-route, followed by R651, A691,E613 at 2024hrs. Dispatch reported a single vehicle into a pole with entrapment.  Also, access to the north side of the scene was limited due to down wires. Chief 6 requested Co. 3  to respond from the south side of Grier Nursery road. At 2026hrs. units arrived and found a single vehicle that had collided and sheared a utility pole.Command reported no entrapment and canceled Co. 3 response. The patient was evaluated as a Category C and Medevac was requested. The patient was transported to Shock Trauma by Trooper. Units cleared at 2111hrs.

Units:C-6,U1496,R651,A691,E613,U699,Trooper 1, Canceled: DC-3,C3-2,R351,A391

At 1703hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Pylesville & Whiteford roads for an MVA with Rescue. At 1706hrs. Chief 6, U1496,R651,A692,Deputy Chief 6, Chief 6-1 called en-route and arrived at 1707hrs. Crews found a three vehicle accident with one Category B priority 1 pediatric patient , two  priority 2 patients, and 2 refusals. Command confirmed rescue and requested Medi-Vac to the Whiteford Heli-pad. At 1711hrs. Command requested 2 additional BLS units to the scene, which brought A691 & YC A57-1 to the scene. Also, E611 responded to scene the landing zone. The extrication was completed in 10 minutes. The priority 1 patient was transported by Trooper 1 to Shock Trauma. A692 transported 2 patients to York Co. hospital. Units cleared at 1805hrs.

Units: C-6,DC-6,C6-1,U1496,R651,A691,A692,E611,YC A57-1,Trooper 1