The Whiteford VFC received notification from the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) of being awarded grant funding for 2010. During the 2010 grant application period 55 applications were received and reviewed from volunteer fire departments in 15 Maryland counties requesting funding for $259,617.00 in projects. Whiteford VFC was approved funding for the replacement of 800 feet of forestry hose. Congrats to Deputy Chief John Williamson for another successful grant application.

At 1847hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an Motor Vehicle Accident with Rescue at the intersection of Whiteford Rd. & Main St. At 1848hrs, Chief 6, R651,U1499, A691,A692,E611,U671 called en-route and units arrived at 1849hrs. Crews found a two vehicle accident that placed one vehicle on it's side and a second vehicle down an embankment after the collision. All occupants had self-extricated prior to units arrival. Two adults and one pediatric patients were treated and transported to Upper Chesapeake & John Hopkins Medical Centers.Units cleared at 1914hrs.

Units: C-6,R651,U1499,A692,A691,E611,U671

It is with deep regret & sadness that the Whiteford & Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Companies Officers & Members announce the unexpected passing of WVFC active member and DCVFC President Doug Farrington.

Doug was employed as a Fire Inspector at Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire Department, a life member & President of the Delta-Cardiff VFC, York Co. PA, and proudly served as an active member with this company since 2009. Also, Doug was the founder & President of the Mason-Dixon Fair for the past 12 years.  

He was beloved and respected by the entire membership and will be truly missed. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family during this time of sadness.

Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing

Thursday, August 26, 2010

3pm-9pm

Fire Memorial Service at 8:30pm

at Delta firehouse, located 500 Main St. Delta, PA

Funeral

Friday, August 27, 2010

2ND. Visitation 1pm-2pm

Funeral Service 2pm

Held at Mason-Dixon Fairgrounds

6988 Delta Rd. Delta PA

Internment at Highview Memorial Gardens

Rt. 152 Fallston, MD

Any Departments that plan to bring apparatus should contact Chief Jeff Griffith @ 717-676-6446

The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company is proud to announce our Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating has improved from a Class 7/9 to Class 5/9. The Whiteford VFC has been working on this project for the pass four (4) years.

The Class 5 number represents the property fire protection classification.The Class 9 number represents to water supply system classification.

ISO helps establish appropriate fire insurance premiums for residential and commercial properties, insurance companies need reliable, up-to-date information about community's fire-protection services. ISO provides that information through the Public Protection Classification (PPC) program. ISO collects information on the municipal fire-protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data using the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule. They assign a Public Protection Classification 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire-suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum criteria.

ISO has extensive information on more than 44,000 fire-response jurisdictions.

The last rating in the Whiteford, Cardiff, Pylesville, and portion of Street areas was completed in 1994. Since then, numerous changes and additions have been made to improve this rating. The company provided over 1000 documents that included responses, manpower, training, station, apparatus, Standard Operating Guidelines, pre-plans, dry-hydrant system, and maintenance records for ISO review.

The great news is that this rating benefits both home & business owners with the opportunity of gaining insurance savings that will go into effect by 2011. We encourage property owners to contact their insurance companies to see if they qualify for this savings. Most insurance companies use ISO ratings, however, a very small amount do not. 

 The second phase will conduct the Tanker Shuttle grading to lower our 9 rating by the end of the year. Since there is no public water supply system, we reply on Tankers to transport large volume of water to the scene from one of the twelve (12) reliable water supply locations. Our efforts have enable us to install dry-hydrant materials at these strategical locations. These material consist of large diameter plastic pipe with fire dept. fittings that provide a quick means in obtaining water. Five of these location have been credited by ISO. The final grading will benefit property owners with additional insurance savings.

To learn more about this program go to www.isomitigation.com

The Whiteford VFC Officers and Members are proud to have received this important recognition. The company continues to strive in maintaining the highest emergency services to the communities we serve.

At 1600hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for 2 engine mutual aid to York Co. Sta. 57 first due for a working hay wagon fire in the 600blk. of Lay road. At 1602hrs. E612,E611 called en-route and arrived at 1608hrs. Crews found Sta. 57 involved in extinguishing a hay wagon fire containing approx. 110 bales. Crews assisted with overhaul operations. Units cleared 1735hrs.

Units: E612,E611

At 1836hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Whiteford & Graceton roads for a vehicle fire. At 1838hrs. E611,E612 called en-route and arrived at 1841hrs. Crews found the fire out on arrival and placed units in-service on scene. Units cleared at 1905hrs.

Units: C6-1,E611,E612

At 1906hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an MVA w/Rescue at the intersection of Whiteford & Old Pylesville roads. At 1908hrs. R651,E613,A691,A692,U1496 called en-route and arrived at 1910hrs. Crews found a two vehicle accident involving a pick-up & tractor trailer, with one entrapped in the pick-up truck. The crews split and deployed the Hurst tools, removed the doors & roof and extricated the patient in 15mins. and controlled all hazards. Both patients from the pick-up truck were transported to Bayview hospital. Units cleared at 2046hrs.

Units: R651,E613,A691,A692,U1491,B641,U672

At 0543hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched in the 2600blk. of Whiteford road for an MVA. At 0547hrs. Chief 6,M692, U1496 called en-route and was advised the incident involved a vehicle vs bicyclist. At 0550hrs. units arrived and found one priority 2 patient. Command advised EMS would handle and placed fire suppression in-service. Patient was treated and transported to Shock Trauma. Units cleared at 0625hrs.

Units: C-6,M692,U1496

At 1004hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for Speical Unit 688 (gator) to assist Lancaster Co. Sta. 5-8 (Rawlinsville VFC) in their first due for a woods fire located on Pinnacle Rd. This area is a very remote location with limited access and borders along the Susquehanna River. At 1006hrs. U671 & SU688 called en-route and arrived at 1051hrs. The crew assisted will fire operations during the incident. Units cleared at 1342hrs.

Units: U671,SU688

At 1540hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Whiteford & Ridge roads for a vehicle fire. At 1543hrs. Chief 6, followed by E611 called en-route and was advised by Dispatch of receiving numerous calls reporting a working fire. At 1546hrs. Chief 6 arrived and reported a fully involved vehicle. E611 arrived and crew deployed a single 1-3/4 line and had the fire under control in 10mins. Units cleared at 1625hrs.

Units: C-6,E611 

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