At 1605hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a smoke investigation in the 600blk. of Cherry Hill Rd. Immediately, the call was then upgraded as a dwelling fire. At 1609hrs. E611 called en-route and was advised that a passer-by was reporting a house fire. At 1616hrs. Chief 9-1 (Darlington) arrived and reported a one-story with heavy smoke/fire showing. Command then requested the first 3 engines in the driveway and the 3rd. engine to lay the supply line. Engines 914, 611, & 314 arrived and crews were able to knock down the fire in 10 minutes. Crews then conducted overhaul operations. The MD State Fire Marshal Office is investigating the incident. Units cleared at 1803hrs.

Units: E611,E612,R651,A692,PM-6,C6-9,E914,R951,C9-1,YCE57-3,YCTk57, YCTk56,E714,S781,U771,T331,E314,E315,C3-2,MD-2,FM-46 

In recent months, the WVFC membership voted to donate the old ladder truck 631 to the Center Township VFC in Greene County, PA. We are please to be able to help another fire department in this manner. The old ladder truck was purchased in 2006 from the New Cumberland VFC in south central PA. This purchase placed the first ladder truck into service in the northern Harford Count area. Throughout the years this unit had become invaluable in providing truck capabilities for the company. It is our fondest wish that this unit will serve them for years to come.

At 1534hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an MVA at the intersection of Pylesville & Dooley roads.At 1536hrs. R651,A691,T631 & Paramedic 6 called en-route and arrived at 1537hrs. Crews found a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The motorcycle operator was treated and transported to Shock Trauma via MSP Trooper 1.

Units: R651,T631,A691,P-6

At 1805hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for the rescue and medic unit mutual aid to Co. 9 (Darlington) first due to an MVA w/Rescue at the intersection of Whiteford & Deerfield roads. Dispatch advised responding units that the incident was actually located at Whiteford & Prospect roads in WVFC first due Box 607. At 1809hrs. units arrived and found a two vehicle collision. Crews found a minor door pop to one vehicle and extricated the patient in 5 mins. One patient was transported to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Units: P-6,M691,R651,C-9,R951,A991,A961,E911

At 1516hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for engine & truck mutual aid to Co. 9 (Darlington) first due for a dwelling fire with rescue in the 4100blk. of Flintville Rd. At 1521hrs. T631 called en-route. followed by E611. At 1523hrs. Chief 9-2 arrived and reported fire showing from one-story dwelling and no rescue. At 1533hrs. T631 arrived and assisted with overhaul operations. Shortly, Command placed the fire under control and canceled E611. T631 cleared at 1709hrs.

Units: E611, T631

At 1958hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an engine transfer to Lancaster Co. Sta. 5-8 (Rawlinsville). Sta. 5-8 & surrounding companies were assisting Sta. 5-3 (Conestoga) with a working building fire. At 2002hrs. E611 called en-route and arrived at 2031hrs. The crew had no calls during the stand-by and cleared at 2230hrs.

Units: E611

At 1420hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an engine transfer to Lancaster Co. Sta. 5-8 (Rawlinsville) for stand-by. Willow Street VFC (Sta. 5-12) and surrounding companies were on-scene of a 2-story working dwelling fire located in the 400blk. of Lancaster Pike. At 1437hrs. E611 called en-route and was then directed to the fire scene. At 1504hrs. E611 arrived and assisted with fire ground and water shuttle operations. E611 cleared at 1713hrs.

Units: E611 

At 1046hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for a truck fire in the 100blk. of Pylesville Rd. adjacent to the North Harford Middle School. At 1048hrs. Chief 6, Chief 6-9, E611, E612 called en-route and was advised by Dispatch of a vehicle fire involving a State Hwy. Administration street sweeper. At 1052hrs. Chief 6 arrived and reported a working fire in the engine hopper compartment. Units arrived and deployed one 1 3/4 hand-line to extinguish the blaze in about 10mins. Units cleared at 1125hrs.

Units: C-6.C6-9,E611,E612

At 0932hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for 2 engines & a truck mutual aid to Co. 9 (Darlington) first due for a building fire in the 2900blk. of Dublin Rd. At 0936hrs. T631, E612,E611 called en-route and monitored on-scene Co. 9 units reporting a working fire to a 50x40 2-story barn style building. At 0947hrs. units arrived and assisted with operations, overhaul, and water supply. Units cleared at 1221hrs.

Units: T631, E612, E611

At 1947hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for an motor vehicle with rescue in the 3500blk. Ady Rd. At 1948hrs. Chief 6, Chief 6-1, Paramedic 6, R651, A692, T631 called en route and Dispatch advised caller reporting multiple vehicles involved with a trauma arrest. Chief 6 requested 2nd EMS unit, with M991 being dispatched. At 1954hrs. A692 & Paramedic 6 arrived at the intersection of Ady & Cherry Hill roads and found a 2 vehicle collision with both vehicles coming to rest in n the parking lot of local business. One vehicle was against two other parked vehicles it had struck. Also, units confirmed the rescue with no trauma arrest. R651 arrived and began using the Hurst tools to extricate one victim that was completed in 10 mins. Command requested Medi-Vac to the scene. A second Medi-Vac was en route for the second patient, but, was canceled before arrived. Command requested Co. 9 (Darlington) for an engine to assist with the near-by landing zone. Crews assisted with patient packaging and controlling all hazards. One patient was flown by MSP Medi-Vac to Shock Trauma and the second patient was transported by M991to Bay View hospital. U671 & Light Tower responded to the scene to assist MSP investigation with scene lighting. Units cleared at 2136hrs.

Units: C-6,C6-1,P6,M692,R651,T631,U671,Light Tower 6, E914,M991,MD-2, MSP Trooper 3  

The Whiteford Vo. Fire Co. membership extend our wishes for a safe & happy holidays.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company membership held their 2012 elections with the following results;

Re-Elected Officers                                               Newly Elected Officers

President Larry Holbrook                                     Vice President Dan Lemon

Secretary Janet Holbrook                       Board Member (2yr)  Ronnie Barben

Treasurer - Chuck Mohr                                    Fire Captain Jason Porrvicchio

Board Member (2yr) Ted Wooden                   Fire Captain Rich Dunham

Chief John Williamson, Sr.               EMS Lieutenant 6-9-2 Jen Porrovicchio 

Deputy Chief Rusty Leftwich         

Assistant Fire Chief John Williamson, Jr.

EMS Asst. Chief Cort Adams        

Fire Lieutenant Wes Roberts

Fire Lieutenant Joey Davis

EMS Lieutenant 6-9-1 Brian Ireton

 EMS Captain - VACANT

EMS Secretary - VACANT

EMS ASST. Secretary - VACANT

NOTE:   Any member interested in filling a vacant position must submit a letter of interest to the Nomination Committee no later than December 13, 2011 at 2400hrs.

At 01652hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched for Special Unit 688 (Gator) to assist Co. 7 (Jarrettsville) with a woods fire in the 4600blk. of Amos Rd. Co. 7 units were on-scene of a woods fire with limited access and involved some outbuildings. At 1652hrs. U671 & SU688  called en-route and arrived at  1734hrs. The gator crew assisted with fire suppression. Units cleared at 1841hrs.

On 11/13/11 at 0731hrs. both units were dispatched to the above location to assist with a rekindle from the original fire . Again, the gator crew assisted with fire containment and cleared at 1017hrs.

At 0125hrs. Whiteford Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Rt. 165 & Wheeler School Rd. for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Rescue. At 0130hrs. Paramedic 6 & Chief 6-1 called en-route, followed by R651, T631, & A691. At 0133hrs. first units arrived and found a two vehicle head-on collision with a total of 5 patients with one occupant heavy entrapped. R651 & T631 crews utilized the Hurst tools & extricated this patient in 30 mins. Command requested 4 additional EMS units & Medi-Vac to the scene. EMS units from YC56, A692,M1091, & A791 responded to the scene. Troopers 1 & 2 transported two patients to Shock Trauma and all others were transported by EMS units to Upper Chesapeake Medical  Center.  Units cleared at 0345hrs.

Units: C6-1,P6,M691,A692,R651,T631,YC-A56,M1091,A791

The Whiteford VFC Officers & Membership placed the new 2009 Smeal heavy duty 105' ladder truck into service at the dedication ceremony. Presentations by Chief John Williamson Sr. & Past Chief Frank Krick explained the process in the purchasing of this unit. Members then conducted the traditional housing of the ladder truck into the station. The truck committee investigation revealed that purchasing the ladder truck now instead of 2015 would save the company about $500,000.00 in additional costs.  

The public is encourage to stop by the station to view this new advance piece of apparatus.

Special thanks to Gene Davis, salesperson of Smeal Fire Apparatus Company & President of Maryland Emergency Products.

A BIG thanks to the Truck Committee that consisted of Chairman Frank Krick, President Larry Holbrook, Chief John Williamson, Sr,. Deputy Chief Rusty Leftwich,Asst. Chief John Williamson, Jr., Safety Officer Dan Lemmon, Asst. Engineer Ronnie Barben, FADO R.E. Williams, & FF Greg Leftwich.