http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on dentonvfc.com using RSS 2.0 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:05:32 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=267 On Saturday January 28th the members and guests of Denton Volunteer Fire Company celebrated their 30th Annual Awards and Installation Banquet. During the evening several members were recognized for their years of service with pins from the department and citations from the House of Delagates and State Senate. Among those being recognized were John Webster for an impressive 50 years of dedication followed by Lester Branson with 40 years and Helen Conard with 30 years. Receiving their lifetime status with 25 years each are Guy Geisel, Gary Geisel and Bobby Fearins. Several members reached their 10 years and 5 years of membership. Throughout the evening many members were recognized with a variety of awards: Fire fighter of the year: John Webster Line officer of the year: Todd Berneski Rookie of the year: Robert Jenner Fire Chief's award: Brandon Hopkins EMT of the year: BJ Devers EMT rookie of the year: Luke Wood Ambulance Captain Award: Bruce Cathcart Associate of the year: Rhonda Blessing Thomas Hardcastle Baynard Award: Howard Hodges Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:55:22 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=267 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=266 Denton Firefighters were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Collision in the area of Federalsburg Highway and Line Road. While units responded, dispatched advised of the updated interesection of Federalsburg Highway and Dion Road. EMS-3 arrived to confirm a vehicle off the roadway with no entrapment. Rescue 300 (6/ Berneski) and Chief 3 (Fretterd) arrived and secured the vehicle. Ambulance 392 obtained a refusal and units were placed available. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:03:36 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=266 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=265 The following Officer's took office as of 0001 hours this morning: Suppression Officers Chief Wayne Fretterd Jr Deputy Chief Dennis Porter Asst. Chief Doug Higgs Captain Todd Berneski Captain Seth Gill Captain Scott Sefton Lieutenant Tom Frankhouser Chief Engineer Bryan North Asst. Chief Engineer Brandon Hopkins EMS Officers EMS Captain Howard Hodges Lieutenants Tracee Griffin, and Tom Frankhouser Administrative Offices President- John Webster Vice President- Chris Baier Secretary- Tracee Griffin Asst. Secretary- Brenda Murphy Treasurer- Bryan North Asst. Treasurer- Gary Geisel Board of Trustees: Doug Higgs Bobby Fearins Don Thrift Allan Blessing Bobby Mullikin Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:03:13 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=265 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=264 Early this morning DVFC members were summons to Harmony Road and Two Johns Road for a vehicle in the water. The Midshore Dive Team was dispatched as well to assist with the operations. Rescue 300 (5/Sefton) arrived to confirm a car into the water, however the water level was up to the seat and they were unable to confirm if there was an occupant. Dive members from Preston VFD arrived and entered the car and confirmed no occupants were inside and assisted in hooking a tow cable to the car so it could be removed. Footprints were found on the opposite side of the creek leading law enforcement officials to believe the driver made it out of the vehicle. Crews cleared within one hour of the dispatch. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:52:51 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=264 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=262 DVFC was dispatched at 1708 hours tonight for a MVC with a pedestrian struck on Andersontown Road. Chief 3 (Fretterd) arrived on scene with PM13 and confirmed one subject in the roadway. Rescue 300 arrived and crews assisted PM13 with the pedestrian, as well as checked the driver of the vehicle. The driver refused medical services. Due to inclement weather the pedestrian was transported to Pennisula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury priority 2 by PM13. Units cleared at 1747. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:50:32 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=262 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=263 DVFC was dispatched for a MVC "Car into a Structure" this morning at the Dollar General Store on South Fifth Avenue. Chief3 (Fretterd) arrived to find obvious damage to the entrance of the store. The driver of the vehicle had backed the car away from the building prior to arrival. Chief Fretterd assumed Dollar General Command, and requested a building inspector respond to the scene. Rescue 300 (5/Mullikin) arrived, and was assigned building evacuation, and utility control. Ambulance 392 (Roy/W. Martin) arrived and assessed the driver of the car who refused medical services. Once the scene was secured, it was turned over to Denton PD and units cleared. The store remained closed for the day. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:52:23 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=263 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=260 Since the 1800's fire departments have celebrated "Housing" of Apparatus as a welcome to their fleet. In the preceding times during Horse Drawn Apparatus, it was difficult to back the wagons into the station house with horses, so the members would push the wagon back into the station house. In modern times the Horse Drawn Apparatus have been replaced by motorized vehicles however the tradition occurs across the nation still today of pushing the apparatus into the station. The Officers and Members of the DVFC housed Engine 302 today. Several members of mutual aid companies, and local and county commissioners were on hand to help celebrate the event. The apparatus is a 2011 Pierce Arrow XT fire engine powered by a 515hp Detroit 60 series motor, and a Allison transmission. The engine holds 6 personnel and carries 780 gallons of water, 1200 feet of 5" LDH supply line, and over 1000' of attack lines. It has a 2000gpm Hale 2 stage pump and a 6.5KW Honda generator. The unit is designated as Engine 302 and replaces a 1987 Spartan LTI 55' telesquirt. The unit was purchased through Atlantic Emergency Services with James Bambary as the salesperson. After a blessing given by DVFC Fire Chaplain Rev. Bill Davis, President John Webster climbed into the driver seat, released the parking brake, and members pushed the apparatus into the firehouse. Following some more training, and final mounting of equipment, Engine 302 was placed in service Christmas Eve night. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:20:13 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=260 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=259 At 2208 this evening The Denton Volunteers were dispatched to Shore Highway and Harmony Road for a reported pickup truck off the roadway. Chief 3 (Fretterd) arrived to find a Pickup truck that had crossed the intersection and hit the enbankment flipping over before coming to rest near a wood line. Officer 315 established Harmony Road command. The vehicle had no occupants around it. On the arrival of Rescue 300, crews illuminated the area with the light tower and search the wood line and field using a Thermal Imaging Camera without success. Multiple Law Enforcement officers arrived and search the opposite side of the woods, and nearby roadways and houses. No occupant was found. The scene was turned over to MSP and units went available. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:17:45 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=259 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=261 Members of the DVFC said their goodbye's today to the first Aerial Device to serve the county. Old Monroe Fire Protection District in Missouri purchased the 1987 Spartan LTI telesquirt from us. Members flew into BWI Airport this morning and were greeted by Chief Fretterd. The crew from Old Monroe departed the station at 1300 and headed home with Engine 305. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:18:51 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=261 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=257 The DVFC will hold their annual Toy and Train Show Saturday December 10, 2011 from 0900-1500 hours at the Caroline County 4H park on Detour Road in Denton. Admission is $3 for adults, kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Table prices are $17.00 for the first table and registration in advance, or $20.00 at the door. Please contact the fire station for more information @ 410-479-2121. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:21:18 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=257 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=256 During the month of November DVFC responded to 24 fire related incidents. Top Call Responders for the month were Engineer Guy Geisel 16 calls, Capt. Scott Sefton 15 calls, Firefighters Bruce Cathcart and Bob Mullikin 14 calls, and Firefighter Lester Branson and Engineer John Webster with 12 calls. DVFC had an average of 3.6 minute response time from the time the call was dispatched to the time the first fire apparatus left the station, and had an average of 11 personnel on each call. We used over 2,000 feet of hose and pumped approximately 32,550 gallons of water. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:02:31 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=256 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=258 On today's date DVFC was dispatched along with Station 600, 400, 100, and Talbot County Station 80 for a reported Commercial Building Fire at Tanglewood Conservatories. Asst. Chief Higgs arrived on scene to find nothing evident from Side A. Engine 304's crew investigated and found a small fire in a dust collector with evidence of several small dust piles on fire. Crews dismantled the colector to extinguish all the fire. Tower 310 and Tower 1 arrived and laddered the building checking the exhaust system as well. Crews returned at 1131. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:18:01 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=258 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=255 Early this morning members of our Truck Committee departed to Appleton, Wisconsin to the Pierce Manufacturing Plant to complete the Post Paint Inspection of our New 2011 Pierce Arrow XT Engine. Members completed 2 days of inspections with Graphic Artist, Engineers, and the Assembly Crew to build another valuable piece of apparatus to help protect our community. The full committee will travel back to Pierce later this month to complete the Final Inspection of Engine 302, with a deliverly the first of November. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:26:42 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=255 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=254 At 1709 hours today, DVFC was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Collison in the 23000 block of Saulsbury Road. Chief 3 (Fretterd) arrived to find a minivan off the roadway into trees. The patient had minor injuries however was still in the driver seat. Rescue 300 (D. Martin) was assigned to "Pop" the passenger side sliding door to ease the patient out of the vehicle. Engine 304 arrived and assisted the Rescue crew. Ambulance 392's crew packaged and transported the patient to Memorial Hospital at Easton. PM13 and MSP were also on the scene. Units cleared by 1741 hours. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:06:26 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=254 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=253 Box 3-2 was sounded approximately 1822 hours this evening for an Apartment Fire in the 200 building of Caroline Apartments. Engine 304 arrived on the scene and found smoke showing from Side A and advanced a hoseline for Fire Attack. Quick thinking of the occupants alerting their neighbors of a fire led to a neighbor dowsing several fire extinguishers on the and knocked the fire down until the fire company arrived. An investigation found that a small child had found a lighter and lit a piece of clothing on fire then threw it on the bed. No one was injured, and the fire was contained to to the mattress. After the incident the fire company was able to talk to the family and child on home safety and preventing future incidents. Units cleared by 1900. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:06:42 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=253 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=252 Rescue Box 3-3 was sounded today at 1231 hours for a Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) at the intersection of River Road and Shore Highway. Ambulance 391 with 2 and Rescue 300 (5/Sefton) made a response initially with PM13. Units went on the scene with two vehicles involved, one in the eastbound lane of Shore Highway and one in the westbound lanes of Shore Highway. Chief 3 (Fretterd) arrived moments later and established River Road Command. Engine 304 (3/DC Porter) arrived and was tasked with traffic control until law Enforcement arrived. PM13 transported one patient to Memorial Hospital in Easton. Units cleared at 1303. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:06:55 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=252 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=250 Citizens should be preparing for the effects of Hurricane Irene this weekend. With the heavy rains Friday during Summerfest, as well as rain today and tomorrow night, the ground is going to be super saturated. Citizens are urged to have an Emergency Kit prepared for 2-3 days. Kits should include drinkable water, can foods, supplies for the elderly and infants as well as batteries, flashlights, etc. in the event of the loss of power. Our area is expected to be hit around Saturday afternoon lasting about 24 hours. Winds are expected to sustain 50-60 mph with gust over 70mph. Check your residence and yard to make sure items are secure and don't become projectiles in the wind. Also please do not attempt to drive through high water. The DVFC's members will be ready to assist as needed. Be safe everyone! Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=250 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=249 A lightning strike on August 4, 2011 in the "Great Dismal Swamp" sparked a brush fire nine (9) miles southeast of Suffolk, VA. The fire has rapidly spread to 6,000 acres. Units on the scene have about a ten percent containment of the fire. However, prevailing winds have shift the haze and odor of smoke up the Bay areas and to the Southern, Central, and Eastern Shore portions of the state. These conditions will continue throughout the day according to the National Weather Services. Many people woke up this morning to a strong odor of smoke due to this. The Denton VFC reminds the our friends and neighbors that have Respiratory Problems to please use caution outside and with windows open, and that similiar episodes will exist until the fires are extinguished. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:27:03 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=249 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=251 In the early morning hours today DVFC was alerted for a Dwelling Fire in the 11000 block of Cemetery Road in Queen Anne Hillsboro's Area. Units arrived to find a two story dwelling with fire showing. Tower 310's crew assisted with extinguishment and ventilation. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:52:18 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=251 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=247 At 1623 hours today Denton, Greensboro, Ridgely and Goldsboro Fire Companies along with the County Department of Emergency Services were dispatched to a Working Barn Fire near the intersection of Burrsville Road and Baker Road. As units were dispatched a large column of smoke could be seen from town limits. Assistant Chief Higgs and PM392 (Lister/McCombs) arrived in the 26000 block of Burrsville Road to find three barns involved with fire. Chief Higgs assumed Burrsville Road command as soon after requested a Tanker Task Force. Engine 304 (Mullikin) arrived and laid a 5" supply line from the road and started to attack Barn 1 on the east side of the property. Engine 604 laid a second supply line and attacked began the attack on Barn's 2 and 3. Crews were able to extinquish a small fire in Barn 3 and save the structure. Crews were hampered by large fire loads in and around all three Barn by large piles of straw. The occupants of the farm stated they were off loading straw into Barn 1 when a bale clipped an electric wire and caused an arc setting the straw on fire. High heat and dry conditions were believed to accelerate the fire into the quick growth that the fire department encountered. Command was transferred to Chief Fretterd on his arrival and Chief Higgs was assigned Fire Attack. Chief 4 (Utz) was assigned Water Supply Officer. Several sites were utilized near the scene and around town for tankers to haul water to the scene. Command requested a Second Alarm for additional staffing due to the heat condition. Over 60 firefighters from thirteen fire companies responded and assisted in the operation. The fire was Under Control at approximately 1730 hours, however units worked until 2025 hours before clearing the scene. One firefighter was transported to Memorial Hospital with minor injuries due to the heat, and was treated and released. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:28:31 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=247 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=248 Denton, Ridgely and Queen Anne Hillsboro VFC's were toned out today at for a Working House Fire in the 10000 block of River landing Road. Units arrived within seven minutes to find a working kitchen fire with extension to the residence. E304 arrived and advanced handline into the dwelling. Units were able to bring the fire under control within 24 minutes of the arrival. Units worked on the scene for another hour and a half overhauling the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:09:04 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=248 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=246 Denton Volunteers were alerted this morning at 0207 for an Engine Company Transfer to standby at Kent County De Station 47, Farmington. Engine 305 (3/Chief Fretterd) started towards Delaware. During the transfer Kent Center requested Engine 305 to respond to the scene in the 800 block of Staytonville Road to assist with a Working House Fire. E305 arrived to find multiple companies battling a large 2 1/2 story single family dwelling. Crews worked until being released at 0435 hours, and then returned back to the station. Photos provided by Trista North. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:55:38 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=246 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=245 The Denton VFC was dispatched to a MVC today at the intersection of Shore Highway and Liden School Road at 1555 hours. Rescue 300 (Gill) arrived to find a three car accident, with Ambulance 391 reporting multiple patients. Trooper 6 was requested and medivaced one person to Shock Trauma, and Ambulance 391 transported two patients to Memorial Hospital in Easton. Units cleared the call at 1636. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:22:28 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=245 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=244 On March 10, 2011 the Denton VFC was presented a donation from the Monsanto Fund, on behalf of the request by the Wheatley Family in Denton. Mr. William Boylan from the Monsanto Fund and Mrs. Wheatley presneted Chief Fretterd and the members of the Denton VFC the check during their monthly meeting. The money went to repairs and equipement for their brush truck. The Denton VFC would like to send their deepest appreciation to The Monsanto Fund and The Wheatley's for making this happen. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:12:12 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=244 http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=242 Listed below are the winners of our First Annual Gun Bash. Thanks again to all that came out and had a great time, plus made this possible. 1:00 John Heaphy 1:10 Nick Chabra 1:20 Nathan Powell 1:30 Derik Callanay 1:40 DVFC 1:50 Chris Zdobsyz 2:00 Jimmy Grist 2:10 Wilbert Wisor 2:20 Wayne Fretterd Sr. 2:30 Billy Gee 2:40 Phillip Barbour 2:50 James Chezum Jr. 3:00 Steve Scharf 3:10 DVFC 3:20 David Wielgosz 3:30 John Coker 3:40 Doug Robinson 3:50 Mike Luckett 4:00 Bruce Peris 4:10 Wayne Fretterd Jr. 4:20 Dennis Porter 4:30 DVFC 4:40 Dasn Bridges 4:50 Ronald Marconi 5:00 Johnny Cox 5:10 Kevin Brown 5:20 Troy Tribbett 5:30 James Sheppard 5:40 Ben Eskridge 5:50 Vince Peranio 6:00 William Smith Mon, 30 May 2011 19:27:19 GMT http://www.dentonvfc.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=242