Today @12:02hrs the station was alerted for a MVC w/ Injuries. C-2 AOL with two cars in the roadway with 215 est. "Preston Rd" command. The crews from E203 and B207 assisted with redirecting traffic around the scene while A208 and Pm 11 took care of packaging the PT. PT was then transported to 1000. Command placed under control and scene was turned over to MSP.

AT 11:13hrs THE STATION WAS ALERTED FOR A CHICKEN HOUSE FIRE. A108 AOL WITH SMOKE SHOWING CONFIRMED WORKING FIRE. E102 AOL WITH 117 EST. " LAUREL GROVE RD" COMMAND. CREW FROM E204 AOL AND ASSISTED WITH PULLING CEILING AND EXTINGUISHING HOT SPOTS. UNITS BACKED UP AND IN QUARTERS @ 12:10hrs.

At 1309hrs the station was alerted for a MVC w/ injuries. C-2 responded within a minute. C-2 AOL with one truck into the back of a tractor trailer. PT had self extricated himself from the truck before the arrival of the fire dept. PT was packaged and transported to 1000.

Station was alerted for a working house fire in the 3-7 box. Units AOL with a 2 story house fully involved. Crew used exterior attack and ladder pipe to extinguish the fire while the station was assisting Denton the station was put out for a working shed fire in the 2-5 box. E65 en route to cover up our station was put on the call and AOL with a 10 x10 shed with fire showing. Check out the video section for a video of todays fire!

Thanks Bruce Secrist for the pictures!!

At 0900hrs Sunday morning the company held a control burn with Federalsburg out on Harmony Rd. Crews used rooms for burning to give some of the younger members some hands on experience with advancing a line and extinguishing the fire. After the last evolution the house was let go to burn down for the homeowner. I would like to thank Federalsburg for bringing a crew over to help. Also would like to thank Bruce Secrist for coming and taking pictures. More pictures can be found @ www.fithp.net

THE STATION WAS ALERTED FOR A HOUSE FIRE IN THE 300 BLOCK OF MORRIS AVE.  A108 AOL WITH SMOKE SHOWING. C-1 AOL WITH 117 ESTABLISHING "MORRIS AVE" COMMAND. THE CREW FROM E102 AND THE PAID EMT PUT A QUICK KNOCK ON THE FIRE BEFORE OTHER UNITS ARRIVED. E204 AOL AND LAYED 150FT OF 5IN HOSE FROM THE CORNER OF UNIVERSITY AVE AND MORRIS AVE TO SCENE. THE CREWS FROM E204 AND E201 WERE SENT TO INTERIOR FOR OVERHAUL ALONG WITH 217 BEING ASSIGNED TO OPERATIONS. COMMAND PLACED UNDER CONTROL AND UNITS CLEARED @ 10:47HRS.

At around 01:35hrs Caroline dispatched Sta 200, Talbot Sta 60, and Talbot Sta 50 for and Odor of electrical burning in a residence. C-2(Milligan) responded shortly after dispatch. Caroline then advised him that the homeowner could smell electrical burning but didn't see any smoke or flames. C-2 AOL with smoke coming from the eaves and est. "Hog Creek Rd" command. Command then advised he had heavy fire coming from the first and second floors of the charlie side of the home. E204 AOL and quickly pulled 2 lines and placed them in service for an exterior attack till more manpower arrived for interior operations. Command requested a 2nd alarm which brought Sta 100 and Dorchester Sta 6.  217 (T.Plutschak) had operations and 602 (J. McNeal) had the water supply. Command had Brush 66 set a draft site for water supply to the scene at a local farmers pond. Crews spent 4 hours knocking and doing overhaul to the home. The fire is being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshall's office.

Good job by all companys involved and thanks to the transfer companys!!

Other great pictures can be seen at www.fithp.net

2-1 special medical struck for pediatric fallen down a flight of stairs. EMS units requested to fly child, positive short LOC followed by brief decreased LOC. At time of departure pt crying always a good sign, best wishes to the family.

Monday October 5, 2009, our truck committee started there journey to Louisiana for our new engine tanker engineering conference. We arrived in New Orleans and made our way to Ralph's and Koccao's where we enjoyed a taste of Loiusiana cuisine. Tuesday made our way to a very impressive Ferrara plant to see a tight run operation and something you dont see much of anymore customizations. Oh and a BIG ASS FAN that thing was huge at least 24' blades. We toured thru the factory from start of the chassis, to final inspection, very friendly staff. Even shook hands with President and CEO Chris Ferrara , a very friendly welcome and thank you. We look forward to sharing with our members and visitors the stages of this truck building process. We invite you to check back frequently for updates and also view with us the stages of construction at www.ferrarafire.com Thanks for the support from our community which in return allows us the opportunity to serve you better. Respectfully Bryan Milligan, Chief 

Station was alerted for a house fire fully involved. C-2 went responding and was advised by Caroline the fire was possibly in Dorchester but couldn't confirm. C-2 AOL with one vacant single wide trailer fully involved w/ 217 est "Preston Rd' command. C-2 advised Caroline that the fire was in Dorchester county and make sure they had been alerted. C-1 AOL with 116 and was put to work as Fire Attack. E 204 AOL and pulled two lines to start exterior attack. and E102 AOL soon after and helped the crew from E204 with knocking the fire. The scene was placed under control and turned over to FM office for investigation after a extensive overhaul. Units cleared @ 02:30hrs.

Station was alerted for a service call at the town hall. Units AOL and town PD requested assistance on getting a cat down from a telephone pole.

After over a year and a half of going to shows and meeting with truck builders the Preston Vol. Fire Co. has signed a contract with Ferrara Fire in Holden, LA to purchase a new Engine/Tanker. The new Engine/Tanker will be a Ferrara Igniter XD LFD Custom Chassis, with a Cummins ISM-500hp Engine, 1,500 gpm Hale Pump, 2,800 gallon water tank. The new Engine/Tanker is expected to be delivered sometime in the Spring. We will keep you updated on the delivery date and have pictures posted of the truck in the building process. The new Engine/Tanker will better serve the community and the surrounding areas.

Tonight the station was alerted for a MVC unknown on injuries. After units went responding Caroline advised they received another call advising entrapment and possible fire. C-2 AOL with one car apparent rollover 217 est. "Harmony Rd" command. The PT was out of the car and there was no fire. The crew from E203 helped package the PT and secured the car. E204 had the LZ. Units cleared just before midnight.

Today the station was alerted for a MVC unknown on injuries in the area of Chance's  Store. C-2 AOL with a T-Bone style accident checking on injuries. After checking with the PT's it was found no one was injured. Paramedic 11 was placed available and the Crew from E203 assisted with traffic and some minor fluid clean up. Units were available @ 17:24hrs.

This persons tag has traveled everywhere. Wonder if he will even know it was gone!