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Carnival Provides Joy for Many SEPTEMBER 01 - The 2010 Ridge Carnival came to a close on Sunday, 15 August. The members of the department and auxiliary together with the community hosted yet another successful year. The onset of the carnival was a little gloomy with our first night, August 5th, bringing storms that forced us to close shortly after we opened. With the following Friday's weather looking to be in our favor, we held onto hopes ... (Full Story & Photos)

Is Hurricane Earl heading this way? AUGUST 30 - As of 11 pm EDT Wednesday Hurricane Earl was located about 520 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina with top winds near 140 mph. Earl is moving toward the north-northwest at 18 mph. It is expected to gradually turn to the north tomorrow. A hurricane warning is in effect for Bogue Inlet, NC northeastward to the NC/VA border, including the Pamlico and Abermarle Sounds. A hurricane ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 43 to California Working Fire AUGUST 05 - At 1641, the Fightin' Four was alerted for the working fire box at 45821 Circle Drive, in California. Fireboard began taking calls that a home was on fire at that address. At the time, units from Companies 9, 3, and 7 were all en route to another house fire when the call was taken. Fireboard redirected Engines 32 and 72. Engine 32 was first on the scene reporting heavy smoke throughout the house, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Live Fire Exercise at Point Lookout AUGUST 01 - Over the last two months or so, members have used an acquired structure in the Point Lookout State Park as part of training. Members have practiced forcible entry, hose line techniques, search and rescue and a hose maze. One of our monthly drills had members complete a house fire simulation. In this simulation, Fireboard took calls stating that the house across from the fishing pier was on fire. Engines ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Fightin' Four and NAS conducted a live fire exercise in this house

Units operated on this fire on Bennett Court

Hot and Humid Weather Results In Another Busy Weekend JULY 25 - On 7/23 shortly after 1230, as some members were in Baltimore enjoying the Firehouse Expo, area box 4-03 was alerted to Heritage Hill Ct for the gas leak in a residence. Rescue Engine 42 and Tanker 4 responded, along with the rest of the assignment. Engine 141 and the Rescue Engine arrived together and advised of nothing evident. After further investigation, it was determined to be a good intent call ... (Full Story & Photos)

Busy Weekend Again For The Fightin' Four JULY 19 - On 7/16, shortly after 1900, a heavy storm pushed it's way through part of the first due. The heaviest part of the storm hit the Lexington Park area. At 1916, Engine 44 (Capt. Raley) was alerted to Willows Rd (3-08 box) for the reported house struck by lightning. Chief 4B (Mercure) was in the area and also responded on the call. Engine 33 and Chief 4B arrived with nothing evident. Chief 4B then advised ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Engine 42 operates on this Independence Day MVA with entrapment

Fightin' Four Stays Busy Over July 4th Weekend JULY 04 - During the course of the July 4th weekend, the firefighters from the Fightin' Four remained active running numerous calls for service. The weekend started on Friday evening, when Boat 4 (Chief 4B Mercure), Engine 43 (Capt. Raley) and Brush 4 (Chief Raley) headed to St. Mary's College to stand by for their annual River Concert Series and Fireworks. Shortly after arriving, a call for a syncopal episode ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Due Working Box with A Victim Trapped JUNE 25 - At 2156, Companies 4, 14, 3, 9, 6, 49, 39 and ALS were alerted to Lawrence Street, in the 4-03 box, for the reported house fire with subjects trapped. Shortly after the dispatch, Engines 43 (Capt. Raley), 141, 33, 91, Tanker 4 (Engineer Wood), Truck 3, Command 4 (Chief 4B Mercure) and Chief 3 (Gould) were all on the air. Shortly after, Engines 44 (Engineer Morrison), 63, 32, Tower 9, Ambulances 497 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units worked this house fire on Lawerence St in St. Inigoes

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