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Accident on Poplar Ridge brings Ridge Volunteers out
JULY 01
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Shortly before 2 p.m., the Bay District Volunteers were alerted for the report of an overturned vehicle on Poplar Ridge Road. Upon arrival, Captain 3 reported two patients were found laying in the roadway both being a priority, and their vehicle overturned in the woods. Medical personal then requested a helo to be started category A. Communications then alerted the Ridge Volunteers to set up a ... (Full Story & Photos) |
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Single vehicle into the woods
JUNE 29
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At 21:03 hours, The Fightin' Four was alerted for the personal injury accident in the area of Three Notch Rd and Hill House Farm Lane in St. James reporting one vehicle into the woods with injuries. Rescue Engine 42 and Engine 43 responded with a total of 13 personal moments after dispatch. Assistant Chief Raley in Command 4 arrived on scene, confirmed one car into the woods, and established command. ... (Full Story & Photos) |
Fire Threatens Commercial Building in Ridge
JUNE 29
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At 11:47, Companies 4, 14, 9, 1, and 49 were alerted for the report of a commercial building fire in the area of 13734 Point Lookout Rd and Wynne Rd in Ridge. Communications advised that the caller reported a debris fire burning close to the structure and was possibly involved. Command 4 arrived on the scene and confirmed the debris fire and reported there was a shed fully involved burning close to ... (Full Story & Photos) |
Engine 43 and Tanker 4 on the scene
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Engine 42 standing by for Trooper 4
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Two Flyouts for a Thursday Afternoon
JUNE 25
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At 1526, Companies 4 and 49 were alerted to Camp Brown for the traumatic injuries. Command 4 (Chief 4A Raley), Chief 4B (Mercure) and Engine 42 (Lt. Raley) all responded within minutes of the dispatch. After responding, Fireboard advised police were on the scene with a 14 year old male, complaining of back pain. Chief 4B arrived first on scene, confirming a 14 year old male complaining of neck, back ... (Full Story & Photos) |
Working Box In The Valley
JUNE 19
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One minute before 1350, Area Box 6-06 was struck for the working house fire at 44505 Blake Creek Road, in Valley Lee. The original dispatch called for Companies 6, 3, 9, 1 (for Engine 14, since Engine 63 is OOS), Water Supply 5 and 6 for the ambulance. Engine 14 marked up at dispatch, with Engines 62, 32, Truck 3 and Tower 9 following shortly after. Engine 61 arrived minutes later and advised of a ... (Full Story & Photos) |
Crews work on the scene of this fire in the Valley.
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The apparatus awaits the start of the parade
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Ridge Goes to the Ocean for the Annual MSFA Firemen's Parade
JUNE 17
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This past week, numerous members spent countless hours cleaning up apparatus in preperation for the annual parade in Ocean City. This included washing, detailing, waxing, polishing and anything else you can think of. Around 0430 on 6/17, seven members loaded up on Engine 44, Brush 4 and Command 4 and left Ridge to start the four hour drive to Ocean City, Maryland for the annual Maryland State Firemen's ... (Full Story & Photos) |
St. James MVA Sends One to Hospital
JUNE 03
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Shortly before 1255, Rescue Box 4-02 was dispatched at Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) and Mattapany Road for the motor vehicle accident, people trapped. Command 4 (Assistant Chief Raley) marked up shortly after dispatch and was advised of two vehicles, with unknown people trapped but people still in the vehicle. With this information, Command 4 advised to start the next due tool. Squad 3 was then alerted. ... (Full Story & Photos) |
Crews remove the patient from this MVA at Mattapany and 235.
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Hurricane Season 2009 -- Are You Ready?
JUNE 01
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The Atlantic hurricane season for 2009 officially kicks off on June 1st, 2009. Hurricanes are one of natures most powerful forces, and one of the most deadly. The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind residents that our region is always suseptible to hurricanes. It's always important to monitor any encroaching tropical depressions, storms and hurricanes. The following are recommendations ... (Full Story & Photos) |
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