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Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls - May

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, May 30

The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):


1) Product: BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Sold on Amazon.com

Hazard: The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous smoke and fire.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/yc45cw4w
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No Caption VFW Awards First Responder of the Year for 2022 to One of Our Own

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, May 19

On Saturday, May 13th, Ridge VFD's Health & Safety Officer Phil Cooper was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as First Responder of the Year for 2022. Phil was awarded at the local (VFW Post 2632 - California, MD; $250), the Southern Region ($100), and the State (Maryland) levels. He will be considered for higher level awards at the National VFW level later this year.

Congratulations ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Simulated Aircraft Crash Drill - Webster Field

Firefighter Edward (Eddie) Raley, May 16

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was invited by Naval District Washington Fire Department (NDWFD) to attend a simulated aircraft crash aboard Webster Outline Field. Ridge fire units as well as Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and NDWFD were dispatched at approximately 10:45am for a reported military V-22 aircraft down. Units arrived on the scene and found the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device (MAFTD) ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Acquired Structure Training

Firefighter Edward (Eddie) Raley, May 07

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department acquired two sturdy structures for us to have the opportunity to train in. We started training on April 17th, our monthly drill night with bail out procedures, window clings, firefighter drags, SCBA buddy breathing, and Rapid Intervention Team training.

On Thursday April 20th we practiced the Denver Drill (Unconscious Firefighter Extrication), the Columbus Drill ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Motorcycle Fire / Lexington Park

Firefighter Edward (Eddie) Raley, May 02

4-05 Box, 14:28- Squad 4 was dispatched to the area of 17968 Three Notch Road for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 4 marked up responding at 14:31 and communications advised him that the original 911 call was for an accident but a caller called back and advised that the motorcycle was on fire and was not involved in an accident. Chief 4 arrived at 14:32 and confirmed a small ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motorcycle fire - Lexington Park
Motorcycle fire - Lexington Park

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Past President Charlie Bradburn (2nd from left) being sworn in as SMVFA Treasurer
Past President Charlie Bradburn (2nd from left) being sworn in as SMVFA Treasurer

Ridge VFD Grabs Several Awards at the 76th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention and Parade

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, April 30

The Southern Maryland Convention weekend kicked off this year on Friday, April 28th with the Annual Installation of Officers Banquet of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (LA-SMVFA) in Indian Head, MD. During the Installation, two of our own Auxiliary Members were sworn into LA-SMVFA offices. Becky Wathen is the new Treasurer and Darlene Wood is the new ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls - April

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, April 30

The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):


1) Product: Jetson Electric Bikes 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/ywwvusr5
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1) Product:  Jetson Electric Bikes 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
1) Product: Jetson Electric Bikes 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

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New Boat 4 Update
New Boat 4 Update

New Boat 4 Fabrication Update

Firefighter Edward (Eddie) Raley, April 28

The members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department are proud to provide an update to the citizens of the 1st District and St. Mary’s County. As it has been nearly two years since the start of this project, we can see the light for completion in the very near future. We couldn’t have done it without the expertise of the employees at P.L. Jones Boatyard on Hooper Island, Maryland. The construction delay ... (Full Story & Photos)

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