April 23, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 50 (Cordova), Station 300 (Denton) and Station 400 (Ridgely) for a vehicle fire threatening a structure at 11313 Butler Road. Units arrived on location to find a controlled burn that had spread to a vehicle parked next to a building. The fire was extinguished without any damage to the structure. (Photos and Narrative courtesy DELMARVA FIRE Photography www.DMVFire.com)

April 12, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 300 (Denton) and Station 50 (Cordova) for an MVC, reported serious with HazMat, on Shore Highway in the area of Cemetery Road. Chief 80 (C. Morgan)arrived on location to find two tractor-trailers involved with diesel fuel leaking from the saddle tanks of one truck. Officer 801 (C. Morgan) established command. Crews worked to stop and contain the leak as quickly as possible however some of the fuel made its way to the Tuckahoe River. Command requested additional resources from MDE, Talbot County Special Unit 16, the Pump-Off Trailer from Queen Anne’s County Station 1 (Kent Island) and a boat from Station 56 (Marydel). Shore Highway remained closed in both directions for most of the day while the crews cleaned up the spill and debris from the accident. Both truck drivers refused treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police. (Photos and Narrative courtesy DELMARVA FIRE Photography www.DMVFire.com)

The officers and members of Queen Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company were saddened to hear of the untimely death of Kent Island VFD's young active members, FF Tyler Elzey and past member, FF Mike Ringenbach as the result of a tragic motor vehicle crash. Our hearts go out to our Brothers at Station 1 and especially the family members and friends of Tyler and Mike. Per KIVFD Website: "On Thursday, April 11, 2013 A candle light vigil for the victims of yesterdays crash will be held tonight at 8 at the Kent Island high school stadium. Gates will open at 7:30 and the vigil from 8-9. Please bring a candle. Car pool as much as possible due to the limited parking."

April 8, 2013 - At 9:30 AM Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Paramedic 16 and Paramedic 392 for an MVC, reported serious with entrapment on Ridgely Road at Crouse Mill Road. Chief 4 (M. Jarboe) arrived on location to find a pick-up into the rear of a 10-wheel tanker, with heavy entrapment of the pick-up driver. Officer 417 (M. Jarboe) established command and requested an additional Rescue from Station 600 (Greensboro) and Aviation be add to the Rescue Box. Crews worked for approximately 25 minutes before getting the heavily entrapped driver extricated. He was packaged and transported by Trooper 6 to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in serious condition and the driver of the tanker refused treatment at the scene. The road remained closed for several hours while the Maryland State Police conducted their investigation. (Photos and Narrative courtesy DELMARVA Fire Photography - www.dmvfire.com)

February 12, 2013 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for a 10-50 PI, reported serious with entrapment at the intersection of Shore Highway and Route 309. Officer 803 (C. McNeal) arrived on location, reported two vehicles involved with no entrapment and established command. Once patient assessment was complete Aviation was requested. One patient was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and the other patient was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries. Units on scene: Rescue 84, Engine 51, Paramedic 90, Paramedic 96, Paramedic 51, Trooper 6 and MSP

February 1, 2013 - At 11:15 AM Queen Anne’s County dispatched Paramedic 400, Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Station 50 (Cordova) for an MVC with entrapment on Route 309 in the area of Horse Shoe Road. Chief 80 (C. Morgan) arrived on location to find a tractor trailer and a delivery truck involved with heavy entrapment of one patient. Officer 801 (C. Morgan) established command. Further investigation indicated the subject entrapped was a “Priority 4”. The other two patients were transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries. Station 1 (Kent Island) was dispatched for their Hazmat Unit to pump the diesel fuel from the saddle tanks of the tractor trailer. Crews remained on the scene for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was conducted and the wreckage was removed. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police. Units on scene: Chief 80, Rescue 84, Engine 85, Engine 51, Paramedic 400, Utility 1, Maryland State Police, Queen Anne’s Co. Sheriff’s Dept., State Highway and Jess Jr. and Sons (Photos and Narrative courtesy of Fire-in-the-Hole Photography) www.fithp.net

Congratulations to the newly elected QAHVFC Officers for 2013....

President - Danny McNeal
Vice President - Phil Starkey
Secretary - Tom Difatta
Treasurer - Linda Chalupa

Board of Directors - David Chaires, Dennis Starkey, Tommy Unruh, Nancy Baker, Gus Gibson

Chief - Chris Morgan
Dep. Chief - Steve Palmatary
Asst Chief - Craig McNeal
Fire Capt - Kenny Hope
1st Fire Lieut - Danny Lister
2nd Fire Lieut - Andrew Kram
EMS Capt - Greg Whitby
Chief Eng - Scott Roe
1st Asst Chief Eng - Joe Mimms
 
Installation of the 2013 Officers will take place at our annual banquet, which is scheduled for February 9th, 2013.

December 16, 2012 - Caroline County Emergency Services dispatched Paramedic 14 and Talbot County Station 80(Queen Anne-Hillsboro) for an MVC with roll over on Tuckahoe Road in the area ofQuail Run Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned with the single occupant out of the vehicle. One patient was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton by Paramedic 14.

Units on scene: Chief 80, Rescue 84, Engine 85, Paramedic 14 and
Maryland State Police

(Photos and Narrative courtesy of Fire-in-the-Hole Photography) www.fithp.net

Queen Anne-Hillsboro VFC was alerted to assist with a structure fire on Mason Branch Road,  in Ridgely.  The fire apparently started in an attached garage and extended into the house.  Engine 85, Tanker 86 and Chief 80 responded, along with units from Ridgely and Denton.

(Photos courtesy of "Fire-in-the-Hole Photography") www.fithp.net

Queen Anne-Hillsboro, along with Cordova and Easton Volunteer Fire Companies, participate in a combined live fire drill near Easton Airport this month.  Opportunities to train new members in live fire situations are rare and extremely important to maintain proficiency and promote safety.  Members involved get valuable experience with breathing apparatus, search and rescue and fire suppression techniques.  This type of realistic training is supervised by training instructors from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). 

Photos courtesy of Fire in the Hole Photography. (www.fithp.net)

August 30, 2012 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Paramedic 90 and Queen Anne’s Co. Station 3 (Queenstown) for a 10-50 PI with rollover at Ocean Gateway and Shore Highway. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with one overturned in the intersection. Units operated on the scene for approximately 30 minutes.

(Photos and Narrative courtesy "Fire-in-the-Hole Photography")

August 25, 2012 - At 12:55 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Paramedic 90 and Queen Anne’s Co. Paramedic 400 for a 10-50 PI reported serious at the intersection of Shore Highway and Owens Road.

Chief 80 (C. Morgan) arrived on location to find two vehicle involved with one patient ejected and established command. After further investigation, Command requested Aviation, three additional Paramedic Units and an Engine from Station 50 (Cordova) to assist with the LZ. A total of four patients were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and Trooper 4. One patient was declared a Priority 4 at the scene.

Shore Highway remained closed in both directions for approximately four hours while the Maryland State Police conducted their investigation.

Units on scene: Chief 80, Rescue 84, Ambulance 80, Engine 51, Paramedic 90, Paramedic 300, Paramedic 400, Ambulance 13, Paramedic 16, Trooper 4, Trooper 6, MSP, Talbot Sheriff’s Dept and State Highway

(Photos and narrative courtesy "Fire-in-the-Hole Photography")

At 1:40 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for a 10-50 PI at the intersection of Main Street and Route 309. Rescue 84 arrived on location; Officer 801 (C. McNeal) reported two vehicles involved and established command. One patient refused treatment at the scene and the other one was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

Units on scene: Rescue 84, Paramedic 90, EMS-1 and Maryland State Police

(Story and photos courtesy of Bruce Secrist - Fire In The Hole Photography)

At approximately 5:10 AM Queen Anne’s County dispatched Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 400 and EMS-3 for an MVC with rollover in the area of 2113 Starr Road.

Officer 808 (G. Whitby) arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned in the field with both occupants self extricated. Chief 80, Officer 803 (C. Morgan) arrived and established command. After patient evaluation Officer 808 requested Aviation. Command requested Engine 54 secure the LZ at the Armory in Queen Anne. One patient was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore by Trooper 6 and the other patient was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.
 
(Photos courtesy of Bruce Secrist - Fire In The Hole Photography) 

 

Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for a 10-50 PI at the intersection of Route 309 and Main Street. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. Two patients were transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries and one refused treatment at the scene.

Station 50 (Cordova) and Caroline Co. Paramedic 13 were also dispatched to assist at the scene.

(Story and photos courtesy of Bruce Secrist - Fire In The Hole Photography)