On Saturday just after lunch DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were alerted for a crash on Rt.2 at Grovers Turn Rd.  Due to the Squad and Ambulance responding from an earlier crash in Anne Arundel County, Engines 51, and 52 responded along with Chief 5. Units arrived and found 3 vehicles involved, and initiated pt.care while the Squad company made quick work popping the door utilizing the AMKUS Spreaders. EMS crews transported three pts.

UNITS: Chief 5, D/C5, Squad 5, E51, E52, A5, A1, A6

The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department would like to send a Special Thanks to Richard Meador and Associates, along with Ripples Automotive of Upper Marlboro, Md. for their generous donations to the department.  Thanks a lot guys...we appreciate it!

We have a new officer line up for 2009.  Officers are as follows:

Fire Chief:  Toby Sealey

Assistant Chief:  Terry McAllister II

Deputy Chief of Fire:  Eric Holzberger

Deputy Chief of EMS:  Gerald Webb

Captains (Fire):  Mike Groce, Wayne Ward Jr

Lieutenants (Fire):  Marty Sealey, Scott Peterson

Sergeants (Fire):  Allen Marcellas, Chris Olson

Captain (EMS):  Darius Osborne

Lieutenant (EMS):  Tommy Smith

Sergeant (EMS):  Ashley Jaskulski

Safety Officers:  Jason White, Bucky Miles

Chief Engineer:  Rusty Helwig

President:  Jerry Johnson

Secretary:  Erin Stinnett

Treasurer:  Howard Kelly

BOD:  Nick Loeffler, Gerald Webb

This past drill, Members took the opportunity to drill on auto extrication on a van that was donated to the Department.  If anyone would like to donate a vehicle, please contact us and we will pass on the details on how you can donate your vehicle.

On Wednesday at 1937 hrs, a box was dispatched at 90 Grover Field Lane in the 109 box for an auto next to the house. Engine 51, Squad 5, Tanker 5, Chief 5B (Sealey) responded with other units from Calvert. Engine 51 arrived on the scene and found the auto fully involved next to the house and went to work. Chief 1, quickly held the box to Engine 51 and units from North Beach. Crew on Engine 51 extinguished the auto and made sure their was no extension to the house.

Last Wednesday morning at 0046 hrs, a box was dispatched for a house fire located 2355 Potts Point Road in the 601 box. Engine 51, Tanker 5 responded with units from Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, and North Beach. Engine 51 arrived on the scene (3rd due) and operated on the scene with crews from Huntingtown and Prince Frederick. Crew from North Beach was dispatched 4th due (RIT) and arrived to do just that. Units from Dunkirk operated on the scene for a few hours. Picture's courtesy of Huntingtown VFD.

On Friday at 1333 hrs, area box 508 was dispatched for a possible shed fire. Squad 5, Engine 51, Engine 52, Tanker 5, Ambulance 58, Brush 5, Chief 5 (Wells), Chief 5A (McAllister), and Chief 5C (King) responded. Units arrived on the scene and found a two story barn/shed fully involved. Several attack lines were placed in service and quickly brought the fire under control in minutes. Command held units from Dunkirk and Huntingtown for mop up for about an hour.

On Saturday at 1808 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched on Route 4 & Mt. Harmony Road. Squad 5, Engine 51, Ambulance 58, Chief 5 (Wells), Chief 5A (McAllister) responded. Units arrived on the scene and found a two vehicle accident  from a t-bone. Crews extricated one subject, and transported to the LZ established by Engine 51.

On Saturday, the Dunkirk VFD had the 1st annual Halloween Party that featured our friends Absinthe who Hrawk the firehouse. About 70 people came to support our party, that we would like to make an annual event. We would like to thank everyone who came out and to the Members who helped with this event.

On Saturday at 1310 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched on Route 4 @ Fowler Road. Squad 5, Ambulance 58, Chief 5 (Wells), and Chief 5B (Sealey) responded. Units arrived and found one on the side with the subject out upon arrival. Crews packaged one up for transport to CMH.