We are pleased to announce the Inaugural Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department “Helping US ~ Help You” Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Twin Shields Golf Club in Dunkirk. We would like to invite the citizens and businesses of our community to come out and support our event. This tournament is an 18 hole, Captain's Choice Scramble and is limited to 144 players or 36 foursomes. The cost is $125 per player or $400 per foursome. Proceeds from this golf tournament will go towards deflecting the operating costs of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department.

For more information about the event, registration, sponsorships and more visit the tournament website at www.dunkirk5.dojiggy.com.  If you have any questions, please contact: Debby Groce-(443)254-5004, dunkirk5vfd@gmail.com or Kelly Harris-(301)996-8920, dvfd5golf@comcast.net.

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS would like to announce the birth of Firefighter Billy Meadors son; Jackson Carl Meador.  "Baby Jaxx" was 6 lbs 7 ox and 19 inches long.  Dad, Mom, and Baby Jaxx are all doing well.  CONGRATS!!!

Just before 1500 hrs this afternoon, The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to 5811 Sunderland Ct. for the House Fire. This brought Engine 51(Lt. Sines), Tanker 5(Johnson), and Chief 5 with a total of 10 men to the run. Chief 5 arrived to find a 2 Story SFD with smoke showing, confirming a working basement fire with extension to the first floor, and requested the Working Fire Dispatch. Engine 51 (second due) arrived and assumed First Due responsibilities. The Engine crew forced entry on Side A, and advanced an attack line to Division 1, where they encountered zero visibility and high heat conditions. Engine 5’s crew found fire throughout the B/C quadrants of Division 1 and extinguished the same holding the fire in check at the basement stairs.
 
Engine 6 arrived and stretched an attack line to the basement entrance where they were met with heavy fire conditions. The crew from Engine 6 entered the basement, and started to extinguish the same, however during the coordinated effort between Engine 5 and Engine 6 to knock this fire down, a flashover occurred in Division 1 with extension to Division 2 sending fire throughout the house. Both Engine 5, and Engine 6’s linemen did an excellent job protecting the crews with hoselines enabling all firefighters to evacuate the house (per command) without injury.
 
 Within 45 seconds of the crews being pulled from the house, a section of the floor on Side B fell into the basement. As other units arrived on scene the fire was put in check defensively with multiple handlines. Once the fire was knocked down considerably , crews regrouped and re-entered to finish knocking the stubborn fire down.
 
This fireground had over 65 Firefighters on scene due to the temperature reaching in excess of 100 degrees outside, and all companies played an important role in this fire from rehab to fire suppression.
 
A special thank-you to the always supportive Chesapeake Grille and Deli,(www.chesapeakegrille.com) along with the McDonalds in Dunkirk, for providing copious amounts of refreshments to the Fireground.
 
Units remained on scene for 4 hours hitting hotspots, performing overhaul, and assisting the Fire Investigator.
 
Command- Chief 5 (Sealey), Operations: Chief 6A(Montgomery), Division 1:Chief 6C(Morris),Division 2 :Chief 6B (Thrasher), Basment Division: Chief 2A(DeAgistino)
 

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were kept fairly busy this 4th of July weekend. The men and women of Dunkirk answered a total of 26 calls for service ranging from Medical Locals,(some fireworks related) water rescues, Crashes, Brush Fires and  House Fires.
 
July 3rd, The Box was dispatched for the House on Fire at 9280 Baker Street in Dunkirk. This brought Engine 51, Engine 52, Rescue Squad 5, Tanker 5, Ambo 5, and the Dunkirk Chiefs to the scene. Units found a fire that had started on the exterior of the home and ran the siding with minimal extension into the house. Units operated for approx. one hour performing overhaul to the residence. 
 
July 4th, The North End Units were sent to 5675 Collington Ct. for a reported large detached shed on fire. Upon arrival heavy fire was found coming from a 50x20 shed. Huntingtown, and Dunkirk Units made quick work of the fire and were in service within the hour.
 
July 5th, Zodiak 5 was sent to assist P.G. County in the Patuxent River for a reported overturned boat with 3 people in the water. Zodiak 5 arrived on scene, and found 3 individuals that had made it to shore by a private vessel passing by.
Shortly after returning to service the Dunkirk Volunteers were sent to the 1300 blk of Squire Lane for a burned subject. Units found a teenage male who had facial and hand burns due to fireworks. The pt was airlifted to a Burn Center in the area.

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to the area of Rt.4, and Chaneyville Road for the Auto.  Engine 5(McDonald) arrived to find a couple autos off in the parking lot of Bright Shopping Center.  Engine 5 made quick work of the fire, and returned to service in 45 min.

This past Sunday from 1200-1800 hrs the Calvert County Fire Rescue and EMS Office held the Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Calvert County fairgrounds.  The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS showed up 30 members deep to show their support. It was a huge success as over 250 Volunteers attended, along with family members which put the total attendance around 500.  There was plenty of good food,  games, and contests for all ages.

The main event for the day was the First Annual County Volleyball Tournament.  Each Public Safety Department in the County entered a team into the tournament.  There were many good games played, and laughs shared throughout the tournament as the teams fought for pride in taking home the trophy.  At the end of the day, The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS squared off against The Prince Frederick Volunteers for the Gold.  The game was intense, as teams took turns exchanging points back and forth for about 45 min. until Chief 5 delivered a game winning, bone crushing spike to Chief 2 (SAWWY) to assure that The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS take home the Championship Trophy.  All in All it was a great day, and we look forward to the same fun next year. 

Special Thank-You to Dunkirks Father/Son Coaching Support from Mike Weimer, and Lindsey Shaner! Great Job!!

Shortly before midnight, The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to the intersection of 19th Street, and DeForest Dr. for the report of a house on fire.  This brought Rescue Squad 5 (Lt. Sines), Engine 5(AFC Holzberger), and Tanker 5(Longfellow) to the scene.   First arriving units reported a working fire in the basement of a Split Foyer style house at 7750 DeForest Dr. Chief 5 arrived and went to work with DFC1 and Engine 1 as a line was stretched through Side A  into the basement.  Engine 5 stretched a line to the basement entrance on Side C, and assisted with hitting hotspots, and ovehaul.  Rescue Squad 5 handled the searches.  Units remained on the scene for approx. 2 hours.

Command:Chief 1(Freesland), Basement Divison(DFC Gibson), Division 1(Chief 6 Riffe)

Recently FF Chris Menius, FF Bill Jones, FF Justin Downs,and FF Sean Smith were enrolled in the Maryland EMT Basic Class, where they underwent hours upon hours of classroom and hands on training.  There hard work and dedication ha surely paid off as they all passed and have earned themselves a spot on one of Dunkirks beautiful Ambulances. HA!

Great Job guys and good luck!!

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to the intersection of Rt.4 and Skinners turn road this morning for the crash.  Rescue Squad 5(Capt.Groce),  Engine 5(M.Clark) and Amb.5 (Dize) responded, and found three vehicles involved wth two trapped.  Rescue Squad 5 deployed the AMKUS Spreaders, and Speedway Cutters and made quick work of the front and rear doors.  The patients were removed and turned over to awaiting EMS units for transport.

Squad Oic M.Groce and Ambo Crew Oic Dize, aol to find a three car MVC. Squad crew found one vehicle with three patients and two were trapped. a mercedes with one pt. at that time the squad crew removed two doors and turned over pt care to Ambo crew. upon further eveluation Trooper 7 was called to fly one of the patients to a local trauma center. E52 Oic M.Clark handled the LZ. Ambo 1, 6, and AA PM9 transported the remainder of the Pts to calvert.=

Shortly after lunch today, the DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to Rt.4 and Chaneyville Road for the crash.  Rescue Squad 5(Capt.Groce), Engine5(Sgt.Groce), Amb5(Faulkner), and Chief 5 responded to find a "T-Bone) type crash with people trapped and one not alert.  The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS stabilized the vehicle, deployed the AMKUS Speedway cutters, and spreaders, to remove the roof, and doors.  The patients were extricated within 10 minutes and turned over to awaiting ems crews.  Both patients were airlifted to area trauma centers.

Command:Chief 5(Sealey) Operations Chief 1A(Gibson)