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.

On Saturday at 2314 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched on Fowler Road for a overturned vehicle. Squad 5, Ambulance 58, Chief 5A (McAllister) responded and arrived to find the same. Upon arrival, subject was already out of the vehicle. Crews operated on the scene for about an hour.

On Saturday October 25, units from Dunkirk were dispatched on a rescue box located on Route 4 @ Morning Glory Lane. Squad 5, Engine 51, Ambulance 59, Chief 5A (McAllister), and Chief 5B (Sealey) responded. Units arrived and found the same and extricated one subject to the LZ established by Engine 51.

Over the past few months, Dunkirk Volunteers showed our support for the kids of Northern High School. Each Friday night, a crew on the Ambulance/Engine stood by while the kids play football. Thanks to the dedicated Volunteers who take their time each Friday night.

The Dunkirk VFD & Nam Nights got together for our Annual Bike Show. Once again, we had a great showing from the Community. We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Volunteers and we look forward to next year.

On Saturday at 0730 hrs, Engine 51 and Tanker 5 left for Waldorf. With this being two separate services, Engine 51 & Tanker 5 split and made sure Dunkirk VFD was at each to show our support to our fellow brother & Sister. Please keep all of the victims and their families in your prayers. They will all be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to the Maryland State Police, Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, and the families of all the victims.

On Friday morning at 0800 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched on Route 2 and C.Jones Road. Squad 5, Ambulance 58, and Chief 5C (King) responded with units from Huntingtown. Chief 6 (Riffe) arrived first and confirmed a vehicle overturned with one still trapped. Crews arrived and went to work, with crew from Squad 5 taking care of stabilization, while crew from Squad 6 removed the driver side door. One subject was self-extricated upon arrival, with crews working together to extricate the driver. Both patients were transported by Ambulance 6.

All pictures courtesy of , Dennis Hook: www.dchookedonphotography.com

On Monday at 0840 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched in the 9-9 box located in AACO. Squad 5, Ambulance 58, Engine 52, Chief 5C (King) responded. Units arrived and found a van that had a subject trapped. Crews went to work and quickly extricated the subject for transport to the LZ that was established by Engine 52 for Eagle 2. Crews operated on the scene with units from AACO for about an hour before going in service.

The Officers and Members of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad wish to extend our sincerest condolences to all of the families, including the extended families of the Maryland State Police and Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department whom have suffered such a tremendous loss, as a result of the accident involving Trooper 2. 

At 1500 hrs, Departments from the County, family and friends gathered at Christ Church on Broomes Island Road to celebrate the life on FF Rob Terwilliger. At the end of the service the last call was sounded for brother Rob Terwilliger putting him to rest after Fire Chief Monty Parks handed over Rob's gear to his son. May you rest in peace brother!

On Saturday at 1000 hrs, the 86th annual parade took place in Beltsville. Units arrived at the line-up located at Montgomery Road @ Old Gunpowder Road on this early Saturday morning. Engine 51 , Tanker 5 left Dunkirk at 0845 hrs and started that direction. At the end of the day, units from Dunkirk were awarded the best overall out of county. Last Saturday, Captain King took Engine 52 up for the Rodeo which at the end of the day had the best time in this event. Special thanks to Beltsville VFD for a great time.

It brings great sadness to announce the passing of St Leonard VFD Volunteer, Robert Terwilliger. Early this morning, dedicated member, Robert was involved in a tragic fatal accident on the Beltway. The Officers and Members of the Dunkirk VFD expresses its deepest condolences to the Terwilliger family and friends.