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"Minnie"

Life Member and Honorary Chief Glenn Darnell of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department, member for over 55 years, has past away at the age of 80. A dedicated member, leader, and Fire Chief for many years. 

The members of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department send their thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Glenn Darnell

ON SALE NOW! 

LDVFD is raffling off this handmade, one-of-a-kind, wooden replica of our 1930 Brockway Pumper ~ MINNIE ~.  Tickets are $5.00.  Proceeds will support the restoration of Minnie.  Drawing will take place on September 25, 2010, at LDVFD’s Spaghetti Dinner.  While we encourage you to attend the spaghetti dinner, you do not have to be present to win.

On Friday, July 30, 2010 FFII Juliet Bartsch demonstrated the proper procedure when back boarding a patient. The EMS drill consisted of going over the extrication bag, neck collar, spider straps and patient care as well as some of the inventory on the ambulance. Captain Baker along with EMS Lieutenant Pelicano also assisted with this training drill. 

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July 29, 2010 - Co. 17 Responds on a First Due Structure Fire
Just after midnight, Company 17 units were dispatched to the 5200 block of Brookeville Rd for a house on fire. Engine Tanker 717 and Tanker 717 arrived to find a 2 story detached garage fully involved with multiple vehicles on fire outside the building. Crews used multiple hand lines to knock down the fire. Several other vehicles, construction equipment and materials were saved. Units worked for several hours. Tanker 717 and Brush 717 stayed on scene all night due to the large pile of debris that continued to smolder. Chief 717B, Murphy Richards, had command.  Company 17 units on the call were: Engine Tanker 717, Rescue Squad 717, Tank Wagon 717, Ambulance 717, Brush 717, Canteen 717, Chief 717.  Other units from Gaithersburg, Sandy Spring, Aspen Hill and Rockville responded as well.

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July 18, 2010 - Co. 17 Holds Vehicle Extrication Drill
LDVFD members participated in an extrication drill behind Station 17.  Members used several different tools from the rescue squad which are used when extricating a patient from a vehilce. Continuous training of this sort helps us to be better prepared when responding to vehicle collisions. 

We are always looking for vehicles to use for training.  Please contact us if you would like to donate a vehicle.  You will not only receive the satisfaction of helping the fire department, but also you will receive a tax write-off.

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June 29, 2010 - Rollover in Sunshine, MD with Patients Trapped
Just before 2200 hours, LDVFD units were dispatched for a report of a roll-over at the intersection of Georgia and New Hampshire Avenues.  LDVFD units arrived to find a two-vehicle collision, in front of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, leaving one vehicle overturned with two people trapped.  Vehicles' occupants were extricated and transported to Suburban Hospital for further evaluation. 

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June 13, 2010 - Mutual Aid to Howard County
Just after 2100 hours, Laytonsville units were dispatched to assist on a barn fire in Howard County.  Tanker 717 (Pelicano) and Rescue Squad 717 (Sutton) responded to Frederick Road in Woodbine to find a barn fully involved.  Tanker 717 began shuttling water.  Rescue Squad 717 assisted with manning an attack line.  Units assisted with overhaul and were cleared at approximately 2300 hours.

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June 5, 2010 - LDVFD's Brockway Pumper Turns 80 Years Old
LDVFD members and citizens of the Laytonsville community came together to celebrate Minnie's 80th birthday.  Minnie is LDVFD's 1930 Brockway Pumper, our first Engine.  Minnie was purchased from Hyattstown VFD, Company 9, in 1953.  We would like to thank the following:  BCCRS, Gaithersburg VFD, Sandy Spring VFD, President Goodloe (MCVFRA), and the Town of Laytonsville.  This event kicked off our fundraising campaign to restore Minnie.  Thank you to everyone who donated.  If you are interested in purchasing a T-Shirt or a raffle ticket, please contact Chief Sutton at b.sutton@ldvfd.org.

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May 27, 2010 - Two 28 Box Alarms in One Day
Co. 17 was dispatched for a house fire at 19106 Peach Blossom Ct. with heavy smoke showing from side charlie. Units advanced the attack lines into the house and found the fire to be in the basement. Units checked for extension and determined the fire was contained to the basement.

At 1700 hrs., another 28 Box was sounded for a townhouse fire at 17610 Horizon Pl. Co. 28 arrived on the scene with heavy smoke showing side alpha. Crews advanced the line to the basement where the fire was. Command assigned C717 (Sutton) to be the basement supervisor and Capt. Baker to scene safety. Once the fire was knocked, it was found the fire started in the utility room.  

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May 19, 2010 - One-Car PIC on Long Corner Road
Rescue Squad 717 was dispatched for a report of a car into a tree on Long Corner Road in Damascus just after 1600 hours.  Medic 713 arrived on the scene first and reported one into a tree with an unconscious person.  Chief 717 (Sutton) assumed Command and requested a helicopter.  Squad crew assisted with removing the patient from the vehicle.  Patient was stabilized and transported by Trooper 3 to Baltimore Shock Trauma.

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May 18, 2010 - Vehicle Extrication Drill
LDVFD members participated in an extrication drill behind Station 17.  Members simulated a crash scene involving one vehicle overturned.  Continuous training of this sort helps us to be better prepared when responding to vehicle collisions. 

We are always looking for vehicles to use for training.  Please contact us if you would like to donate a vehicle.  You will not only receive the satisfaction of helping the fire department, but also you will receive a tax write-off.

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May 16, 2010 - LDVFD Responds to Multiple Casualty Incident
Rescue Squad 717 was dispatched for a PIC involving two cars at the intersection of Snouffer School Road and Ridge Heights Drive shortly after 2100 hours.  BC705 was first to arrive and updated the call to an MCI event.  There were six patients, one of which was pinned in the backseat of one of the vehicles. 

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May 15, 2010 - LDVFD President Ties the Knot

LDVFD officers and members would like to congratulate President, Ryan Gaskell, and EMS Provider, Christy Pomeroy, on their marriage.  We wish them the best of luck!

May 15, 2010 - Laytonsville Day Town Parade
On May 15, 2010, the Town of Laytonsville held their Annual Spring Festival. The day was filled with plenty of activities for all ages. There was a parade, kids fun run, flea market and lots of food. The weather was beautiful and lots of citizens came out to support their town.

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May 7, 2010 - LDVFD Members Graduate from VBOC
Four new volunteer members from LDVFD graduated from the Volunteer Basic Orientation Course that was held at the PSTA in Rockville.  This training course is the first step towards earning EMS and/or Fire Certification.  We are very proud of these individuals and wish them luck as they continue their volunteer training.

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May 4, 2010 - Chief Responds to PIC in Personal Vehicle
Chief 717 (Sutton) was on his way to a meeting when he came across an overturned vehicle with one occupant extricating himself.  Units arrived and determined that the driver of the vehicle was a Priority 2 Head Trauma.  He was transported to Suburban Hospital for further evaluation.

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