Company 17

Apparatus

Engine 717

Engine 717B

Engine Tanker 717

Tanker 717

Rescue Squad 717

Ambulance 717

Brush 717

"Minnie"

"Blast From the Past"

The members of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department express our sincere condolences for the Maryland State Police, the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, Owings Mills VFC and Gamber VFC.  This immense loss is felt from one end of the state to the other. 

    Retired Corporal Stephen H. Bunker, 59-year-old pilot from Waldorf, MD. Bunker retired as a corporal in 1998 after 26-years with MSP. He returned as a civilian pilot. Bunker had been flying for MSP for 24-years and was a certified flight instructor and a certified instrument flight instructor.

Trooper First Class Mickey C. Lippy, the 34-year-old flight paramedic from Westminster, MD. Lippy was also a volunteer with the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County and worked part-time as a firefighter with Gamber & Community Fire Company in Carroll County, MD.

Emergency Medical Technician Tanya Mallard, 39-year-old first responder from Waldorf, MD. Mallard was an EMT-B with Waldorf VFD's Station 12.

September 28, 2008 - Co. 17 Responds for the Rollover
Company 17 was dispatched for one overturned at Brink and Blunt Roads. Units responding were Rescue Squad 717, Chief 717 (Sutton), Car 717, Engine 717, and Engine Tanker 717. Units arrived on scene to a single vehicle that had rolled on its roof. the patient self-extricated themselves from the vehicle. After further assessment by Ambulance 717's crew, the patient was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.

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September 28, 2008 - Co. 17 attends Smokey Glen Event
LDFVD members were on hand at an employee picnic sponsored by Lockheed Martin held at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg.  Fire apparatus was on display for employees to view and children enjoyed climbing aboard the red and black firetrucks.  Members answered many questions about fire equipment and tools and spoke to the employees about fire safety.  Thank you to Lockheed Martin for requesting our attendance at this event!

 

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September 25, 2008 - PIC involving a School Bus and SUV
Montgomery dispatched Co. 17 units to the intersection of East Village and Plum Creek for a PIC. Units responding were Rescue Squad 717, Ambulance 717, and C717C (Burns). Units arrived on scene to a Montgomery County School Bus and a SUV that had hit the bus from behind. Ambulance 717's crew checked over the patients that were involved. One patient was taken to a nearby hospital for further follow up. No one on the bus was injured.

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September 20, 2008 - Laytonsville Town Picnic 2008
Members from the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department participated in this years Laytonsville Town Picnic. Members  prepared  hamburgers, hotdogs, and BBQ to serve to the Laytonsville community. Sen. Kramer came to the picnic to meet and greet with the citizens of Laytonsville. There was plenty of great food and music. The members from the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Mayor of Laytonsville for allowing us to participate in this event. 
 

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September 14, 2008 - PIC at Woodfield Rd. and Fieldcrest Rd.
Montgomery dispatched Co. 17 units to the intersection of Woodfield Rd. and Fieldcrest Rd. for the PIC. Units responding were Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, Ambulance 717, and Chief 717 (Sutton). Units arrived on scene with two vehicles involved in a head on collision. All patients were able to get out of the vehicles on their own. Ambulance 717's crew checked over all the patients and transported one to a nearby hospital for further checkup.
 

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September 14, 2008 - Lockheed Martin Event at Smokey Glen
Members from the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department attend Lockheed Martin’s corporate picnic at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg. On display were Engine 717, Ambulance 717, Brush Truck 717, and Minnie.

We would like to thank Lockheed Martin for their support and a special thanks to Greg Desoto for helping to coordinate this event.

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August 29, 2008 - Members participate in Hook Up and Hose Drill
LDVFD members participated in a drill during the Friday night standby. The drill was headed up by FFIII Kevin Shaw. The drill consisted of pulling hose off of the fire engine, flaking the hose out, and charging the line. The drill also included throwing ladders up along side buildings and using the standpipe pack. All in all the drill was a great learning experience states EMT/FFI Bryan Furilla. The members who participated in the drill would like to thank FFIII Kevin Shaw for heading up the drill.
 

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August 17, 2008 - Laytonsville Paticipates in East Village Community Picnic
LDVFD members attended a picnic in the East Village Community in order to
answer questions and show off some of the fire apparatus used to keep the
citizens safe.  Families enjoyed having their photos taken with Minnie,
asked questions about fire safety and fire apparatus in general.
 

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August 15, 2008 - Laytonsville Spends a Evening at the Fair
On August 15, 2008, members from the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department volunteered their time to participate in this years Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. The members participated in the Auto Extrication contest as well as assisted with the demolition derby. Some of the members stayed back at the Fire/Rescue tent to show off some of the apparatus to the citizens and teach fire safety. The members also enjoyed walking around and enjoying all the food and festivities. 

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August 9, 2008 - Laytonsville Responds to Mt. Airy for a House Fire
On August 9, 2008, at approximately 0600, the house fire assignment was struck for 7904 Dogwood Drive in Mt. Airy.  Chief 717 C (A/C Burns) responded to the initial alarm, Rescue Squad 717 (Lt. Baker) responded as part of the Rapid Intervention Dispatch, as well as Tanker 717 and Engine 717 B (Lt. Mothershead) on the tanker task force alarm.  Chief 717 C assisted Howard Engine 41’s crew with fire attack and extinguishment in the attic of the dwelling, Rescue Squad 717 was assembled as part of the Rapid Intervention Group, Tanker 717 became part of the rural water shuttle utilized for water supply, and Engine 717 B provided additional manpower at the scene. All units returned to service in under three hours.

Photo Courtesy of: Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Department

August 3, 2008 - PIC on Woodfield Rd. and East Village
On August 3, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, and Ambulance 717 to the intersection of Woodfield Rd. and East Village for the P.I.C. Co. 17 units arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved. Rescue Squad 717's crew stabilized one of the vehicles and assisted in removing one patient from the vehicle. Once the patient was removed from the vehicle, care was transferred over to the EMS crew for further patient evaluation. The patient was transported to a nearby hospital for neck and back. The patients from the other vehicle fled the scene.

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