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Building for the Future
RVFD is in the planning stages for a new fire station to replace our headquarters station. The new station will be located on N. Washington St. at Dawson Ave. We are undertaking a fund raising campaign to pay for the project. Look for more information in the weeks to come
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Memorial Day
May 28, 2012
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Following the Rockville Memorial Day Parade
380 Hungerford Dr.
in Rockville Town Center
Fire/rescue demonstrations, information, activities
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We're always in need of cars to practice vehicle rescues. Donations are tax deductible.
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RVFD Headlines
Vehicle Rollover
May 13, 2012 - RVFD units responded to a single vehcicle rollover on Norbeck Rd. near Gude Dr. One victim appeared to have been ejected from the truck. Two victims were transported to a local trauma center. RVFD units included M703, M723, RS703, E703, C703C and B/C703B (C703E).
Move Over Law
One of the most dangerous parts of fire/rescue activities is not firefighting, it's working at the scene of a road accident. Firefighters, EMTs and police officers are in greatest danger of being struck by other drivers. Public safety officials in the Washington, DC area are launching a campaign to make the public aware of "Move Over" laws.In Maryland, if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing, you are required to move over one lane, if you can do that safely, or to slow down to a safe and prudent speed.
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department urges all motorists to take notice of the law and help us be safer when we respond to emergency incidents on roadways.
To view a news report about this campaign and the law from WUSA TV9, click here.
PIC with Entrapment in Rockville
April, 14, 2012 - RVFD units M703 RS703 E733 and D3 responded to a PIC (Personal Injury Collision) at Falls Rd/ Montrose Rd. Upon arrival, units found one person trapped in a vehicle. After extrication by the crew from RS703, that person was taken to local hospital. Two others were transported by A703. E703 also responded for manpower assist.Click on the top photo to see more from the gallery.
Get better soon Chris!!
Brush Fire on I270
March 29, 2012 - RVFD units responded to a large brush fire on southbound I270 south of Montrose Rd. E703B, E703 and A703B were initially dispatched for an auto fire but upon arrival found a large brush fire alongside the highway. E703B as command requested an additional engine (E753) a tanker (TW731) and brush unit (B733). The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes.
RVFD Volunteer Honored
March 9, 2012 - RVFD Master Firefighter James Cruzan was awarded the silver Medal of Honor at the Montgomery County Public Safety Awards ceremony sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.MFF Cruzan was honored for his actions in April 2011 when he rescued a victim from a heavily damaged and burning vehicle one morning while on his way to work. As a result of a collision, the car was off the road and in the woods. The driver was trapped in the vehicle as fire extended from the engine compartment into the passenger area of the car. When he arrived at the car, MFF Cruzan realized both the car doors would not open and the driver's feet were trapped in the floorboards of the car.
Unable to initially rescue the driver through the window, and realizing the gravity of the situation, MFF Cruzan directed a citizen who was at the scene, to get a fire extinguisher. MFF Cruzan used the fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire at the victim's feet, but the extinguisher ran out before he could put out any more of the fire. Working to free the victim as the fire continued to grow into the vehicle, and without the protection of any firefighting gear or equipment, MFF Cruzan and the citizen at the scene, eventually removed the victim, through great physical effort, through the driver's window prior to the arrival of on-duty fire/rescue personnel.
MFF Cruzan continues to exemplify the value of having true Volunteers in the community as Firefighters and EMT's. Risking his life that morning while off-duty and driving to work, MFF Cruzan made all the correct decisions to protect the life of a fellow citizen. He provided leadership and applied immediate critical thinking, as his training has taught him.
RVFD Chief Scott Emmons congratulates MFF Cruzan on his award
Live Fire Training
March 3, 2012 - RVFD members participated in a live fire training exercise on Ambleside Dr. in Potomac. Eleven different scenarios were conducted which allowed firefighters to experience live fires in a controlled, safe manner. The training session, organized by Deputy Chief Bill Dunn, followed all safety procedures specified in the NFPA 1403 standard. Over 40 members participated in the all day training. Photo album1, photo album 2.
Unusual Rescue
February 26, 2012 - RVFD members on AT703 answered an unusual rescue call. While we no longer rescue cats from a tree, Rockville City Police requested assistance to rescue a white crane stuck in a tree after becoming entangled in kite string. Tower 703's crew first tried to reach the bird using the tower bucket but due to the tree's location in the yard, they could not reach it. The crew set up their "little giant" A-frame ladder and used a neighbor's branch trimmer to cut the branches and string to free the bird. The injured bird was given to personnel from Rockville's Neighborhood Services unit who transported the white crane to the Second Chance Wildlife Center in Gaithersburg for treatment.
Recent Incidents
RVFD stations continue to be among the busiest in the county. Recent incidents to which RVFD units responded include: Serious collision in Chevy Chase While returning from another incident early Sunday morning February 5, 2012, RVFD Rescue Squad 703 was dispatched to assist on a serious collision on East-West Hwy in Chevy Chase. Crews from Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Chevy Chase FD and Bethesda FD had responded to a collision between a county Ride-On bus and a car. The driver of the car was seriously pinned in the vehicle and the bus was up an embankment and on top of a telephone pole. RS703's crew helped stabilize the bus so it would not move and endanger the rescue scene and then assisted with extricating the car's driver.
House Fire in Derwood February 7, 2012 - RVFD and MCFRS units responded to a fire in a house on Derwood St.
February 12, 2012 - Collision on Rockville Pike. Station 3 and 23 units responded to a collision at Rockville Pike and First St. RS703's crew removed the driver's side door to extricate a patient from one vehicle. The T-bone collision resulted in injuries to four occupants in two vehicles.
