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 	<title>UCVFD Receives 100% Seat Belt Compliance Award</title>
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 <![CDATA[Members of UCVFD received an award for taking the International First Responder Seat Belt Pledge. &nbsp;For this award 100% of our members signed a pledge to wear our seat belts on all apparat...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:04:53 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Brush Fire 1-4 Box</title>
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 <![CDATA[Tuesday&nbsp;
April 4, 2012 17:46 hrs station 9 was alerted for a brush task force. &nbsp;Brush 9, Engine 91 and Chief 9 responded to
assist station 1units off of Blunt Marsh Lane with a large fire several acres
in size. Officer 103 was in command, and it took units about an hour to extinguish
the fire.&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:04:30 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Cadets have Pit Beef Sale</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;The UCVFD Cadets held a pit beef and ham sale to raise money for the second round of gear for their program. &nbsp;Our cadet program is very grateful to Farmer John's for letting us set up a pit beef stand at their location. &nbsp;At one point we had cars lined up Route 8, and a long hungry line waiting. &nbsp;We appreciate everyone who turned out to help support us and do plan another cookout in the futu...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:04:44 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>MVC with Multiple Injuries</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;Station's 9, and 1, Paramedic 100 and EMS 3 where alerted for a MVC reported serious with entrapment at Route 8 and Mattapex Plantation Lane. First to arrive on location was Officer 906 Lt Tona&nbsp; and advised that there was no entrapment, EMS 9-2 Vanhoy arrived and began to triage the patients.&nbsp; Chief 9 and Paramedic 100 then arrived and Officer 901 assumed command. &nbsp;Paramedic 100 assisted with treating of patients, and EMS 9-2 advised that we had a total of four patients at this time. &nbsp;Engine 91, Ambulance 90 and 9 handled the 3 patients in the vehicle that was overturned, station 1 units handled the other vehicle occupants a total of 2, all patients were taking to Queen Anne Er priority 3. &nbsp; &nbsp;
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:03:43 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Brush Fire 9-16 Box</title>
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 <![CDATA[Station 9 was alerted for a small outside fire in the 9-16
box area.&nbsp; Brush 9, Engine 91, Chief 9,
and Utility 9 responded where they found a brush fire approximately 1 acre in
size.&nbsp; The cause is still unknown, and
there were several boats on trailers in the area of the fire.&nbsp; One small box trailer was on fire when crews
arrived on location.&nbsp;&nbsp; Forestry was
notified of the fire....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:03:26 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>UCVFD Hold Installation of Officers for the 2012 Year</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;On Saturday February the 18th, the members of
UCVFD and invited guest joined together to install new Officers for the 2012
year, recognize those members for achievements during the past year, and share
events that happened this past year.&nbsp;
Master of ceremonies Ron Siarnicki began the evening introducing
distinguished guest, discussing some highlights from 2011, and discussing
ongoing projects within the department.&nbsp;
Suppression top responders were Jake Bossert, 68 calls; Mark
Farrell&nbsp; 87, calls; Mike Levasseur, 90
calls; Jeff Utterback, 91 calls; Brad Childress and Billy Finlay, tied with 101
calls; Frank Davidson, 108 calls; Chris Tona Jr., 111 calls; Steve Greer, 113
calls; Richard Ringenbach Jr., 123 calls; and top responder &nbsp;Chris Tona Sr., 127 calls.&nbsp; EMS top responders were Kent Whalen, John
Bossert, Frank Davidson, Scott Svoboda, and top responder Bob Pryor. &nbsp;In 2011, Suppression responded to 265 calls
and EMS responded to 222 calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chief's award went to Tim Thomas for his work on the
fireboat.&nbsp; Chief Tona presented the
training award to Michael Dempsey, 143 hours; and Richard Ringenbach, 144 hours
of training for 2011.&nbsp; The Firefighter of
the Year Award went to Richard Ringenbach. &nbsp;Chris Tona Jr. received the Presidents award for his work around the firehouse.&nbsp;Michael Dempsey, cadet program coordinator, recognized all
of the cadets for their hard work with jackets.&nbsp;
Molly Whalen and Taylor Gawne were awarded their helmet shields since
this was their last year in the program.&nbsp;
The Truckie Award went to Bryan Svoboda, Rookie of the Year award went
to Jaclyn Tona, the Rising Star Award was given to Leah Dempsey, and top
Responder Award was given to Dustin Rousseau, who is too young to go on calls,
but was at the station for everything.The final two cadet awards are named after late members of
the department.&nbsp; The Victor Size Award
for Leadership went to James Parks, and the Michael C. Schwink Award went to
Molly Whalen.&nbsp;Auxiliary President Rose Clark thanked the auxiliary
members, and had her Vice President present them all with gifts for their help
and dedication.&nbsp;The department would like to thank the Kent Island Elks
Lodge and the American Legion for their generous donation to the department,
and Tammy and Dave Harper of Kentmorr for providing the banquet dinner.Officers were sworn in by MSFA President Dave Lewis.&nbsp;

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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:02:31 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Vehicle Fire Training</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;Members of
the United Communities VFD spent the evening brushing up on their skills
combating vehicle fires. Members had a small briefing going over the different
dangers that can come from the variety of vehicles we face, after that members
worked on advancing hose line's and going over the correct way to approach and
extinguish vehicle fires. &nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>UCVFD Recruiting New Members</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;United Communities Volunteer Fire Department has big boots
to fill. UCVFD is seeking new members to join the Fire Department in either
Fire or EMS positions.&nbsp; Volunteers are
needed with various types of knowledge, skills and abilities. Besides the men
and women who respond to emergencies, other types of volunteers are also
needed. Fire Departments need the services of volunteers with experience in
public safety, mechanics, construction, computers, business, accounting,
medicine, administration, event planning and fundraising.

There are numerous benefits to becoming a volunteer in local
Fire Departments:&nbsp; Free training for Fire
/ EMS personnel, County-wide length of service program, State tax deductions,
Home buying assistance as well as the personal satisfaction of serving the
community and fellowship with Department members.

Last year, UCVFD was awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire
and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security to enhance the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters at
UCVFD as well as all Fire Departments all over Queen Anne's County. 

"Over the last several years, it has been very tough for
volunteer Fire Departments throughout Maryland and across the nation to recruit
and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons," said Ron Siarnicki, UCVFD Vice
President and Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation. "Most volunteer Fire Departments are constantly struggling to
bolster their volunteer workforce in order to provide the optimum level of
protection for residents."

Research and data has shown that staffing issues in
volunteer Fire Departments are consistently the number one issue facing all
Departments in Queen Anne's County and throughout the United States. Since
Queen Anne's County is serviced by volunteer Fire Departments, it is critical
to bolster and maintain volunteer personnel to continue to adequately protect
County residents and visitors.

Of the nearly 1.2 million Firefighters across the country,
72% are volunteers. However, according to the National Fire Protection
Association, the number of volunteer Firefighters has declined by 8% over the
past two decades. Events such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and others have
emphasized the importance of our nation's emergency services. Today,
Firefighters and EMS personnel are tasked with doing more than ever before. It
is imperative for departments to continually strive to retain and recruit
volunteer Fire/EMS personnel as well as non-emergency volunteers, to support
them, to ensure the safety and security of our communities.

Volunteer today and receive hands-on training and skills
that will advance career skills and make a positive impact on the lives in the
Queen Anne's County community. To learn more about UCVFD or any other Fire
Department within Queen Anne's County contact Cheryl Evans-Smith, Program
Coordinator at (443)249-3144, or email at recruitment@ucvfd.org Serve | Support | Respond....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:02:17 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>MVC with Pedestrian Struck</title>
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 <![CDATA[Station 9, 1 and QA Co Paramedic's were
alerted for a MVC with a pedestrian struck, at Route 8 and Kentmorr Rd.&nbsp; Within minutes of the alert EMS Chief J.
Bossert and Captain B. Childress were on location.&nbsp; They found 4 vehicles involved and 2
patients.&nbsp; Bossert and Childress began
immediate care on the most critical patient, then PM 9 and QA PM Units, arrived
and assisted with the critical patient.&nbsp; Chief
9 arrived and assumed command, Engine 91 was assigned to assist PM 1 with
treatment of other patient, and secure other vehicles from hazards, and Engine
92 was designated to set up the landing zone for the MD State Police
helicopter, which would fly the critical patient to University of Md, Shock Trauma....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:02:43 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Cold Water and Ice Rescue Drill</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;
The members of United Communities and Kent Island Volunteer Fire Departments joined together for a drill on cold water and ice rescue.&nbsp;Now that we are into the part of the year when the water is the coldest and we are surrounded by water, it is important to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Body heat can be lost 25 times faster in cold water than in cold air.&nbsp;In water 40-50 degrees F, a person will only last 30-60 minutes until exhaustion or unconsciousness sets in.&nbsp;The expected time of survival is only 1-3 hours*.&nbsp;Getting to the victim quickly and safely is the most important part for their survival.&nbsp;
Our department&amp;rsquo;s hold many drills during the day when it is easy to see what you are doing, but decided a drill at night would be the most productive to find limitations to our resources, and the need for any additional equipment in the event of a night emergency rescue.&nbsp;Our members practiced rope throwing, proper technique to get a victim to shore, and putting on the cold water rescue suit.
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Remember to always wear your personal flotation device when you go out onto the water, it is almost impossible to put it on after falling into cold water.&nbsp;Never walk out on frozen ice; you cannot be sure how thick it is.&nbsp;Ice that is not clear and sound can be very dangerous, and ice on a body of water with a current below it is not reliable for stationary loads, the thickness can vary.
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Proper equipment, training and team work is a must for a successful outcome.&nbsp;Please remember to be safe and smart.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:08 -0500</pubDate>
  
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