At around 0830 box alarm 5 -1 struck for the apartment fire. Units from 5 and 19 went on the scene with fire showing through out the structure. E201 and ET204 arrived and went to the roof to get the structure vented. After performing roof work the crews then split up and went in to help with interior operations. RS20 responded for the cascade, units were on the scene for about three hours.

On Wed. evening Company 20 was holding their monthly meeting when Structure 20-3 was sounded for odor of smoke in the house. ET204, E201, RS20, A209 and the Chief (Elden) responded. ET204 went on scene with nothing evident. Chief 20 arrived and established command. Crews found a lite haze and Oder in the residence. After investigating crews found a malfunctioning furnace and held Co. 20 units only.

Around noon, after units returned from the 2 Box Alarms they where dispatched on, 7 personnel from Co. 20 headed over to staff the Amb. 78 and RE74 while members from Co. 7 held their annual banquet. 6 personnel from Independent Hose Co staffed E72 and T7 until midnight. E72 and T7 ran a Box alarm in Co. 1's area but where placed in service. Units from CO 1 had a  discharged fire extinguisher in the apartment building. Many thanks goes to Co.7 and Chief Harne for the invite to stand by for them.

On Saturday afternoon 14 structure was sounded for a Chimney fire in Carroll Manors first due area. Units arrived on scene with Chief 14 (Shook) with command. Not long after their arrival Command requested the box assignment with fire in the walls. ET204, RS20, T20, and A209 responded. ET204 went on scene and pulled a second line to the second floor. Fire was knocked quickly. Units preformed salvage and overhaul operations and later returned to service.

On the way back from the 14 box units from Co. 20 where coming down Mountville almost in Jefferson when Box 5-2 was sounded for Smoke in Super Fresh. Chief 5 went on scene and had a faulty heater and cleared all units.

Around 0700 hrs Company 20 was alerted on the 2nd alarm for Box 1-3 for the Apartment building fire with multiple victims trapped. Units from Co. 1 picked multiple victims off balcony's on the third floor.  While E12 advanced a 300' 1 3/4" line to the third floor where they found heavy fire and partial ceiling collapse in one apartment. Units on 1st alarm made quick work of the fire and contained it to the apartment of origin. All 2nd alarm units staged and was placed in service short time later.

On Tuesday morning Box 5-2 was sounded for a reported barn fire. E201, ET204, T20, and RS20 responded. Units from 5 went on scene with heavy smoke showing which rapidly turned into barn fully involved. Chief 5 requested the tanker task force and the safety. Crews from 20 assisted with extinguishing and overhauling. Assistant Chief (Quigley) had water supply. Units cleared a couple hours later.

About a half hour before Box 5-3 was sounded units from Co. 20 also responded on Box 5-1 for the possible basement fire but was placed in service shortly after responding, good intent call.

Around 0730 hours box 20-3 was sounded for smoke in the house on Wye Creek Dr. ET204 went on scene with a two story split level with smoke showing on side Alpha and Delta. ET204's crew advanced an 1 3/4" line to the front door and made entry. Chief 3-2 arrived and assumed Wye Creek Command and preformed a 360 and found smoke showing from the attic. ET204 laid a line from the end of the driveway and E201 picked it up. A Safety Dispatch and Tanker Task Force was requested. Division 1 reported small fire in the attic which was quickly knocked. Salvage and overhaul ops then took place to ensure all fire was knocked. Crews operated on scene for about an hour. The scene was turned over to the Fire Marshals Office and units returned to service.

Around 0600 hrs Engine Co 20, RS0,  A209, and Co19 (BVAR19) were alerted for the vehicle accident on RT340 East bound at Gene Hemp Rd. Crews went on scene with single vehicle accident rollover. Two patients where transported to FMH and units cleared shortly after.

      At 0930 hrs Engine Co 20 was alerted again to assist Brunswick for another accident on RT340 east bound @ RT17 with 2 trapped. ET204 went on scene at RT340 and RT180 which is where the accident really was located with single vehicle on its side. RS20 was then alerted to assist. Crews from 20, 5 and 19 assisted with getting patients out of  the vehicle. Four total patients were transported to FMH.

        RS20 was diverted to another accident in Brunswick on Jefferson Pike involving 2 state highway salt trucks. Due to the bridge being out and the hill being icy on the east side of Jefferson Pike Chief 5-2 had units come in on the west side and walk to the accident. Chief 5-2, RS20, LCE616, JCA1, and M100 made access to the patients. One patient had Decreased level of consciousness and the other was walking wounded. One patient was back boarded and wheeled out to awaiting A198 and taken to Washington County Trauma Center. The other patient sat in LCE616 and waited for JCA1 to arrive on scene and was transported to FMH. All units cleared and return to service.

      Units from 20 had just returned to quarters when they were alerted yet once again for another vehicle accident at RT340 and RT180 with reported 8 patients and 6 trapped.  Units from 20 went on scene with a single vehicle (conversion van) in the ditch with 8 occupants still inside. After stabilizing and gaining access to the patients we found that all patients but 3 where not injured. Crews assisted the ones not injured out the back doors while RS20 and ET204 preformed a door pop on the front passenger door to get the patient out. Crews from Co20, 5, 19, and 12 triage all patients and loaded them into awaiting ambulances all four ambulances transported to FMH.

Around 1800hrs Co 20 and A209 were alerted for an inside gas leak in the Roundtree Subdivision. Units from Co. 20 responded. ET204 went on scene and investigated and found the the propane tank leading to the house had a leak. Crews secure the leak by turning off the gas to the house. Home owner was advised to contact their gas company to come fix the problem. Units went in service and took Santa for a ride through Cambridge Farms.

Santa will be traviling around the town of Jefferson again this year starting this friday night at 6pm.  Here is the schdule for Santa and the neighborhoods he will be visiting!

Friday Dec. 11 Jefferson Pike east from Old Holter to Mt Zion Rd

(including Pioneer Circle, Wye Creek, and Broad Run Ct)

Saturday Dec. 12 Cambridge Farms

Sunday Dec. 13 Jefferson Pike West from Old HolterRd to Rt 340 Petersville (including Southview Ct and Copperfield)

Monday Dec. 14 Roundtree, Springview, Jefferson View and Horine Rd

Tuesday Dec. 15 Briercrest, Jane Ct, Coolcrest, Glenoble and Old Middletown Rd

Wednesday Dec. 16 Lander Rd, Fry Rd, Pt of Rocks Rd

Dec. 17 & 19 make up nights for inclement weather or other reasons.

At the December meeting the new officers were elected. Congratulations to all that got elected. Look forward to the new year!!!

Check out the member roster to the left for a listing of the new officers.

RS20, E201, A209, and M20 were dispatched with Co 3 units for a vehicle accident with entrapment on RT340 East of Mt Zion Rd. Co 3 units went on scene and extricated the patients. RS20 and ET204 arrived shortly after and was placed in service. A209 transported one to FMH. Units cleared shortly after transport.

Company 20 and 14 units where dispatched to RT340 in the area of Lander Rd for vehicle accident with entrapment MSP on scene. Company 20 units went on scene with one on its top with one patient still inside. Chief 20 went on scene shortly after and placed Co. 14 in service. Patient Was extricated through the window by RS20 and E201's crew. Patient was placed into Medic 209 and transported to Washington County Trauma Center. Units clear shortly after.

Around 1330hrs A209, M20, RS20, and E201 were alerted for a vehicle accident one on its side in the area of RT180 and Teen Barnes Rd. A209x2, M20x1, RS20x4, E201x3 and the Chief responded. Accident was about a mile up Teen Barnes Rd off RT 180 A209 went on scene with mini van on its side all occupants out. RS20 and E201's crews cleaned up fluids and awaited the Sheriffs Office. A209 obtained a refusal and all units returned to service.

Dispatch alerted Companys 5 and Loudoun Companys 12 to Chick Lane for a detached garage on fire. Company 5 units on the scene reporting working fire with fire though the roof and to start the tanker task force due to location. Company 20 units Finally alerted and responded on the task force with ET204, E201, RS20, T20 and Chief 20. ET204 arrived as the second engine and supplyed E51.  Company 5 crew made a quick knock on the fire while E201 arrived and Nursed ET204. All crews assisted with salvage and overhaul operations. RS20 was utilized as  the cascade to fill cylinders.

 20 units cleared around 23:30