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 	<title>341 Box Dwelling Fire-Broadview Ave</title>
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 <![CDATA[At approximately 21:15 on March 15, 2012 the Bel Air VFC with the assistance from the Fallston VFC was alerted to respond to a report of a dwelling fire in the 200 blk. of Broadview Avenue off of Bel Air Rd. Additional information provided advised of multiple calls indicating a fire in the garage. A second report indicated that there also may be a subject trapped inside. First arriving units found a single story residence with heavy fire conditions throughout but fortunately no entrapment of the occupant. 
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The fire was contained within 20 minutes by approximately 50 volunteer firefighters. Crews were faced with severe cluttering conditions and a double roof which made for a difficult fire attack. During the incident operations were switched to a defensive mode as the ladder pipe from TW331 was placed in service to help with containment.
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There were no injuries reported. Damage estimates are at approximately $200,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the OSFM.
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Units at Scene: Ch 3-1, E311, T332, E312, E313, P393, E314, P392, U388, E1311, R1351, E1312, E412
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Story by: Rich Gardiner, BAVFC&nbsp; Photos By: Harford Fire Blogs, Lt. Steven Hull, Sgt. Garrett Stefan
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Reprinted from The AEGIS-
Letter to the Editors- The AEGIS
March 20, 2012
My family would just like to thank the firefighters who responded so quickly to the 911 calls last Thursday in Bel Air Acres.&nbsp;We are extremely grateful for their quick arrival and immediate action in controlling the fire.&nbsp;The firefighters overcame several obstacles including a highly combustible residence and having to cross Route 1 to gain access to the nearest fire hydrant.
I felt compelled to write this after viewing people's comments on the Internet about this story.&nbsp;I believe the focus should be put on our volunteer fire department that risked their lives and prevented any further loss.&nbsp;
Katie G.
Bel Air
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Katie- Thank You for your kind words. I speak for all the Volunteer Fire Companies and Members&nbsp;that responded to this call.&nbsp;Our members truly appreciate your thoughts.&nbsp;We are sorry that your family must endure this loss.&nbsp;
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The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company&nbsp;...]]>
 
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 <![CDATA[At approximately 6:44 P.M. Thursday February 23, 2012 the Fallston
Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company (FVFAC) was dispatched for a report of a
motor vehicle crash at Carrs Mill Road and Ryan Road. Responding units located
a single vehicle crash on Carrs Mill Road close to Winters Run. The vehicle,
which appeared to have overturned multiple times, had struck a utility pole
causing downed electric and communication lines to fall on the vehicle. The
operator of the vehicle, a 71 year old female, required extrication by members
of the FVFAC. She was subsequently transported by Maryland State Police
Aviation medical helicopter to the University of Maryland R. Adams Crowley
Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for treatment of her injuries. The Harford
County Sheriffâs Office is investigating the accident.Article by PIO David Williams//Photos By Chief William Rosenberg &amp;amp; FF/FR Garrett Stefan...]]>
 
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 <![CDATA[As the temperatures&nbsp;have gotten&nbsp;colder outside, we are depending on multiple types of heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard offer residents the following life safety and home heating safety tips. 
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&amp;ldquo;Elements of home heating continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,&amp;rdquo; according to the Fire Marshal. &amp;ldquo;Following these guidelines, we can work together to reduce the number of residential fires.&amp;rdquo;
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You should:
---Ensure chimneys are cleaned annually or more frequently if used as the primary heating equipment.
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---Use properly sized fireplace screens or enclosures. Never use a flammable liquid to start a fire.
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---When disposing of cooled ashes, do not use paper or plastic containers.
To remove them, use a metal container. Ashes will insulate hot embers long after the fire is considered out.
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---Make sure fuel burning stoves are installed according to local fire codes and the manufacturer&amp;rsquo;s instructions.
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---Have your furnace inspected and serviced annually.
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---Check portable electric heaters for frayed or damaged wires. Ensure
that they are clean and placed on a flat level surface. Use only heaters that are &amp;ldquo;listed&amp;rdquo; by an approved testing laboratory for this type of equipment and follow all manufacturers&amp;rsquo; instructions.
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---Do not use extension cords or strip outlets with portable electric space heaters. The extension cord or strip outlet can overheat and cause a fire.
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---If you use kerosene fuel fired heaters, use only &amp;ldquo;K-1&amp;rdquo; kerosene fuel. Never fill the unit inside. Always remove it to the exterior of the building after it has cooled before refueling. Open a window enough to provide proper ventilation.
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---Keep combustibles (furniture, curtains, clothing, paper goods, etc.), at least three feet from all heat sources.
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---Fuel burning appliances can produce the deadly, tasteless and odorless gas known as carbon monoxide. Install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms inside your home to provide an early warning of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
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---Always turn off portable heating equipment when leaving the room for extended periods. Portable heaters should never be operated while unattended.
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Along with these heating tips, check to make sure your smoke alarms are in good working order. &amp;ldquo;Routine maintenance and safe operation of heating equipment, combined with properly installed and operating smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, are a life-saving combination for all Marylanders,&amp;rdquo; stated Fire Marshal Barnard.
The FVFAC has smoke alarms available for area residents that need them. Smoke alarms do have a &amp;quot;shelf life&amp;quot; of approximately ten years and should be replaced prior to reaching that age.
If you would like further information on home fire safety please contact the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co....]]>
 
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The membership of the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company (FVFAC) held our annual Election of Officers on January 2, 2012. Each of our elected officers serves a term of one year, except the President, Chief of the Department, and one Associate Director who are elected to two year terms.&nbsp;Eligible members for each elected position must meet requirements as stated in FVFAC By-Laws which relate to activity levels, training certifications, previously fulfilling lower offices, etc. Each elected officer must receive greater than one half of the votes cast by voting members in the election process to earn the position they are seeking.&nbsp;Higher ranking elected officers appoint members based on their credentials and fire service experience to any positions not filled through the election process. Many of our officers, particularly those in upper level management positions, have been re-elected or re-appointed to their previous positions by our members providing a welcomed sense of continuity in the leadership of the FVFAC.
2012 FVFAC Officers:
Administrative Officers:
President &amp;ndash; Chris Gibbons (fulfilling 2nd year of term)
Vice President- Scott Golly (incumbent)
Treasurer- William Miller
Recording Secretary- Katie Sanner
Corresponding Secretary- Christine Sullivan
Associate Director- Alex Pafel
Associate Director- Brian Woodley (fulfilling 2nd year of term)
Associate Director- Steven Scheinin (incumbent)
Associate Director- Bob Griffith (incumbent)
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Operational Officers:
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Chief- Will Rosenberg (incumbent)
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Fire Service Officers:
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1st Assistant Chief- Robert Stanton (incumbent)
2nd Assistant Chief- Randy Blevins (incumbent)
Captain - Jim Longo (incumbent)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Captain - Matthew Barlow (incumbent)
Captain- Randy Reinecke
Lt.- Jon Martin (incumbent)
Lt.- Kevin Hartlove (incumbent)
Lt.- Dave Smith
Lt.- Josh Blevins (incumbent)
Lt.- Steven Hull
Sgt.- Andrew Selig (incumbent)
Sgt.- Allen Jennings (incumbent)
Sgt.- Brian Woodley
Sgt.- Nick Stuttleberg
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EMS Officers:
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Assistant Chief EMS- Ken Sanner(incumbent)
EMS Captain-Jenn Chenworth-Price
EMS Lt.- Lisa Rosenberg (incumbent)
EMS Lt.- Amanda Puleio (incumbent)
EMS Sgt.- Bob Griffith&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
EMS Sgt.- Audrey Puleio
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Fire Police:
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Captain- Jeff Popp (incumbent)
Lt.- Jim McCready (incumbent)&nbsp;
Sgt.- Will Steg (incumbent)
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Safety Officer:
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Tim Holt (incumbent)
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In addition to supervising our members during the day to day activities of the fire company these officers are responsible for insuring the continued financial viability of the fire company, implementing maintenance programs for all assets of the FVFAC, overseeing the training of our members, interacting with governmental agencies and community groups, as well as planning for the emergency response needs of the citizens throughout the Greater Fallston Community now and in the future. These are only a few of the tasks that our VOLUNTEERS perform on a regular basis! Major projects to be worked on during 2012 include the beginning of the process to replace Truck 1331, our aerial ladder truck and the continuing implementation of recommendations from the &amp;ldquo;Fire Study&amp;rdquo; and the Fire Commission.
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The Officers and Members of the FVFAC would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!! to all of our outgoing officers for their hard work, long hours, and dedication to the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and to the citizens that we serve. Without members that are willing to step up and be involved, we cannot provide the services that are required of our VOLUNTEER organization. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...]]>
 
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 <![CDATA[At approximately 1100 hours Sunday November 27, 2011 the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company (FVFAC) was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision in the 1700 block of Carrs Mill Road. While en route, units were advised by Fire Dispatch that the Harford County Sheriff&amp;rsquo;s Office (HCSO) had already requested a response by Maryland State Police Aviation for aero-medical transport of a patient to a trauma center. On arrival at 1103 hours, FVFAC personnel found a passenger car versus motorcycle collision, with one victim, the motorcycle operator, lying in the roadway. As EMT&amp;rsquo;s and paramedic personnel from FVFAC assessed this victim, it was rapidly determined that he had suffered multi-system trauma, was pulse less, non-breathing, and exhibited no signs of cardiac electrical activity. At this time the victim was pronounced deceased by the FVFAC paramedic on scene and the response of the MSP helicopter was cancelled. The operator of the passenger car denied any injuries and did not require EMS treatment or transport. The scene was turned over to the HCSO for their investigation into the cause of the collision.
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Units on scene- Ambulance 1393, Rescue 1351, Engine 1311, S.O.13, Chief 13-1, FVFAC Fire Police
Article by PIO&nbsp;Dave Williams...]]>
 
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At 1951 hours on Thursday November 4th Fallston Volunteer Fire &amp;amp; Ambulance Company along with units from Company 7 (Jarrettsville), Baltimore County Jacksonville, and Long Green were dispatched for a reported barn fire in the area of Greene Ln &amp;amp; Suffolk Rd.&nbsp; At 1957 hours E1312 from Fallston arrived to find a two story farmhouse with heavy fire &amp;amp; smoke from the first floor.&nbsp; Upon their arrival they were advised of possible people trapped, they requested a Working Fire Assignment, Rescue Box and 2nd Alarm.&nbsp; Crews from E1312 successfully executed a search and rescue, removing an adult male from the structure, followed by another rescue by crews from E712, of a 20 year old male in respiratory arrest.&nbsp; Crews including a FF/paramedic from E1312 tended to both victims, with the 20 year old male being transported to UCMC by P792 where he was declared deceased not long after arrival.&nbsp; Crews on the scene continued with aggressive fire operations, and the fire was brought under control at approximately 2028 hours. Units remained on scene till 0253 Friday morning assisting the Maryland State Fire Marshal&amp;rsquo;s Office and Harford County Sheriff&amp;rsquo;s Office with their investigation. Damage is estimated at approximately $ 100,000.00. One firefighter was reported to have sustained a minor injury.&nbsp;The cause is still currently under investigation, by the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office.
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Command: CH13 (Rosenberg)
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Units on Scene: E1312, CH13, E473, E712, E1311, T1331, E714, E381, E711, E813, E315, M793, K488, E314, E442, R1351, M393, DCH3, Ch79, K1321, TS474, CH132, M391, MD2, B444, A761, SU1381, U388...]]>
 
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On August 27th and August 28th the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company responded to 17 incidents related to Hurricane Irene ranging from wires down to dwelling fires.&nbsp;The Fallston Community suffered the effects of the storm with downed trees, power loss, flooding, and structural damage to homes in the area.&nbsp;The department staffed both of our stations from Saturday morning until Sunday night to ensure personnel were available to handle all emergencies.&nbsp;A total of 41 members staffed the station for the entirety of the storm.
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Units responded to Fire Rescue Box 705 at 4:21am Sunday Morning.&nbsp;Engine 1311 and Engine 1312 both responded but due to multiple roads closed by down trees and debris units never arrived on location.&nbsp;Units were re-directed to other calls in the area when they could not reach the Fire Rescue Box.
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Units responded early Sunday morning to a reported motor vehicle collision with rescue at the intersection of Harford Road and Reckord Road involving a BGE truck.&nbsp;Units arrived to find a large tree on top of a BGE truck with multiple live wires down in the roadway.&nbsp;Both BGE workers self extricated prior to units arriving on the scene.&nbsp;Both workers were transported to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for evaluation of non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;
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The department is still cleaning up from the storm days later and attempting to make access to different parts of our area damaged by the storm.
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Article: Assistant Chief Robert Stanton
Photos: Captain M. Kalck
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 <![CDATA[Please ready your self and your loved ones for the upcoming Hurricane Irene.&nbsp; Look for prepardness plans and more information at www.harfordpublicsafety.org
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