The Benedict Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc. Serving Charles, Calvert, St. Mary's and Prince George's Counties for over 50 years as 100 % Volunteer Department.
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Rescue Engine runs Box in Calvert
JULY 22
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On Tuesday July 22, 2008 volunteers were alerted to calvert county for the report of a fire in a building. Rescue Engine 5-2 under the command of Capt. 5 (A. Stephens) responded with 4. Calvert Chief 2A (C. D'Agostino) arrived on scene with nothing evident. Calvert Engine 2-2 arrived shortly after to find the building sprinkler system put out most the fire. Rescue Engine 5-2 staged on location while ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2 water rescues back to back
JULY 21
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On July 20 at approx. 1448 hrs. Boat 5 was alerted to Calvert County at the Thomas Johnson Bridge for the boat taking on water with 4 confirmed subjects on board. Boat 5, under the command of Captain 5 (A. Stephens), responded with 4 personnel. Prior to fire/rescue units arriving on the scene, subjects had been evacuated to a passing civilian boat. The assignment was then held with Co. 3 (Solomon's) ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Ambulance Committee visits PL Custom
JULY 18
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On Friday members of the ambulance committee went to Manasquan NJ to d a post paint inspection on the new 5-8. They spent all day going over the unit and had a chance to get a look at Hughesville and Waldorf's new ambulances. Delivery is expected near the end of August or beginning of September. We cannot wait.... (Full Story & Photos)
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First Due Working Fire
JULY 16
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On July 13th, 2008 at 23:33 hours Charles County Communications alerted Station 5 and surrounding companies for the working house fire in the area of the Charles County Animal Shelter. Engine 5-3, Tanker 5, and Ambulance 5-8 responded with a total of 10 personnel. After receiving supplemental information the location was confirmed to be at 16740 Prince Frederick Rd. Engine 2-3 arrived first and dropped ... (Full Story & Photos)
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View from the front
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Ambulance 5-8 Rolls up on MVA with Subject Trapped
JULY 03
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On July 03, 2008 Ambulance 5-8 under the command of EMS Captain 5 ( K. Van Slyke ) was dispatched to Hughesville for the attempted suicide by gunshot. While responding to that call Ambulance 5-8 came across an accident that had just happened. EMS Captain 5 advised Charles County Communications that they where on the scene of an MVA on its side with one person trapped. Engine 2-3 rerouted and Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)
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