On March 4th 2004, the Prince Georges Fire and EMS Department gave the go ahead for Laurel Rescue to use Rescue Engine 491 as a Squad. Currently the original squad is out of service for repairs. Engine 491 began to run calls at 1700 hours. At 1706 Rescue Engine 491 (as Squad 49) ran its first call on the Baltimore Parkway. Squad 49 returned to quarters at 1747.

Rescue Engine 491 Training Steps into High Gear

March 3rd was a busy day for the crews at Laurel Rescue responding to a gas explosion, multiple ambulance calls and car crashes. Training and proficient Rescue and fire skills are very important and crews took time to continue to drill their extraction tactics. Members used the new frontline piece to practice auto extraction and familiarizing themselves with the new apparatus.

Look for Rescue Engine 491- it will be on the street very soon.

Rescue Engine 49 Update

Rescue Engine 491 is back from getting its equipment mounted and has all of the gear and equipment it needs to start serving the citizens of Greater Laurel. RE 491 is on its way to AMD for a final going over by PGFD; when it gets back there will be more drills while we wait for the go ahead to put it in service.

Coming Soon to a First Due Near You

On November 3, 2003, the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad took delivery of a new Pierce Dash Rescue Engine equipped with Hale 1500 pump, an Allison Transmission and Detroit Diesel Engine. This is a new front line piece being added to the already large list of equipment being utilized for the protection of the citizens of Laurel and surrounding areas. We hope to have it in-service soon.
For more information or if you would like to take a look at this new Wagon, call the station (301 725 3345) or just stop by.

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
An IRS 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Corporation
PO Box 1278
Laurel, MD 20725
301-725-3345
Fax 301-725-0654

14910 Bowie Road
Laurel, Maryland

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