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December 2004
LVRS 2004 Year in Review Video |
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Rope Rescue Drill |
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The New Garage is Progressing! |
 Special thanks to Fred Klonin for the great picture! |
Northbound B/W Parkway |
| Dec 18th - Squad 49, an Ambulance and Chief 49A responded to a reported Car in the Woods on the North-bound B/W Parkway. Upon arrival crews found a car over turned in the woods with one patient trapped inside. Squad 49 stabilized the vechile and extricated the patient who was then transported to an area trauma center. |
Single Vehicle Fatal Crash
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Dec. 10th - Squad 49, an Ambulance, Chief 49, Chief 49B & units from Co. 10 responded to Gorman and 5th for a reported vehicle overturned with people trapped. Upon arrival, Squad 49 found an SUV on its side with 2 victims, 1 trapped under the vehicle and 1 trapped inside. Chief 49 established Command with 49B assigned to Operations. Squad 49 then stablized the vechile and extricated the driver.
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Children Trapped |
| Dec 6th - Squad 49 and an Ambulance responded to First & Main Streets for a motor vehicle crash with the report of people trapped. The Squad extricated two children from the crash vehicle, who were then flown to Children's National Medical Center, |
Mulch Fire in Bowie |
| Dec. 4th - Rescue Engine 49 responded to Bowie to assist with a large mulch fire. The crew from the Engine worked for 3 hours at the scene, including the operation of a bulldozer (Dozer 491?). |
Saturday the 4th.
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On Saturday, December 4th, a beautiful sunshiny day, Mrs. Claus made her debut at the Home Depot Children's Saturday festivities. She was accompanied by two of her favorite elves, Bud and Buddy. Entertainment for the event was provided by Blazz the clown and various other LVRS Santa helpers. The children (and adults) at Home Depot were delighted to learn about holiday home safety. Blazz the Clown even provided video demonstrations of how quickly Christmas decorations can turn deadly. Bob and Tiffany came along to take pictures of the children as they explored the equipment. Bob was able to print the photos of the children right there and then so each child could be given a print to take home. Later that afternoon, Mrs. Claus wowwed the crowds at the Holiday Parade up Main Street. Sitting elegantly atop the LVRS engine, she greeted the community with lots of smiles, waves and candy. Blazz the Clown walked the parade route stopping along the way to personally greet our littlest happy citizens. Bud and Buddy, when not elfing around throwing candy at each other, tossed their goods to the children lining the sidewalks. The parade ended at the Phelps Center where Mrs. Claus was whisked away to sit beside her significant other, Santa. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Claus shared secrets and wishes with the hopeful children. Bud and Buddy stood by to assist the Clauses as needed. The other LVRS helpers, dressed in festive holiday apparel, mingled with the partygoers, nibbling on cookies and swilling down the hot chocolate till the end. Weary from the hectic day, Bud and Buddy, Mrs. Claus, Blazz and all the other helpers departed the Phelps Center. The evening was cold and clear. The stars shone brightly. A hush settled on the neighborhood as the last unit pulled out of the parking lot for home. At this time, some of the helpers claim they heard a rustle of jingle bells dance through the air and a small bright red light float up into the sky overhead. Reportedly, a voice rang out across the parking lot. Although unable to see who was speaking, all heard quite clearly the voice proclaim "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night". |
