September 2006

LVRS To Be In New Text Book

LVRS' Water Rescue Team was recently requested to assist with staging the water rescue graphics for a new First Responder text in preparation by the National Safety Council. Actually, Laurel City Police Department officers and Laurel Rescue members assisted with a number fo the needed photos, including initial scene safety, immobilizing a patient in a car, a number of emergency carries, and various items of equipment used by first responders.

For the water rescue scenes, members Dan Dodd (rescuer) and Jim Tompkins (victim) dressed out in surface drysuits and appropriate protective equipment and staged the scenes in-water at Laurel Lakes. Under the direction of the cameraman and producers, the still shots were documented assuring proper form, hand placement and positioning. LVRS was pleased to assist in this effort, and hope it ultimately helps others to be better prepared. Look for these members to be immortalized in this new text in the near future.

PGCVFRA Convention - Extrication Contest
and Parade Awards

Friday Sept 15th - The LVRS Extrication Team took Second Place at the Extrication Contest held during the 84th Annual Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association's Annual Convention. It rained Friday and the teams had to compete in the very realistic conditions of periodic downpours. Congratulations to Potomac Heights from Charles County who came in First . We also received a trophy for 2nd best ambulance and 3rd best squad in the parade. For more pictures, please visit: Irene's Convention Album

Outback Steakhouse Feast!

Before our September Membership meeting, we were treated to a wonderful meal donated by the new Laurel Outback Steakhouse. We would like to thank all of the employees who set-up, cooked and served. The only thing that seemed to be missing were a few oil cans of Fosters. Maybe next time. Thank you Outback for your support of the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad.

High Water Stand-by

From 1800 Friday, September 1st, until 1800 Saturday night, Company 49 maintained 4 crews plus a swift water "strike team" as well as having the dive unit staffed for the flash floods that were expected from "Ernesto."  Company 49 would like to thank all members that spent the night so that we could staff the make-shift "swiftwater strike team unit" and cover the entire county with this much needed special service.  History shows Company 49 was the first dive unit in the state of Maryland.