LVRS - December 2008

December 2008

LVRS Pounded by Blizzard ’09 bringing over 50 Calls and little Sleep for 3 Crews

The blizzard of ’09 came to the Laurel area with a vengeance dropping over 24” of snow. With the snow came 50 + runs for the volunteers of Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad. These calls included a cut job on the BW Parkway and a fire at the Cash Advance among many other wrecks. Company 849 maintained 3 crews for the weekend staffing the station. LVRS would like to thank all members that came down and helped out through the storm emergency, your dedication resulted in a successful outcome.

Holiday Season Snow Storm - Prepared-Informed-Safe-Home

The December 2009 Holiday Season Snow Storm has Prince George’s County under a Winter Storm Warning, A Blizzard Warning and a State of Emergency declared by both the Governor and the County Executive. Prince George’s County Executive Jack B. Johnson declared a State of Emergency which requires all civilian vehicles off the roadways. Current snowfall estimates are at the 1-foot + already on the ground with several inches still to come. Driving conditions are extremely hazardous with limited visibility and most streets still with a high snow cover. Blowing snow also creates a hazardous and unhealthy environment to be outdoors.

Citizens and residents are reminded to Stay Prepared, Stay Informed, Stay Safe and Stay Home.

Visit http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/2009/12/december-2009-holiday-season-snow-storm.html for more information...

LVRS Wishes Everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

As the sun goes down on Friday December 11th, and Chanukah begins, the 2009 Holiday Season is in full swing. The Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday and asks you to take a look at the Prince George's County Fire Department's Holiday Safety Message:

http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-fire-safety-and-injury.html

Rescue Engine goes to work in Howard...

At noon on December 6, 2009, RE849 was alerted to mutual aid to Howard County at 9196 Canterbury Riding, for a report of a townhouse on fire. RE849 responded on the call with 4 volunteers with Chief 849B (Gibson) and Battalion Chief 806 (Takacs). Upon arrival, RE849 assumed 3rd due responsibilities for water supply by reverse laying from HC E101 to the hydrant 850ft away with the crew stretching the first line in through side Alpha to find fire in the pipe chases and in the attic of the top floor. Laurel Rescue Volunteers performed an aggressive attack on the fire, confined extension to the fire building only, and remained on scene for approximately 2 hours assisting with other duties.