May 2011

Baltimore/Washington Pkwy MVC

Monday Morning 05.30.2011 RS849, A849, CH849 along with units from Co831, Co810 and AA27 were alerted for a Motor Vehicle Crash on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. One priority 4 patient was found trapped in an overturned vehicle. Crews from 49 were used for the original accident investigation and were later called back to assist police in the morning.

This was the second fatal crash in the Laurel area on the BW Parkway in 24 hours.

Links to coverage by local news organizations:

WUSA9 - http://wusa9.com/news/article/152830/44/Fatal-Accident-Shuts-Down-B-W-Parkway

NBC4 - http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/122818234.html

Globerman wins Lion Club Award

On May 24, 2011 LVRS Life member Scott Globerman was honored by the Laurel Lion Club as one of their Community Volunteers of the year. An excerpt of the award letter reads: "In Scotts almost 30 years in the Prince Georges County Volunteer System he is what exemplifies excellent volunteer EMS care in our county and state."

Congratulations Scott!

American Legion Bike & Car Show

Technical Rescue (Water Rescue Team)
Assists with Body Recovery Operation

On Sunday, May 15, 2011, LVRS' Water Rescue Team was alerted, along with other units from the Department's Technical Rescue Services Battalion, for a non-emergency response within the Laurel area, to assist the county police with a recovery of a confirmed deceased body found floating in a small storm water retention pond. Units from LVRS and Station 806, along with support from Berwyn Heights station 814, determined that the simple recovery could be made by personnel walking out from shore to access the victim. Using appropriate exposure protection and other safety equipment, the personnel worked in conjunction with the Medical Examiner's Office to recover the body and document the findings. Units were on-scene for just over 1 hour. Chief 849 had the command, assisted by Chief 831A with safety and Chief 849A with the operations sector.

Main Street Festival

Saturday May 7, 2011 brought prefect weather for the 31st Annual Laurel Main Street Festival. LVRS had a great turn out in participation and a good time was had by all.

Thank you to all those that helped to prepare and participated in the Main Street Festival. We had a great member turn out and looked very good on the street.
Over the last couple of years, we have been using the event for fund raising / pass the boot.

A special thanks to: "Put your loot, in the boot" O'Donnell. Our all time record was clearly because of his leadership! Thanks Chuck!

New Rescue Squad

The new rescue squad is in town! Will be a couple of months before it is in service...