Recently, the Goodwill Fire Company purchased a new set of Hurst tools. The set of tools that were previously on the apparatus was over 20 years old and was not up to date with the new technologies of the fire service. In February, we placed this new set of tools in service. The set consisted of Spreaders, 2 sets of "O" Cutters, 2 combination tools, 2 rams, 2 hydraulic pumps and multiple sections of new hoses. The new equipment also came with the newly developed Quick Connect couplings which make operations more efficient and much faster to deploy making our members able to more effectively serve the community.

On Tuesday March 5th at  1444 hrs, stations 3,2,4, and 1 were alerted for a reported house fire at 101 Arrington Rd. Chief 2 and E25, clearing from a call in Grasonville, arrived first and reported a 1 story SFD with fire showing from side C. E25 deployed a handline and made quick work of the fire holding it to the room of origin with some extention into the attic space while truck to ventilated the structure. Tower 4 arrived and assisted with overhaul and ventilation with crews from station 3. Command placed the situation under control and held station 2 and 3 units to assist the FMO. There are some pictures on station 3's website at www.qvfd3.com. Also on the website for the Record Observer. www.myeasternshoremd.com as well as Delmarva Fire photography at www.dmvfire.com.

Just a reminder that tickets for the Goodwill Fire Company's 2013 Cash Bash are on sale and are selling quick. If you need a ticket, stop by the firehouse and see a member. The Cash Bash is on May 18th, starting at Noon and ending at 6:00 P.M. The tickets are $100 and includes food and beverages and a chance to win some cash ranging from $100 to the grand prize of $10,000. There will also be small table games for more chances to win come money. Don't waste any more time and get your ticket!

At 2020 hrs on Thursday the 3rd, Station 4 was dispatched for and MVC / Entrapment and Rollover at 301 NB and Rolling Bridge Rd. Queen Anne's advised that police were on the scene reporting one person trapped. Chief 3 arrived on scene with Officer 403 and reported 2 vehicle MVC w/ one patient trapped in the overturned vehicle. R4 was assigned to extricate the trapped victim while E41 was assigned to assist with packaging of the patient in the other vehicle. After this patient was packaged, E41 crew and R3 assisted in the extrication. Once both patients were packaged and evaluated, PM400 and PM40 determined that aviation was needed for both patients. E41 Handled the LZ. Once the trooper was in the air, command was terminated and the scene was turned over to MSP.

While the Goodwill volunteers were home enjoying Christmas with their families, Rescue Box 4-10 was struck for an MVC with Entrapment in the area of 759 Fogwell Rd. R4, E41, A40, CE405, CA491 and Chief 4 from Ridgley responded on the call along with P400 and EMS3. Officer 304 arrived on location and reported one vehicle into a tree with 2 patients trapped and assumed Ruthsburg Rd Command. The vehicle was in the back yard, of the reported address, which was off of MD Rt 304.  R4 used the combination tool and the "O" cutters to extricate the driver of the vehicle while CE405 assisted with a Dash-Roll of the o passenger. Once the patients were extricated, PM400 and EMS3 requested aviation for both patients. Trooper 6 transported both patients to Shock Trauma and command was terminated..

Keep an eye out, starting the week of the 17th, for Santa Claus. Goodwill Fire Company members will be escorting Santa to the neighborhoods of Centreville so he can visit the children and hand out candy.

The dates are as followed:

12/17/2012- Northbrook

12/18/2012- Centreville Heights, Three Creeks, Lentley Farm Ln, Claiborne Fields.

12/19/2012- Hunters Ridge, Ashley Dr, Recovery, East Side of Centreville; Glendale Ave, Etc.

12/20/2012- Symphony Village, Price St, Kidwell Ave, Little Kidwell Ave.

12/21/2012- Quail Run Dr, Fredrick Dr, Poplar School Estates.

12/22/2012- Rain date for any missed days or missed areas. Please call 410-758-1422 and ask for Dave Baker or Jeff Kiel for questions.

On Friday, November 16th at 1822 hrs, Stations 4,5,3, and 2 were alerted for a dwelling fire on Little Hut Dr in the area of ACME. Officer 404(K. Bloodsworth) arrived on scene and reported an abandoned structure well involved and established command. E44 arrived and initiated the defensive operations due to the structure being abandoned and there being minimal exposure problems. Also due to the structure being abandoned, command requested an investigator. Units operated on scene for aprox. 3 hours before returning to quarters. Thanks to the crew of E14 for standing by at our station while we operated. The crew ran one call.

At 0654hrs stations 4 and 3 were alerted for an MVC w/ Rollover on 213 in the area of 301. While units were responding, QA communications advised that the accident was on 213 in front of 2030 Centreville rd, Just past 301. After further investigation, units found that there were 2 separate accidents, possibly related. The two incidents were approx. 1/4 of a mile from one another. EMS3 arrived and reported a total of 3 vehicles involved and one box truck on its side. R4 arrived and officer 405(J. Kiel) established Centreville Rd command. Multiple patients were evaluated with one  one an ALS transport by PM4 and a BLS transport by PM400 and the rest refusals. Command placed the situation under control and held units to clean up. Once the road was clear command was terminated.

On Tuesday October 15th at 2126 hrs, Stations 4,5,3 and KM Station 6 were alerted for a dwelling fire at 140 Shady Lane Farm in the 4-11 box. E44, TW4, ET4, PM4 and C4 responded on the call. Chief 4 (N. Powell) arrived on scene and reported a 2.5 story SFD with fire through the roof on the Bravo side of the structure and established Shady Lane Command. Sue to the location of the fire, command requested a tanker task force which added stations 2, 6, and 1. E44 arrived and extended a cross-lay through the front door to the attic. Once crews gained access to the attic area, the majority of the fire was knocked with a small amount of fire on the exterior which was handled by KM station 6 personnel. After the fire was knocked, TW4 utilized the bucket to cut a small hole in the roof to check for further extension due to inaccessibility for the interior crews. After all the hot spots were extinguished command placed the situation under control and held all station 4 units and E32 for clean up. Station 4 units were on the scene until 0030 hrs.

As of 1530 hrs today, the 15th of October, Station 4 has run 3 box alarms and and MVC w/ Rollover resulting in a fly out. Starting off the busy day at 0834, Box 3-6 was struck for a dwelling fire at 310 Overlook Dr. First Units arrived on scene to find a 2 story SFD w/ smoke showing from the Alpha side.The crew from E32 and ET3 were able to handle a small room and contents fire. While ET4 was en route, command placed the rest of the box in service.

At 1138 hrs, Commercial Box 4-1 was dropped for a report of smoke from the A/C unit at Planning and Zoning. Station 4,3,5, and 2 were alerted. PM4 arrived on scene and reported a 1 Story commercial building with nothing evident. E44 responded and prior to their arrival, PM4 advised that they were testing the alarm system and suggested the box be placed in service. Officer 407 placed the box in service and declared it good intent.

At 1406 Stations 5,4,6 and Caroline Station 700 were alerted for an appliance fire in the 5-2 Box. Officer 304 arrived at 166 Taylor Rd and reported nothing evident. After investigation command , officer 502 held E55 and Caroline E703 to handle a malfunctioning oven and placed the remainder in service.

At 1437 Rescue Local 4-11 was dispatched for and MVC w/ Rollover in front of 501 Coon Box Rd.. Rescue 4, and PM 4 responded along with E55 who was clearing from the Taylor Rd incident. PM4 arrived on scene and advised 1 Pick Up truck Overturned with the subject out of the vehicle. E55 arrived and 502 (Hurlock Established Coon Box Rd command. Aviation was requested for a Category C Priority 2 pt which brought Trooper 6. Command placed the situation under control and terminated command once the trooper was in the air.