Tonight E413 and S414 went to Upperco for training on grain bin emergency. A large prop was brought in to simulate someone stuck in a grain bin and the firefighters were taught how to extricate someone from it safely. Many thanks to Upperco for hosting!
Station 41 was dispatched for an MVC of a car into a truck. S414 arrived to find a car had gone under the sign and hit a food truck. Firefighters assessed the patients and vehicles.
Yesterday afternoon Butler Volunteers, Reisterstown and the Baltimore County USAR team were alerted for a horse rescue. A horse had fallen down a slight embankment into a spring and was not able to get up. S414 and two units from Butler arrived and assessed the situation. Given the size of the horse and the need to be careful we awaited the county USAR team as we would have more people and equipment for the rescue. When they arrived we were able to get large straps under the horse’s belly and use a tractor to very carefully lift and pull the horse from the spring. Once it was on more stable ground it was able to get up. The horse was uninjured and walked away to eat some grass.
We got together with another company and spent an evening doing pumps and hydrant training. Obviously getting water into the engine and then out to the fire is one of the most important aspects for the first in engine company. We practiced setting up the “heavy water hookup” where we get as much water out of the hydrant as possible.
$5 per Chance or Five (5) chances for $20
Please neatly fill out the tickets you would like to purchase & return with your donation to RVFC (108 Main Street, Reisterstown)
1st: Prize Kettle Joe Smoker by Kamado Joe & $300 Gift Certificate to Liberty Delight Farms
2nd: Prize $200 Gift Certificate to Liberty Delight Farms
DRAWING – MONDAY, July 17, 2023
Many thanks to those who have donated towards our prizes!
Last night Bob Murray Sr was inducted into the BCVFA Hall of Fame. He has been an active member of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company for several decades and celebrating his 50th year anniversary as a member of the BCVFA. He retired after 32 years in service at BCoFD and served on numerous rescue committees. He is a mentor and leader here at RVFC and we congratulate him on this Award!
Ten years ago today, Gene Kirchner left us after a significant injury while attempting to save people in a house fire in Reisterstown on April 24, 2013. We will always remember you Gene.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Life Member Tobe S. Carter (04 April 2023). Tobe joined the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company in 1961 and went on to serve in many Fireline and Administrative offices to include the Chief and President of the Fire Company. Throughout the years, Tobe was continually one of RVFC’s top responders. In addition, Tobe was recognized in 2003 as the “Firefighter of the Year” by the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Just after midnight on December 19th RVFC and surrounding companies were dispatched for a house fire on Bellinger Ct. Engine 412 and Squad 414 were on scene for several hours for extinguishment and overhaul.
