E413 and SU418 were called out to a trash truck overturned on Route 140 going toward Westminster. Hazmat and MDE were called because of a transmission fluid leaking into the creek.
Trash truck rollover
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Burn patient flyout
E413 was dispatched for a burn patient. The crew helped with patient care and handled the landing zone. A trooper was requested due to the extent of the burns.
Picture courtesy of J Jeffers
Fire box with people trapped
On May 26, 2014 units from Reisterstown were alerted for a apartment fire with people trapped. Engine 412 and Rescue Squad 414 promptly responded staffed with 4 volunteers each. Engine 56 arrived to find a two story quad with smoke showing. 412 secured the water source and assisted crews with rescue and extinguishment. Squad 414 arrived conducted primaries and checked exposures. The working fire was sounded which brought Engine 413 staffed with 4 volunteers who assumed RIT on arrival. Units operated for two hours before becoming ready for service.
Pictures courtesy of J Jeffers
Memorial
Several weeks ago Reisterstown unveiled the memorial to the two firefighters who have died in the line of duty from our station. Many were involved in creating this memorial as a reminder to all of us.
Never forget…
Monroe Seitz (EOW: July 26, 1928, fatally burned when a gasoline tank exploded igniting his clothes)
Gene Kirchner (EOW: May 2, 2013)
Car vs pole
Last night Reisterstown was alerted for a car crashed into a pole on Gores Mill Road. Originally it was a non-emergency call but was then upgraded to a possible auto fire. E412 arrived to find the driver out of the vehicle. An ambulance was called to transport the driver due to the impact of the vehicle into the pole.
Martha and Mary’s Fundraiser
On Tuesday May 20th Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company will be having a fundraiser in conjunction with Martha and Mary’s in Reisterstown. Proceeds of any meals that day will be donated to the firehouse. Consider having lunch or supper (or both!) there on May 20th.
House fire in Hereford
Last night S414 was alerted for a dwelling fire in Hereford with people trapped. First in companies had a dwelling on fire with potentially two people trapped in the basement. Crew from S414 went to work with fire extinguishment and overhaul.
During the fire E412 and E413 were both staffed for any other calls in Reisterstown and surrounding area.
Pic courtesy of B Barnes.
Gene’s Unveiling
Today we had a private ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens for the unveiling of Gene’s head stone. As part of the Jewish faith, the unveiling is held a year after the funeral. This marks the next step of the grieving process. Several of the surrounding companies were represented along with 61 members from RVFC came to support Gene’s family for the unveiling. After the unveiling everyone came back to our fire station for a meal. After the meal, Gene’s family members moved Gene’s personal items from his gear rack into the new memorial in our day room.
Gene, we will never forget you….
Transfer into Baltimore City
Reisterstown was requested to transfer an engine into Baltimore City due to a 2 alarm fire they were handling. E413 transferred to 46 Engine House on Reisterstown road. From there we ran two calls, one of them for a grill fire and a second one for a medical investigation. Many thanks to T27 for their hospitality for time we were there.
Pictures courtesy of J Jeffers.
01:09:04 April 24, 2013
At 01:09:04 on April 24, 2013 a fire rescue box with people trapped was dispatched for a house fire in Reisterstown.
Firefighters responded from our station in an attempt to save those trapped.
Unfortunately, we lost one of our own, Gene Kirchner (LODD: May 2, 2013).
Gene was doing his duty… and he will never be forgotten.
