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July 11, 2009: Car vs House!
A senior citizen driving on Kemp Mill Road drove straight through the dead end at Arcola Avenue and went airborne into a house on Daffodil Lane. The house suffered significant structural damage and the elderly female driver was a Priority 1 category A trauma. (KVFD Medic 705 treated and transported her to Suburban Hospital's Regional Trauma Center) The house was declared structurally unsafe by the County Building Inspector. The Red Cross assisted the uninjured home owner with finding shelter for the night. News Channels 4 and 9 recorded the scene and spoke to County Public Information Officer Garcia. The working assignment was KVFD Medic 705, Rescue 742, KVFD Engine 718, EMS 702, KVFD Chiefs 705-D and 705-C, Fire Marshal-35 and a Montgomery County building inspector.
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72% of America's firefighters are volunteers.Read WHY THEY SERVE? by Peter Greenberg. Find it at the national Sunday "Parade Magazine" website at http://www.parade.com/news/2009/07/05-why-they-serve.html"
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6/22/09: KVFD Members Respond to Metro Crash!
During the June 22nd response to the horrific Metro Rail crash near the Fort Totten Metro Station, members of KVFD were there and were staged near the tracks on the west side (Blair Rd. side) of the accident site. No transports took place, however.Our KVFD Canteen 5 crew set-up on the west side as well. Once set up, two KVFD members loaded up with Gatorade, water and snacks and walked down to the track area. One member stayed with the Canteen and continued to serve those on the outer perimeter of this staging area. There was apparatus from DC, VA, and MD staged on this side of the scene. Many crews had already been there for hours and had not gotten any dinner. All were appreciative for the drinks and snacks we had to offer them. Accident site admission was strictly and heavily protected for all the obvious reasons. The many camera and news crews on the west side were restricted access to the area. They was an occasionally helicopter overhead. Canteen 5 was at the scene for about 2-1/2 hours.
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Medic 705 Placed in Service !
KVFD Fire Chief Jim Stanton announces the implementation of Advanced Life Support (ALS) service from Station 5. Medic 705 is now providing transport ALS service on an as available basis utilizing KVFD volunteer personnel. We would like to thank MCFRS Chief Richie Bowers and his staff for their support.
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Aerial Tower 705 Delivered to KVFD ! |
June 12, 2009 - KVFD proudly took possession of a new 100 foot aerial tower, Tower 705, at Station 5. The new tower, partially purchased with a federal grant, is the culmination of many months of planning, details and manufacturing. Designed to replace an outdated 1973 Seagrave 100? open cab/open tiller aerial truck, Truck 705 is the lastest addition to the KVFD fleet. Once the final updates are completed, intensive truck training will begin.
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Two Car Collision in Company 25's First Due |
 January 29, 2009 - Units from Company 25 and Wheaton Rescue 2 reponded for the personal injury collision at Georgia Avenue and Hewitt Avenue. Units arrived to a two car collision. Company 25 and Rescue 2 worked together to extricate the patient who was transported to area hospital for evaluation. Click here for more images. |
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Silver Spring Second Alarm Apartment Fire |
 January 26, 2009 - Units from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to 2101 Walsh View Terrace for the reported fire in the apartment. While responding Montgomery Fire communications advised they were filling the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. Engine 719 (Silver Spring) arrived on scene and reported heavy fire showing from the third floor of a garden style apartment. Engine 705 was the Fourth Due  Engine on the first alarm. Upon arrival Engine 705 secured the RIG hand line. Engine 705 then proceeded to ladder Side "A" with two 35 foot ladders. Aerial tower 718 dispatched on the Rapid Intervention Dispatch became part of the RIG upon there arrival. Engine 718 and Engine 721 were dispatched on the Second Alarm. Engine 718 was assigned to exposure "D". Engine 721 was assigned to relieve Engine 719 in the Fire Apartment. After the fire was out units preformed an extensive overhaul of the fire apartment. Click here for more images. |
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Working Fire in Company 18's First Due |
 Friday January 16, 2008 - Engine 718, Engine 705, and Engine 725 as well as Tower 718 were dispatched for a reported house on fire at 2914 Dawson Ave. Engine 718 arrived on scene with a one story single family home with smoke showing from the front door. Engine 718 advised they would be in the attack mode and Engine 705 was to take the two-out. Engine 705 arrived on scene and deployed a 300 foot 1 ¾ line to side Alpha. Engine 705’s officer performed a circle check and advised command the bulk of the fire appeared to be in the Bravo/Charlie corner and that they now had fire showing from side Charlie. Engine 705 was relived as the two-out by the fourth due Engine 725. E705 proceeded to back up Engine 718’s crew during fire attack.
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Kensington Units Respond to Twinbrook House Fire |
 January 3, 2009 - Just around noon Montgomery Fire Communications dispatched units from the Rockville and Kensington Volunteer Fire Departments to the reported house on fire next to 715 Shetland Street in Rockville Company 23's first due. Engine 721 was the first arriving Engine Company on scene and took the first due position advising heavy fire on the alpha and bravo sides of the house. Engine 721 advanced an attack line to the  second floor. Engine 705 was dispatched fifth due and arrived third completing the secondary water supply. Engine 705 was assigned the "Exterior Division" and was responsible for extinguishment on the outside of the structure. Chief 705 "Charlie" responded and was assigned as the Division 2 Supervisor. Truck 725 was dispatched on the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. Aerial Tower 718 was dispatched on the Task Force and temporarily assigned to Division 1. The fire was started by faulty electrical wiring on the outside of the house behind the siding. Click Here to se more images.
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A Message from the Fire Chief |
 As we close down this year of 2008, I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and the very best for a Happy and Healthy New Year. I want to thank everyone for their dedication and participation in the past year. It makes me extremely proud to see our all volunteer nights and weekend staffing, the only fire station in the county to achieve this goal.
The New Year will bring us additional challenges. A new truck will be delivered in 2009. We need to begin training and make plans to staff the unit soon. We will also begin medic service from station 5 early in the first half of the year, a new program that will enhance Kensington’s services to our community. I am also implementing a new annual rectification program for all levels to insure we meet and exceed established standards. More details on this program will be forthcoming in January.
I am asking each member to look at your schedules and try to give a little extra, maybe another duty tour every other month or so to help with staffing needs. If you can find the time, please contact the Staffing Coordinator to find our “soft spots”.
Again, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and let’s make 2009 better for us and our community.
James P. Stanton,
Fire Chief, KVFD |
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Tanker 9 transfers to Company 5 During Water Main Break |
 December 23, 2008 - Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department Tanker 709 transferred to Kensington Company 5 during a 66-inch water main break on River Road at Seven Locks Road in Bethesda, MD. Montgomery transferred several Tankers from up county as well as surrounding jurisdictions to prepare in case of a possible drop in water service to fire hydrants in the down county area, effected by the water main break. The water main  broke just before 8 a.m., sending 150,000 gallons of water per minute down River Road. As many as 18 cars may have been trapped in the water. In some locations the water level reached up to 3 to 4 feet high. Cabin John Park units alongside Maryland State Police and US Park Police made several rescues of people trapped in their vehicles in swift water currents at the scene of the incident. click for more images.
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Working Fire in Company 21's First Due with Multiple Victims |
 December 22, 2008 - In the early morning hours units were dispatched to a house on fire with the report of people trapped in the 13000 block of St. Charles Place in Company 21’s First Due. Units arrived to find a one and a half story single family dwelling with nothing evident and two victims in the front yard. Engine 721 quickly discovered a Working Fire in the Back Bedroom, and established Command in the attack mode. Engine 725 Second Due completed Engine 721’s water supply and deployed a back-up line. Engine718 completed the secondary water source and formed the RIG. Engine 705 arrived and reported to the Command Post. Engine 705 was assigned to the EMS group, as the Supervisor. The crew quickly learned we had 4 burn patients located at the scene. During the assessment, it was noted that all the victims spoke Spanish. Luckily Engine 705 had a Spanish speaking Firefighter riding, and was a great asset to the entire scene. With multiple EMS units enroute to the scene the Engine Crew started Triage and assigned Patients to various transport units. Firefighter Flete (Co. 5) was needed for the entire incident as he was the only Spanish speaking Firefighter on the scene to provide translation. Engine 721 put a quick knock on the fire and the incident was scaled back to 2 Engines and 2 Trucks.
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Kensington Companies Respond to Attic Fire |
 December 6, 2008 - 0320 hours Engines 705, 718, and 721, Tower 718 and and Chief 705 "C" responded on Box 5-10 for 11400 Norris Drive. Engines 705 and 718 arrived on scene together to find a two-story single family dwelling of ordinary construction with heavy smoke conditions from side "B" and "D".
Engine 718 and Engine 705 stretched attack lines into the home to the second floor to find a room and contents fire in the second floor in the attic / loft area. Engine 721 maintained a position of  standby on the first floor, while Tower 718 Ladder the structure. The fire was quickly extinguished by the crews and Tower 718 overhauled the area. The box alarm was held with 2 Engines and The Tower within 25mins, and crews awaited the arrival of Fire Investigations Aside from the working fire Kensington units were kept busy throughout the night with another Box Alarm earlier in the evening in Rockville as well as multiple car accidents due to the first notable snow in Montgomery County. Click images for larger view, courtesy of FF Brandt. |
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Third Box Alarm and Second Working Fire - Company 18's First Due |
 November 21, 2008 - Montgomery changed it up by this time dispatching the Kensington units to Company 18's Area (Glenmont) for the second working fire of the night. Montgomery sounded box 18-03 alerting Engine Companies 18, 5, 21, 25 and Tower 718 to 2913 Dawson Avenue. Tower 718 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the eaves of a vacant house. Tower 718 then established command and declared that he would like to mount up for a defensive attack with fire showing from side 'C'. The rapid intervention dispatch was dispatched placing Truck 725 on the call. Command Instructed Engines 718  and 705 to deploy their attack lines to side 'C' to make an exterior attack on the house. Battalion Chief 4 arrived on scene and assumed the command from Tower 718. Engine 721 controlled the utilities to the structure and Engine 725 deployed an additional line to side 'c' to assist with fire attack. Chief 705-Delta also responded and assisted with command duties. Photos by Live-in member Sheldon Sanders, click to enlarge. |
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Second Box Alarm of the Evening - Company 5's First Due |
November 21, 2008 - Montgomery dispatched Engine Companies 5, 18, and 21 as well as Tower 718 and the Kensington Duty officer for Box 05-15 for the Apartment Fire at 3320 University Boulevard. Crews arrived on scene to a single family home with nothing showing. The Crew of Engine 7015 discovered an electrical fire which had already been extinguished. |
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First Working fire of the day - Company 5's First Due |
November 21, 2008 - Montgomery dispatched Engine Companies 5 and 21, Tower 18 and the Kensington Duty Officer as well as other Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units to the 3000 Block of Homewood Parkway for the reported house fire. Engine 705 arrived on scene to find a two-story single family with nothing evident. Chief 705-Bravo arrived on scene and updated the on scene report to smoke showing. As crews entered the structure they found a kitchen fire with extension. Engine 705 placed a quick knock on the fire while Engine 721 checked the basement and the attic for fire fire extension. Tower 718 assisted with ventilation and overhaul. Chief 705-Bravo had the command and Chief 705-Delta had Division 1. |
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Jimmy Williams Fundraiser A Success! |
 On Thursday, November 13, 2008, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department is sponsored a benefit for Battalion Chief Jimmy Williams, a valued Life Member of KVFD who is bravely battling life-threatening disease. KVFD and its volunteers sponsored this benefit to help ease the harsh realities of medical expenses incurred while Jimmy undergoes treatment followed by surgery.
The event held at Union Jack’s in Bethesda, MD was a total success! A voluntary contribution at the door allowed participants a free  domestic beer or rail liquor drink, and an opportunity to win one of over $500 in prizes from local businesses. The KVFD would like to thank all those who came out and donated graciously to the cause of helping our brother Jimmy. We would also like to offer a special thanks to the local business who generously provided the many door prizes that were raffled off. Thanks shall also go to the members past and present of neighboring fire departments who came to participate in the event. In addition to a great success raising a nice sum of money to present to Battalion Chief Williams; members, friends, and neighbors enjoyed a night filled with good spirits.
This benefit will allow those who Jimmy has touched to give back to him just a small part of what he gives to all of us. He has over 40 years in the fire service and most recently was the recipient of the prestigious Chief George T. Hillard Firefighter/Rescuer of the Year award. Jimmy’s deep commitment to the cause of protecting the community along with his valued leadership are just two of the many reasons why he is so deserving of this. Click here for more images.
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Congratulations Firefighter Art Baker |
 October 17, 2008 - The members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department wish to announce their most sincere congratulations to Live-in Firefighter Art Baker. Firefighter Baker graduated from the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department Training Academy today. Family and members on site were pleased to see Art graduate at the top of his Recruit Class receiving multiple awards of excellence including overall best performance, best academic performance in the EMT program, as well as accommodations for outstanding leadership ability as Recruit Class 357's class leader. Firefighter Baker has been a member of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department for 7 years. During his tenure with the KVFD has responded to multiple alarms and provided countless hours of service to his community. Additionally Art has served his country during two tours of active duty with the United States Marine Corps in Iraq. Again the KVFD would like to wish Probationer Baker and the rest of Class 357 Congratulations and the best of luck. Click here for more images |
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Maryland State Police Trooper 2 Tragedy |
 September 28, 2008 - Just after midnight, Maryland State Police EMS Helicopter "Trooper 2" crashed in Prince Georges County while transporting victims from a personal injury collision in Southern Maryland. The helicopter was transporting a trauma patient, the weather became too bad, so they planned to meet up with ground EMS at the Andrew Air Force Base to continue the transport. Trooper 2 went of the radar and dispatchers were unable to reach the unit for a significant amount of time. At 0200, an officer spotted the crash site. The helicopter had come to rest deep inside the 470-acre Walker Mill Regional Park, near a paved bike path behind a series of  softball fields. The crash scene is in Walker Mill Regional Park, about three-miles north of Andrews Air Force Base. The Officer's and Members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the Family Members of MSP Pilot Stephen H. Bunker, MSP TFC Mickey C. Lippy, EMT Tanya Mallard of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Civilian Ashley J. Younger the patient on board Trooper 2 at the time of the Fatal Crash. Members of the Fire and Rescue Service are all suffering from this great loss as we work with the MSP Aviation Units on a regular basis. Please keep these individuals in your thoughts and prayers. Click here for more information. |
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Members Attend Training at Pennsylvania State Fire School |
 September 25 2008 - Three Kensington Volunteer Fire Department members participated in an Engine Company Operations Class in Erie PA. Lieutenant Ronald Dowdy, Firefighter Walker Dunbar, and Firefighter Josh Miller learned a different aspect of firefighting in this 3 day course. The course, instructed by Chief Joe Crotty, included hose line advancement, extending, vertical/horizontal lays, methods of attack and many more unforgettable times. We would like to thank Chief Crotty, The Lawrence Park VFD, and West Mead VFD #2 for being our host during this event. Click image for larger view. |
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K.V.F.D. Members Recognized by the
Montgomery County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association |
 September 18, 2008 - Representatives from all of the fire and rescue corporations across Montgomery County as well as distinguished guests, gathered to celebrate the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Association's 86th Annual Convention. This years convention was hosted by the Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department at the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Activity Building. The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department is proud to have several members who received awards and accolades at this years convention. Battalion Chief James Williams was honored by receiving the Chief George T. Hillard Firefighter/Rescuer of the Year award. The K.V.F.D. very pleased to have two members that were inducted into the M.C.V.F.R.A. Hall of Fame, Deputy Fire Chief and Past M.C.V.F.R.A. President Frank Kaleyias as well as Past K.V.F.D. President Earl Jones. Click here for more information and photos. |
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Remembering September 11, 2001 |
 September 11, 2008 - Members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department wish to offer their most sincere condolences to the families of the 343 members of the FDNY as well as the officers of the NYPD and the PAPD that made the ultimate sacrifice while operating on the scene at the World Trade Center as we remember the events of the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Members also remember the families of the thousands of others that were killed that day just living out their normal life here in the Washington, DC area as well as New York City and those on Flight 93. The Officers and members of the KVFD hope that everyone can take time out of their day to remember the sacrifices made by the Firefighter's and Police officers on this day 7 years ago, as well as the men and women of our armed forces serving in the fight against terrorism. Click here for more information. |
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Busy Labor Day for Kensington Crews... Parades, Box Alarms, and BBQ |
 September 1, 2008 - As we move forward in to the end of summer in Kensington, members celebrated Labor Day in their annual fashion taking part in the annual Town of Kensington Labor Day Parade. Members along with Career staff participated with Engines 705 and 705 Bravo, Ambulances 705 and 705 Bravo, Canteen 705, Brush 705, as well as Kensington's 1959 Seagrave "L" Model pumper and support vehicles. Upon clearing the Kensington Labor Day Parade, Engine 705 Bravo, Ambulance 705 Bravo, the "L" Model, and Canteen 705 headed to Gaithersburg to participate in Gaithersburg's Annual Labor Day Parade. Kensington along with multiple other Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units participated in the Gaithersburg Parade in support of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Annual Convention which the Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting this year. After the parades units came home and swapped out crews. As the night crew was sitting down to a Labor Day barbeque feast Montgomery Dispatched High Rise Box 05-10 for the Ambassador Apartments at 2715 University Boulevard West... Click Here for More Story and Pictures. |
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One Overturned on Randolph Road |
 August 28, 2008 - Engine and Ambulance 721 as well as other Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the intersection of Randolph Road and Dewey Road for the personal injury collision with on overturned. Units arrived on scene and found and a wheelchair transport van that had rolled on to its driver side. Crews quickly assessed both the driver and passenger and found minor injuries. Ambulance 721 transported both patients to local hospital for check up. Chief 705 Bravo had the command. Click here for more images. |
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Company 21 Responds to Truck Fire in Twinbrook |
 August 27, 2008 - Engine 721 (The Village) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units were dispatched to the rear of the Safeway Store at 1902 Veirs Mill Road in the Twinbrook Neighborhood for the reported truck fire. Units from Rockville first arrived on scene to find a large front load style compacting trash truck with fire showing from  the rear. Units also discovered part of the trash trucks load that had been dumped on the ground which was also on fire. Engine 721 was dispatched as the second due engine, upon their arrival they completed Water supply to Engine 703. The crew of Engine 721 then pulled a back-up line and assist with the extinguishment of the trash truck and its debris. Units quickly brought the fire under control and were again ready for the next emergency. Click here for more images. |
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Kensington Members Pay Tribute to Mark "Mick" McKenzie |
 August 20 & 21, 2008 - Members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the life of Mark "Mick" McKenzie today alongside many other career and volunteer personnel from around the area. Members came together to pay tribute to the legend, and showed their support for our neighboring departments by rotating two crews and their apparatus to Pumphrey's Funeral Home on Thursday so that the community was protected and as many members as possible could pay their final respects. At the funeral and internment on Friday Kensington members were again found celebrating Mick's life. The funeral and internment were attended by 10 volunteers from Company 5 as well as MCFRS employees from Companies 18, 21, and 25 along with units from both companies 5 and 25. The officers and members of the KVFD are saddened greatly by the loss of Mick. We will forever be grateful for his knowledge and will always remember the good times shared; the memory of Mick will forever be in our hearts and minds. Click here for more images and video. |
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Companies 5 & 18 Respond on Silver Spring House Fire |
 August 21, 2008 - At 0650 Montgomery Fire Communications dispatched Engine 705, Engine 718, and Tower 718 along with other Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units to 1709 Dennis Avenue for the reported House Fire. Engine 719 (Silver Spring) arrived on the scene and reported Smoke from the sides "A", "B", and "D" and fire from side "C" with and "obvious working  fire in the delta and charlie quadrants." Engine 705 arrived on scene and secured Engine 719's water source, while the crew deployed a back-up line in the house to assist with fire suppression. Tower 718 was assigned the Roof Division and later re-assigned to Division 1. Engine 718 was assigned to the Exposure "C". MCFR Battalion 701 had the command. All units were clear by 0930hrs with the exception of the Fire Investigator. Click here for more images courtesy of David Vozobule. |
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Passing of Kentland Deputy Fire Chief and
Retired MCFR Master Firefighter "Mick" McKenzie |
 August 16, 2008 - The Officers and Members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department wish to offer their most sincere condolences to the Family of former Kentland Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief and retired Montgomery County Master Firefighter Mark "Mick" McKenzie. DFC McKenzie Passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Friday evening, August 15, 2008. Mick is renowned as a remarkable Firefighter, exceptional teacher and  a good friend to all. In his fire service career DFC McKenzie received multiple awards and accommodations for various deeds performed including using a roof ladder to scale the outside of an apartment building to rescue a trapped occupant. Mick will be severely missed in the fire service community. During his career with Montgomery County MFF McKenzie was assigned to Wheaton, Rockville, Tacoma Park, as well as Kensington (Glenmont) and others. For more information please contact or refer to our brothers at Kentland33.com. |
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Kensington Units Go to The Fair |
 August 11, 2008 - Units from the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Station 5 head to the Fair. Engine 705 and Ambulance 705 as well as Chief 705 were detailed all evening to the 60th Annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. The K. V. F. D. also proudly displayed their 1959 Seagrave "L" Model Pumper for all to see and enjoy. While at the Fair Engine 705 was assigned as the "Fair Engine" which entails protecting the Fair Grounds. Ambulance 705 was assigned the "Transport Ambulance" for primary hospital transports. Chief 705 was assigned the as the Fair Incident Command. Canteen 705 was also on location to display their apparatus and serve refreshments to all those assigned to the Fair  Detail. Members of the K. V. F. D. where found teaching fire safety and prevention, showing of their units, and enjoying all the wonderful food and sights the fair has to offer. The members of Kensington Volunteer Fire Department are proud to have been afforded the opportunity to be assigned to the fair detail and to work alongside the members of our communities as they enjoyed this years fair. Kensington Volunteers are also proud to have had a full second crew at Station 5 during the fair, staffing additional apparatus. This helps to insure that not only the all the fair goers were protected but also our neighbors in Kensington were still safe. Click here for more images. |
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P.I.C. Next to Station 5 |
 August 10, 2008 - 0220 hours while station alerting was down county wide, members of Company 5 who were up on watch alerted the company for the crash which they had just heard out front of the station. As Company 5 units left the ramp they found a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Connecticut Ave and Dupont Ave. Units found the single vehicle had slid off the road sitting on top of a vehicle parked at the Auto-Body shop located at this intersection. As the crews began investigating they found the vehicle to have struck a pole shortly followed by a fire hydrant leaving a trail of auto parts before it came to its final resting spot on top of the other vehicle. Both occupants luckily escaped, one with minor injuries. While neither individual was transported via ambulance, the driver was transported by Montgomery County Police. Click here for more image. |
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Engine 705 Responds to Chevy Chase House Fire |
 August 9, 2008 - At 1500 Montgomery sounded Box 07-06 for the reported kitchen fire in the 8500 block of Loughborough Place. Engine 707 arrived on scene at 1504 to find a two-story single family dwelling with smoke showing, establishing command in the "attack mode". Engine 705 arriving second at 1506 and advised Montgomery they were picking up Engine 707's line and assuming  the second due position. The crew of 6 from Engine 705 quickly deployed their 300 foot attack line to back up Engine 707 with an obvious working Fire. Engine 705 entered the structure and found no fire on the first floor and redeployed their line to the second floor where they checked for extension and ventilated the structure. Many Thanks again go to the Canteen Unit for their speedy response to this incident. Click here for more images. |
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Ambulance 721 Responds to Assist With One Into the Building |
 August 5, 2008 - Shortly after 1400 hours Montgomery dispatched units from Rockville Station 3 for the report of an automobile into the "charlie" side of the building at 50 W. Edmonston Drive. Units from Company 3 arrived on scene to find a sedan which had driven into the laundromat located in the ground floor of the Tenly Building. Due to multiple patients units already on the scene requested an additional transport unit to the scene. This brought. K.V.F.D. Ambulance 721 from "The Village". Ambulance 721 arrived and found a single patient with minor injuries which they transported to the local hospital. This at least the third instance of a vehicle attempting to make their dry cleaning a drive-thru process at this location. Click image for larger view. |
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One Overturned in Station 5's Area |
 July 28, 2008 - At approximately 0200 hours Montgomery dispatched Engine 705 along with the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad for the report of a P.I.C. with one overturned at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Newport Mill Road. Rescue 742 arrived on scene to find the accident to be located at Veirs Mill Road and Claridge Road, confirming one vehicle on its roof. Engine 705, Brush 705 and Chief 705 "Delta" arrived on scene shortly after. Engine 705's crew deployed the Jump Line to protect the crews working on the patient. Crews from the Wheaton Squad and Engine 705 worked together to package the patient and prepare for transport. Brush 705 provided additional lighting and manpower. Click here for more images. |
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Congratulations Chief Stanton |
  July 27, 2008 - The officers and members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department would like to offer the most sincere congratulations to Fire Chief James Stanton. Chief Stanton and Narda Anderson exchanged their wedding vows after many years together. The newly weds are planning their honeymoon sometime next week. Best Wishes to the happy couple! |
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House Fire With Report of Children Trapped |
 July 26, 2008 - At 1900 hours on ECC dispatched box 18-17 for the House on Fire with 2 Children Trapped. With other units being a various calls, Engine 705 was dispatched first due. Engine 705 arrived on the scene to find a 1 ½ stories, residential ordinary construction with smoke showing. Engine 705 with 6 personnel, quickly stretched 2 hand lines to the home. The crew found a room and contents fire on the 1st floor, quadrant a on the home. Tower 18 performed a rapid primary search of the first and second floors. A secondary search of the second floor was performed by Truck 725. The fire was quickly knocked, and all searched proved negative in the house. Click image for larger view.
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Units Respond to Apartment Fire in 5's Area |
 July 23, 2008 - At 1250 hours Montgomery Fire Communications Dispatched Engines 705, 718, 721, Tower 718, and Ambulance 721 as well as other Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units for the reported apartment fire on the third floor at 3223 University Boulevard West in Box Area 05-15. Engine 52 arrived on scene to find a late 60's era garden apartment building with light smoke showing on side "A" from the third floor. Engine 705's crew stretched an attack  line to the fire apartment, backed up by Engine 718. Engine 721 stretched an additional attack line to check for fire extension and back up crews already operating on the fire floor. Tower 718's crew performed a rapid primary search as well as conducted ventilation and overhaul. Ambulance 721 established a rehab area along with Canteen 705 which responded to assist. The room and contents fire was brought under control quickly and crews were cleared at approximately 1630 hours. Click Images for Larger View. |
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Lieutenant Golden Returns from California |
 July 15 2008 - Lieutenant Keith Golden one of a group of 20 firefighters from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources returned from their most recent trip to California to assist with the large scale wildfires currently raging the West Coast. Keith and and fellow Wildland Firefighters are specially trained to fight these types of fires at their Jarrettsville base. They spent the last two weeks at the Whiskey Town Recreational Park where they worked 12- to 14-hour days battling the flames. There have been reports due the the size of the fires that the Maryland Fire Crew maybe re-activated again in the very near future. Are thoughts are with all those currently battling the wildfires as it is extremely dangerous.
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Line of Duty Death - Prince George's County Police |
 June 27, 2008 - The Officers and Members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department offer their deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Corporal Richard Findley of the Prince Georges County Police Department on his untimely passing. Corporal Findley was performing his duties in heroic fashion when he was killed in the line of duty in Laurel. Corporal Findley was an active life member of The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department and leaves behind a loving wife and two young children. Our thoughts and prayers continue for Corporal Findley's family, the Prince Georges Police Department, and the officers and members of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department.
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Working Fire in Station 5's First Due |
June 23, 2008 - At approximately 1145 Montgomery County ECC dispatched Units from Station 5 and 21 as well as other MCFRS stations to the 11000 block of Kenilworth Ave for the House Fire,with a report of 2 persons still  trapped inside. Chief 705 "Bravo" as Battalion Chief 704 "Bravo"responded and reported enroute a heavy column of smoke in the sky to start the R.I.D. and Task Force. Station 5 Units and Chief 705 "Bravo" arrived on scene and were greeted by heavy fire conditions from side "A" and "B" of a two story, cape cod style, home of wood frame construction. Crews rapidly began an aggressive interior fire attack operating large hand lines. Command was established and due to the large volume of fire multiple alarms were called for, bringing the total compliment to that of that of a Third Alarm, bringing units from all 4 Kensington stations. With the large number of resources at hand the fire was brought under control quickly. Members on scene would like to thank Canteen 705 for their support operations at this incident. Click here for more images. |
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Kensington Units Responds to Fatal Rockville Fire |
 May 3, 2008 - At 0050 hours, Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Engines 705, 718, 721, & 725, Truck 725, and Tower 718 responded to the 12800 block of Twinbrook Parkway for the apartment fire. Units  arrived to find fire showing from the terrace level and 2nd floor of a garden apartment building. One occupant, who was removed from the terrace level, was killed in the fire. Three MCFRS firefighters assigned to Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Station 23 were seriously injured when a 2nd floor bedroom collapsed into the terrace level. Click Images for Larger View
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