| It has been another busy stretch for the volunteers of the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company, with members responding to a variety of emergency incidents, participating in training, and continuing to serve the community both on and off the fireground.
The activity began on Thursday, June 18, when members were dispatched at 5:41 p.m. for an unwitnessed cardiac arrest in the Medical Box 16-1 area. After returning to the station, members shifted their focus to training, conducting hands-on drills involving hose lays, hose deployment, and providing Firefighter I students with additional experience racking hose for rapid deployment.
The pace continued on Friday. At 3:10 p.m., crews responded to Medical Box 16-4 for a reported cardiac arrest involving a paddle boat at Suicide Bridge. Fortunately, the patient regained consciousness prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.
Less than two hours later, at 5:01 p.m., Engine Tanker 16-1 responded to assist the Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company on a Brush Box 6-3 for a woods fire, providing mutual aid support to neighboring firefighters.
On Saturday at 12:42 p.m., members were dispatched to Local Box 16-2 for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved Corvette with fire extending into a nearby wood chip pile and threatening the Alpha/Bravo corner of a residence. The incident was upgraded to a Box Alarm as additional resources were requested. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response, firefighters stopped the fire's progression and limited damage to minor exterior involvement of the home.
Following cleanup and returning apparatus to service, Rescue Engine 16-1 traded emergency lights for smiles as members attended a local child's third birthday celebration, giving the young birthday guest an unforgettable visit from the fire department.
Saturday evening brought another emergency response. At 6:38 p.m., members were dispatched to Rescue Local Box 21-4 for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a truck and motorcycle. A Maryland State Police helicopter was requested early in the incident, and Station 16 personnel established and operated the landing zone while assisting EMS crews with patient loading for transport.
The weekend concluded with additional mutual aid responses on Sunday. At 2:39 p.m., Brush 16-1 assisted on Local Box 21-7, where a burn pile had spread into a nearby field. Crews worked alongside neighboring departments to extinguish the fire and wet down the surrounding area to prevent rekindles.
Later that evening, at 6:11 p.m., members were alerted for a reported gas leak in the Still Box 6-2 area but were canceled prior to responding.
Whether responding to life-threatening medical emergencies, structure and brush fires, motor vehicle collisions, mutual aid requests, community events, or ongoing training, the volunteers of the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company remain committed to protecting the citizens of Secretary and the surrounding communities.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated members for their continued commitment and professionalism, and to our neighboring fire and EMS agencies for their outstanding teamwork and partnership. Together, we remain ready to answer the call—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. |
