Candidates for 2014's election.

EMS Chief- Jeffrey Hennemuth & Wayne Tome, Sr.

EMS Administrator- Anita Linton & Karen Mott

Secretary- Ashley Hennemuth & Cynthia Clark

Board of Directors- Michael Lipka, Jr. & Donald Poist & Bill Dill & Wayne Tome, Jr.

The following candidates are unopposed:

President: Rich Hull

Vice President: Chris Bannon

Fire Chief: Greg Miller

Financial Secretary: Brad Snyder

Treasurer: Fred Mott

Units were dispatched to the unit block of Rowland Rd for a subject on the roof of a shed having a seizure. Crews evaluated the patient and placed three ground ladders in order to remove the patient from the roof. The patient was brought down to awaiting EMS, units cleared shortly after.

Shortly before 2000 Engine 7 (7) responded as part of the building fire assignment at 10 South Queen St. First arriving units from Station 8 arrived to find smoke showing from a pet store. Command (Assit. 18) requested the 2nd alarm bringing Rescue 72 (4), Engine 73 (2), A791 (2) and EMS Deputy 7 from Water Witch. Engine 7 arrived, picked up Engine 28's line at the hydrant and stretched a line from 28 to the rear of the building. The crew spilt up with half searching and opening up while the other crew forced a door to the exposure store and checked for extension. Crews from Rescue 72 and Engine 73 assisted up opening up on division 1 and the roof. Engine 812 had the bulk of the fire knocked quickly. Crews from the rest of the assignment searched, opened up and checked for extension in the building which consisted of three stores and two apartments. A791 and EMS Deputy 7 had rehab set up with EMS units from 8 and County Medics. Our units cleared the scene around 2200.

Group shot of most of the members at Davey Barr's funeral.

Fire Boat 7 is out of the water and out of service for the winter.

Today, on this Veteran’s Day, honor those who have made Amer­ica strong and free. May God bless our heroic men and women of our armed forces, the fam­i­lies that sup­port them, and may God con­tinue to bless the United States of America. Thank you to all the men and women that have served and are still serving today.

The Officers and Members of the Water Witch Fire Company mourn the death of David R. Barr, Jr. “Davey” joined the Water Witch Fire Company in 1966. He was very active in the Ambulance Service that had just been established about a year prior. When Emergency Medical Technician was first introduced, Davey was right there. He became one of our first EMTs. He led as our Ambulance Captain from 1975-1977 and was Ambulance Secretary Treasurer in 1978 and 1979.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out especially to Donna who is also a member of our Ladies Auxiliary, sons Davey III and John also have past active service with our Company. Additionally to our brothers and sisters in the Community Fire Company of Perryville we share in your grief. The Fire Service in Cecil County is often times very connected with family members in Fire Companies. The relationships and interconnection form a tight bond that makes the Fire Service family strong. This Barr family and relatives exemplify that bond.

Rest easy brother; thank you for your service and raising your family into the Emergency Services. You have left Cecil County a better place with your commitment and dedication!

If you have an older smoke detector be sure to change the battery when you change your clocks tonight. If you have a new 10 year smoke detector be sure to test it.

At 2119 Rescue 72 responded to the 200 block of Dr. Miller Road in North East as part of the assingmnent for the house on fire. First arriving crews found fire showing from a 2 story single family dwelling with a burn patient. Upon Rescue 72's arrival the crew was instructed to secure the landing zone for MSP Trooper 1. Once the helicopter left the scene the crew reported to the manpower pool where they were put to work doing vertical and horizontal ventilation as well as hitting hotspots. Tanker 72 was also on scene as part of the Tanker Task force. Both units returned home at 0130. Deputy 4 held the command.

Just as units were clearing the Fire Box, Rescue Box 701 was alerted for a MVA in the 1100 Block of Tome Highway.  Rescue 72 and Deputy 72 arrived to find a 2 vehicle MVA with 2 trapped in one of the vehicles.  Rescue 72's crew removed the front doors and flapped the roof to remove the occupants.  Once extricated both were transported to Station 72 and flown to a local trauma center.  Deputy 72 (Bannon) held the command.

Units on scene:

A791

A792

Rescue 72

Utility 731

Traffic 7

Deputy 7

Deputy 72

Just after 1400 the Fire Box 700 was alerted for a report of a house fire in the 200 block of North Main St.  Engine 7 and Deputy 72 arrived to find a 3 story end of the group with smoke showing.  Engine 7's crew advanced a line through the front door to find heavy smoke conditions.  The crew made their way through the living room, located the fire in the kitchen and extinguished the same.  As other units arrived they advanced a back up line, placed ladders, checked for extension, overhaul, etc.  The fire was placed under control shortly after.  Deputy Chief 72 (Bannon) held the command.

Units on scene:

Engine 7

Rescue 72

Truck 72

Engine 6

Truck 6

Engine 813

P791

A691

CCDES P1

This past weekend a few members attended training hosted by the Susquehanna Hose Company of Havre de Grace. Saturday consisted of marina fires and Sunday was emergency operations for small fire boats. The class was instructed by a retired FDNY member who spent 10 years in the marine division. Thank you to the SHCO for the invite!

New Chief's trucks are now fully in service. They are all fully LED lighted.