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Totals
2011
Fire
EMS
Jan
3
16
Feb
8
19
Mar
1
14
Apr
5
15
May
4
18
Jun
8
16
Jul
9
18
Aug
12
17
Sep
4
14
Oct
5
13
Nov
8
27
Dec
   
West Side Volunteer Fire Dept.
P.O. Box 85
Bivalve, MD 21814

410-873-2140
410-873-2170 Fax
Recent Alarms
Media
12-1-2010
MVC WITH RESCUE
MVC WIth Rescue:  December 01, 2010 Hickman Ln and
Jesterville Rd.  Station 12, 5 were alerted for a MVC with
rescue.  Station 12 units arrived on scene to find a single
vehicle in a ditch and had rolled over.  Patient climbed
out of the vehicle prior to units arriving.  CMD 12-15
canceled the rescue assignment and placed Station 5
units in service.  WSVFD EMS transported patient to
PRMC.  Left the scene to the WCSD.
2-26-2011
HOUSE FIRE
Chimney Fire: February 26, 2011 West Side was alerted
for a Chimney Fire at 0430 hrs.  ET12 arrived on scene
Deputy 12 upgraded the call to a Structure Fire.  Stations
12,5,9 was alerted on the upgrade.  Once all Station 12
units arrived and went to work, crews found that the
chimney over heated and had extension to the floor and
surrounding walls.  Cmd was passed on to 12-15,
shortly after the upgrade 12 crews made good knock and
investigation, cmd down graded the call.  Had ET5 crew
continue in to assist with overhaul. Units cleared around
0800 hrs.
4-29-2011
Vessel in Distress
Vesse in Distress:  April 29, 2011 West Side Units
arrived at the Roaring Point Park to find a sail boat on the
beach with no occupants.  Cmd requested a search on
the Nanticoke River.  Requested Dive Teams from
12,16,5 and also Coast Guard and Maryland DNR.  At
sunset nothing was found.  Maryland DNR took over the
scene and has continued the search for the subject in
the Nanticoke River.
12-05-2011
House Trailer Fire
Structure Fire: December 05, 2011 West Side, Hebron,
Mardela alerted for a trailer fire in the area of the
intersection of Jesterville Rd and Muddy Hole Rd.  Station
12 units arrived finding entire trailer involved.  Once
under control fire scene was turned over to Maryland
State Fire Marshalls Office for investigation.
12-05-2011
MVC with Rollover
MVC with Rollover: December 5, 2011 West Side VFD
was alerted for a MVC with rollover on Texas Rd.  PB12
arrived on scene to find two passengers out of the
vehicle with no injuries.  RE12 arrived to find vehicle on
its top.  RE12 crew made sure vehicle was not leaking
fluid.  CMD turned scene over to WCSD.
12-06-2011
Decon Unit
Decon Unit: December 6, 2011 The "West Side Decon
Unit" was called to assist Salisbury on a Industrial
Rescue involving a Haz-Mat at 2000 Industrial Pkwy.  
Trailer was cancelled enroute.
November 6, 2011
Change your clocks and smoke detector batteries.
Chimney Safety Institute of America
To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and fireplaces functioning properly, the
Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers the following safety tips:

1. Get an annual chimney check. Have chimneys inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a qualified professional chimney service
technician. This reduces the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote buildup or obstructions in the chimneys.

2. Keep it clear. Keep tree branches and leaves at least 15 feet away from the top of the chimney.

3. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of the chimney.

4. Choose the right fuel. For burning firewood in wood stoves or fireplaces, choose wellseasoned wood that has been split for a minimum of six
months - one year and stored in a covered and elevated location. Never burn Christmas trees or treated wood in your fireplace or wood stove.

5. Build it right. Place firewood or firelogs at the rear of the fireplace on a supporting grate. To start the fire, use kindling or a commercial firelighter.
Never use flammable liquids.

6. Keep the hearth area clear. Combustible material too close to the fireplace, or to a wood stove, could easily catch fire. Keep furniture at least 36”
away from the hearth.

7. Use a fireplace screen. Use metal mesh or a screen in front of the fireplace to catch flying sparks that could ignite or burn holes in the carpet or
flooring.

8. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Place detectors throughout the house and check batteries in the spring and fall. When you change
your clocks for Daylight Savings Time, remember to check your batteries.

9. Never leave a fire unattended. Before turning in for the evening, be sure that the fire is fully extinguished. Supervise children and pets closely around
wood stoves and fireplaces.

10. The CSIA recommends annual inspections performed by CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps. These chimney sweeps have earned the industry's
most respected credential by passing an intensive examination based on fire codes, clearances and standards for the construction and maintenance
of chimney and venting systems. The National Fire Protection Association also recommends that all chimneys are inspected on an annual basis
.
Chimney & Fire Place Safety Tips
Top Ten 2011 Fire & EMS

1. Glen Messick

2. Jerry Nelson

3. Crystal Dickerson

4. Charlotte Pittman

5. Rusty Dennis

5. Faith Lewis

6. Joe Dickerson

7. Brandon Pittman

7. Dan Tauber

8. Josh Pittas

9. Riley Scott

10. John Wilson
The West Side VFD wants to thank the West Side Ladies Aux.  For
their gracious donation of $5,000 to the Fire Department.  
All of their hard work does not go unnoticed.