Tuesday, August 17, 2010 0022 At 0022 hrs, SSVFD units A740 and M704 along with LDVFD units E717 and RS717 were dispatched to the 20400 Block of Zion Rd for a report a vehicle overturned. Upon arrival, units found 1 car over the guard rail and on its side. The patient self extricated and was transported to a local hospital. Also on scene were K717 and C717B.
2010 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET HELD TO HONOR THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY On Saturday, August 7, Sandy Spring held it’s annual awards banquet in the Oak Room at Fire Station 4. Chief George Brown and President Johnie Roth extend their congratulations, and present to you those who went above and beyond their call of duty in the year 2009. A special thank you to Bill Thomas who emceed the ceremony while celebrating his 51st year with the department. Congratulations Bill! It was with deep regret that we acknowledged the recent passing of Life Member John Justus Meyer. A table with a symbolic place setting, a single toll of the bell , and a moment of silence, were carried out in his honor. Since Sandy Spring is staffed by both volunteer and career personnel, the first two awards have two categories. This enables the department to recognize those who serve in each of these vital capacities. The “Officer of the Year” awards were presented to Career Captain Robert Daley, and Volunteer Deputy Chief Mark Brown. The award for” Firefighter of the Year” was presented to Career Firefighter Robert Snavely, and Volunteer Firefighter William Seggel. The recipient of the “Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year” award is EMT Jessica Salah. Life Membership is an honor bestowed on those who have maintained an active membership within the department for 10 years. Those achieving life membership in 2010 are LieutenantDerek Young, EMT Leeanne Eagle, and FF Carrick Robertson. The Top 10 Responders for 2009 are FF William Seggel, FF Andrew Uza, Chief George Brown, FF Sean Purcell, FF Carrick Robertson, FF Ryan Smet, EMT Meredith Myers, Lt. Mark Himes, FF Stuart Hambel, and FF Will Dorsey. Chief Brown presented his 2009 “Chief’s Appreciation Award” to Deputy Chief David Baker, FF Matthew Garbow, and EMT Meredith Myers. President Roth presented his “President’s Appreciation Award” to FF Brendan Bonita, Past President Alden English, and FF Carrick Robertson. The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s “Sarah Dantz Award”, which is their highest award, went to Kathy Mills. The Auxiliary’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” was presented to Viola Bishop Johnson. President Roth and Chief Brown also paid Special Recognition to Mrs. Mary Morris, Office Service Manager, Debbie Rokes, and Master FF/ Paramedic Vicki Freund. The highest honor this department can bestow on a member is the “Spencer J.H. Brown Sr. Award”. This award is presented to one member per year for outstanding service and dedication to the department, and is so named after our Past Chief, Spencer J. H. Brown, Sr. Chief Brown, or “Pop Brown”, as he was affectionately known, was instrumental in building, not only the Sandy Spring V.F.D., but other departments in Montgomery County as well. Mr. Brown helped to organize the Laytonsville District VFD, the Damascus VFD, as well as the Fifth District VFD in neighboring Clarksville in Howard County. “Pop” Brown’s legacy in the volunteer fire service in our area, and his dedication, compassion, knowledge, and enthusiasm that he brought forth, only goes to show the size of the shoes an individual needs to fill to even be considered for such a prestigious award. For outstanding dedication and service to the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, and thus to the citizens of the Sandy Spring, Ashton, Brookeville, and Olney areas, the recipient of the “Spencer J. H. Brown, Sr. Award” for 2009 is Firefighter Carrick Robertson. Congratulations to all of the award winners, and to all of those who serve, and dedicate their lives to keep our communities, our homes, and our families safe!
Thursday, August 5, 2010 On Thursday August 5, 2010 Chief-704 and Airboat-740 answered a call for help from Baltimore City. Airboats from the Sandy Spring and Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Departments responded to assist with ventilating a tunnel after a CSX freight train apparently derailed, and transportation officials were concerned with the possibility of hazardous materials exposure during cleanup operations. No injuries or release of toxic chemicals were reported at this incident as of this writing. Personnel who responded from SSVFD are all members of the Special Operations Division, and involved in the department’s SRT Water Rescue Program. Chief George W. Brown Jr., MFF Paul Brubacher, and FF Ryan Smet.Photos By MFF Brubacher & FF SmetClick HERE for more Photos!
Friday, July 30, 2010 1900 Sandy Spring VFD would like to congratulate Jennifer Soda and Kevin Huffman for passing VBOC (Volunteer Basic Orientation Course). Pictured left to right: Chief M. Brown, MAC Huffman, MAC Soda, FF Bonita, and MFF Musgrove.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 Members and Auxiliary Members of Sandy Spring VFD won many awards at the Mount Airy Parade and Carnival in Mount Airy, Maryland. With 8 department vehicles and 16 volunteers Sandy Spring won 1st Best Appearing Company Overall, 1st Best Appearing Ladder Truck, 1st Best Appearing refurbished Antique Pumper, and Honorable Mention for Airboat 740. Click HERE for more photos!
Saturday, July 17, 2010 0204 hrs At 0204 hrs., A740, M725, T725, RS703, and E740 were dispatched to the intersection of Muncaster Mill Road and Meadowside Lane for a single vehicle PIC with Entrapment. E740 arrived on scene to find the vehicle with significant damage after going through a guardrail. The vehicle came to rest entangled with the guardrail and hanging over the edge of a steep embankment. The driver had self-extricated and the passenger was trapped. E740, RS703, T725, and B740 worked to extricate the patient in 25 minutes. Both patients were transported to the Suburban ER Trauma Department by land. Units returned to service by 0418 hrs. Click HERE for more photos!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 The officers and members of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department are sad to announce to passing of life member Jud Meyer. Funeral Services will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church (3427 Olney Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Katherine Meyer Endowment Fund: St. John’s Episcopal Church (3427 Olney Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832)
Saturday, July 3, 2010 Several members kicked off the July 4th weekend by visiting our neighbors to the east and participated in Laurel's annual parade. Good weather made for a good crowd and Sandy Spring VFD was awarded Best Appearing Overall. Click HERE for more photos!
Thursday, June 24, 2010 2100 Congratulations to many of our newer members on completion of their respective academy classes. EMT-B Graduates: Erin Busch, Chris Coletta, Eric Stone, Philip Smith, Ryan Moore, Andrew Burlas, Elliot Brick and Brian ParkEMT-I Graduates:Chief David Baker, Matt Garbow, Janina Gregorski FIREFIGHTER 1 & 2 Ryan Smet, Brandon Kelly, Sean Purcell Pictured: Top row: President Roth, FF Garbow, MFF Thornton, MAC Stone, MAC Candate Busch, MAC Moore, Deputy Chief Baker, MAC Coletta, FF Bonita, MAC Smith, MFF Paul Brubacher, MFF Lamb, Deputy Chief M. Brown. Bottom Row: FF Kelly, FF Smet, and FF Purcell.
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