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The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Charter Member…
Edmud Looney, Passed away on February 28, 2008. He was one of the charter members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Looney was also the first President of the Department

His ashes will be buried at Arlington Cemetery on May 6, 2008. A memorial service will be held at Ft. Myer Chapel on May

Rescue 510 Runs an Auto Accident with Multiple Trapped on I-95....
On Saturday morning April 19th at 0924 hrs. units from Companies 3, 10 and 12 were dispatched to a reported auto accident on Interstate 95 North prior to the 156 mile marker. PWC PSCC received several reports of a vehicle hitting a highway sign with one ejected and multiple persons trapped.

Medic 503 was the first to arrive and report that they had one patient possibly ejected and 3 other trapped and asked for 2 more medic units. Engine 503 and 517 arrived and began hazard control and patient care. Rescue 510 and Truck 514 once on scene began vehicle stabilization sue to the vehicle being on the guardrail and then the crews removed the doors and “B post from the driver’s side to access the patients. The crew from Medic 514 with assistance of the engine, truck, and rescue crews packaged both patients. Medic 512 transported one and Medic 514 the other. The 3rd patient succumbed to their injuries prior to the first arriving units were on-scene.

Engine 503 and Rescue 510 remained on scene until 1230hrs. once the Virginia State Police finished their investigation. Crews from Engine 503 and Rescue 510 removed the 3rd occupant of the vehicle and the body was transported by the VSP Medical Examiner.

Units on the call

Engines 503 and 517
Rescue 510
Truck 514
Medics 502, 512 and 514
Ambulance 507
BC 507
Captain 503

Dale City Units Respond to a House Fire in the Mid-County…
Monday night April 14th at 1910 hours box 1611 was struck for a reported house fire in Company 16's due bring Engine 516 (Buckhall), Engine 507 (Lake Jackson), Engine 501 (Manassas City), Engine 509 (Manassas Park, Rescue 506 (Coles, Tower 513 (Dale City), Medic 507, Ambulance 502, Tankers 516,507,506 and 416 (Fairfax County) and Battalion Chiefs 504 and 505 (Dale City). BC 505 recognized that this was in a non-hydrant area and Engine 518 (Dale City) was added to the call as the fill site pumper.

First arriving units reported heavy fire showing from side "A" second floor. Crews from Engine 516 and Engine 501 made quick work of the fire. Tower 513 arrived and opened up the roof and ventilated the structure, checked for extension and performed overhaul. Engine 518 arrived at the fill site and established the water supply from the Occoquan reservoir. With quick work done on the fire command ordered the fill site be broken down and Engine 518 was sent to the scene to assist. BC505 was placed in service by command due to the fact that BC581 (Manassas City) responded. All Dale City units were clear of the fire ground within 90 minutes and back in Dale City

Crews From Engine 10 and Rescue 10 respond to a 4 Car MVC, with a report of one trapped....
On the Night of March 25th, 2008 Company 3 (Dumfries) and Company 10 units were dispatched to a reported 4 Car Accident at the intersection of Dumfries Road and Route 1 with possible entrapment.

PWCPSCC received multiple calls on the accident reporting that a pickup truck had completely driven over another compact vehicle, is resting on top of the compact car, the driver of the pick-up is still in his vehicle, and there is a victim trapped inside the compact car".

Due to the skill, training, and great team work from both Dale City VFD and Dumfries-Triangle VFD, the pick-up truck was stabilized with cribbing and the Res-Q-Jacks.
Once the pick- up was stabilized the driver of the pick-up truck was fully immobilized and removed from the truck. At which point Hydraulic Rescue Tool Operators from both DCVFD and DTVFD extricated the victim from the compact car, who was relocated to a Landing Zone, and flown via Air Care 1 to Fairfax Hospital.

Extrication time for both patients was 40 minutes.

Units on the call

Engines 503B, 510 and 512B (LZ)
Truck 503
Rescue 510
Medics 503 and 507
BC 507
RC 503
Chief 503
Air Care 1

Dale City units respond to a reported BLS auto accident on Interstate 95 and find one trapped....
On the evening of March 9th around 2240, Engine 520, Medic 520, and Ambulance 502 were dispatched to a BLS auto accident on Interstate 95 northbound in the area of the 161 mile marker. Engine 520 marked on the scene with 2 vehicles involved with one into the jersey wall, with the passenger being trapped. Engine 520 then requested an alternate channel, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief. This brought Rescue 510 and BC506. While enroute Engine 520 advised Rescue 510 that they had the passenger of the vehicle into the jersey wall trapped and needed the passenger side door removed. When the rescue arrived the crew quickly went to work stabilizing the vehicle and removing the door. After the patient was removed, they were transferred to M520 where she was then transported to Potomac hospital. It took approximately 6 minutes to complete the extrication. All units were clear by 2350.

Units on the call:
Engine 520
Medic 520
Ambulance 502
Rescue 510
BC506

Another Working House Fire in Company 10's due.....
Around 0420 hours on March 9th, PWCPSCC began receiving phone calls reporting a possible house was on fire and the callers could see a lot of smoke coming from the windows in the “F” section of Dale City. PWCPSCC dispatched a single family house fire assignment dispatching Engines 510, 512, 520, 517B, Truck 513, Rescue 502, Ambulance 510, and Battalion Chiefs 505 and 506.

While units were responding to the dispatched location, PWCPSCC received additional calls reporting that the caller could now see smoke and fire from the windows.

BC505 was the first to arrive to find smoke showing from side “Bravo”. Engine 510 arrived shortly after BC505 with fire now showing from sides “Bravo” and “Charlie”. Engine 510 laid out their supply line in from the hydrant and stretched a 1 3/4 line to the door. Once Engine 510’s crew made it to the top of the stairs they encountered high heat, low visibility and heavy fire conditions and found the fire consuming the kitchen, and dining room area on the second floor with it extending into the living area. Truck 513 arrived and threw ground ladders to all four sides of the structure, began to vent the structure and secured utilities with the help of Rescue 502. Engine 512 was the second arriving engine and secured Engine 510's water. Engine 517B arrived and pulled the second line, but was never charged due to the fire being under control at this point, the crew from Engine 510 had the fire knocked down before the arrival of the second engine company.

After just under 20 minutes, command held the first 2 engines and truck to clean up. Engine 510 stayed on the scene until 0735 assisting the FM with the investigation. The fire is still under investigation.

Units on the call

Engines 510,512, 517B, and 520
Truck 513
Rescue 502
Ambulance 510
BCs 505 and 506

Dale City House Fire with Heavy Fire Showing in Co. 10's due
Saturday February 23 just before 1800 hrs. PWCPSCC dispatched units to the "B" section of Dale City for the reported house fire.

First arriving units from station 10 reported a single level single family with heavy fire showing. The Engine and Rescue officers completed their walk around and reported heavy fire from the first floor in the "C" and "D" quadrants that was also consuming the attic as well. The occupants meet the first arriving units in the front yard and advised that all family members were out of the house. Engine 510 pulled their line in the front door as the Rescue crew split and controlled the utilities and assisted the engine company with hooking the ceiling and finding heavy fire in the attic area. The Engine 512 arrived as the second in engine, secured the water supply and advanced the second line in to back up the first line and push the fire back out of the attic. The Engine 513 arrived as the3rd in engine picked up the RIT assignment while BC 505 established the command, BC506 was assigned “Division A”, and Deputy Chief 513 arrived and was assigned Division "C" The Tower 512 arrived and split their crews to assist inside teams as well as set up the aerial for possible defensive operations and went to the roof to ventilate. The Engine 520B was the fourth engine arrived and starting setting up to supply Tower 512.

The homeowners advised the RIT crew of multiple loaded weapons in the house and ammunitions which was in return relayed to the command post. At that time the evacuation orders were given to remove the crews from the structure until the amount and locations could be determined and an assessment could be performed for the crew’s safety.
Two additional Engines, one transport unit, the rehab unit and the on duty Fire Marshall were requested to the scene to assist with operations. After the assessment was performed it was determined that it was safe to re-enter and all crews went back to interior operations. The fire was quickly contained and the bulk of the fire was knocked down within the first 20 minutes leaving extensive overhaul to be done.

The crews continued to overhaul and salvage for the family what could be and the Fire Marshall did the investigation. All units were picked up and returned to service within 3 hours

Units on the Call
Engines 510, 512, 513, and 520B
Tower 512
Rescue 510
BC 505 and 506
Chief 513
DC513
AC 510
DC513
Ambulance 510
Additional units
Engines 518 and 517B
Ambulance 518
Rehab 520
Air 512
FM 518

Trailer Fire at Elm Farm
At approximately 1630 hours on February 7, 2008 a box alarm was sounded for a structure fire at Elm Farm Mobile Home Park. Units eroute to the scene could see a large column of black smoke in the vicinity of the mobile home park. E513 marked on the scene with a trailer fully involved and were going into defensive mode. Great work by the career staff minimized damage to the adjacent trailers some 30 feet away. The incident went into volunteer hours, the career crews of Engine 513, Truck 513, Medic 513 and Battalion Chief were relieved by volunteer crews at 1800 hours. The volunteers completed the overhaul and clean up. The trailer was a total loss.

Units on the scene:
Career
Engine 513
Truck 513
Engine 514
Engine 512
Medic 513
Battalion 502
Battalion 503

Volunteer
Engine 513
Truck 513
Medic 513
Battalion 505

Company 10 units dispatched to a MVA with 1 trapped on I95S...
At 0609 hours Engine 510 and Ambulance 510 were dispatched to I-95 Southbound between the Truck Rest Area/Scales and Exit 152 for an auto accident. Prior to them marking up responding, Communications received additional 911 calls painting a picture of a multiple vehicle crash with persons trapped and ejected. Communications added Rescue 510, Medic 520, and BC505 to the run.

Engine 510 and Ambulance 510 arrived on the scene and described a multi-vehicle accident involving 8 passenger vehicles with debris scattered across all lanes for more than 100 yards. The units checked for hazards, confirmed 1 patient trapped, 1 patient ejected, and completed triage on another 8 occupants. Due to a language barrier with 2 occupants of one car, there was a delay in determining that another victim had suffered a loss of consciousness. Once the victim count reached 3 - all with altered levels of consciousness - BC505 added Medic 512 on the run.

Medic 520 and Ambulance 510 split their crews to care for the trapped and ejected victims. Helicopters were ordered for both as a result of their presentation and mechanism. Engine 510 set up the Landing Zone for Helicopter's Life Evac 2 and MedSTAR 2 (PM BJ Brown).

Rescue 510 completed the extrication in less than 10 minutes and assisted the EMS crew with removing the victim from the vehicle.

VDOT and the VSP handled the investigation and clean up. All the patents were extricated, treated and transported in less than hour. Units cleared at 0700.

Townhouse Fire in Company 17's Due
At 1441 on February 2,2008 a structure fire assignment was dispatched off Springbrooke Drive in Company 17's due. Units were enroute to the call, communications advised that everyone was out of the house and a small fire was reported in the kitchen. Engine 517 marked at the hydrant with light smoke showing from side Alpha. Engine 513 arrived just behind Engine 517 and completed the water supply. Engine 513 conducted a walk around advising the arriving units that the was heavy smoke pushing from side Alpha and light smoke from side Charlie with exposures on the Bravo and Delta sides. Engine 513 entered the structure with a second line to the second floor. Truck 513 arrived and threw ground ladders while the interior crew conducted a search of the second floor and provided ventalation. Tower 512 and Engine 510 assisted with checking of the roof and exposures. Quick work by the crews contained the fire to the kitchen with smoke and heat damage throughout the structure.

Units on scene:
Engine 517
Engine 513
Engine 510
Truck 513
Tower 512
Medic 513
Battalion 505
Battalion 507
Asst Chief 513
Asst Chief 520

Extreme cold makes for a busy day for Dale City....
Monday morning January 21st with single digit weather was keeping Dale City crews and surrounding companies busy with multiple calls. The day started off early with many medical locals but as the day went on the calls changed to working fires, alarm bells, and broken water pipes. By noon the weather warmed up slightly but units continued to run multiple calls. Several times during the day the PSCC was overwhelmed with working incidents on 5 alternate channels. By late afternoon the call volume subsided but picked back up as the night went on.

Alarm Bells becomes a Commercial Building Fire in Co. 20's due....
Tuesday Morning January 22nd at 0316 a commercial fire alarm was dispatched alerting Engines 513, 510, Tower 512, and BC505 to a child care center. Upon dispatch the units were advised by the PWC PSCC that there have been several alarms over the past month at the dispatched address. Engine 513 arrived advising that “nothing was evident”, had their own water supply and would be investigating. Tower 512 and Engine 510 arrived and began to investigate the exterior and could hear an audible alarm sounding in the structure. The crews made entry into the structure via a window and found 2 rooms with heavy smoke conditions. Engine 510’s officer notified advised BC505 on the smoke condition and then per BC505, the call was upgraded to a Commercial structure fire. PWC PSCC dispatched Engines 514 and 512, Rescue 506, Medic 520, and BC506.

The crews from Engines 513 and 510 began pulling attack lines into the structure while Tower 512’s crew began searching for the source of the fire. The fire was found in the Furnace room and was quickly extinguished with minimal extension.

Additional units were returned for service by command (BC505) and the building was turned over to maintenance after overhaul was performed. The first arriving units were cleared within an hour of time of dispatch.

Units on the call

Fire Alarm assignment:
Engines 513 and 510
Tower 512
BC505

Upgraded dispatch:
Engines 512 and 514
Rescue 506
Medic 520
BC506

Engine 520 Dispatched to First Due Townhouse Fire
At approximately 0143 hours on Sunday Dec 16, 2007, Engine 520 was alerted for a first due townhouse fire on Tendril Ct. Engine 520 laid a 4" supply line from the corner of Ascot and Tendril Ct. Upon arriving at the dispatched address with nothing evident, it was noticed that the actual address was the Delta exposure. Upon another quick size up of Engine 520's officer, the scene size up changed from nothing showing on the dispatched address to smoke showing on the confirmed address. The lead firefighter stretched an 1 3/4" pre-connect attack line to the front door. Once ready, Engine 520's crew advanced the line to the second floor on side Adam and found a room and contents on fire. With ventilation being preformed by Tower 512 and Wagon 514, the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes of units arriving on scene. The Fire Marshal's office was requested and it was determined to be accidental. The Red Cross helped the displaced family and all units returned to service.

Units on Box 2033
E 520
W 514
E 513
E 510
TW 512
BC 506
BC 505
FM 525

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department for a 3rd year assists with the U.S. Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" campaign…
This holiday season the Dale City VFD along with seven other National Capital Region Fire Departments will participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign by acting as collection points for toys.

The campaign will run November 18 thru December 21, 2007. You can make a difference this holiday season for a child by bringing a new unwrapped toy(s) Dale City Volunteer Fire Department fire station or any fire station within Prince William County

For those who may live outside of Prince William County and wants to know more about this program and/or the other fire departments participating and drop off locations please go to the following website:

www.toysfortots.org

The Toys for Tots program provides a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. Toys for Tots is one of the nation's flagship Christmas charitable causes and the only charitable endeavor within the Department of Defense that reaches outside the military to give something back to the communities from which the nation draws the young men and women who serve in the armed forces of the United States of America.

Dale City units to a Townhouse Fire in company 10's due...
Tuesday Nov. 20th at 1949 hours units were dispatched for a reported single family house fire in the "B" section of Dale City. Engine 510, Wagon 513, Wagon 512, Truck 514, Ambulance 510, BC506 and BC507 responded to the call with reports of a fire in the kitchen of an unoccupied house. Hearing the dispatch Deputy Chief 513 marked enroute as well releasing BC507.

Engine 510 marked on scene within 4 minutes with a 3 level middle of the row townhouse with smoke showing from side A; Divisions 2 and 3 and Engine 510 had their own water and entering with a crew of 3.With the new information that it would be a townhouse not a single family BC506 requested the 4th Engine to be dispatch to fill the assignment and Engine 518 was added to the call.

Upon forcing entry to Division 2 the crew from Engine 510 experienced thick smoke and heat and made their way to the kitchen finding heavy fire extending up to the 3rd floor. Engine 510’s crew made quick work of the kitchen and proceeded to division 3 to extinguish extension.DC513 arrived and established command. Wagon 513 arrived and pulled the 2nd line and backing up Engine 510's crew as well as hitting hotspots. Upon entering Division 3 the crews encountered high heat and advised the incoming Truck to get the roof opened. Wagon 512 arrived and backed up the interior crews and searched while Truck 514 went to work throwing ladders and getting the roof opened up for the interior crews. BC506 arrived and was assigned operations while Engine 518 arrived and established the RIT group and throwing ladders to side C on Divisions 2 and 3.

In less then 10 minutes from arrival all fire was knocked down and ventilation completed. The homeowner arrived and advised that there were 3 Pit bulls in the home with one being dangerous. At this time an aggressive search took place finding the 2 less dangerous dogs and turning them over to Ambulance 510 and the homeowner for care. While attempting to locate the more dangerous dog it was reported to be seen running from the rear yard into the neighborhood which was then turned over to PD and animal control to locate. Within 25 minutes the scene was scaled back holding 2 Engines and 1 Truck, DC513, and the Fire Marshal for over haul and investigation.

Great Job by Engine 510's crew on making an aggressive interior attack and extinguish the fire and extension by the time the 2nd unit arrived.

Units on the call:

Engines 510 and 518
Wagons 512 and 513
Truck 514
Rescue 502
BC’s 506 and 507
DC 513
Ambulance 510
FM514

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 40 years of serving the community....
On November 17th at 1800 hrs. members, employees, and special guests joined together to Celebrate 40 years of service the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department to the community and Install the Board of Directors and Officers at the annual department banquet.

The night was filled with several congratulations and support of this tremendous achievement of 40 years from all sorts of elected officials. Prince William Count Board of Supervisor John Jenkins (Neasco District) handled the swearing in of the Board of Directors and Company Officers as well as a commendation from the Board of Supervisors.

The night was filled with awards and stories, the first appointed Treasurer and founding member explained how the Department was started and funded. It is unbelievable that the DCVFD started out with a used fire truck and ambulance which ran to calls from the chief’s house to now having 37 pieces of apparatus, four stations, 200 members and running over 20,000 calls in 2006. The Department has come along way.

The other great event of the night was the presentation of the years of service award to Deputy Chief Van Horn for his 35 years of active service. DC Van Horn is currently the longest active running member of the DCVFD and he received several gifts from the department and others for his many dedicated years of service. The biggest announcement was that the new station that is being built will be named in honor of him.

After the award ceremonies everyone enjoyed the rest of the night dancing and discussing the past, present, and future of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department.

Of course the members want to thank the fill-in crews who staffed the stations so they could enjoy the Banquet.

Thank you to the members of the following departments:

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD
Dumfries VFD
Leesburg VFD
Warrenton VFC
Sterling VFD

Company 10 units dispatched to a reported Apartment Fire in Dumfries with occupants trapped…
Thursday November 8th at 1950 hours units were dispatched for a reported Apartment fire in off of Chesapeake Drive in Dumfries. The responding units were advised by PWC PSCC that they have received several reports of a fire in the laundry room.

Engine 503 arrived and advised that they had smoke showing from al 3 Divisions and citizens advised that there were occupants trapped in the building. Engine 503’s crew stretched and attack line to the laundry room while Wagon 512 secured a water supply and the crew began searching Division 2 with the 2nd attack line. BC506 arrived and established command and directed Engine 510 when they arrived on the scene to abandon their unit and assist with the search.

Engine 510 arrived and headed to Division 2 to begin a search for occupants when they meet crew members from Wagon 12 who were attempting to remove an unconscious victim from the building. The victim was handed off to Engine 510’s crew who removed the unconscious victim from the building and asked for EMS assistance for the victim. Engine 10’s crew assisted the crew from Medic 553 with patient care to the unconscious victim who was transported for smoke inhalation and was released later from the hospital.

Engine 503 and Truck 514 extinguished a large plastic trash that was on fire which created a large smoke situation and ventilated the structure.

All units were clear of the call by 2049hrs.

Units on the call:

Engines 503 and 510
Wagons 512 and 517
Truck 514
Rescue 502
BC’s 506 and 507
Ambulances 510 and 502
Medic 512 and 553
FM 520

Units respond to a "Stopage of Breathing" in co. 13's due....
Friday November 3, 2007 around 0340 hrs Medic 513 Wagon 513 and Engine 520 were dispatched to a 60 yr. old gentleman in cardiac arrest after his internal defibrillator shocked him into a lethal rhythm...Once the crew arrived they began CPR and shocked the patient a multitude of times counteracting the shocks that the patients own internal defibrillator kept delivering putting him in/out of a lethal cardiac rhythm...

In the interim, the patient was intubated enroute to the hospital, had an IV started and given the appropriate drugs for his ever changing rhythm that carried him in and out of pulses....
Once the crew arrived at the ER, the patient briefly lost his pulse and regained it rapidly when the ER staff defibrillated the patient after the patient's own defibrillator again shocked INTO a pulseless rhythm.

Stafford County Sheriff's Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty....
On Friday evening October 19th Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Mooney was killed while responding to a vehicle accident in Stafford County.
Deputy Mooney was also a volunteer firefighter with the Coles District Volunteer Fire Department (Prince William co. 6) and the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department (Stafford co. 2).

The members and employees of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department I express our deepest condolences during this time of great loss to the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department, Stafford County Sherriff’s Office and the Coles District Volunteer Fire Department. The members and employees of the DCVFD also wish to express the same to the family and friends of Firefighter Jason Mooney and keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lordy, Lordy Look Who's 40.....
One this day in 1967 the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department received it’s Charter and began providing Fire and EMS services to a new and growing community know as Dale City.
In the beginning the founding members acquired a used fire truck, ambulance, and other related equipment from other volunteer fire departments throughout Virginia. The first fire station was actually the Fire Chief’s house on Birchdale Ave until Fire Station 10 opened in 1969.
Since that time the Dale City VFD grew with the community and the fire and EMS world. All of the members from past to this day have and continue to strive hard to provide the best services to the community per out motto “Second to None”
Currently, the DCVFD operates 4 stations, has over 30 Fire and EMS units, over 200 volunteer members and responded to over 20,000 emergency incidents in 2006. All of this is owed to the hard work from past and present members and the outstanding community support for the past 40 years and for the next 40.

Always Remember...
On the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that killed so many innocent people we ask you to take time out of your day to reflect on the sacrifices that were made on this tragic day.

Never Forget

Units respond to a shooting in company 17's due...
Sunday evening Engine 513 and Medic 552 were dispatched to a shooting in company 17's area. Ambulance518 was on the air and added to the call. With the reported information Engine 513's officer asked for a Battalion Chief and an alternate channel. Engine 513's Officer established Command upon arrival in the staging area. Units arrived on seen after a short time in staging. Engine 513's crew quickly assessed the patient and because the patient had multiple gun shot wounds, requested a Medevac Helicopter and an additional engine company for the LZ. BC505 arrived and assumed command after a face to face with Engine 513's officer. Medic 552 arrived and began ALS care while Techs from Ambulnace 518 and Engine 513 assist Medic 552 with patient care and Engine 513 also provides a driver to transport to the LZ. Wagon 517 handled the LZ and landed Air Care 1 (HAC1) while PWC PD and Engine 513 provided traffic control. Upon arrival the helicopter crew quickly assessed, back boarded, and moved the patient to their aircraft. The patient was flown by HAC1 to a Trauma Center. Wagon 517 was latter called back to provide lighting for the Police Department.
Units on the call:
Engine 513
Wagon 517
Medic 552
Ambulance 518
HAC1
BCs 505 and 507
PWC PD

Units Dispatched to I-95 for a reported ALS Auto Accident with 5 Trapped....
Since the being of the Labor Day holiday weekend had already been busy for many units in the county it continued into late Friday night and Saturday morning.

Around 0034 hours PWC commutations alerted units of a reported overturned vehicle with possible 5 occupants trapped on Interstate 95 south bound south of route 234. Units on the original dispatched units were Wagon 517, Rescue 510, Medic 553, Ambulance 512, and BC507. Wagon 512 who had just cleared a call in company 3’s area added on as well as RC503 and RC517.

Rescue 510 arrived first on the scene and gave the proper location at the truck scales. After a quick evaluation of the scene, Rescue 510’s officer advised that there was one van on its side up against a light pole with one patient ejected from the vehicle and one patient trapped under the vehicle. Wagon 512 arrived and established command and assisted the Rescue with patient care and stabilization of the van. At this time a second extrication unit for additional personnel, second medic unit, and 2 Helicopters were requested by command.

Rescue Chief 503 arrived and assumed command while PWC PSCC Dispatched Truck 31 (Quantico), Engine 517 (LZ), Medic 517, and Tower 513.

Rescue 510’s crew stabilized the vehicle with Res- Q- Jack struts and began to develop the extrication plan. The patient, who was alert and talking to the crews, had fallen out of a window and the upper half of the patient’s body was trapped under the van. Due to the condition of the soft shoulder it created a void area where the patient had a 2 inch area from the vehicle. Truck 31 and Tower 513 arrived and were assigned to assist with the extrication. Truck 31’s crew was assigned to monitor and adjust the struts and Tower 513’s crew assisted with the extrication. With the use of air bags and hydraulic spreader the van was lifted off of the patient then the roof was removed to access and remove the patient. The patient was removed and to EMS personnel for treatment. The stabilization and extrication was a total of 40 mins.

Both patients were flown via helicopter to and area trauma center all units were clear by 0230 hrs.

Units on the incident

Wagons 512 and 517 (LZ)
Engine 31 (Quantico)
Rescue 510
Truck 31 (Quantico)
Tower 513
Medics 553 and 517
Ambulances 510 and 512
RC 503 and 517
Helicopters Air Care 1 and Life EVAC 1

5th Battalion does it again
Dale City Volunteers started the night running the usual service calls, medical assists and a small fire in a single-family dwelling.

Around 2200 hrs, a Dumfries house assignment was transmitted which brought W510, TW513 and BC505. Information received was that there were people trapped. BC507 (Dumfries Battalion) arrived shortly after dispatch to find a singlewide trailer well involved. A small scuffle ensued between the Battalion and a Good Samaritan who was attempting to gain access to the dwelling with a garden hose.

Wagon 503 and Wagon 510 arrived shortly after and stretched two lines. BC505 arrived, moved about 5 police cars, assumed "Fire Attack", and then coordinated a primary search with Wagon 510 as soon as the fire was darkened down. Tower 513 arrived and opened up the sides of the trailer, provided scene lighting, and assisted with Overhaul. Thankfully, the search was negative.

Wagon 510 and BC505 picked up about 40 minutes after arriving. Tower 513 remained for about 2 hours overhauling.

UNITS ON THE BOX:
Wagons 503, W510, and W517
Tower 513
Amb.512
BC507, BC505, and RC503
FD Chaplain

Busy Night for Dale City crews...
The call volume was extremely heavy last night that resulted in Dale City Volunteers responding to a Pedestrian Struck, multiple house fires, medical locals, service calls, and a multiple entrapment call.

Just before midnight, units were dispatched for a house fire in the Orangewood section of Dale City. Simultaneously, calls came into PWC PSCC advising of a multiple vehicle accident with reports of one overturned. Units assigned to the previous house fire were diverted from the house assignment due to the location. Engine 506 arrived an confirmed 3 trapped. Engine 510 was special called by BC505 due to the heavy extrication capability and that the closest rescue was from Manassas.

Engine 510, Tower 513 and Truck 514 went to work stabilizing the vehicle that was upside down with the rear resting on the guardrail. The OIC from Engine 510 was designated the extrication group and the OIC from Ambulance 513 was EMS Control. The extrication trio took two doors and made patient access in just under 10 minutes. 4 patients were treated and transported to a local hospital with injuries.

The professional working relationship with our surrounding volunteer departments and career DFR members were evident on this incident.

Shortly after this, BC505 cleared got in bed and was dispatched as the second due Chief on a house fire in South Woodbridge. BC506 reported fire in the kitchen and held all units. BC505 was assigned to the interior, but held the assignment with a 2 & 1 recommendation. Dale City Volunteers finally got into bed around 0200 hrs.

Another Fire in the apartments on Bayview Avenue
On Saturday, August 11th at 0208 hours Communications received a report of smoke in the 3rd floor hallway of 1318 Bayview Avenue. Engine 502, Wagon 512, Engine 510, Engine 520, Rescue 510, Tower 513, Medic 502, Amb. 512, BC506, and BC505 were notified to respond.
Engine 502 arrived to find smoke issuing from the 3rd floor and took a position on Side A. They stretched an attack line to the 3rd floor, made entry into Apartment 12 and began suppression operations. Wagon 512 picked up Engine 502s Supply line on Bayview Avenue and split crews. The exterior crew threw ladders to Side Charlie and effected 2 rescues from the 3rd floor balconies while the interior crew took a second line to the third floor and searched Apartments 9, 10, and 11. Wagon 512 and Engine 502 removed 4 additional civilians from the 3rd floor via the interior stairwell. Engine 510 laid a secondary supply line from the opposite end of Bayview and took a position behind Engine 502. Engine 510 and Rescue 510 assisted with the searches on all 3 floors. Engine 520 arrived and took the RIT assignment on side Alpha. BC505 arrived and established 'Bayview Command' on Side Bravo. Tower 513 arrived on side Charlie, laddered the roof and the balconies on side Alpha and secured the utilities. BC506 arrived and took Division 3. Amb 502 accounted for the occupants of the building, confirmed no civilians were injured and set up Rehab on Side Bravo. Engine 513 and Wagon 514 were added to call to assist with overhaul.
The incident was placed under control at 0226 hours. Units cleared before 0430 hours.

The Fire Marshal believes the fire started in the kitchen. Damage is estimated in excess of $175,000 dollars.

Units on the BOX:
OWLVFD – Engine 502, Wagon 512, Amb 512, Medic 502, Wagon 514, and BC506
DCVFD – Engine 510, Rescue 510, Engine 520, Tower 513, Engine 513, and BC505

Rescue 510 extricates 2 from a head-on collision in Woodbridge...
On Friday, August 10th at 2205 hours, Communications dispatched Wagon and Ambulance 512 for an auto accident in the vicinity of Jeff Davis Highway and Neabsco Mills Road. The County Police found the accident on Neabsco Mills Road below the Northern Virginia Community College campus. They advised Communications of a head-on collision with the front seat occupants “trapped” and the driver of the other vehicle laying in the street. Communications upgraded the call and added BC506, Rescue 510, and Medic 517.
Wagon 512 arrived on the scene, confirmed the entrapment, and asked for an additional medic unit (Medic 552) and a helicopter (MedSTAR 2). The crews from Wagon 512 and Rescue 510 removed the roof and rolled the dash to free the trapped occupants. Medic 517 rapidly removed the unconscious passenger and started toward the LZ. Engine 510 and BC505 were added to the call to handle the LZ at Freedom High School.
BC506 arrived and held the 'Neabsco Mills Road' Command. A second helicopter was added for the trapped patient. Helicopter LifeEvac 2 arrived with MedSTAR 2 at 2240. Both patients were transported to the Trauma Service at Inova Fairfax Hospitals. Ambulance 512 obtained a refusal from the driver of the other vehicle.

Units on the scene:
OWLVFD – Wagon 512, Ambulance 512 and BC506
DCVFD – Engine 510, Rescue 510, and BC505
DTVRS – Medic 517
PWCFRD – Medic 552
Helicopters – MedSTAR 2 and Life Evac 2

Tower 513 Heads to Manassas City for a 2nd Alarm Commercial Structure Fire...
At 2340 hours on Sunday night the crew on Tower 513 were just heading to bed when the station tones dropped, alerting the crew for a special call to Manassas City to assist on the commercial structure fire at Hoggs on the Hill. First arriving units reported fire through the roof and command requested a second alarm.

Tower 513 headed down the PW Parkway to the City and then right to the command post for assignment. The Tower was ordered to Side "Adam" of the structure and set up the aerial to the roof at the "Baker 4" exposure. While setting up to the roof the remainder of the crew went to work venting the center peak gable off of Truck 511’s Aerial and checking for extension. From the bucket of the Tower lights were set-up at the roof line to monitor for smoke conditions. After it was determined that there was no extension through the common attic PPV was established while crews overhauled the strip center. Tower 513 was released shortly after 0100 hours.

Units on the call:

Engines 501, 508, and 525
Wagons 511, 507,509, and 516
Truck 511
Towers 501, 525, and 513
Rescues 501 and 506
Ambulances 501 and 808
BC 504
Chiefs 508, 507, and AC507

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Units respond to an Auto Accident with One Trapped in Co. 13's Due.....
Just before midnight, an ALS Auto Accident assignment was dispatched for a van into a truck with one trapped. The caller, who was the driver of the van, reported that his legs were pinned. BC505, Engine 513 and Medic 513 arrived at the same time and confirmed one trapped. Rescue 510 arrived swiftly and began the disentanglement process. After the driver’s door was removed, the men of Rescue 510 rammed the dash off of the victim. Once freed, Ambulance 506 took over patient care after Medic 513 did a trauma assessment. All units cleared shortly after.

UNITS ON THE BOX:
Engine 513
Rescue 510
Medic 513
Ambulance 506
BC505

Wagon 520 and Rescue 510 dispatched to fatal auto accident
Around 0100 hours units were dispatched to Telegraph Rd for an overturned vehicle. Units arrived to find a single vehicle ripped in half from the pole it struck at a high rate of speed. Upon further investigation W520 discovered the driver underneath one half of the vehicle and not moving. Medic 552 arrived and began to asses the patients vital signs, but unfortunatley was DOA. Rescue 510 arrived and secured the hazards, mainly the large amount of gasoline that leaked out of the car after impact with the pole. Wagon 520 and Rescue 510 remained on scene for approximatley 3 hours to assist with lighting while Prince William County PD performed the accident investgation.

Units Dispatched:
W520, A502, M552, TW512, R510, BC506

Dale City units dispatched to a "Possible Shooting" in Company 18's due...
On Saturday July 14, Engine and Ambulance 518, Medic 513 and BC505 were dispatched to Q’ section of Dale City for a shooting, while responding PWCOPSC advised the incoming units that the scene was not secure due to a possible drive by shooting with the subjects possibly still in the area. Once the scene was secured by PWC PD units proceeded to the scene to find one victim lying in the middle of the road. Upon evaluation by Engine 518's officer, a helicopter was requested with the LZ being Mapledale Plaza, Engine 513 was dispatched as the LZ pumper. Medic 513's lead medic evaluated the patient and determined that the victim had multiple gunshot wounds; the patient was loaded onto a backboard then placed onto a stretcher then into Medic 513. Once at the LZ, Life Evac 2 landed and their crew proceeded to Medic 513 to do their assessment and decided to transport the PT to Potomac ER. Life Evac's pilot flew to Potomac to pick up personnel and units were released.

Units on the assignment
Engines 518 and 513 (LZ)
Ambulance 518
Medic 513
BC505
Life Evac 2

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Participates in the Annual Dale City 4th of July Parade...
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department units and members participate in the annual Dale City 4th of July parade. All units line up around 930 am and the parade began to move around 10 am, members waved and handed out candy to the children in the crowd.

At the end of the parade route Rehab 520 provided a cooling station as well as a public information area while all other Fire and Rescue unit were on static display for the public to take tours of them.

After the parade and later on in the evening units from Company 18 did a safety standby for the Fireworks at the County Stadium Complex.

Once night fell Dale City’s stations stayed busy with numerous “Outside Fire” and other citizen firework display related incidents. No significant fires and/or injuries were reported.

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Dale City parade committee, all those who participated in the parade, and all of the citizen who came out to this great event.

Company 18 units find one vehicle overturned with one trapped...(revised)
At 0321 hours on June 28th, Company 18 units were alerted to a BLS auto accident in the area of Bacon Race Rd. and Cannon Bluff Dr. The PSCC advised units from 18 that a caller called and advised that they heard what sounded like a car crash in that area. While enroute, the PSCC received several more calls on the accident advising of one overturned vehicle. Ambulance 518 arrived on scene and reported one vehicle overturned with one patient trapped and power lines down. The crew quickly requested a specialty piece. Engine 518 was next on the scene at the intersection of Bacon Race and Cannon Bluff and advised they had one vehicle that had hit a telephone pole, overturned in a ditch with one female patient trapped inside.

Engine 518's officer then established Bacon Race Command and requested the ALS assignment to be dispatched. Medic 556, Rescue 510, and BC505 were added to the call. While the ALS assignment was still enroute, Engine 518's crew took care of all hazards, including live downed power lines in the roadway, set up lighting and pulled a protection hose line. Ambulance 518 started patient assessment with limited access to the trapped patient. Upon the arrival of Rescue 510, the crew quickly implemented a plan to stabilize and extricate the patient. The rescue crew utilized the Res-Q-Jack system, and began removing the driver’s side to free the patient. With the driver’s side completely removed, the patient was then removed from the vehicle. Patient care was then turned over to Ambulance 518.The patient was assessed to have minor injuries and was transported to Potomac ER for further evaluation. All units were clear by 0430.

Units on the call

Engine 518
Ambulance 518
Rescue 510
Medic 556
BC505

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department sends their condolences..
The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department sends their condolences to the members of the Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department on the passing of Captain and life member John McGovern. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

For further details on Captain McGovern’s services please go to www.owlvfdnet.org

The U.S. Fire service mourns the loss of nine City of Charleston Firefighters...
Chief Thomas and the personnel of the Charleston Fire Department,

On the behalf of the members and employees of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department I express our deepest condolences during this time of great loss for the Charleston Fire Department. I also wish to express the same to the families of the nine firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice and will keep those who were injured in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,

Christopher G. Hool
Department Chief
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department
Dale City, Virginia

For more information on this event please go to www.firehouse.com

2 alarm townhouse fire in company 20's first due...
Just after bedtime, a reported townhouse fire assignment was dispatched with conflicting addresses. Engine 520 had no problem finding the home with smoke pushing from the Adam Side and fire from two floors on the Charlie side.

Engine 520 made quick work pulling the 200' to the Charlie side and protecting the Baker exposure. Engine 513 (second due from Hillendale) pulled a second line and headed to the third floor. They encountered heavy fire conditions but made a valiant knock within 10 minutes. I third line was pulled by Engine 510 and backed Engine 513 on the third floor. Information was received that we still had an occupant in the basement. The occupant was found, awoken, and escorted to EMS where he refused all services.

A second alarm was struck due to the heat, construction, and volume of fire coming from the roof area. Most were returned within 30 minutes. The fire went 100% under control in 40 minutes. No civilian or firefighters were injured.

UNITS ON THE BOX:

Engines 520, 513, and 510
Wagon 514
Truck 514
Rescue 506
Medic 552
Amb.510
BC505

ADDED ON:
Tower 513
DFC513
AC502

SECOND ALARM:
Wagons 512, 502, and 516
Engine 518
Truck 503
Amb. 512
BC507
Rehab 520
Air 512

Units dispatched to a structure fire in a local shopping center and get a little help from a loaner...
Shortly after 1:30pm units were dispatched to a reported structure fire located to the rear of Merchants Plaza, Safeway at the Glen in Company 14's first due. Engine 513 had cleared a medical call on Kenwood Dr when the structure fire was dispatched. Engine 513 approached the scene; a column of black smoke could be seen coming from the structure. Engine 513 was the first arriving unit and marked at the hydrant on Touchstone Circle to the rear of the structure with smoke showing on side Charlie. Engine 513’s crew found a refrigerator trailer with fire showing out the back attached to the loading dock of the store. An attack line was advanced and water was placed on the building exposure to prevent additional fire spread into the structure until an interior attack could be started. Engines 513 and E514 forced entry to the loading dock door and encountered heavy smoke and moderate heat. The attack line was redirected and advanced inside the structure where the seat of the fire was located. A quick knock of the fire allowed crews to then begin the extensive ventilation process. A demo "Super Vac 50" fan was being stored at station 13. That unit was brought to the scene by Chief 513 and set up. Once the fire Marshall completed the preliminary investigation, the Super Vac was deployed. Within 30 minutes the Super Vac removed the residual smoke from the structure and the structure was then turned over to management. The fire is still under investigation.

Units on the call:
Engines 513,514, 518,520,512, and 510 (RIT),
Trucks 519 (from co. 12) and 511
Rescue 502
Medic 556
Amb.514
BC506
C502
C513 and "the Super Vac"

Engine and Tower 513 dispatched to a High Angle Rescue in 14's Due
Tower and Engine 513 responded to a high angle rescue in Company 14's due just after 3pm. Engine 514 arrived to confirm an individual was stuck in a tree approximately 40 feet off the ground. A tree trimmer had the top of a tree fall on him and received multiple injuries as a result. The tower crew went to work developing a plan of action. Rigging was started and with the help of a ground ladder from a deck, access was gained to the patient. A degree of difficulty was added to this incident because the patient had cut away any anchoring point above him to hoist and then lower. The patient was suffering from a possible broken leg and arm. Once the rigging was complete, we were able to assist the patient from a seated position with a safety harness in place and began to lower him one step at a time down the ladder. Once low enough for the rigging system to take the weight, the patient was lowered to the ground using a 3 to 1 haul system. The crews of Tower 513, Rescue 502, Engine 514 and Engine 513 worked closely together to safely extricate the patient from a height of 50 feet. The patient was then transferred to Medic 556 for transport to Potomac ER. Total time of the incident was 1.5 hours.

Units on the call:
Engines 514 and 513
Tower 513
Rescue 502
Medic 556
BC 506
Safety 506

Dale City Honorably Participates in “Rolling Thunder”
The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department for the last several years has assisted and participated in the annual “Rolling Thunder ride to The Wall” Memorial Day Event.

The major function of ROLLING THUNDER® ,INC. is to publicize the POW/MIA issue; to educate the public that many American prisoners of wars were left behind after all previous wars and to help correct the past and to protect future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war/missing in action. We are also committed to helping American veterans from all wars. This event brings thousands of motorcycle riders gathering in Triangle, Virginia to Washington D.C.

For the third year in the row Tower 513 and Truck 503 had the great honor of flying a large U.S. Flag that all of the riders went under at the start of the ride. Again DCVFD President Bill Coats participated in the event as well as Bret Paolino, Michael and Tyonna Abrams and retired member Cliff Leiter to honor all of those who died, served, and currently serving in the US Military.

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department wants to thank all past US Military veterans, current serving US Military personnel, and all those US Military personnel who died to provide a blanket of freedom which we live under and cherish. Thank You

Members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department and the Occoquan Woodbridge and Lorton Volunteer Fire Department face off for Charity
Called the “Battle of Woodbridge Part II” members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department and the Occoquan Woodbridge and Lorton Volunteer Fire Department face off for charity in a BBQ Cook off over the Memorial Day weekend.

Chief Hool was contact several weeks ago by a Mr. Lopez who is the Manager of BBQ’s Galore who had an idea. Mr. Lopez’s idea was to have two Fire Departments compete against each other in a BBQ Cook off at his store in Springfield. This would help BBQ’s Galore kick off the BBQ season, promote BBQ safety, and raise some money for a good cause. Chief Hool agreed and invited OWL to participate in this event which Chief Arrington accepted. On Sunday May 27th members from Dale City and OWL faced off and started cooking, both teams had to cook a Chicken and Beef product and used spices and seasoning provided by BBQ’s Galore. Both departments had apparatus on display with tours and provided fire prevention information well the chefs where busy with the cooking.

The time came and the judges were presented with their plates and after the results were counted and the team from Dale City was declared the winner!

Congratulations to both teams for an outstanding job and you made this event a huge success. The DCVFD raised money for the National Burn Center and OWL raised money for the Kyle Wilson fund.

We would like to thank the following with assisting with this event:

BBQ’s Galore
AT&T/Cingular
Party City
Sheehy Ford
Mattress Discounters

For Pics go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roey-d/sets/72157600274976218/

Early morning House assignment for the 5th.
The 5th Battalion does it again, this time at the end of the shift. Early this morning, a house fire assignment was dispatched in the 14000 block of Surrydale Drive. Engine 513 arrived with smoke showing and advanced an 1 3/4 line through side Adam to locate the fire. Engine 510 arrived just after and backed Engine 513 up. Unclear as to the extent of the fire, AFC513 added onto the box and arrived just in front of BC505, and checked the Charlie Side. A once around the back proved that where the fire was and where it was going. Engine 513 came out of the house onto the Charlie Side with the line and began to extinguish a bulk of the fire. Engine 510 backed them up and hit from underneath of the deck. Tower 512 and Engine 510's driver started opening up from the inside and completed a primary search of all floors.

The fire went under control within 40 minutes. The homeowner was displaced and is currently under the care of the American Red Cross. There were no injuries reported. The fire is under investigation.

Units on the call

Engines, 517,513,510,and 506 (RIT)
Tower 512
Ambulance 510
BC 505
AFC 513

Lakeridge House Fire - 4 FF's sent to the Hospital.
A Lakeridge house fire assignment was dispatched around 1500 hrs just after Battalion 6 and 7 were on other channels and assignments. This brought Engines 513,518, 520 and BC505 to the OWL box. Engine 513 arrived with fire showing, Sides Adam and Baker, from a 2 story single family dwelling. An 1 ¾ crosslay was pulled to darken down a bulk of the fire from the garage area. Engine 518 and BC505 (AFC Goff) arrived just while the initial attack line was being pulled. BC505 established command. BC506 (AFC Halman) arrived just after BC505 and was established as “Interior Division”. Engine 518 pulled the 2 ½ and replaced Engine 513 so they could stretch inside the building. Engine 513 was attempting to make the second floor when they encountered heavy smoke and high heat. The nozzleman sustained burns and forced him outside. Another member from Rescue 502 also received burns and was forced out. Both of these firefighters were subsequently flown to DC Burn Center. Shortly after, two members from Tower 512 bailed out of the second floor via ground ladders laid by Tower 512 and the RIT. At this point, Command called for an evacuation to determine the PAR of all operating units. Once all units reported as accounted for, Interior, now Operations revised the Incident Action Plan and placed units into the building to attack the fire.

Another 2 firefighters were transported to Potomac ER for exhaustion. All firefighters were treated and released the same day.

The fire went under control in an hour and a half. No civilian injuries were reported.

Units on the box:
• E513
• E518
• E520
• TW512
• R502
• A517
• BC505

Added on:
• M556
• W510
• E531
• A512
• C502 (Arrington)
• AC512 (Covey)
• C513 (Hool)
• AC520 (Chappell)

Special Call
• Rehab 520
• Air 512
• Fire Marshall Division
• American Red Cross

DCVFD Supports Stonwall Jackson VFD Fire Chief, Joe Peters with a blood drive
Thanks to the Dale City membership and INOVA Blood Donor Services for reaching our goal with the blood drive. We had 34 sign up and 29 people donate blood in honor of Chief Peters from the Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Peters was diagnosed with cancer in his leg which resulted in the leg being surgically removed. He recently returned to work.

This blood drive was so successful, INOVA requested a second date in July for the Dale City Volunteers.

Dale City VFD Supports County-wide Recruitment Campaign
On April 1st, the Fire and Rescue Association initiated a marketing campaign to grow the volunteer force in Prince William County. A radio ad campaign airs on WMZQ and DC101 through June. A county-wide web site, www.volunteerssavelives.org, graphically provides the reader with information on how to access each department. Obviously, if your reading this, you know how to get to our web site.

1200+ volunteers staff apparatus in 17 stations across the county. 37,000+ emergency calls for assistance were answered in 2006. The population and call volume continues to rise at 5%+ per year for the forseeable future. Needless to say, increasing call volumes require more volunteers.

The Volunteer departments in Prince William County offer the best opportunities for everyone interested in serving. We have great call volume (Dale City had 21,000 runs on 9,400 incidents from 4 Fire Stations), excellent training (Firefighter 1 through Officer 4, VDFP HTR courses, EMT - Basic through Paramedic, and multiple conference and convention offerings), and the least number of hassles as possible. The members do not participate in active fundraising (No Bingo, No door-to-door, no standing in traffic with buckets, etc.). Our apparatus is replaced every 10 years and most 1st due equipment is less than 5 years old!

We have a thorough recruit training process for those interested in joining our ranks. We interview candidates to make our goals match, provide the candidate with a baseline medical physical (at our cost), provide a 20 hour, hands-on, operational overview of safety practices, apparatus and equipment, and how to function with self-contained breathing apparatus, and cardiopulmonary recusitation (CPR). Upon completion of the recruit training program, you go right into a 'primary' class such as Firefighter 1 or EMT - Basic.

Our 200+ dedicated members staff 4 Engines, a Tower Ladder, a Heavy Recue Company, 3 EMS transport units, and a Battalion Chief. Dale City has the busiest Ambulance and Heavy Rescue Company, and second busiest Tower Ladder in the County! We have room for about 50 additional operational members. Whether you have experience or not, we are interested in you gving it a shot.

So, if you are interested in experiencing the exciting world of emergency response, just click on the APPLY ONLINE button to your left, fill in your name and phone number, and Assistant Chief Steve Chappell will give you a call. We will be happy to set you up with an interview and a ride-along.

Don't delay - get started today!

Several units respond to an Auto Accident w/ Entrapment in co. 17's due.....
On Friday evening at 10:12 PM, units were called to Box 1711 for an auto accident at Spriggs Road and Minnieville Road. Engine 513 and Ambulance 518 were dispatched while company 17 units were on a medical call in their first due. PWC PSCC reported additional information stating 2 vehicles were involved with a possible entrapment.

The call was upgraded to an ALS Auto Accident assignment and additional units were dispatched. Engine 513 arrived on scene with PWC Police confirming 1 entrapment, with one ALS and possibly two BLS patients. Engine 517 who clear their first call arrived with Ambulance 518 and Tower 513 moments later.

A jump line was pulled from Engine 517 while Engine 513 and Tower 513’s crews began to stabilize the vehicles. BC507 arrived and assumed command requesting an additional engine and a helicopter. Tower 513 was assisted by Rescue 510 with the extrication while M552 provided patient care.

Ambulance 518’s crew was immobilizing and loading another patient for transport. As additional firefighters began to assist with the extrication, an engine fire erupted while the patient was still entrapped. Engine 517's crew quickly put their line in-service and immediately extinguished the small engine fire while crews still worked to free the patient. As the fire was extinguished and other hazards mitigated.

The Tower and Rescue crews removed the driver’s side of the vehicle and removing the patient for Medic 552; the patient was then loaded and transported to the LZ handled by Engine 518.

Units on the call

Engines 513, 517, and 518 (LZ)
Ambulance 518
Medic 552
Rescue 510
Tower 513
BC 507

House Fire on Great Mere Court Puts Tower 513 to Work...
At 0130 on the morning of the 22nd units were dipatched to 7s' due for the house fire. Caller reportedly could see flames from thier house. Engine 507 marked up on the scene with a heavy fire showing from the roof. Since the area has no hydrants master streams were out of the question. Tower 513's crew pulled the 2 1/2" and went to the rear and forced the door to the garage and saved several motorcycles. Once Wagon 506 arrived to the rear the Tower moved to the front and climbed the roof of the garage and made an aggressive attack to put a knock on the fire. After extensive overhaul Tower 513 returned to quarters around 0500.

Local Shooting Range goes to Multiple-Alarms
Box 0210 was struck at 1230 Sunday afternoon. Patrons on the indoor firing range of the Shooter's Paradise reported to the manager a fire in the back of the range. Everyone promptly evacuated the building and a call to 911 was placed. C502 spotted the smoke from Jeff Davis Hiway prior to dispatch and ensured the building was clear. The first alarm units arrived and began an aggressive interior attack from both the rear and front entrances. Both groups confirmed a fire in the rear of the range with extension into the ammunition storage locker. Radio traffic was punctuated by small explosions throughout. Tower 512 laddered the building and reported the roof in the rear was sagging under the weight of the HVAC units and Rescue 510 reported the Charlie side wall was cracking and buckling. BC506 (Jeff Davis Command)switched to an exterior attack with master streams from the rear and above. He struck a 2nd Alarm at 1254. Based on previous incidents at this location, it was quickly decided to begin demolition operations to gain access to the fire. The concrete firewalls on each side exposure and the master strams held the fire in check. The Public Works department brought in a back hoe, removed the wall on side Charlie and the remaining embers were extinquished. The last unit cleared the scene after 2200 hours. There were no injuries.

The Dale City volunteers manned 3 additional engine companies and a BLS ambulance while the duty crew was operating on Jeff Davis Hiway. They took in a street assignment in Lake Ridge for a dryer fire. There was no extension.

The Fire Marxhalls office is investigating the cause of the event.

1st Alarm assignment
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department - E510, R510, E513, A510
OWLVFD E502, TW512, E514, BC506, C502
DTVFD - W517
QMCB - T531, BC531
MVFC - TW501
PWC DFR - M552

2nd Alarm assignment
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department - E518, E520, RH520, BC505
OWLVFD - A512, Air512, M502, RC502
CDVFRS - E506
LJVFD - E507
BVFD - E516
MVRS - R501
SJVFD - T511
FCFD - E419

Additional units requested above the 2nd Alarm
PWC DFR - CH504
FCFD - E422, R419, TW424, E435 (fill)

Residents discover fire in the wall in the nick of time!
Box 1003 was struck at 0037 hours on Monday morning. The residents of 14211 Birchdale Avenue smelled smoke in thier residence but couldn't find a fire. They called 911 and we took over. Company 10 units, returning from another run, arrived in less than 2 minutes. The Rescue crew found the wall in the kitchen above the sink hot and turning brown. The Engine crew stretched a line to the kitchen and the Rescue crew opened up the wall. An active fire was found in the pipe chase. The fire extended into the attic and was just about to break through the roof when they got a knock on it. The companies checked for extension and BC505 (Birchdale Command) held Company 10 and W512.

Extensive renovations to the house created a duplex out of a single-family structure. It was difficult to search the entire house since we entered the front door and found the other side of the structure unaccessible.
The Fire Marshals office is investigating a possible electrical malfunction.

Units dispatched:
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department - E510, R510, E520, BC505
OWLVFD - W512, T514, A512
CDVFRS - E506, K506 (Low water pressure due to a water main break generated a Water Supply task force response)
MVFC - TW501
PWC DFR - FM503

3rd working structure for the crews of Battalion 2
Box 0216 was struck for Lynn Court at 0313 Monday morning. 911 calltakers received multiple calls for an explosion and fire involving 3 townhouses on the Court.

W502 arrived and described multiple townhouses off with fire from side Charlie. W512 arrived and recommended the 2nd Alarm be sounded. BC506 arrived and struck the 2nd Alarm at 0320. Both companies picked up hydrants on the way in and E510, E520 and T514 joined the fight. With 3 lines in operation, the companies got the upper hand within minutes holding it to the 3 involved townhomes. The exposures on the B and C side were checked by E513 and E518 and found to be undamaged. All of the occupants evacuated the structures prior to our arrival. BC506 (Lynn Court Command) held the 1st Alarm assignment and TW501 for overhaul. The majority of the units cleared by 0600 hours.

The Fire Marshals office is investigating.

1st Alarm assignment (0313 hours)
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department - E510, E520
OWLVFD - A512, BC506, T514, M502, R502, W502, W512

2nd Alarm assignment (0320 hours)
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department - A510, E513, E518, R510, RH520, BC505
OWLVFD - Air512, M512C
DTVFD - T503, W503, W517
MVFC - TW501
PWC DFR - CH504

St. Patrick's Day Door Pop
At 1944 hours, E513 and A502 were dispatched for a BLS Auto Accident on Dale Boulevard near Minnieville Road. The T-bone collision was found in the Sunoco parking lot. The pregnant female driver of the compact sedan struck in the driver's side door was unable to exit the vehicle. Based on her size and the passenger side opening, it was readily appearant we would need to remove the driver's side door to get her out. Her medical complaints were minor in nature. E513 took the 'Dale Blvd Command', and requested an operations channel and a Rescue Company to assist. PWC DFR Medic 556 rode by the scene en route to quarters and was added to the event. With the other East End Rescue Companies unavailable for the call, Command requested Rescue Engine 510. The patient was removed, evaluated by the EMS units and transported to Potomac ER by A502. The units cleared the scene within 25 minutes of the call.
Units on the scene included:
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department: E513, RE510, BC505
OWL VFD: A502
PWC DFR: M556

The second major snowfall in the area keeps all units busy...
Well after being prepared for what was forecasted to be freezing rain the second major snow storm in the metro area kept Dale City units busy. During the very early morning hours of Sunday February 25, 2006 snow began to fall in the area. The snow would fall into the afternoon leaving about 6 inches thought out the area. The snow made sure that all Dale City companies very busy for the day. Units responded to several auto accidents, reported fires and EMS runs while the snow was coming down.

To assist the units and keep the stations clear of snow the DCVFD Snow Plow Task Force was activated. Utilities 510, 518, and 520 plowed the snow and assisted any units that may become stuck. Well after a long day of plowing and recovering two units from the snow the Snow Plow Task Force was directed to stand down around 9 PM due to improved road and weather conditions.

Units from Dale City head west…
During a hazardous materials incident on the west end of the county which tied up several units, Tower 513 was dispatched to a structure fire on Lee Highway in Gainesville. Engine 504 marked on the scene with a working chimney fire. Due to poor access, Tower 513 was placed in service prior to their arrival, as on scene units used ground ladders to access the roof. Prior to returning to Dale City, the Tower and Engine 518 were transferred to Fire Station 7 Lake Jackson. The Tower was barely backed into the station and it was dispatched to a 15 box for a fire alarm sounding. Prior to any units arriving, the alarm company cancelled all fire units. Tower 513 returned to Dale City from their west end runs.

Company 20 units run injuries from an assault with Fly Out...
While clearing a structure fire call in 14's due around 0500 Engine 520 received a call in the "K" section of Dale City for a reported “injuries from an assault”. Since Engine 513 was still on the house fire call racking hose, Engine 520 along with Medic 552 took the run. After arriving on scene Medic 552 determined that due to the mechanism of injury and uncontrolled bleeding from the head that this patient was to be flown out. Engine 513 had just cleared the house fire when they were put on as the LZ pumper. Crews from Engine 520 and Medic 552 worked to stabilize the patient for Air Care. Air Care touched off around 0545 and all units went ready.

Units on the call:

Engines 513 and 520
Medic 552

Engine 510 responds to an early morning auto fire...
Around 0530 Engine 10 was dispatched to a reported Auto Fire on Darbydale Ave. While in route Engine 10 was receiving numerous supplemental dispatches for callers advising they could see flames shooting out from the vehicle. Engine 10 arrived on scene to find one silver Saturn fully involved. Engine 10's firefighter pulled the front jump line and quickly extinguished the fire. The scene was then turned over to FM521. The vehicle was believed to be stolen and the owners were notified and arrived on scene around 0700. The Engine officer then provided the FM with a written statement and went ready at 0700.

Recent events is back on line!!
Well, after a server problem we are able to post the news again. Yes, we have been quite busy and past and current calls will be posted soon.

Working House Fire in Co. 13's due..
Around 2200 hours units were dispatched to a reported House fire in the "G" section of Dale City. Engine 513 was first on the scene and reported fire from side C. Engine 513's firefighter stretched a 1 3/4" pre connect to the front door while the officer did a walk around of the house. From the walk around it was gathered that the house was under renovation and vacant. After having to kick the front door in, Engine 513 gained entry and began their fire attack. The crew was met with a heavy smoke condition, along with the kitchen and dining room fully involved. Four minutes from the time of Engine 13's arrival they had the fire knocked down and for the most part extinguished. Tower 512 went to the roof and made two cuts for ventilation, as well as assisted inside with hooking ceiling. Engine 510 secured the hydrant and Engine 517 pulled a second line but wasn't needed since the fire was already out. Rescue 506 performed the search and also assisted with pulling ceiling. Engine 520 staged as the RIT crew and Ambulance 510 set up the rehab area. The assignment was held to two engines and the tower approximately 30 minutes into the incident. Engine 513 stayed on scene to assist the FMO with their investigation which was undetermined at time of their departure.

Units on the call

Engines 513, 510, 517, and 520
Tower 512
Rescue 506
Ambulance 518
BC505

Units respond to a HAZMAT incident at local ice skating rink...
At 1642 Friday the 26th of Jan, units were dispatched to respond to a possible Ammonia leak at Skate Quest ice skating arena. The first arriving units investigated the leak of an 300 gallon tank, evacuated all people from the building and called for PWCDFR and City of Manassas Hazmat units and officers. Upon future investigation, a Region HAZMAT team response was asked for and the call was up graded.

At 1800 hrs, personnel from Dale City Volunteer Fire dept, arrived at there stations to learn of the call. After some coordination they went and relived the career staff from the Dale City units.

Upon arrival of specialty units from Alexandria and Arlington Fire Departments, the HAZMAT teams entered the building and secured the leak. The teams secured the leak the crew from Tower 513 provided ventilation, Engine 518 assisted with a water supply for the decontamination station that was set-up for the exiting teams. The crews from Medic 513A and Ambulance 518 provided shelter and debriefing areas for the exiting teams

Command 503 arrived and the command was shifted to the command unit.
Rehab 520, provided food, water, drinks and warm food for personnel on scene

This was a large multi agency response with all departments working very well together to resolve the hazard.

Units and command cleared at approx. 2256.

Units on the call were:

Engines 13, 16, and 18
Tower 513
Ambulances 10A, 18
Medic 513A
Command 503
Rehab 520
BC 502, 503, and 505
OPS 500
Safety Officers 503 and 504
FM 522

PWC Haz Mat Task Force
Haz Mat Support 506 and 501 (Manassas)
Containment 516
Haz Mat Officers 501 and 502

Regional Haz Mat Task Force
Arilington:
Engines 101 and 109
Rescue 109 and Haz Mat 109
Medic 109
Alexandria:
Haz Mat and Haz Mat Support 202
EMS Supervisor 201

Rescue dispatched to a multi vehicle auto accident with entrapment
Rescue 510 was dispatched to assist on a multiple vehicle accident on I-95 south bound just passed the 148 mile marker. Engine 503 reported they had two full sized pick up trucks, one overturned and on top of the other which was on all fours. Quantico's Engine 34 arrived shortly after and began stabilizing the over turned pick up as well as the initial extrication. The patient had her hand pinned between the dashboard and the collapsed windshield. Rescue 510 arrived, assessed the situation and the officer requested air bags due to the tight working space that did not allow the Hurst tools access to spread. Once those were set up by Rescue 510's driver, the two vehicles were married together with chains and chain binders to keep the overturned truck from sliding during the air bag operations. After a lengthy time period of inflating and deflating, wedging, and some help from the Porta-Power, the patients hand was free and the EMS units took over patient care.

Units on the call-
Engine 503 and Engine 34 (Quantico)
Truck 503
Rescue 510
Medic 553
Ambulance 34 (Quantico)
AC503 (Operations) and BC507(Command

A multi vehicle accident results in a double fly out on I 95 South
On Saturday November 25th, Wagon 503 and Medic 513 were dispatched to a reported Auto Accident on Interstate 95 North at the 150 Mile marker. Medic 513 traveled south on 95 with the intent to turn around and head back Northbound to the accident scene.

The plan was quickly erased as Medic 513 came upon a multi vehicle accident that had just taken place in the south bound lanes just after the HOV merge.

The information was radioed to communications with the request for a full rescue compliment due to heavy damage and possible entrapment in one vehicle. As the first unit on scene, the ALS provider on Medic 513 initiated triage with the driver relaying information to communications.

It was determined within 2 minutes that two patients would need ALS/Medivac and that there were at least 6 other BLS injuries ranging from neck/back pain to a badly broken arm. The two ALS patients were in the back seat of a minivan in which they were passengers and not wearing seatbelts. The more severely injured patient was an adult female in her 60's. This patient had struck the headrest in front of her, resulting in a severe avulsion/degloving of her scalp from her skull extending back past her ears. This patient had self-extricated herself and a citizen who stopped applied a bundle of napkins and direct pressure to her severely bleeding head. The other ALS patient was her husband who had also struck the headrest in front of him resulting in vertical laceration from his nose to the mid-part of his head. This laceration was down to the skull, moderate bleeding and patient had a loss of consciousness lasting about 1 minute with subsequent altered LOC. Another citizen who stopped applied direct pressure to his wound and stayed with the patient until Medic 553 arrived. The other 3 individuals in this same vehicle also self extricated themselves and were sitting on the Interstate with bystanders assisting them as well. Other individuals in the 2 other vehicles were directed to the shoulder on the Interstate to await personnel. Medic 513 began care of the adult female with the degloving injury who actually remained conscious throughout the incident. The severe bleeding was difficult to control and the patient continued to bleed through all trauma dressings applied. With the arrival of AirCare 2, the adult female was turned over to their care and flown to Fairfax ER where she underwent several hours of surgery to repair the damage to her head. AirCare 3 flew her husband to Fairfax as well. Medic 31 from Quantico transported the driver and front seat passenger of this vehicle to Mary Washington. Ambulance 506 transported 2 BLS patients to Potomac Hospital. Medic 513 returned to their unit find that their unit also had a BLS patient in it with Engine 517 rendering care. This gentleman was the third backseat passenger with the two-medivac patients. Medic 513 transported him to Potomac Hospital.

A total of 5 cars were involved with 7 patients - 2 ALS and 5 BLS. Interstate 95 South was closed for an extended period of time resulting in severe traffic issues.
The teamwork between the civilians who stopped to assist and the multiple units and agencies responding resulted in all patients being successfully treated and transported with no loss of life or further injury.

Units on the call
Wagon 503
Engines 517, 32 (Quantico)
Rescue 502
Medics 513,553, and 31 (Quantico)
Ambulance 506
BC 507
Chief 503

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department for a 2nd year assists with the U.S. Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" campaign…
This holiday season the Dale City VFD along with seven other National Capital Region Fire Departments will participate in the 2006 Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign by acting as collection points for toys.

The campaign will run November 18 thru December 24, 2006. You can make a difference this holiday season for a child by bringing a new unwrapped toy(s) Dale City Volunteer Fire Department fire station or any fire station within Prince William County

For those who may live outside of Prince William County and wants to know more about this program and/or the other fire departments participating and drop off locations please go to the following websites:

www.toysfortots.org
www.DCFD.com

The Toys for Tots program provides a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. Toys for Tots is one of the nation's flagship Christmas charitable causes and the only charitable endeavor within the Department of Defense that reaches outside the military to give something back to the communities from which the nation draws the young men and women who serve in the armed forces of the United States of America.

The members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department celebrate at the 39th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet....
On the evening of Saturday November 18th members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department gathered for the department’s 39th Annual Installation of company officers and awards banquet.

After a wonderful dinner, Prince William County Supervisor John Jenkins of the Neabsco District swore in Chief Chris Hool and his officers as well as President Coats and members of the Board of Directors. This will be the second term for Chief Hool and his administration.

After the Installation and company awards the members of the department celebrated for the rest of the evening with dancing and socializing.

The members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department want to thank the fill-in crews which provided coverage which allowed the members to have the night off and enjoy the Installation.

Thanks to the members of the fill-in crews from the following fire departments:

Occoquan,Woodbridge,and Lorton Volunteer Fire Department
Falmouth Volunteer Fire Company
Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department
Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Rescue Squad

Dale City units dispatched to what was reported to be a BLS auto accident turns into 8 transported....
Saturday evening Oct.28th,Ambulance 510 and Engine 513 were dispatched to an auto accident reported at Prince Willaim Parkway and Hillendale Drive. While responding Rescue 510, Medic 552, and BC 505 were also added due to additional reports of patients possibly entrapped. Ambulance 510 arrived on the scene to find a 6 car accident with the east bound lanes shut down and an initial 5 patients and no entrapment. Ambulance 510 requested an additional 2 BLS units, BC 505 arrived and established Parkway Command and established an EMS branch which the officer from Ambulance 510 was assigned. The accident wrapped up with 2 ALS patients transported by Medic 552 and 2 BLS patients transported by each BLS unit as well as 1 person with minor injuries transported by family. Rescue 510 and Engine 513 assisted EMS units in back boarding a total of 8 patients after they secured all hazards.

Units on call:

Engine 513
Rescue 510
Ambulances 510, 502, and 512
Medic 552
BC 505

A 3 Alarm Apartment Fire in North Woodbridge on Friday the 13th....
Around 1500hrs, an apartment fire was dispatched in Company 2's area on Dara Dr. While enroute, Engine 502 reported that they could see a large column of smoke and believed this would be a working fire. Engine 502 arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing with multiple apartments off and then requested a Second Alarm. While second alarm units were responding to the fire, reports from the scene advised command several occupants trapped on balconies on side C. Command requested a third alarm and Truck 513 was assigned to handle the trapped occupants and rescued three occupants via ground ladders. The third alarm emptied the majority of the county and units from Fairfax and Quantico were also dispatched.

Volunteer crews from Dale City staffed 2 additional engine companies, Battalion 505, and an Ambulance to cover the area. Dara Command requested Rehab 520 to the scene to handle rehab for almost one hundred firefighters.

Personnel and units from the DCVFD assisted with the Prince William County 275th birthday celebration.....
On Saturday October 7, 2006 personnel and units from the DCVFD assisted with the Prince William County 275th birthday celebration. A large public event with Fire, EMS, and Police apparatus on display from all over the county, fire prevent education activities for the children, as well as a dedication ceremony of the new McCoart building and plaza.

With several thousand citizens expected to be in attendance as well as local, state, and federal political figures a large plan for dealing with any emergency at the event was developed. This plan included both ALS and BLS units on standby, 2 First Aid Stations; ATV’s to provide transportation, and a large Fire suppression presence for the large fireworks display at the end of the event. Dale City’s own Chief Chris Hool was the incident commander with representation from the PWCDFR and PWC Police department. Several county volunteer departments as well as the DFR supplied personnel to assist with the event. Governor Time Kaine was even in attendance. The event was very successful and the DCVFD thanks all those who attended.

Units on display

Rehab 520
MCSU 520
Haz Mat Support 506
Command 503 (Dumfries VFD)
Engine 519 (Training academy)
1969 Seagrave ladder truck (PWC Local 2598)
Truck 514 (OWL VFD)
PWCDFR BC 504 vehicle

Departments who supplied personnel and equipment to support the event

Dale City VFD
OWL VFD
Buckhall VFD
Lake Jackson VFD
Gainesville District VFD
Evergreen VFD
PWC DFR
PWC Police

Tower 513 goes out of service, Truck 513 goes in service...
On October 7th, several DCVFD members assisted in putting a loaner truck in service, so the current tower could go out for routine repairs and maintenance, and some accident damage repairs. It took crews about 3 1/2 hours to complete switching equipment from the current tower to the loaner truck...The truck we received is a 1987 E-One Hurricane 110' straight ladder truck. It was once Truck 421 and 415 in Fairfax County. It will be running in place of Tower 513 for 60-90 days, hopefully it won’t be any longer than that. Once again, a BIG thank you to the members who came down and gave their time getting this truck ready to hit the streets of Dale City.

Dale City units respond to an early morning house fire in co. 17's due.....
09-17-06 at 0334 hours while units were clearing from yet another early morning incident the box assignment was dispatched for the house fire on Cardinal Drive in Company 17's area. Initial reports stated a house on fire with fire and smoke visible. The dispatched location was only 2 blocks from station 17 they arrived within minutes and reported heavy fire from side A of an abandoned house and would operate in the “defensive” mode. Next arriving units from company 13 could see a good glow in the sky while responding and arrived noticing heavy fire on the C side and windows boarded up. Engine 513’s crew pulled a second line while Tower 513’s inside crew began opening up the windows and doors for the Engine 513’s crew to gain access. The Engine 513’s driver established water for Wagon 517 and Tower 513’s driver set the aerial, ladders, lights and fans then finished opening up boarded up windows. Engine 510 arrived and assisted the interior crews while the driver assisted with water supply. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival and crews were sent rehab while awaiting the arrival of the FM. After the FM finished his investigation units finished hitting hot spots and overhauled. The FMO is continuing the investigation of the cause of this fire.

Units on the incident

Wagon 517
Engines 513 and 510
Tower 513
Ambulance 517
BC507

Rehab 520 dispatched west to assist on a HAZ-MAT in Company 11's due....
Sunday morning around 9 am company 11 units were dispatched to a hazard with a report of an acid leaking out of a vehicle and onto the roadway. Wagon 511 arrived on scene to find a box truck leaking an unknown substance and requested complete Hazmat response. After several hours onscreen Rehab 520 was requested by Command. Rehab 520 arrived and provided refreshments and shelter for the crews.

Units on the call:

Wagon 511
Truck 511
Amb. 511A
BC501
Haz Mat Support 501, 506, and 516
Haz Mat Officer 502
Rehab 520

Members from Dale City assist at a NASCAR race......
On September 8th and 9th several members from the Dale City VFD, as well as Mule 520, attended the Busch series and the Nextel cup races at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA. As part of the EMS stand-by crew our members were in charge of patrolling a small part of the spectator stands, as well as the parking lots, and responded to spectator medical emergencies. The race proved to be quite a learning experience, and fun time for those who attended.

Many thanks to the Henrico County Department of Fire and Rescue, as well as others who attended the event from various jurisdictions to keep the race spectators safe

Company 13 units disptched to an auto accident with a vehicle into a pole and one trapped.....
Just before crews were preparing meals for their holiday, Wagon 513 and Ambulance 518 were dispatched to a BLS accident assignment reported at the intersections of Prince William Parkway and Old Bridge Road. PWC PSSC received additional information while the initial units where responding to the incident. The addition report that one patient was trapped and semi-conscious. The incident was upgrade to an ALS response which added Tower 513, Rescue 510, Medic 513, and BC 505.

Wagon 513 arrived within minutes and confirmed one vehicle into a pole with one trapped. Tower 513 made quick work with the Hurst tools to extricate the patient while Wagon 513 assisted with scene safety. Medic 513 started ALS care immediately upon arrival. Shortly after Rescue 510 arrived and assisted Tower 513 with the extrication, two doors and the “B” post in less than 4 minutes.

Engine 518 handled the LZ for Helicopter Air care 2 (HAC2) was called for due to the mechanism and condition of the patient. ALS crews decided on a ground transport to Potomac with HAC2's crews on board Medic 513. The patient later succumbed to his injuries.

Units on the run

Wagon 513
Engine 518
Tower 513
Rescue 510
Ambulance 518
Medic 513
BC 505
HAC 2

Brush 518, Gator 520, and Rehab 520 assist with an early morning brush fire in Co. 12's due...
At 0550 hrs. Brush 518 was dispatched to assist with a brush fire in company 12's first due at the Leesylvania State Park. Once on scene units couldn't find a way to the fire for extinguishment. Brush 518 along with Engine 520, Wagon 517, Brush 517 and Wagon 502 were advised to stage at the Park's front gate. Brush 512 and Engine 512 along with Battalion Chief 503 found a trail to get to the fire, Battalion Chief 503 established Leesylvania command and advised Engine 520, Brush 518, and Wagon 502 to head to Hampton's Landing to get to the fire. Once on the fire ground, Brush 518 brought crews from Engine 520, and Wagon 502 to begin extinguishment. Gator 520 was also on the scene and transported crews and equipment from the staging area to the fire ground.

Command requested Rehab units to be dispatched to provide refreshments and shelter from the heat for the crews. Rehab 501 and 520 hydrated and provided food for about 25 fire and rescue personnel during the incident.

Fire was contained around 0900 hrs. Crews stayed on scene to rake the brush and to also hit hotspots of the fire and waited for the department of forestry to arrive. Around 1330 Brush 518 cleared the fire ground which was a long call for Brush 518 for a total of 7 1/2 hours.

Units on the Call

Engine 512 and 520
Wagon 502 and 517
Brush 512, 517, and 518
Gator 520
Rehab 501 and 520
BC 502 and 503
Tractor 501

Units Respond to an auto accicdent with one overturned and one trapped in company 20's due....
Around 1700 hours units were dispatched to an overturned vehicle on Telegraph Rd near Hylton Chapel. Engine 520 marked on scene with a mini van on its roof and one confirmed entrapment. BC505 established command. Rescue 510 arrived shortly after and began stabilizing the van, using for the first time the new Res-Q-Jack's. Once stabilization was complete Rescue 510 went to work on getting the drivers door off and partial removal of the B post to make access to the pinned driver. Engine 520 requested a helicopter for the driver due to mechanism of injury and started setting up the landing zone. Medic 517 took patient care of the driver and HAC1 flew the patient. Ambulance 518, Ambulance 512 transported the BLS patients. Medic 552 was placed in service on scene but stayed to help out with patient care.

Units on the call:
Engine 520
Rescue 510
Amb. 518 and 512
Medics 517 and 552
BC505
Air Care 1

Engine 518 Dispatched to Company 5's due for a reported House Fire.....
On Saturday just after 17:00hrs as the crew was preparing dinner, Engine 518 was alerted to a reported house fire in company 5’s due. Engine 518 arrived on scene as the third in pumper, just after Engine 525 and Wagon 506. Once units arrived on the scene it was a barn which was on fire and not a house. The 25'x100' barn had collapsed prior to the arrival of the units but still heavy fire was evident and the fire begun to spread to the field and wooded area around the barn. Engine 525’s crew stretched a leader line and high rise pack to begin an attack on the fire. Engine 518 also stretched their high rise pack with a crew of 5 firefighters and assisted with extinguishment. The fire was under control at 1734 hrs and an extensive overhaul operation under way. Engine 518 cleared the scene at 1934 hrs.

Units on the incident:

Engines 525,518 and 516
Wagon 506
Tower 525
Tankers 507,516,503 and 515
Ambulance 505A
Brush 506
Utility 505
BC 501B
FM’s 514 and 521

Company 13 dispatched to an assault with shots fired at a local restaurant and bar...
On Saturday morning at 0140 hrs, Engine 513 was dispatched for a shooting at a local restaurant and bar in company 13’s area. Engine 513 arrived after the scene was declared safe by PW PD. The engine crew quickly went to patient assessment and with the help of an off duty DCVFD EMT. The patient had several injuries to include multiple blunt force trauma wounds and one gun shot wound to the right forearm. Medic 556 arrived to assume primary care for the patient, upon further evaluation it was found that the gun shot was a through and through wound. After a detailed assessment was completed, a helicopter was requested to transport the patient to a trauma center. The patient was then stabilized and prepared for transport. A second engine was requested for the LZ which Engine 514 was added to handle. Helicopter Air Care 1 handled the transport of the patient to the trauma center. Engine 513 remained on the scene to assist PD with lighting. Engine 513 returned to service at approximately 5am.

Units on the call:

Engines 513 and 514
Medic 556
Helicopter Air Care 1

Rescue 510 Dispatched to an Auto Accident Involving a Tractor Trailer on I-95 in Co. 3's Due
On Monday morning at 0143 hrs, Company 3 units as well as Rescue 510 were dispatched to Interstate 95 Northbound at the 156 mile marker just prior the exit ramp for Dale Blvd. for a reported vehicle into a Tractor trailer with possible entrapment. B/C 507 arrived on scene first taking I- 95 Command with Engine 503 to follow. A 2-door sports car was lodged under the back left end of the trailer. Started to secure hazards and began to assess both patients, unfortunately to find both patients had succumbed to injuries. At that time Medic 553, Rescue 510 and Ambulance 503A arrived on scene. After speaking with the driver of the tractor trailer, he said that there was a third party in the car who had walked by his cab bleeding from his head and talking on his cell phone. While Medic 553 was checking the victims and Rescue 510 was planning the extrication of the victims, the crew from Engine 503 began to search the area for the reported third patient along the highway and wooded areas. Prince William County Police and the Virginia State Police assisted with the search and had requested a helicopter to help with locating the reported 3rd patient. After an extensive search, no third patient was found. Medic 553 cleared the scene. Rescues 510 began extrication of victims from the vehicle and assisted the County Coroners while Ambulance 503A and Engine 503 crews helped maintain the scene. Once both victims were removed, Command was dissolved and the remaining units cleared approximately 0500 hrs.

Units on the incident:

Engine 503
Rescue 510
Medic 553
Ambulance 503A
BC 507

House fire in Company 10's first due.
At 2135 units were alerted for a single family house fire in Company 10's first due. Rescue 510 was the only unit in quarters and was the first unit on scene reporting fire showing from side C. Rescue 510’s crew quickly made entry to the second floor, found the fire room and made a quick primary search which turned up negative. Engine 520 arrived and pulled a line to the second floor to make a fire attack. Engine 513 arrived and established a water supply and teamed up with Engine 520’s crew. Tower 513 arrived made a primary search of the first floor, and secondary on the second, which was negative, while Engine 510 established a secondary water supply and the crew pulled the second line to back up Engine 520. Tower 513's driver threw ladders and extended the aerial to the roof and Truck 514 made a cut to vent the roof. Wagon 512 performed secondary searches of the first and second floor which were also negative. Crews had the fire under control in less than ten minutes. Rehab 520 made was requested by Command (BC505) and crews rotated through while waiting for the arrival of the FM. The fire was reportedly started by candles burning in a bedroom; the FM office is currently investigating the cause.

Units on the call:

Engines 510, 513, and 520
Wagon 512
Tower 513
Truck 514
Rescue 510
Ambulance 512A
BC 505
Chaplin 504
FM 514
Rehab 520

Units assist on a townhouse fire with multiple units off in Woodbridge.
Monday evening, July 17th at 2217 hours the box went out for a reported townhouse fire in the 13000 block of Lynn Street in Company 2's area. On call backs, communications advised all units that they were receiving numerous calls from residents reporting fire in multiple units. Since Tower-525 was coming from the west end, communications called Fairfax for a truck company. Fairfax Tower-424 was dispatched and Tower-525 was transferred to the east end.
Wagon-502 dropped their line at the hydrant and marked on the scene with "FIRE THRU THE ROOF” in the middle of the row units and pulled their lines. Wagon-512 arrived on the scene and secured Wagon-502's water while Engine-520 circled the wagons and picked up the second water supply and laid into the D exposure. Wagon-512's crew pulled a 2nd line and entered the B exposure. Wagon-510 arrived and pulled a line into the B exposures as well. All units encountered heavy fire in the roof. Since all townhouse units share a common attic space, the fire had a good run.
BC-506 arrived and established the Lynn Street Command, meanwhile, Rescue-510 arrived and went to work with the wagon crews hooking and pulling ceiling to expose the fire, performing searches and controlling utilities. Tower-512 threw a ladder and went to work inside pulling ceilings as well. Due to the heavy volume of fire and extreme heat conditions, Command requested two additional engines, Engine-513 and Engine-517. With all units working extremely hard to get this fire in check and stopped without further spread. Tower-424 arrived and was immediately sent to the roof to get it opened and check for further extension. All units worked together to keep the fire from spreading any further. At this time, there were five townhouse units actively involved.
Engine-513 and Engine-517 arrived sending their crews inside the B exposures to hit all the hot spots and open up while the initial alarm units were sent for some needed rehab.
Thanks to Ambulance-502 and Rehab-520 for helping cool the firefighters off and getting them re-hydrated.
With all the fire knocked down in less than 45 minutes and the FM's office on the scene doing their investigation, Command released
Tower- 424, Engine-513 and Engine-517 keeping the original alarm units to mop-up and assist the FM's office.
Thanks to the West end units that came to the East end to fill-in and to Engine-419 from Fairfax.
The FM's office determined that the fire started in a rear shed area and spread up the Charlie side and entered the roof. Great jobs by all to get this one stopped and not allow the fire to spread any further under such extreme conditions.

Units on the original dispatch:
Wagons 502, 512, and W510,
Engine 520
R510
Towers 512 and 525
A502
BC506

Additional response:
Tower 424 (Fairfax)
Engines 513 and 517
Rehab 520
A/C 502

One pinned in car that rear ends tractor trailer on I 95 South. Rescue 510 goes...
At 0650 units were dispatched to Interstate 95 south for a vehicle that was underneath a tractor trailer just prior to exit 158A. W502 was first on scene, advised one trapped and started patient care, stretched a hose line, and made a few purchase points for the Rescue to begin extrication. Part of the passenger side was underneath the tractor trailer leaving most of the driver's side exposed. Rescue 510 arrived, stabilized the vehicle and started working on removing the driver’s door to free the patient. Once the door was removed M552 and A512A had room to package the patient. M552 transported to a local NOVA hospital.

Units on the call-
W502, M552, A512A, R510, BC505

Dale City units on a House Fire in the Pouring Rain in Company 17's due...
At 03:02 on July 6th the tones were dropped for a house fire in Co. 17's first due.
Wagon 517 Arrived on the scene with fire showing from side B 1st and 2nd floors with the attached garage fully involved. BC507 established command and Wagon 517's crew quickly put a 2 1/2 in service. Wagon 510 picked up the hydrant and Wagon 510's crew put a 1 ¾ line into service. Engine 513 arrived with co. 10 and entered the structure behind co. 10's crew to ventilate the structure and perform a primary search. Fire was under control almost immediately in the structure and the search was negative with all residents safe and accounted for. 17 and 10 battled a van in the driveway that was involved and proved difficult to extinguish due to unknown accelerants in the vehicle. Engine 513's crew set up lighting and provided salvage efforts. Engine 513 and Wagon 510 were both released by 05:02.

Units on the alarm:
Wagons 517 and 510
Engine 513
Tower 512
Truck 503
Ambulance 517
B/C 507

The Dale City VFD participates and supports the 37th Annual Dale City 4th of July Parade and Family fun day.
For the 37th year the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department is always honored to be apart of this Dale City tradition. Every year the department celebrates the birth of our country with a parade and fun events. After several weeks of preparation, the members DCVFD polished and waxed the apparatus for the day’s events. Led by the honor guard and Sparky the fire dog, the majority of the DCVFD units and members went down the parade route with lights and sirens on to delight the crowds. The area children made out with lots of candy and fire helmets that were passed out along the parade route.

After the parade the units were out for display along with helicopter Air Care 1 which arrived shortly after 1230.

This was also the public debut of Rehab 520, which along with Support 520 established a cooling station for the public and participants of the festivities.

Thanks to all those who came out to watch the parade as well as all of those who participated in this event.

Wagon 10 assists on an auto accident with vehicle on fire and two patients trapped on I-95 in Co. 3's due.
Shortly after 2:00 pm Company 3 Fire 3 was dispatched to a vehicle fire northbound on Interstate 95. Shortly after dispatch PWC PSCC upgraded the call to an ALS auto accident with people trapped and the vehicle on fire. The upgrade added Wagon 510, Rescue 502, Medic 553, and BC 507. Engine 503 arrived on the scene and confirmed the there were 2 trapped and the vehicle was on fire. Engine 503’s crew quickly extinguished the fire and M553 requested another medic unit and two helicopters. 95 Command requested the additional units and Wagon 503 would establish the LZ. Wagon 510 arrived on the scene and was directed to supply Engine 503 during this time Rescue 502 arrived and began the extrication. After completing their task Wagon 510’s crew assisted Rescue 502 with the extrication. The first patient was removed and care was transferred to the crew from Med Star 2. The second patient succumbed to their injuries on scene. Wagons 3 and 10 cleared while Engine 503, Rescue 502, and BC 507 remained on the scene until the investigation was completed by the Virginia State Police.

Units on the call.
Engine 503
Wagons 3 and 10
Rescue 502
Utility 502
Medic 552 and 553
Ambulance 503
BC 507
Chief 503
Captain 517
Med Star 2
Air Care 1

Police chase ends at Neabsco Mills Rd and Dale Blvd with one trapped!!
R510 was dispatched to an auto accident just down the street from the station as a result of a police chase. One vehicle went head on into the ditch pinning the driver. R510 went to work assisted by W512's crew stabilizing the van and removed the driver’s side door and a quick dash roll to free the driver. Due to the terrain and rainy conditions, the extrication was difficult but R510 and W512 crews worked together and got the job done. BC506 had command.

Car Into Structure Ignites House On Berkley Lane
On June 24th at 01:51 hours, a call was dispatched for a structure fire on Birchdale Ave. W510 was first to arrive on the scene at 3217 Berkley Lane with heavy fire showing and their own water supply. R510, A510, W513, TW513, and BC505-1 were the next units to arrive. BC505-1 established "Birchdale Command". PWC Police quickly found the residents safe and sound across the street. E520 arrived on scene with a secondary water supply. W513 and E520 quickly put 2 duece-and-halfs in service. BC505 arrived on scene and took "Operations". The fire was complicated by a car that crashed into the structure and ruptured a gas line as well as the meter broke away from the B/C corner of the house feeding the fire. Due to the intense heat and humid weather, "Operations" requested a second alarm. W517 was the first arriving second alarm unit and put in service another duece-and-half line on the B/C corner. TW512 set up and prepared to go to ladder pipe operations if needed. E518 set up as RIT and W512 caught a 3rd water supply in case TW512 was needed. The fire was knocked down at 02:27 hours and TW512, R502, and BC506 were released and ready for service. Mop up began and the last units cleared around 5am making for a long night and morning.

Rescue 510 handles extrication on Jefferson Davis Highway
Rescue 510 was dispatched to Jefferson Davis Highway just south of Dale Blvd to a four-vehicle auto accident with one person pinned and one vehicle submarined under another. The Rescue crew arrived to find one patient pinned inside his car, which was rear ended and submarined by the car behind him. The Rescue Off