QUICK RESPONSE AVERTS A MAJOR FIRE

April 10, 2012

At 20:47 hours, Stations 20, 30, 60, & Talbot DES were alerted for a reported building fire at Sandaway Lodge located at 103 West Strand. Chief 20 responded and information from Talbot Center indicated a working fire in the area of the front porch of the 3 story, 140 year old landmark structure that is used as a hotel. The structure is located on the waterfront with the reported fire side exposed to 25-30 knot winds blowing in from the west. Chief 20 arrived and initially reported "nothing evident" and updated the status to "fire burning under the porch extending towards the basement area". First responding units from all stations were enroute almost immediately with Engine 27 arriving in just under 5 minutes from the time of dispatch. Engine 27 layed in with a 4" supply line from the hydrant on West Strand which was subsequently picked up by Engine 28 upon its arrival. The crew from Engine 27 was assigned as Fire Attack. Truck 23 arrived shortly after the first engine and was assigned as the Investigation Group to check for extension into the basement area.

The fire was rapidly knocked with a single 1 3/4" line and the property was secured shortly thereafter. Damage was limited to the main front porch with no further extension to any other areas of the structure. Crews from Oxford and Trappe worked to ventilate the trapped smoke in the structure and picked up all lines. Units from Easton were placed available from the Box Assignment as they were alerted for another emergency in their first due area and a rapid knockdown allowed their units to divert to handle that incident.


Units responding: Chiefs 20 & 60, E-27, E-28, E-39, E-64, E-68, Tanker 20, Truck 23, Tower 61, Rescue 32, PM-93, Ambu. 20, and FM-62

 

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2012 CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

OVFD 3rd Annual Corn-Hole Tournament

OVFD will hold its Third Annual Corn-hole Tournament on Saturday April 21, 2012. Our prior tournaments were a great success and OVFD wants to invite everyone to join us for a great day of fun and competition. We will have food, sodas, beer, and fun. The tournament fee is $50.00 per team and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams. All you can eat & drink food, sodas, and beer for teams and spectators is available for $10.00 per person.

The tournament is limited to 32 teams and you can pre-registar by calling Al Ledford at 410-310-6345. Sign up and practice is from noon to 1:30 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 2:00 p.m.. Hope to see you on April 21st !

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The Oxford VFD would like to thank everyone who continues to support our fundraising efforts. The money you donate goes to maintain and improve the fire services in your community.

Should you wish to share your time and talent with us by volunteering, either in an administrative or operational capacity, please visit our membership page or leave a message at 410-226-5110 to begin the process of joining our team.

2012 Call Statistics
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
28	35	34

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