Happy Water Safety Month! When you are out on the rivers, we highly recommend wearing a properly fitted, Coast Guard- approved life jacket. The rivers can be deceiving: while they may appear serene and peaceful, they have swift undercurrents, deep holes, unexpected changes in … [Read more...]
Yesterday some members of the Potomac Valley Fire Company joined our Friends from the Veteran's Hospital Martinsburg Fire Dept and the Boonsboro Fire Dept conducting some Live Fire Evaluations at the Hagerstown Fire Dept Training Center. Crews worked on numerous Fire scenarios … [Read more...]
Today we stop and remember those in our community and those around the Country who served our country and made the Supreme sacrifice defending our Freedom. *May your sacrifice never be forgotten* #MemorialDay … [Read more...]
The 2022 Memorial Day Weekend has keep the crews at Potomac Valley pretty busy so far. On Saturday Engine 11-2 headed to Sharpsburg for the annual Memorial Day Parade with 3 volunteers. While at the parade, Chief 11 and Engine-Tanker 11 took in a 3 vehicle collision on Rt 340 … [Read more...]
Today the South County is losing one of the best Medics with the retirement of Kelli Morgan from the Sharpsburg Area EMS. Thankfully the Potomac Valley Fire Company will still see Keli around as she continues her membership with the PVFC. We all are sorry to see Kelli retire but … [Read more...]
We would like to congratulate Chase Tarmon and AJ Rudy on becoming the newest Firefighters with the Potomac Valley Fire Company. Congratulations Gentlemen. … [Read more...]
The warm weather is here to stay, that means it's time to breakout the BBQ Grill. Here are some safety tips when grilling this Spring/Summer from your friends at the Potomac Valley Fire Company. … [Read more...]
Today at 1:56PM, Company 11s Special Operations Division (Boat Company 11) was back at it again on the Potomac River in the area of "White Horse Rapids". The Washington County Emergency Communications Center recieved a call reporting numerous people on the Potomac River in … [Read more...]
On Tuesday evening at 6:12 PM as Boat crews were leaving Dam 4 from assisting Salvage and Recovery crews working the Barge incident, Our neighbors in Jefferson County began receiving calls for a River Rescue on the Shenandoah River. Both Washington County and Jefferson County … [Read more...]
A lot of people are asking questions about the two loose barges on the Potomac River. Check out the park’s press statement from Sunday night for background information: Is it safe to go out and see the barges? Our first priority is always safety! The storm has passed but … [Read more...]
Currently the PVFC and surrounding Boat Companies are operating on the Potomac River near Dargan Bend Boat Ramp for a loose construction barge running free on the Potomac River. Foot Traffic near the Harpers Ferry foot bridge and train Bridge as well as the Route 340 bridge … [Read more...]
Over night the Potomac Valley Fire Company was alerted for a PIC (Personnel Injury Collision) in the 18600 Blk of Sandy Hook Rd in Co. 11s First Due. While units were responding, Washington County Emergency Communications Center provided additional information advising this was … [Read more...]
Today, May 4th 2022, is International Firefighters Day. Today we would like to recognize all of our past, present,and future Firefighters and say Thank You ! You all do an amazing job at keeping our county and our citizens safe. Say thank you and show your support of our amazing … [Read more...]
On Tuesday evening some members headed to the pond at the John Brown Farm to practice up on Drafting Operations and flowing large Master Streams from a Draft. Upon returning to the station, crews then touched up on pulling the 300' (300 ft rear hose line) and nozzle … [Read more...]
Crab Feed Saturday, August 27, 2022 Doors open at 4PM Cost: $50 for Crabs, $25 for non Crabs For tickets: Available at Himes Store or call 301-964-0235 … [Read more...]
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