On Saturday, the Hose Company set up apparatus on each of the Interstate 95 overpasses in our first due to honor America's 9/11 Ride.  The Ride begins in Skanksville, PA and travels to the Pentagon and then to World Trade Center in New York City.  Several Hose Company members also took part in the ride on Engine 511 and traveled with The Ride from the Maryland House to New York City.  It was a great experience for all involved and we look forward to honoring The Ride once again in 2011.

On Sunday at 2059 hours, the 570-South Water Rescue Box was struck for the Susquehanna River in the area of the Hatem Bridge.  Chief 5, Chief 5-1, Chief 5-2, Utility 571 towing Marine 552 and Rescue 5 marked up shortly after alert.  Dispatch advised all units that they received a 3rd party report of an overturned vessel with nine subjects in the water.  After receiving further information from the party involved, dispatch advised all units that the subjects were located in the Susquehanna River in the area of the Concord Point Lighthouse.  Marine 552 was first to arrive the vessel at 2115 hours and advised they had an overturned vessel with eight subjects sitting on the hull.  Three subjects were loaded in to Marine 552, while three others were loaded in Cecil Marine 11 and two in Marine 1252.  All subjects from the vessel were accounted for and were then transported to Tydings Park to be evaluated by EMS.  All subjects eventually refused treatment and the scene was then turned over to the United States Coast Guard.  Chief 5 held the "Susquehanna River" command.

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Firefighters Robert Dunlap & Rachel Hyde are being recognized as the Susquehanna Hose Company Firefighters Of The Month for July 2010.  Firefighter Dunlap has put in many hours over the past few months getting drivers cleared on Engine 515 & Mini-Pumper 545.  His work is greatly appreciated and is a great asset to the Company.  Firefighter Hyde is being recognized for instructing multiple CPR classes over the past few months.  Multiple AED's have been donated to local organizations by the Hose Company recently and Rachel has provided the proper training to these agencies.  The Hose Company Officers and Members congratulate these two members and would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication.  Robert & Rachel will be recognized at the next City Council Meeting.  Congrats!!!

The Hose Company Officers and Members are proud to welcome the newest member of the family, Larson James Stevens.  Larson was welcomed on Friday morning at 1150 hours, weighed in at 6.5 lbs and measured 20 inches.  Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well.  Congrats guys!!!

On Thursday at 1300 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for an Engine as part of the 601 box assignment, for the reported house fire at 115 John Street.  Engine 512 (w/4, Goll) marked up shortly after alert and arrived at 1307 hours (2nd Engine).  Cecil Engine 11 was first on scene at 1305 hours with fire showing from the bravo side of a split level single family.  Upon their arrival, Engine 512's crew was instructed by command to make entry to the dwelling and begin opening up.  Lieutenants Bannon and Lamana opened the ceiling of two bedrooms, the kitchen and a bathroom, where heavy fire was found in the attic, and was quickly knocked by Captain Goll on the pipe.  During this time, command requested the second alarm assignment, which brought Engine 513 (Allers) and Tower 5 (Stevens).  Those crews assisted the FM on the bravo side exterior and crews then began to wrack up.  Hose Company crews remained on scene until 1453 hours and then cleared.  Assistant Chief 6-2 (Barr) held the "John Street" command.

Respects may be paid on Tuesday, August 17th at Zellman's Funeral Home, 123 S Washington Street in Havre de Grace, between the hours of 1200 hours and 1600 hours, and 1800 hours and 2100 hours.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 18th, at 1400 hours at the Havre de Grace United Methodist Church, 101 S Union Avenue.

Interment will follow at the Darlington Cemetery on Shuresville Road.

Following interment, a reception will be held at Bill Bateman's in Havre de Grace, 2021 Pulaski Highway.

A Fire Department memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 17th, at 1900 hours at Zellman's Funeral Home.

Any Companies wishing to partake in the procession should contact Deputy Chief Packard.

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Anyone wishing to make a donation to the family, send a check or cash to the following address:

Susquehanna Hose Company

P.O. Box 58

Havre de Grace, MD 21078.

Make checks out to the Susquehanna Hose Company and write Gene Burchette in the memo section.

On Saturday at 1324 hours, the Hose Company, Company 5-9 & Cecil County Station 6 were alerted for the 10-50 PI on the northbound side of the Millard Tydings Bridge (Interstate 95).  Chief 5-2, Quint 5 & Rescue 5 marked up shortly after alert.  Cecil Rescue 6 was first to arrive and advised of a eight vehicle MVA located on the Cecil County side of the bridge.  Quint 535 arrived shortly after, at which time command held the assignment to Station 6 units. 

It is with deep regret that the Susquehanna Hose Company Officers and Members announce the passing of Lieutenant Gene Burchette on Saturday, August 14th, 2010.  We ask that you please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers through this time.  Gene was an amazing person and will surely be missed.  Rest In Peace Brother.....

Arrangement details will be announced as we receive them. 

Thank you to all those reaching out to us during this time.  It's greatly appreciated.

The Harford County Tactical Rescue Team consisting of the Susquehanna Hose Company’s  Swiftwater Team along with Darlington’s Swiftwater Team were invited to participate in a water drill with Baltimore County. The two teams were airlifted in a Chinook helicopter with 12 personnel, 2 boats, motors & items needed for the training. After the Chinook landed, they were then transported to the rivers edge by the Army National Guard. When they arrived at the training site, there were several scenarios set up.  The purpose of this drill was to see how teams can be transported from different regions of the state in case there is an actual water emergency where help was needed. We would like to thank Baltimore County for asking us to participate in their County drill.

On Thursday at approximately 1435 hours, the 808 box was struck for 620 Cider Press Loop.  Engine 815 was first on scene with fire from the roof of a 2 story middle of the group with extension the bravo & delta exposures and requested the 2nd alarm assignment.  This brought Engine 512 (w/4, Goll), along with units from Companies 2, 3, 4, 13 and Baltimore County Station 48.  Engine 512 arrived approximately 15 minutes after marking up and conducted overhaul in the main fire building.  The crew worked for approximately 30 minutes and then cleared.  Chief 8-1 (Petersen) held the "Cider Press Loop" command.

**Photo courtesy of Andy Doyle

On Sunday at 1735 hours, the Hose Company & Company 5-9 were alerted for the 10-50 PI on the westbound side of the Hatem Bridge (US Route 40).  Chief 5-1, Engine 511 (w/6, Hurst, acting E515) &  Rescue 5 (w/5, Sampson) marked up shortly after alert.  Hose Company units proceeded eastbound in the westbound lane and were first to arrive with a five vehicle MVA.  Crews quickly established patient care & began checking for hazards, where they found a total of 10 patients (7 sign offs, 3 transports).  Crews remained on scene until the patients were transported to a local hospital and then cleared.  Chief 5-1 (Carroll) held the "Pulaski Highway" command.

On Saturday at 1447 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for the boat fire at the Tidewater Marina, 100 Bourbon Street.  Chief 5-2, Engine 512 (w/4, Lamana) and Utility 571 (w/4, Reeder) towing Marine 552 marked up shortly after alert.  Engine 512 & Utility 571 were first to arrive with a working boat fire approximately 200 yards from shore.  Crews quickly launched Marine 552 and reached the unoccupied vessel shortly after.  A quick knock was made with Marine 552's deck gun and the vessel was then turned over to DNR Police.  Chief 5-2 (Allers) held the "Susquehanna River" command.

On Wednesday at 1858 hours, the 212 box was struck for 116 S Philadelphia Boulevard for fire reported from the roof.  Engine 512 (w/4, Ryan) & Engine 514 (w/5, Sampson) marked up shortly after alert.  Chief 12-2 (Smith) was first to arrive at 1859 hours with smoke showing from a 1 story restaurant (Szechuan Inn).  Engine 211 was next to arrive at 1904 hours, confirmed the same and found fire in the kitchen area with extension to the roof.  Engine 514 arrived as the second due engine, at 1906 hours, and laid a 5" supply line from the plug at Bel Air Avenue & Philadelphia Boulevard.  Engine 512 arrived as the third due engine, also at 1906 hours, and was advised by command to report to the scene.  After laying in, Engine 514's crew reported to the interior to open up, while Engine 512's crew assumed the duties of the outside vent team.  Crews made quick work of the fire and command placed the box under control at 1937 hours.  The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.  Battalion Chief 2-1 (Budnick) held the "South Philadelphia Boulevard" command.

The Susquehanna Hose Company awarded 3 Firefighters of the Month for the month of June. 

Chief Scott Hurst received firefighter of the month for his work overseeing and conducting the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Review.  Many months of preparation went into the ISO Review and the SHCO received a Class 2 rating, which SHCO shares with Baltimore City as the best in the State of Maryland.  There are only 61 fire departments in the United States that have a better rating.  Chief Hurst put hundreds of hours into the ISO review, but acknowledges that its the members of the SHCO that deserves all the credit.  "It was their hard work and dedication that put SHCO in this elite class".

Deputy Chief Chad Packard also received firefighter of the month for assisting Chief Hurst with the ISO Presentation to the public on July 1st.  Deputy Chief Packard assembled a very informative slide show and presentation for the public.  Deputy Chief Packard did a fantastic job explaining how the ISO works and the results from the review.

Captain Scott Pentz also received firefighter of the month for his hard work and dedication at this years Firemans Convention in Ocean City.  Captain Pentz was in charge of making sure SHCO was well represented at different functions and making sure the other SHCO delegates carried out their duties.  This was Scott's first year doing this and hopefully first of many years.  Congrats to all of the Junes Firefighters of the Month.