Starting off to be a busy weekend for @AACoFD. 3 Water Rescue calls since midnight and some good cut work on MD-97. Doing what they do 24/7 under the leadership of @Chief_Wolford
Units from @AACoFD arrived to find fire from all sides of the building with reports of persons trapped. Units initiated on offensive push with several units moving to VES. (1) victim located, (1) removed. (2) FFs transported to Bayview Burn Center non life threatening burns.
On this #WorldHealthDay, we encourage our members to follow these tips to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in our ranks. Thank you for answering the call.
#mdtraffic ALERT | EB RT-50 near NB RT-2 is delayed due to a crash | Overturned TT | One lane getting by | Delays building | Use caution https://t.co/PsLgBx1cBD
The past week has pushed our system and teammates to the limits. Call volume is up, hospitals overwhelmed and a busy week of fire activity. Our folks are resilient and focused on meeting the community needs, and their kicking butt. Led by @Chief_Wolford, that’s your @AACoFD
With three #COVIDー19 coronavirus cases now confirmed in Maryland, #AnneArundel County continues to closely monitor potential developments with this disease. @AAHealth is the lead agency working in collaboration with the @AACO_OEM. Read my full statement here:
Maryland health officials have confirmed the state’s first three cases of coronavirus, the respiratory disease that has sickened about 100,000 across the globe and killed more than 3,000. https://t.co/sbxyOapbBL
#IAFFSafetyTips: More than 400 people die each year in the United States from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. When you install smoke alarms, install carbon monoxide detectors.
“The #MBB are thrilled to expand on the opportunity to honor, appreciate, and fundraise with the @AACOPD & @AACoFD through Guns & Hoses Weekend." - #MBB President Robyn Remick: Full Story 👉https://t.co/jMItmkDwZj #BlackBearNation
Today 5 members of Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters enjoyed their first day of retirement. Please join us in congratulating them all-
FF/Paramedic Yulanda Barnes - 16 years of service
FF/Paramedic Chip Velte - 20 years of service
Yesterday Anne Arundel Truck 26 was struck while operating on a call on Cran Hwy. Luckily nobody was injured but obviously it could’ve been much worse.
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With new cases in the United States and Canada, our #IAFF toolkit on the Coronavirus has important information on precautions and protocols.
Last night, Pres. Addivinola presented FF III Nano Gowland with his retirement plaque along with Dist Rep Ashley Eckhardt and VP Jamie McIntosh. We congratulate Nano as he retires at midnight tonight after serving over 27 years as an Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter.
Thank you to crew at the 40’s (West Annapolis) for a great dinner last night,and more importantly great fellowship. They manage the most diverse Box are you could imagine. From residential highrise, to non-hydranted waterfront homes, and everything in-between. #matrixproblems