The DFRS and Volunteer personnel from Station 7 are out again attempting to clear out around all the fire hydrants in the first due.

If you are a citizen of the town of Middletown, please assist us in getting this task completed. Remember, the fire hydrants are needed to assist us in case of a fire, and without them, getting a water supply established could take a more lengthly time.

With the next storm around the corner, we need all the help that we can get.

The Members of the Middletown VFC would like to wish Steve "Shooky" Shook a quick and speedy recovery from injuries that occurred while protecting the citizens in the Green Valley District as the DFRS Lieutenant on E-251.

Shooky is also the Fire Chief of the Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Co. 14/28, and has been a long time friend to most of the members of the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company.

Get well soon.

A few day's ago, a young gentleman named Josh Harris from French Burg Kentucky signed our guest-book, and mentioned a 1981 Hahn that he believed that Middletown had owned.

After replying back to Josh, his Dad Eddie Harris e-mailed us back with information and pictures of our old Hahn. Old Engine 73 is now 29 years old, and still running as a first out Wagon with the Menifee County Volunteer Fire Department. They had purchased the Engine from the Wynn Fire Equipment out of Corbin, Kentucky in the spring of 1998. Deputy Chief Harris wrote that they had minor work to do to the Engine, and it has continued to be the work horse for their Department.

The Hahn was purchased by Middletown in 1981, and ran first out on fires until 1990. The 1990 Grumman Firecat (Past RE-74) took all the first due fires then, and the Hahn ran first out on all mutual aide fires until 1996 when the Company purchased the Pierce Dash (Current E-72).

There is a lot of History with the Hahn in Middletown, and most members didn't want to see it leave. Thanks to the members of the Menifee County Volunteer Fire Department, Josh and Eddie Harris for contacting us.

Attached are pictures of E-73 at it's current home.

On Tuesday morning, Box alarm 5-1 (Brunswick) for the reported apartment fire at 415 North Maple Ave. Unit arrived on the scene with heavy fire showing, requesting the Safety Task Force.

This brought RE-74 (Lt. Leonard) with 4 as the special service on the Task Force. The Rescue Engine arrived was assigned to Division 2 instead of RIT. A second alarm was dispatched soon after bringing in additional units to assist.

The Rescue Engine was back in service at 11:15 hours.

Early Thursday morning, Engine Companies 8 and 7 were dispatched for the reported Tractor Trailer on fire on I-70 at the West Bound rest area. Rescue Engine 74 responded on the run with 6.

Units from 8 arrived with a Tractor well off. The Rescue Engine arrived and assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.

The RE cleared at 02:25.

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On Saturday night while a crew was staffing a Engine at Station 20 (Annual Banquet), units were dispatched for the serious vehicle accident in front of 2703 Old National Pike.

Chief 7 (Harne) arrived on the scene with 1 vehicle that had rolled several times. The 2 victims were outside of the vehicle. A second Ambulance was requested, but was not needed, as both patients were transported in A-79 to WCH.

The Rescue Engine crew assisted with Pt care, secured the vehicle, and then assisted with removing items from the roadway.

The units were back in service at 21:34 hours.

Units on the scene - A-78, A-79, RE-74, Chief 7 and Medic 8.

On Saturday night, a crew headed to Station 20 to stand-by for them during their annual awards banquet. The crew staffed the first out Engine until midnight, and then first pulled form then until 0600 the next morning.

The crew did not turn a wheel, but would like to thank the folks from Jefferson for the great hospitality.

Early Friday morning, Box Alarm 1-22 was alerted for the Barn fire at 7753 Edgewood Church Road. This brought the Engine, and Tanker on the initial box, and then later on the Brush truck and Ambulance. Units arrived on the scene with a 18' X 18' shed well off.

Engine 72 arrived and staged. After the fire was knocked down, Command held a few of the 1st alarm units including Tanker 7, and returned the rest. Engine 72 cleared and transferred to Station 1 (Independent Hose). Tanker 7 off loaded 3/4 of a tank of water before getting released.

The units were back in service at 02:46 hours.

On Monday the 11Th, Structure Assignment 7-10 was alerted for the possible chimney fire at 2606 Old National Pike. Engine 72, Tanker 7 and the D/C (Loveless) responded with 7.

Engine 72 arrived on the scene with an active chimney fire, and started with interior operations. Chief 7-1 arrived and assumed Command from the Engine Officer. Crews from 72 and Washington Truck Co. 6 worked on getting the fire knocked.

Units were placed in service at 19:57 hours. A additional Engine and Ambulance crew stood by at the Station.

Units on the scene - E-72, T-7, A-79, Chief 7-1, E-82, RE-83, Chief 8, WC TK-6, and WC ET-63.

On Saturday night, members of the Middletown VFC got together to celebrate another year, and to hand out awards to several members.

The Banquet was held at the 4H Center in Jefferson again this year, and the food was once again at it's best.

During the program, the President and Chief gave reports for the happenings for 2009. Along with that, the Officer's for 2010 were sworn in. Awards for top responders (Fire and EMS), Years of Service Awards, and our Everett Gaver and Ray Gladhill awards were handed out.

After the program was over, a dance was held for those who wanted to stay.

A special thanks to the Independent Hose Company 1, and the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company #20 for filling in for us for the evening.

Just before 7:30, Box Alarm 1-3 was sounded for the Apartment fire with person's trapped at 124 Willowdale Drive, at the Brookside Apartments. Soon after dispatch, units arrived comfirming multiple rescue's needed.

Rescue Engine 74 (as the Rescue Squad) was dispatched as part of the Safety Task Force. and went with 6. Soon after, the 2nd Alarm was dispatched bringing Engine 72 (with 3) to the scene as the 3rd due Engine.

When the Rescue Engine arrived, the crew was assigned to open up on Division 3. Engine 72 arrived as the 2nd due Engine on the second, and the crew went into staging at the Command post.

When the fire was brought under control, units began to get released. Engine 72 went in service and transferred to City Station 3 (Uniteds). The Rescue Engine was released some time after, and they returned to Middletown.

In all, 5 residents were removed by personnel using ground ladders.

Washington County ET-63 was transferred to Station 7 during the incident.

While the Tanker was in Wolfsville, units were dispatched for the Wires down with Electrocution at 8610 Myersville Rd in the 7-5 Box area.

The Rescue Engine went with 3 on the initial call for wires down. The call was upgraded while en-route to the electrocution, bringing A-89 who was in our first due. Engine 72 also responded with 2 on the run after the upgrade.

Units arrived and stabilized the incident. It was decided to transport the patient to The Frederick Airport where the patient was then transported via Trooper 3 to the Burn Center.

UNits from Middletown were back in service at 12:29 hours.

At 10:36 hours, Box Alarm 21-19 was sounded for the Barn fire at 3900 Garfield Rd. Units arrived on the scene at 10:48 hours reporting a working fire. A Tanker Task Force was alerted soon after bringing WC Tanker 9, WC ET-63, ET-134, FC ET-2, and Tanker 7, along with an Engine Company to establish the Water Supply site.

The Tanker went with 2 and staged upon arrival. Porta-tanks were already set up at the end of the driveway, and tankers were off loading. After staging for some time, the Tanker was asked to drop off their load. After wards, the assignment was scaled back, and the Tanker went in service.

Additional crews were staffing the Station during the incident.

The Middletown Volunteer Fire Company has elected and or appointed the following people into positions for the year 2010.

Administrative Officers

President - Jake Loveless                Vice President - Ronnie Huffer

Secretary - Debbie Loveless            Assistant Secretary - Debbie Smith

Treasurer - Paul Fink                         Assistant Treasurer - Lisa Miller

Board of Directors

Steve Leatherman                              Brian Beaulieu

Gene Estes                                          David Gouker

Steve Nalborczyk Jr.                            Wayne Smith

Operational Officers

Fire Chief - Brent Harne                      Deputy Chief - Jason Loveless

Assistant Chief - Jamie Daily            Captain - Josh Loveless

Lieutenant - Mark Flook                       Lieutenant - Dominic Losquadro

EMS Captain - Pete Kefauver             EMS Lieutenant - Jon Bernhard

EMS Lieutenant - Ryan Winpigler

Congratulations to all who will serve in these positions this year.