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Fallston, MD

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FVFAC REACHES OUT TO DENTAL INDUSTRY FOR COVID 19 PPE HELP

 March 29, 2020

As Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company  officers and members began establishing plans and procedures related to responses involving potential or confirmed Covid 19 patients, it was clearly evident very early that we needed to find a method of maintaining a safe environment for our members as well as for our patients. Assistant Chief Bob Colaianni recommended that for our firefighters and EMS members who were already issued personal masks for their self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), rather than provide the single use N95 masks, we obtain readily available industrial filters that are complaint with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and compatible for use with our SCBA masks.

Assistant Chief Colaianni ordered a supply of the SCBA mask adapters and the filter elements for our members quite easily. However, the required connector to attach the filter to the adapter was found to be not available from all online or vendor supply chain sources for an estimated ten weeks.

At approximately 9 P.M. this past Tuesday evening Assistant Chief Colianni reached out to other members of the FVFAC  inquiring if anyone had access to 3D Printing through their professional occupations or any other means. FVFAC EMS Captain Jon Acker immediately replied that as the Chief Technology Officer at CAD-Ray.com, a national dental technology enterprise, he has access to many dental labs that are experts at 3D printing.

FVFAC officers were able to get a specification sheet from the manufacturer for the vital part we needed.  By  9:30 P.M. EMS Captain Acker was able to reach out to his associates in the dental lab industry via text, email, and of course, through social media.

Within minutes, representatives from dental labs in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, and Michigan had responded saying they would be happy to help.  EMS Captain Acker sent the specifications to each of them and awaited their further replies.

By 11 PM, the lab in Michigan replied that one of their technicians, was already working on having the first group of connectors printed. At 2 PM the next day we received word that the first set was printed, and was on the way to Fallston. By 10 A.M. Thursday we had our first set of connectors in hand, verified their fit and function, and issued them to members of  the FVFAC. Additional shipments have now been received from the Michigan lab and from those in other states also.

Needless to say, EMS Captain Acker and the entire membership of the FVFAC are grateful for the cooperation of all of the lab owners who jumped in to help the FVFAC in this time of great need, especially Patriot Dental Lab who went to work immediately and had these much needed parts in our hands in less than 30 hours, from 10 states away!

American industry has so much to give during this time of crisis, and on behalf of CAD-Ray.com and the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company we commend and thank all of the true Patriots who jumped in to help when we needed it most. Your help will never be forgotten!

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To contact EMS Captain Jon Acker for additional info on the 3D printing process

please email him at 16662@fvfac.org

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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.
6 hours ago
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.

FVFAC and other units have cleared the search area in Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for your help in locating this missing person.#UPDATE Thank you for sharing!!! Tyler has been located.

#MISSING hiker 24 yr old Tyler Fitts 5’10” 160lbs-last seen #today around 7:30 pm at Big Gunpowder Falls State Park off Belair Rd. walking back from Pot Rocks toward parking lot. Clothing: blue/green swim trunks, no shirt, dark blue crocs. If located call 410-887-5000 or 2222
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FVFAC and other units have cleared the search area in Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for your help in locating this missing person.
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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.
8 hours ago
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.

FVFAC is currently assisting the Baltimore County FD on a search in the area of the Big Gunpowder River. Fallston units are deployed in the Harford Rd/Notchcliff Rd area. If you are traveling on Belair Rd, Harford Rd or MD Route 7 in the area of the Big Gunpowder, or in neighborhoods bordering the river expect to encounter fire department and police vehicles in these areas. Please use caution as there may be personnel on foot or using UTV type units along the roadways, trails, and fields.

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FVFAC is currently assisting the Baltimore County FD on a search in the area of the Big Gunpowder River. Fallston units are deployed in the Harford Rd/Notchcliff Rd area. If you are traveling on Belair Rd, Harford Rd or MD Route 7 in the area of the Big Gunpowder, or in neighborhoods bordering the river expect to encounter fire department and police vehicles in these areas. Please use caution as there may be personnel on foot or using UTV type units along the roadways, trails, and fields. 
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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.
16 hours ago
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.

On Friday 8/12/2022 at approximately 7:27 a.m. the Bel Air VFC and surrounding Volunteer Fire Companies were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire in the 300 block of Betty Court in Forest Hill. Units arrived to find a three-story, end of the group, townhouse well involved in fire, primarily to the rear of the structure.

The occupants of the home discovered the fire and were able to self-evacuate prior to the arrival of fire department units. Due to the potential for the fire to spread to adjacent townhouses and the extensive fire encountered by first arriving units, the Incident Commander requested a second alarm bringing additional resources and personnel to the scene. The fire was declared under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. Total damages are estimated to be $350,000.00

Although these townhomes are protected by residential automatic sprinkler systems, this fire appears to have originated on the exterior of the building at the rear deck and spread to the roof and attic of the dwelling. These areas are not required to be protected by residential automatic sprinklers.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin of this fire. The cause: remains under investigation, however OSFM personnel have stated that discarded smoking material can not be ruled out as the cause.

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On Friday 8/12/2022 at approximately 7:27 a.m. the Bel Air VFC and surrounding Volunteer Fire Companies were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire in the 300 block of  Betty Court in Forest Hill. Units arrived to find a three-story, end of the group, townhouse well involved in fire, primarily to the rear of the structure. 
The occupants of the home discovered the fire and were able to self-evacuate prior to the arrival of fire department units.  Due to the potential for the fire to spread to adjacent townhouses and the extensive fire encountered by first arriving units, the Incident Commander requested a second alarm bringing additional resources and personnel to the scene.  The fire was declared under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. Total damages are estimated to be  $350,000.00
Although these townhomes are protected by residential automatic sprinkler systems, this fire appears to have originated on the exterior of the building at the rear deck and spread to the roof and attic of the dwelling. These areas are not required to be protected by residential automatic sprinklers.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin of this fire. The cause: remains under investigation, however OSFM personnel have stated that discarded smoking material can not be ruled out as the cause.
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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.
3 days ago
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY!!!! Carrs Mill Rd is closed between Vale Rd and Wildwood Drive due to trees, poles, and wires down in the roadway....again.
FVFAC and HCSO units responded to this call at 0520 hrs. DPW, BGE, and other agencies notified and will be working to clean up debris and restore utilities in the area today.

Please chose an alternate route and allow extra travel time today.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY!!!!  Carrs Mill Rd is closed between Vale Rd and Wildwood Drive due to trees, poles, and wires down in the roadway....again.
FVFAC and HCSO units responded to this call at 0520 hrs. DPW, BGE, and other agencies notified and will be working to clean up debris and restore utilities in the area today.
Please chose an alternate route and allow extra travel time today.
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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.
1 week ago
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.

The FVFAC and Joppa Magnolia VFC responded to assist the Kingsville VFC and other area fire departments in Baltimore County this morning on a garage fire. Units were dispatched to the 11700 block of Reynolds Rd at approximately 0930 hours and arrived to find a well involved garage and contents. Tanker 13 was requested to assist with rural water operations to supply the fire ground as this area is not served by public utilities (fire hydrants). Units continue to operate on the scene extinguishing hot spots at this time ( 1215 hrs.).

FVFAC Tanker 13 also assisted the Baltimore County Fire Department last weekend with driver training related to rural water operations during Battalion Drills held in the Long Green area. The close cooperation between Fire Companies and our neighboring counties during training leads to more effective operations on the fire ground in these type of situations.

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The FVFAC and Joppa Magnolia VFC responded to assist the Kingsville VFC and other area fire departments in Baltimore County this morning on a garage fire. Units were dispatched to the 11700 block of Reynolds Rd at approximately 0930 hours and arrived to find a well involved garage and contents. Tanker 13 was requested to assist with rural water operations to supply the fire ground as this area is not served by public utilities (fire hydrants). Units continue to operate on the scene extinguishing hot spots at this time ( 1215 hrs.).
FVFAC Tanker 13 also assisted the Baltimore County Fire Department last weekend with driver training related to rural water operations during Battalion Drills held in the Long Green area. The close cooperation between Fire Companies and our neighboring counties during training leads to more effective operations on the fire ground in these type of situations.
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Fallston Fire Company
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