At approximately 1300 hours on Wednesday, Jacksonville was alerted for a reported 10-50 Advise (a car accident with unknown injuries) in front of Chestnut Grove Church on Sweet Air Rd. Engine 473 responded and arrived within minutes to find a single vehicle that had left the road, struck a parked car, and ran into a concrete sign. Ironically, the same sign was destroyed last March, and repairs had just completed less than two months ago. IV 475 was called to the scene when it was discovered that the elderly driver of the car was seriously injured. It was ultimately decided to airlift the driver to Shock Trauma. E473 set up a landing zone at the scene while the medic crew tended to the injured driver.

Jacksonville Units: E473, IV475

At 0932 hours on Saturday, Stations 47 and 39 were dispatched for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Papermill Road and Cooper Road. Engine 473 and IV 395 responded on the call. E473 arrived minutes later to find an older Acura Integra that had gone around the curve, slammed into a tree, and ended up in the woods. Based on the condition of the vehicle, initial thoughts were that there was either an individual trapped inside or that the accident involved a fatality. Much to the surprise of personnel on the scene, the driver was found speaking with police down the street from the car. He was complaining of minor injuries. He was treated by IV 395 and transported to the hospital.

Jacksonville Units: E473

Other Units: IV395

Early Tuesday evening, approximately twenty members of the local Tiger Cubs Den, along with their families, visited the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company. These boys, girls, and adults received a detailed tour of the fire station and a brief look into a day as a firefighter or EMT. They were also taught a variety of fire safety and life saving concepts. The evening ended with a tour of all eight of the trucks that respond out of Station 47 and some of the tools that they carry. The members of JVFC would like to thank all those who came to visit and took interest in all that we do.

At approximately 0600 hours on Saturday, Station 55 and other neighboring companies were dispatched for a report of a dwelling fire. Units arrived minutes later reporting heavy fire showing from a townhouse. A second alarm and working fire assignment were requested. This brought Jacksonvilles Air Unit 478 to the scene. After a brief period of time, the fire was knocked down and the incident was scaled back to the first alarm assignment.

Jacksonville Units: AU478

At 1329 hours on Friday, Jacksonville was alerted to respond as a mutual aid request for a reported detached garage on fire on Furnace Road in Jarrettsville’s first-due area. Engine 473 responded on the initial call. While still enroute, units reported a heavy column of smoke from a distance. Engine 1312 and Engine 712 arrived a few minutes later to find a two story dwelling with a fully involved garage that was attached to the house. Engine 473 arrived within a minute of the first companies and worked to pull additional attack lines and keep the fire from spreading throughout the house. The crew also operated in the attic checking for any extension in the upper levels but found none. Command requested two additional engines and an additional truck. This brought Jacksonville’s Engine 471. A quick knock-down by all crews saved the fire from engulfing the entire house. The fire was reported under control at 1353 hours. The dwelling suffered only minor smoke damage. Units worked together performing salvage and overhaul operations for approximately 2.5 hours until finally clearing at 1604 hours. The MD State Fire Marshal's Officer determined the cause of the fire to be from the homeowner placing hot ashes into a plastic trash can in the garage.

Jacksonville Units: E471, E473

Other Units: E711, E712, E713, E714, SU781, A761, M791, E312, E315, T1331, T1321, C13, E613

At 2302 hours on Monday, units from Northern Baltimore County, Harford County, and York County were alerted for a report of a chimney fire in Station 45's first-due area. Harford County Chief 10 was the first unit at location, reporting smoke showing. After a few minutes, he reported a working chimney fire with extension to the first and second floors. While Jacksonvilles Engine 471 and other units were still responding, crews worked to get the fire under control and check for additional extension to the rest of the house. E471 arrived at 2325 hours and staged awaiting instructions. At 0004 hours, command scaled the assignment allowing Engine 471 to clear.

Jacksonville Units: E471

Other Units: E451, TT454, E441, E452, TT446, TSU444, S533, E391, E17, TOW17, S303, BC1

While returning from a detail, Brush 472 was on Papermill Road waiting at the Four Corners traffic light heading back to the station. At 1435 hours, while awaiting a green light, the crew on B472 witnessed a head on collision right in front of them. The crew exited the vehicle and began assessing the condition of all of those involved. A total of two people in one car and two in another were complaining of injuries. This information was reported to dispatch and a call was generated. This brought IV475 and E473 to the scene. Further evaluation found that a second medic unit would be needed to transport all patients to the hospital. A significant amount of fluids were cleaned up and prevented from entering nearby drains.

While two patients were transported and crews were waiting for the second transport unit to arrive, a number of individuals driving past the scene reported an automobile on fire in front of the Safeway. One member was left at the scene awaiting M17 while B472 responded to the Manor Shopping Center. Brush 472 arrived to find a late model SUV in front of Henrys Bistro with a fire in the engine compartment. This was reported to dispatch and a second call was generated. The crew used an extinguisher and the water carried onboard to hold the fire in check until the arrival of E473. The fire was then quickly knocked down.

Jacksonville Units: B472, E473, IV475

Other Units: M17

Early Saturday morning, a number of Jacksonville's members took Engine 473 to a hydrant in the Cockeysville to flush the pump with fresh water. This was necessary because dirty pond water in a number of valves was causing the pump to leak. Members also took this opportunity to practice pumping the fire engine and flowing water using a number of appliances.

Jacksonville Units: E473

At 0905 hours on Saturday, tones were sounded throughout the Northeast portion of the county for reports of smoke coming from a house on Country Hill Court in Station 48s first-due territory. Units from Kingsville, Long Green, Fallston, and Jacksonville responded on the call. Units arrived minutes later to find a two story dwelling with smoke and fire showing from the roof. Although the fifth company dispatched, Jacksonville was the second company to arrive on the scene. As one crew worked to throw ladders, cut a hole, and pull a line to the roof, Jacksonvilles crew assisted units on the first floor and in the attic checking for extension. E471 was on the scene approximately one hour assisting to knock down the fire and perform overhaul before being released at 1015 hours. E473 maintained a standby crew at the station for the duration of the incident.

Jacksonville Units: E471

Other Units: E481, E482, S483, SU486, TT488, E382, HCE1311, E10, T8, HCT1331, BC3

At 1709 hours on Friday, Jacksonville was alerted for multiple reports of a car accident in the area of Merrymans Mill Road and Blythenia Road. Engine 473 responded and arrived minutes later to find a two-vehicle collision with multiple injured subjects. A brief assessment yielded only minor injuries. The medic unit was cancelled when all individuals reported they didn;t want to be transported. The engine crew handled two patient refusals and general accident cleanup. The crew cleared at 1730 hours.

Jacksonville Units: E473

Other Units: M11