by John Maine ~ July 30th, 2008
At 1458 hours today, Engine 251 was dispatched for smoke coming from the house at 5305 Riga Street. Engine 251 arrived on scene to find an unoccupied single family home with thick smoke flowing from the basement windows. The crew pulled a 1 3/4 inch attack line, located the fire and did a quick job of extinguishing. Engine 29’s crew pulled a backup line and assisted the crew from Truck 32 in locating any fire extension. Units from Brandywine and District Heights also assisted on scene. Unit were placed back in service at 1628 hours. Thanks to Boulevard Heights for covering our station during this incident.
by John Maine ~ July 29th, 2008
At 0942 hours on 7/29/2008, Clinton Volunteers were dispatched to a reported fire in the scrubber unit at the Chalk Point Power Plant in Aquasco. Truck 25, Water Supply 25 and the Support Unit responded with a total of eight volunteers.
Upon arrival, the Water Supply Company laid 1000′ of large diameter hose to support elevated operations for Prince Frederick Tower 2. Units operated on scene for over three hours.
by John Maine ~ July 15th, 2008
Due to the recent resignation of Vice President Dave Rucker, the membership held a special election during Monday evenings monthly business meeting. Life Member and Board of Director Richard Small was unanimously chosen to replace Dave Rucker. Life Member Jerry Spence was selected to replace Richard Small on the Board of Directors. Spence was opposed by Tommy Russell and Keith Hopkins.
The entire membership is grateful to Dave Rucker for his many years of dedicated service to the department as an Executive Officer, Line Officer and Firefighter.
by John Maine ~ April 10th, 2008
The members of the Clinton VFD celebrated another year of service to the community by honoring the men and women whom sacrifice so much of their time. Several awards were presented throughout the evening and the list is included below. Thanks to all who worked so diligently to ensure the banquet guests were well fed and entertained. Congratulations to the following award winners:
Banquet Dedication: Chief Robert Small
President’s Award: Skip Ward
Appreciation Award to Skip (for his many years of service as Treasurer): 52 inch TV
Chief’s Award: Todd Berneski
Member of the Year: Keith Hopkins
FD Service Awards
5 Years: Michelle Desperes, Ginger Henderson, Tommy Russell,
Dave Wallace
15 Years: Bernie Roussillon
Fire and EMS Awards
300 Club: Todd Berneski (302); Dusty Yandell (329); Tommy Russell (371)
Top Ten (Fire/Ambulance Combined)
10th KP Hopkins (392)
9th Robert Small (413)
8th Elizabeth Williams (515)
7th Dan Maresch (604)
6th Keith Hopkins (613)
5th Dave Wallace (624)
4th Pat Howard (741)
3rd Devon Johnson (760)
2nd Renaldo Mason (1055)
1st Josh Sullivan (1315)
Installation of Ladies Auxiliary Officers
President Sally Brown
Vice President Jennifer Malenab
Corresponding Secretary Jan Hixson
Recording Secretary Ginger Henderson
Treasurer Crystal Landrum
Chaplain May Whittington
Vice Chaplain Dot Cizler
Historian Karen Weber
Guard Mary Beth Johnson
Ladies Auxiliary Service Pins
5 Years: Jennifer Malenab, Crystal Landrum
