Friday, May 10, 2013  The AFD Annual Banquet Video.

Special thanks to Captain Nick Weber and Lieutenant Brandon Collier for all of their hard work putting video together. Also another thanks to all of those who provided audio/video and photos.

FYI. The 2013 video is already in the making.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Albert F. Severn Jr.
January 14, 1936 - April 24, 2013
Resided in Aberdeen, MD
It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that the Aberdeen Fire Department, INC.  announces the untimely passing of active lifetime member and Board Director Al Severn Jr. on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.

He first joined the department in 1975 and has been a member for over 37 years. He has served on the Board of Directors for the past several years and has previously served as a fire line officer, both as a Captain and Lieutenant. Mr. Severn was well known for his always positive attitude and outlook on life and always had a smile. He clearly demonstrated what it means to be a true volunteer with his passion, commitment and dedication. He often helped others with providing guidance and wisdom and always offered interesting history of both the city of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Fire Department. He has truly served the Aberdeen Fire Department well and will sorely be missed. May he rest in peace.
 
We ask that you keep the Severn family in your thoughts and prayers during this very emotional and hard time. The visitation and funeral service details are provided below. 

 
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Viewings
Monday, April 29th, 2013
2:00pm - 4:00pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
 
Location:
McComas Funeral Home
1317 Cokesbury Rd
Abingdon, MD
(410) 676-4600
 
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Service
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
10:00am
 
Location:
St. Joan of Arc Church
230 S. Law Street 
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1387
 
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Those who desire may make a donation to:

Aberdeen Fire Department
21 N. Rogers St.
Aberdeen, MD 21001


Read Albert Severn Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on www.mccomasfuneralhome.com.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It is with great sadness, the Aberdeen Fire Department announce the death of Life Member and past Battalion Chief, Mr. James "Jim" Howard Barbre on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013. May he rest in peace.
 
Please find below a copy of his obituary.
 
Obituary for Mr. James "Jim" Howard BarbreJames "Jim" Howard Barbre (March 1, 1943- April 9, 2013), 70, of South Chesterfield passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 after a dauntless 12 year battle with kidney cancer. He worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland as a Firefighter and Captain for 23 years. He was also a lifetime member of the Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighting was a passion for him and he created many happy memories with his colleagues. Upon his retirement in 1994 he married his wife, Diane, and moved to Virginia. Jim was a member of the American Legion and the Hopewell Moose Lodge. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he proudly served a year in Vietnam. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Lucy Faye Hull Barbre; and a grandson, Harold Aylor. He is survived by his wife, Diane Barbre; two daughters, Danielle and her husband, Scott Aylor; and Nicole and her husband, Art Lundquist; grandchildren, Lucas, James, Olivia, and Simon; and other loving family and friends. He enjoyed camping and going to the beach with his wife and daughters. He had a tremendous love for fishing. He and his wife spent many months at the Outer Banks and enjoyed several cruises and a trip to Portugal, where they created many wonderful memories. One of Jim’s greatest loves was his four grandchildren, with whom he always looked forward to spending time. Jim was a genuinely happy guy who loved to smile and enjoy life. Jim will be remembered for his quick smile and willingness to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Jim loved animals and leaves behind two beloved rescue cats, Winston and Hester. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Cat Rescue Incorporated, 1917 Benefit Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322-3025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street Chester, VA 23831. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com

Thursday, January 3, 2013  On Thursday January 3rd, 2013, at approximately 1510 hours, the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for a Motor Vehicle Accident.  Harford County EOC seconds later, re alerted the call, and upgraded it to a Motor Vehicle Accident w/Rescue.


Paramedic 291 was the first unit enroute, followed by Paramedic 292, and suppression units Engine 214 and Rescue 251.


Paramedic 291 arrived first, finding three vehicles involved, one which was towing a trailer.  Paramedic 291 advised no rescue, however requested a 2nd and 3rd ambulance due to the number of patients on scene.  Paramedic 292 and Paramedic 1294 (APG) responded within minutes of the alert and assisted with patient care.


Rescue 251/Engine 212/Engine 214 assisted with patient care and controlling the hazards on the scene, as there was a significant oil spill as well as debris scattering the travel portions of the highway.


Battalion Chief 2-4 (Smith) held the South Philadelphia Boulevard Command


Units cleared around 1600 hours, patients were transported to local area hospitals and trauma centers via ambulances.

Monday, December 31, 2012  On December 31st, 2012 at approximately 2325 hours the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries in the 300 blk Bush Chapel Road.

Engine 213 went enroute immediately within seconds of the initial alert, while enroute, the call was realerted a couple minutes to upgrade to a Rescue Box.  Rescue 251 and Engine 211 went enroute within minutes after the initial alert as well, preceded by Ambulance 292, and Paramedic 291 as well.

Engine 213 was the first unit on the scene, Lt. S. Budnick established command, and advised on a two-vehicle MVC, confirming rescue with one subject trapped.  Rescue 251 was the next unit to arrive, immediately following Ambulance 292 and Engine 211 and Paramedic 291.  Crews worked to extricate the patient and began performing medical care.  Command requested the Maryland State Police Medivac to the scene, however was cancelled minutes later.

The patient was transported to a local medical facility.

Bush Chapel Road Crash Hospitalizes One Male 

Saturday, December 29, 2012  On Saturday December 29th, 2012 the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for a Dwelling Fire w/Rescue.  Harford County EOC reported a bedroom fire, and that occupants were in the process of evacuating.

Paramedic 291 was the first unit to arrive, advising incoming units of a working fire on Side Alpha of the residence, in a bedroom.  Engine 212 was the first suppression unit to arrive, followed by Engine 211, crews advanced two hose lines to extinguish the fire.  All occupants were evacuated from the dwelling.

Truck 1231/Engine 213/Engine 514/Tower 231 arrived minutes after the intial alert, and assisted with ventilation and also checking for extension.

Aberdeen House Fire Blamed on Candle

Photos Courtesy of the Aegis/Patch

Friday, December 21, 2012  On Friday December 21st, the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for a Motor Vehicle Accident on Interstate 95 SB near MM 86.0 involving a charter bus.

Units responded immediately including Paramedic 291 & Paramedic 292 and Rescue 251, Engine 211 and Engine 214.

Battalion Chief 2-1 (Steven Hinch) requested a EMS Task Force prior to arrival then established command and found multiple patients to be involved.  EMS Captain 2-9 (Sexton) had EMS Division on scene.

Patients were extricated from the charter bus and transported to local hospitals, Please click on the link below for further information

Driver Reportedly Asleep when Charter Bus Crashed into I-95 Guardrail

Thursday, December 13, 2012  On Thursday December 13th, 2012 at approximately 0443 the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for an Engine to respond to the scene of a Working Dwelling Fire on U-Way.

Engine 214 responded to the scene and assisted with operations on scene,  a few minutes later Engine 213 was alerted to respond to the scene as part of a 2-Alarm assignment called to the scene.

http://aberdeen.patch.com/articles/webster-village-fire-u-way-dec-14-2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012  http://aberdeen.patch.com/articles/saturday-morning-crash-on-i-95-kills-one

Friday, December 7, 2012  On Friday December 7th, 2012 the Aberdeen Fire Department was alerted for a Dwelling Fire at 770 Everist Drive. Engine 213 was the first unit to arrive on scene, Lt. S. Budnick establishing command.  Harford County EOC had reported to units enroute, that the homeowner was cooking in the oven, it had caught fire and the dwelling began to fill with smoke. Engine 213's crew immediately went to work, finding the fire in the kitchen, mostly contained to the oven, with minor extension into the oven, with smoke removal from the residence. Engine 214/Engine 215/Engine 212 and Tower 231 also responded, along with Engine 113 (Level) and Truck 1231 (APG Fire Department) Command held the assignment to Engine 213/Engine 214. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians on scene.