Prince George's County MD

[ACPD227]

John can you shed some light on the chief situation at kentland. i see in the news section that a new temporary chief was named a while back. What happened to mike as chief?

[Guest]

I don't know who Mike is, but the Kentland Chief was suspended when we refused to place an ambo in service. I don't know if he is back no or not

[Chasselber1]

Mike Mattison (original Chief 33) was suspended back in March I believe. At that time Chief 33-A Tony Kelleher was made acting Chief 33. He was givein a couple deadlines to put an ambo in service they came and went. In August he was suspended and Ex-Chief and current station captain Eddie Lehan was made acting Fire Chief.

[Guest]

what is the current status at Kentland Chasselbear????

[Chasselber1]

They are not "grounded" anymore and can run outside the first due. An ambo is suppose to back in on sunday (9/30/07) and run from 0700 to 2300 hours. The original fire chief is still suspended and the first actin chief is back (I believe). they were requested by DC last night to transfer wit the rescue engine but were denied by the brass of PGFD.

[yvfdco8]

From kentland33.com



As units from the District of Columbia arrived on the scene of a one story warehouse with fire throughout at 2144 Queens Chapel Rd. Northeast, they knew they were in for the duration. As 4 alarms sent units from all over the city to the fire ground DCFD command staff was on the phone trying to protect their wide open city. With only one rescue squad covering the entire city and multiple engines on the fireground, something had to be done quickly. Due to the dual service capabilities (rescue squad and engine) of Kentland Rescue Engine 33, the Districts command center placed a call to Prince Georges County for immediate help. Stating the reasons behind the need for this specific unit, (the dual role service, their proximity to the wide open city, the fact that several off duty DC firefighters were already staffing the unit and knew protocols and SOG’s; all reasons that qualified them well beyond the many other PG County Units already being transferred) their request was made. Thinking that the task was taken care of, the DC command staff turned their attention to other matters at hand. Several minutes later they received a call that their request was DENIED. When asked for reasoning behind this, DCFD was advised that Rescue Engine 33 was not due on the run card and if they wanted an engine Prince Georges County would send them an engine, but it wouldn’t be Kentland. This decision baffled the Districts Command Center based on the simple fact that the COG (Council of Governments) agreement with PG County states that when a neighboring jurisdiction makes a request for a specific unit, every effort should be made to ensure that agency receives the unit they requested. This denial sent the DCFD searching for a new solution to a problem they thought they had already solved. This denial of service is believed to be nothing more then a personal attack on Acting Fire Chief Edwin Lehan and in blatant disregard for the wishes and safety of the Nations Capital and its citizens.

[Guest]

Here is a pic of the 69 back in the day



   

[edburke]

Great pics John!



It's nice to see they let you take them, they denied me back in 2001, claiming that I wasn't a "real" photographer.

[Mark V. Carr]

Hey, is Boulevard Heights in PG County? A few of us will be in the area and I'd really like to shoot those neat colors if possible. Anybody got an address for their department?



Thanks, Mark

[Guest]

YES,

They are in PG County. here is the link nice bunch of guys buffed down that way a few years ago. Where are you from?



[url="http://www.bhvfd17.com/"]http://www.bhvfd17.com/[/url]

[Guest]

Mark,



Scottie knows where its at as he took me there my first time. In fact, Scottie knows PG like the back of his hand.

[DualReverse]

[quote name='jim kay' post='151919' date='Sep 28 2007, 08:09 ']Nice pics John wish I could have gone and shown support for 33....BTW what is with the 88 on the ambo and not 33,who is staffing the box....???[/quote]



Ambulance 88 is from Company 8, Seat Pleasant.



And Ed, I thought political discussion of any kind was forbidden here? You've axed other threads for less...

[firstduephotos]

[quote name='edburke' post='151984' date='Sep 28 2007, 16:52 ']Great pics John! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/luxhello.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



It's nice to see they let you take them, they denied me back in 2001, claiming that I wasn't a "real" photographer.[/quote]



wh - Wh - WHAT!??!



What kind of bullshit is THAT?! Please PLEASE tell me that it was post-9/11/01 hysteria and not just someone being an asshole?

[Guest]

Assholes aside! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Good for them! No way I would run volly EMS. I get paid to do it and hate it.

[edburke]

[quote name='DualReverse' post='152092' date='Sep 29 2007, 08:49 ']Ambulance 88 is from Company 8, Seat Pleasant.



And Ed, I thought political discussion of any kind was forbidden here? You've axed other threads for less...[/quote]



OK, point taken....it was a statement of fact, not a discussion in my opinion.........and Ted, it was during the Firehouse Expo, Pre 9/11......as of right now, I'm banning myself. Have a good time everyone.

[Mark V. Carr]

[quote name='HVY241ENG' post='152004' date='Sep 28 2007, 18:52 ']YES,

They are in PG County. here is the link nice bunch of guys buffed down that way a few years ago. Where are you from?



[url="http://www.bhvfd17.com/"]http://www.bhvfd17.com/[/url][/quote]





I'm in South Florida and will be in the area Wednesday and maybe Thursday. Thanks for the link!



Mark

[Mark V. Carr]

[quote name='Lime Guy' post='152005' date='Sep 28 2007, 18:53 ']Mark,



Scottie knows where its at as he took me there my first time. In fact, Scottie knows PG like the back of his hand.[/quote]





Lime Dude, Scottie had some big stuff come up at work and had to back out of the trip so we're trying to piece some together ourselves. Thanks though,



Mark

[hfd556]

Kentland has some really nice trucks.

Great Pics.

[apb2148]

[quote name='ppfd' post='152137' date='Sep 29 2007, 14:30 ']Assholes aside! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Good for them! No way I would run volly EMS. I get paid to do it and hate it.[/quote]

AMEN, it will really make you respect the fire side!!!

[Guest]

Can't remember if I posted these anywhere else but they are some good looking pieces, old school that is!!