Update on the Updates

With all the recent updates and new additions to the storefronmt seems it was not "digesting" them. That has been remedied and the RR Storefront now shows all the latest works and features as it should. We have also just added a back by popular demand item the DC Firehouse Guide. This lists ALL the known firehouses in Washington DC including old vollie sheds and the various federal deprtaments. Under each is a list of assigned companies and units when they came and went. Stay tuned for a new roster covering the Eastern Shore of Virginia that is Accomack and Northampton Counties plus more history ebooks.

New Roster Added

In our ongoing effort we have just added to the RR Storefront a new roster. This is for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland covering Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Yes that includes Salisbury and Ocean City. We will likely keep the individual Ocean City Roster available as well. To order and download right now visit our RR Storefront. Stay tuned to this site for more to follow.

NoVa Metro Roster Update

As an FYI, we have updated another roster for Winter 2011, the Northern Virginia Metro (Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County & Metro Washington Airports Authority). This includes addition of the new Fort Belvoir Station 4, its location and assigned units. Go to RR Storefront to download right now. As with all the rosters the Preface and Maps documents are forwarded after as the actual roster section is downloaded from the storefront. You can also follow us on Facebook under Rusty's Rosters. There we will post info similar to here as well as other related sites of interest.

New & Updated Rosters

This is to let everyone know we have updated the DC Maryland Metro Roster as well as added the Southern Maryland Roster. Other updates (Baltimore Annapolis, NoVa Metro) and new releases (DC History, Arlington County VA History plus Lower Delmarva Roster) are to follow so stay tuned. Log onto the RR Storefront or check back here.

Rescue 607, Station 6 & Other Updates

Some updates on both side of the bay. In Loudoun County Virginia, the Middleburg VFD sought to get out of the rescue truck business. As a result, their 2007 Pierce "Dash" was removed from Station 3. Restripped and relettered it has been assigned as Rescue Squad 607 at the Aldie VFD Station 7 going in service November 16. (Thanks to Mike Sanders for use of his photo) The new squad is housed in a small shed built in front of the currently cramped Station 7 that is slated for replacement. The squad is cross staffed by the engine crew or available volunteers. See Firepics.net for more complete coverage and additional photos.

In Wicomico County, the Parsonsburg VFCo moved ot its new Station 6 on November 7. The new address is 33030 Old Ocean City Road just east of the old firehouse. See previous postings for my most current photo otherwise check out Parsonsburgfire.com. In Dorchester County, the East New Market VFD has also moved to its new Station 21. It is believed located at 4020 Route 392 south of town. Check this link EastNewMarketvfd.com for details.

As an FYI for Historic Works I have posted on the storefront my latest Ebook The Chronological History of Washington DC and its Fire Protection from Early Beginnings to 1871. This includes updated info on the volunteer companies and the Navy Yard's protection also covering Georgetown up through the Washington City FD and Government FD (Civil War) years onto formation of the DCFD. Some images are included . If anyone would like to allow use of their images in this or any other work please email me. Check out the strorefront at this Link

Its Coming Along

An update on the progress of Ocean City FD Station 5. As you can see it is progressing nicely into a "big house" for the West Ocean City area. This off-island station is staffed entirely by the department's volunteers as most live nearby. For those unfamiliar, it is being built on the site of the previous station on Kyser Point Road north of US 50 in West Ocean City. Station 5 is assigned Engine 1, Engine 2, Tanker 19, Tanker 20 and Snorkel 11 (that is slated for replacement) plus Ambulance 5 a reserve. No doubt old Engine 8 the '53 Ford, American parade piece will likely live here as well. Visit our storefront for an Ocean City FD Roster.

New PGFD Battalion Structure

Effective October 24, PGFD has realigned its field battalion structure. In a nutshell, the Seventh has been eliminated becoming the new First. The old First has been spread out over the Second, Third and Fourth. The station breakdown by battalion is as follows.

BC 801 Sta: 20, 36, 40, 45
BC 802 Sta:   6, 16, 18, 19, 28, 33, 39, 43, 46, 48
BC 803 Sta:   5,   8, 17, 23, 26, 27, 29, 37
BC 804 Sta:   1,   7,   9, 13, 22, 30, 38, 44, 55
BC 805 Sta: 21, 24, 25, 32, 42, 47
BC 806 Sta: 10, 11, 12, 14, 31, 34, 35, 41, 49

Chiefs at stations underlined. BC 803 & 805 are on-duty 24/7 all others on day work.

The North, Central and South Bureau Chiefs (Majors) have become shift duty chiefs deignated "Operations Chief 800" each with other specified responsibilities. There is also a Field Major for Advanced EMS. Special thanks to Jim Sullivan and Curt Elie for keeping me in the loop on this.