Combine Fire - King Grant Lane, Chestertown

10/10/2020

At 3:10 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 the Chestertown VFC, along with automatic mutual aid companies, was dispatched to the 6500 block of Kings Grant Lane for the Farm Vehicle fire. This is in the Quaker Neck region of Kent County.

Fire Prevention - Chestertown Christian Academy

10/9/2020

On Friday, October 9, 2020 members of the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company traveled to the Chestertown Christian Academy. With October being Fire Safety Month, we took the opportunity to stop by, say hello and talk about fire safety. With four (4) classes, Chief John “Otis” Darling and Driver / Operator Phillip Russum presented fire safety information. We talked about calling 9-1-1 in an emergency, what to do when the smoke alarm goes off, fire drills in school and at home. We also talked about “Stop, Drop & Roll” if clothing catches on fire. We also gave a short tour of the engine and tower, along with some of the equipment we carry.

Vehicle Fire - Blue Star Memorial Highway, Galena

10/9/2020

At 10:04 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020, Chestertown VFC “Tower 6” was dispatched as mutual aid to the Galena VFC for the Commercial Vehicle Fire on the Blue Star Memorial Highway (U.S. 301) South Bound near mile marker 117. This is about one mile north of the Galena Road (Maryland 313) intersection where the flashing amber light is. We had a crew in the station and were on the road a few minutes later.