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Top Reponders for January 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Bruce Neal, Jimmy Wallace, Jesse Downey Jr., Christopher Spray, and Doug Wilson

Dwelling Fire - Montabellow Lake Road, Betterton

Saturday, January 14, 2023
On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 6:41 am, the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company, along with multiple other companies, was dispatched as mutual aid to the Betterton VFC, for the structure fire at 28840 Montabello Lake Road. This is located in Smithville, near the intersection of Smithville Road and Montabello Lake Road. 9-1-1 caller was reporting a fire in the laundry room.

Motor Vehicle Collision - High Street, Chestertown

Friday, January 13, 2023
On Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11:20 am, the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company, along with multiple other first due companies, including the Kent & Queen Annes Rescue Squad and Kent County EMS, was dispatched to the 800 block of High Street, near Lewes Dairy and the former Subway location, for the Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries. Information provided to first responders reported at least one patient unconscious. First arriving found a two-vehicle T-Bone type crash, with two patients, one of whom was trapped in their vehicle. The other vehicle had gone off the street and struck a nearby house, causing serious structural damage. There was also a negligible amount of fuel spilled from one vehicle, which had entered a storm drain.

2022 Statistical Report

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Passing of Life Member Elmer Horsey

Sunday, January 1, 2023
With profound and abiding sadness, the Chestertown VFC announces the passing of Life Member and previous Board Director Elmer E. Horsey on January 1, 2023. He had also served as the Mayor of Chestertown.

December 2022 Top Responders

Sunday, January 1, 2023
Bruce Neal, Kyle Thompson, and Doug Wilson







Rescue Engine 6 Placed in Service

Saturday, December 17, 2022


November 2022 Top Responders

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Caleb Sadzinski, Doug Wilson, Bruce Neal, and Kyle Thompson


Santa Arrives in Chestertown

Friday, November 25, 2022
The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company received the honor of escorting Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kringle to Chestertown Friday evening, November 25, 2022. Before departing the fire station for the parade marshaling location on Dixon Drive, the Kringles posed with those members on hand. The members you see in this photograph are the members riding the equipment through the parade. In the parade, Santa and his Mrs. rode in the basket of our tower, where everyone could see them! Christmas in Chestertown is officially underway. ??

Inside the Station - Member Spotlight

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Our “Inside the Fire Station – Member Spotlight” profile for November is Ms. Susan Joyner. Susan joined the Chestertown VFC in 1994 and was awarded Life Membership in 2018. In addition to her participation as a regular member, she is also a member of the fire company Auxiliary.

October 2022 Top Responders

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Caleb Sadzinki, Michael McGinnis, Shawn Rideout, and Jesse Downey Jr.

Rescue Engine 6 Arrives Home

Friday, October 21, 2022

Inside the Station - Member Spotlight

Monday, October 17, 2022
At a recent fire company meeting, long-time Life Member Michael “Mike” Olsen was selected as our “Inside the Fire Station – Member Spotlight” profile. While still in his mid-20’s, Mike joined the Chestertown VFC in 1996. In 2016, when he became eligible, his peers at the Chestertown VFC honored him by awarding Life Membership status.

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Jan - 48 Jul - 0
Feb - 45 Aug - 0
Mar - 47 Sep - 0
Apr - 43 Oct - 0
May - 50 Nov - 0
Jun - 65 Dec - 0
Yearly Totals:
2024 - 298 2023 - 592
2022 - 658 2021 - 577

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