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Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department

Benefit Dance For Scotty Boteler MARCH 20 - Scotty has Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Neoplasm and he needs your help!! Scotty is the 6th person to have this rare form of Lymphoma cancer. Scotty is a life member of the department and needs our help.... (Full Story & Photos)

Passing of Past Chief and Life Member Joe Gragan FEBRUARY 13 - It is with deep regret that the members of the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past Chief and Life Member Joseph Aubrey Gragan, Jr. on Saturday February 13th 2010. Joe began his fire service career in 1977, joining the BAVFD at the age of 16. Throughout his membership, Joe held many positions to include Chief 10 in 1991, 1992 and 1993. Joe also obtained numerous awards, ... (Full Story & Photos)

TWO FLY OUTS JANUARY 14 - Co. 10 had two fly outs, the first one was around 09:15 am for a disoriented patient PT with a laceration to the head from a 12 foot fall. Second fly out was around 12:04 pm for a patient that had a gun shot to the head. Both calls landed Trooper 2 at the Charles County Fair Grounds.... (Full Story & Photos)

Garage fire on Glen Albin Road JANUARY 13 - At 1812 hours Station 10 was alerted for the garage fire on Glen Albin Road. Engine 102 and Tanker 10 responded with 7 personnel along with Chief 10-B in the car. E102 went on the scene with a two story garage fully involved. Crews quickly pulled lines in an effort to protect the houses on each side of the garage and to extinguish the fire with the help of the crew of Engine 11. Chief 10-B took command ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cobb Island House Fire JANUARY 13 - At 0943 hours, Squad 10 and Tanker 10 were alerted to Co. 6's first due for the working house fire on Sankston Place. Squad 10, Tanker 10, Chief 10-B responded with total of 7personnel. E-143 was first to arrive on the scene to find heavy fire throughout a single family residence with an attached garage. Upon arrival the crew from Squad 10 assisted with extinguishment and overhaul, while Chief 10-B ... (Full Story & Photos)

Commerial Building Working Fire at Heismans Bar DECEMBER 25 - At 1558 Eng Co.s 7, 8, 1, 4 and Truck 11, Squad 10, Tanker 7, Tanker 8, Tanker 1 were alerted to 6365 Hawthorne Rd for the working building fire. Prior to arrival PG E 824, Tankers 11 and 10 were also alerted for the working fire dispatch. Squad 10 (F/F Josh Gragan, Asst. Chief Tom Albrittain and Dep. Chief Cory Frye) arrived on scene and were given RIG responsibilities, shortly after were reassigned ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA w/Fire NOVEMBER 21 - On November 21st 2009 at about 12:01 hours Company 10 was alerted to Budds Creek Road and Penns Hill Road for the motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire. EMS duty 16A arrived on the scene and reported injuries, fire but no entrapment. Engine 141 arrived soon after, and began extinguishment. Squad 10 assisted with patient care, and checking the other vehicles. Patients were transported to ... (Full Story & Photos)

10-50 PI ON CRAIN HWY NOVEMBER 15 - At 17:51 hours Company 10 was alerted for a 10-50 PI in the area of 9100 Crain Hwy. Squad 10 arrived on the scene to find a 3 car collision, with 2 patients for transport and 7 refusals. Crew from Squad 10 assisted A-149 package and load 2 patients. While PA-519 obtained 7 signed releases. Crew from the Squad then secured the 3 vehicles and cleaned up a minor fluid leak.... (Full Story & Photos)

10-50 PI Motorcycle vs. Deer NOVEMBER 07 - At around 1430 hrs. Company 10 was alerted for a 10-50 PI Motorcycle vs a deer. Squad 10 responded with Chief 10B to arrive on location with a male subject in the roadway. The crew from the squad immediately started to provide EMS care to the patient. Once PA-519 arrived on location the squad's crew assisted them with packaging and loading the patient. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mission Statement

"The mission of the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the citizens it serves through education in the prevention of hazardous conditions, and when necessary the prompt, efficient and, professional delivery of emergency services".

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