At 4:02 AM I received pictures of the new Probationers responding to a car fire on South Bound Branch Avenue. These members who have just completed firefighter 1 training got to put their skills to use. We need more new volunteers to take the training to help the citizens during…
Read MoreAs a combination Paid/Volunteer station we are obligated to help meet the needs of all who a part of the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. One may find it odd to have a quote from the IAFF on our site but those who work in our…
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We understand that being in the busiest company in the County has its effects on most workers. The service is physically, emotionally and psychologically challenging and with the added pressure of performing safely and effectively under significant time constraints, it is too much for any firefighter. The difficult work conditions…
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The Chief of Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is implementing a risk management program but guess who not listening? The Chief has included all supervisors, battalion leaders, and upper management in the discussions. As a leader, the Chief is informing everyone at Silver Hill VFD&RS about the…
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The road to becoming a certified EMT or Firefighter may be long but it is worth it. The career field has too many benefits to walk away from. While training isn’t glamorous or exciting it leads to the type of lifestyle you want to enjoy. When you compare your future…
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The US Fire Administration posted an article about the use of push-ups as a way to assess cardiovascular disease (CDV) risk in firefighters. The Protocol was described as follows. Researchers looked at the records of 1,562 male firefighters aged 21-66 from Indiana who had medical screenings between Jan. 1, 2000…
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The Pioneers and the Settlers (In The Goldilocks Zone) There are a lot of Pioneers in the Fire and Rescue Services that are criticized by those who are on the sidelines (Settlers) waiting for things to get done. These Settlers are not bad people, they just don’t have the talent…
Read MoreWe are very excited about the progress we are making at SHVFD&RS. The Apparatus Committee, after months of reviewing makes and models from several vendors, submitted two proposals to the Board of Directors. The Board made a recommendation to the body and with their approval, we have initiated the process…
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Two newly certified firefighters were added to the team and two nationally certified emergency medical service technicians were also added. Step by step SHVFD&RS is adding to its operational capability. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our members.
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Students from the Prince George’s Community College are coming to Silver Hill VFD. We hope more EMT students join us to help keep their skills up while they seek employment. We know that unless PGCC students are affiliated their training will fall well short of requirements to be gainfully employed….
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