| From the President |
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who participated in the 2010 June Open House. This was our first early year open house and I have learned a few things. Next year we may have it in the spring, cooler is better. I would like to say Thank You to Howard Ewing and Inez, of the State Fire Marshall's office, Captain Holly Trego of Cecil County DES as well as Katie Norman (MSFA Miss Fire Prevention 1st Runner Up), Ally Gregg (Miss Md. Fire Chiefs Association), Courtney Street (Cecil County Junior Miss Fire Prevention) and our very own, Miss Harford Cecil Megan Bicking for their support and hanging out with us in the heat. Also Thank You to the Cecil County Fireman's association for the use of the Safety House. It worked well and was very well received by the community.
I also would like to thank our firefighters and EMS personnel for all their hard work and dedication to putting on a great day. I think the community enjoyed themselves, and thats what the day was about.
Pictures will be posted in the next few days.
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| Hall Rental Information |
The Charlestown Fire Company has a great hall that is available to rent for all types of events, including wedding receptions, meetings, business meetings, training events, anniversary and birthday parties, bridal and baby showers.
Currently the cost is $450.00
Tables, Chairs, and use of the kitchen are included in the price. Our beer meister must be rented for $50.00 for keg beer to be server at your party. A deposit of $100.00 is needed to hold your date. For more information or to check availability of your date, please contact Karen at 410-287-3044.
Please see the "Files" Section for the PDF file Hall Rental Forms. You can print them and fill them out. Submit these forms along with your required fees.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Print this page
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.
No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.
Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.
White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
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Volunteers Wanted
The Charlestown Fire Company is looking for Volunteer Fire and EMS personnel.
Training is EXTENSIVE and FREE.
Fire Training requires a 25 hour Company Level Pre Basic Class and about 108 hours of formal Maryland Fire and Rescue institute training.
EMS Personnel require approximately 130 hours of classroom training, and additional hours of Clinical / Ride along
If you live in our district and would like further infomation please contact the Membership committee via email at Membership@cfc5.net or call 410-287-6451, better yet, stop in and see us.
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| 2010 Call Volume |
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Fire |
EMS |
| January |
19 |
17 |
| February |
15 |
19 |
| March |
9 |
17 |
| April |
10 |
23 |
| May |
22 |
22 |
| June |
22 |
28 |
| July |
25 |
20 |
| August |
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| November |
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| December |
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| Total |
122 | 146 |
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| Contact Information |
Charlestown Fire Company
307 Market Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
Non-Emergency: 410-287-6451
Emergency: 911
Fax: 410-287-7281
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