Galena Vol Fire Co

09/15/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 15th.

1946 – Engine 1 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the building fire, John C. Martin Farm.

1974 – Rescue Box 30-5, Golts Caldwell Rd. – Engine 32 & Ambulance 37 on the MVC. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1975 – Fire Box 30-2, Rt. 290 – Engine 32 & Brush 35 on the combine fire. IC – Assistant Chief Bill Briscoe.

1977 – The fire company ordered a 1977 Chevrolet C30/Pierce Rescue Truck.

1980 – Fire Box 30-11, Rt. 213 – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 on the grain dryer fire. IC – Assistant Chief Joe Woodall.

1983 – The fire company held its first discussions of having a Dogwood Festival.

2000 – Haz-Mat Box 30-91, Sassafras River – Rescue Pumper 3 & Utility 3 on the fuel spill in the water. Mutual aid received from Cecilton, Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md & Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

2020 – Ambulance 3, Engine 3 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Hacks Point Fire Company on the structure fire, Kitty Knight Blvd. Smyrna & Smyrna Ambulance transferred to Galena.

2021 – The fire company received 7 pallets of water from National Volunteer Fire Council. The water was distributed to other companies in the county.

2021 – The fire company was awarded $40,571.00 for new vehicle extrication tools.

09/14/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 14th.

1944 – Fire Box 30-14, Galena Georgetown Hwy. – Engine 1 on the brush fire.

1956 – Fire Box 30-1, Galena – Engine 2 (32) on the vehicle fire. IC – Assistant Chief John Duhamell.

1963 – Fire Box 30-13, one mile west of Galena – Engine 1 (31) & Engine 2 (32) on the chimney fire. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1978 – Rescue Box 30-7, Rt. 313 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Past Chief John Duhamell.

1996 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313. Engine 32 & Rescue 3 on the MVC with rescue. Mutual aid received from Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md. IC – Assistant Chief Ed Connolley.

2014 – Rescue Pumper 3 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the house fire, Knights Island Rd.

09/13/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 13th.

1961 – Rescue Box 30-14, Georgetown – Ambulance 3 on the MVC.

1970 – Galena assisted Betterton Volunteer Fire Company with the old Betterton Elementary School control burning.

1998 – Rescue Box 30-13, Rt. 301 & 313 – Brush 3, Engine 32 & Rescue 3 on the MVC with medivac. Mutual aid received from Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md & Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2002 – Brush 3, Engine 3-1 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the field fire, Rt. 213 & Mill Lane.

2013 – Rescue Pumper 3 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the boat fire with exposure, Knights Island Rd.

09/12/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 12th.

1951 – Fire Box 30-1, Galena – Engine 2 (32) on the stove explosion. IC – Chief George Newcomb.

1960 – Local Box 30-1, Galena – Engine 2 (32) on the public service due to Hurricane Donna. Six basements pumped out.

1982 – Fire Box 30-18, Shorewood Rd. – Engine 31, Brush 35 & Rescue 36 on the tree fire. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1983 – Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Townsend Fire Company on the house fire, Caldwell Rd. Galena OIC – Chief Ed Connolley.

1987 – Rescue Boat 36B & Utility 39 mutual aid to Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Chesapeake City, Inc. on the water rescue, CD Canal. Galena OIC – Assistant Chief Jack Alfree.

1992 – Ambulance 33 & Ambulance 37 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the fatal MVC, Grove Neck Rd & Ches Haven.

1997 – Fire Box 30-7, Massey Rd. – Engine 32 & Tanker 3 on the front wheel loader fire. Mutual aid received from Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md. IC – Assistant Chief Jack Duhamell.

2012 – Rescue Pumper 3 mutual aid to Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company on the MVC, Bloomfield Rd. & Turners Creek Rd.

2014 – Rescue Box 30-18, Stirrup Ln. & Hunt Ln. – Ambulance 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Cecilton. IC – Assistant Chief Scott Duhamell.

2020 – Engine 3 & Tower 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the structure fire, E. Main St.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 11th.

1944 – Special meeting held to formulate plans for an Indoor Carnival – The carnival nights would be October 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th.

1944 – Fire Box 30-1, rear of Sweet Shope – Engine 1 on the trash fire.

1966 – Fire Box 30-7, Quinn Rd. – Engine 32 on the log loader fire. Two Firefighters, Rick Hanifee & Sam Johnson III, were injured when the fire truck they were riding on was hit. They were hit while stepping off the back step. IC – Assistant Chief John Duhamell.

1976 – Fire Box 30-2, Gregg Neck Rd. (Eisinger Construction Co.) – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Tanker 34 on the barn fire, total loss. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1977 – Mutual aid to Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company on hog pen fire, Rt. 213 Galena OIC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1983 – Engine 31 & Brush 35 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on a brush fire, Fredericktown. Galena OIC – Chief Ed Connolley.

1986 – Rescue Box 30-14, Rt. 213 – Engine 32, Ambulance 33, Rescue 36 & Ambulance 37 on the MVC. IC – Chief Jim Alfree.

1996 – Fire Box 30-5, Golts Caldwell Rd. – Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Utility 3 on the house fire, total loss. Mutual aid received from Townsend Fire Company, Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md & Volunteer Hose Co. (Middletown). IC – Assistant Chief Ed Connolley.

1997 – Fire Box 30-81, Rt. 301, at the 118 mile-marker – Engine 32, Tanker 3 & Utility 3 on the trailer load of trash fire. Mutual aid received from Millington. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2000 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313 – Ambulance 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Millington & Kent EMS. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

09/10/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 10th.

1966 – Fire Box 30-6, Rt. 299, two miles south of Sassafras – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Brush 35 on the field fire. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1989 – Engine 32 & Tanker 34 mutual aid to Townsend Fire Company on the barn fire, Dogtown Rd. Galena OIC – None listed on the incident report.

1993 – Ambulance 37, Command 3, Engine 38 & Rescue 3 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the MVC, Rt. 213, north of the Sassafras River Bridge.

1993 – Ambulance 33, Engine 38 & Rescue 3 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the MVC, Rt. 301 & 291.

2017 – Tower 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the large outside fire, Grove Neck Rd.

09/09/2026

It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Galena Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Associate Member Don Gears. Don was a dedicated member of our fire company who generously gave his time and support, working countless functions and events over the years. His friendship, commitment, and willingness to lend a helping hand will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Don’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

09/09/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 9th.

1976 – Fire Box 30-18, Foxhole Rd. – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Brush 35 on the field fire. Mutual aid received from Cecilton Vol. Fire Co. IC – Past Chief John Duhamell.

1982 – Rescue Box 30-91, Sassafras River Gregg Neck – Rescue 36, Rescue Boat 36B & Ambulance 37 on the lost boater. IC – Assistant Chief Ed Connolley.

1989 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 on the MVC. IC – None listed on the Fire Report.

2000 – Rescue Box 30-11, Rt. 213 & Vansant Corner Rd. – Brush 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 on the MVC. Mutual received from Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

09/08/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - September 8th.

1990 – Ambulance 33 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the MVC with rescue, Rt. 301 & 291.

1991 – Ambulance 37 mutual aid to Millington on the fatal house fire, Rt. 291. Four fatalities.

2002 – Ambulance 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 mutual aid to Millington on the MVC, Black Bottom Rd.

2019 – Fire Box 30-2, Rt. 290, between Gregg Neck Rd. & Wilson Point Rd. – Brush 3, Engine 3, Tanker 3, & Utility 3 on the combine & field fire. Mutual aid received from Cecilton Vol. Fire Co, Millington, Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company, Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department & Townsend Fire Company. IC – Deputy Chief Scott Duhamell.