Galena Vol Fire Co

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06/15/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 15th.

1976 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313 – Engine 31 on the MVC. IC – Firefighter Gene Turner.

1980 – Engine 31 mutual aid to Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company on the boat fire, Kentmore Park.

1994 – Ambulance 37, Engine 38 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the house fire, Wilson St., Cecilton.

2006 – Fire Box 30-12, Rt. 290 & Duck Puddle Rd. – Brush 3, Command 3 & Tanker 3 on the field fire. Mutual aid received from Kennedyville. IC – Assistant Chief Tony Pisapia.

2006 – Fire Box 30-12, Duck Puddle Rd. – Brush 3, Command 3, Engine 3-1 & Tanker 3 on the field fire. Mutual aid received from Kennedyville, Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md & Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department. IC – Chief Chris Powell.

2012 – Fire Box 30-10, Vansant Corner Rd. – Command 3, Engine 3, Rescue Pumper 3 & Tanker 3 on the house fire (kitchen). Mutual aid received from Kennedyville, Crumpton, Millington & Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Chief Chris Powell.

2023 – The fire company voted to replace the security camera system for $15,768.81.

06/14/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 14th.

1959 – Fire Box 30-4, Sassafras – Engine 2 (32) on the grass fire. Mutual aid received from Volunteer Hose Co. (Middletown). IC – Chief Gene Camp.

1979 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the MVC, Rt. 213, just north of the Sassafras River Bridge. Galena OIC – Chief Jack Alfree.

1991 – Ambulance 37 mutual aid to Cecilton on the MVC with medivac, Rt. 213 & Skip Jack Cove Rd.

2001 – Rescue Box 30-81, Rt. 301 & the 117 mile-marker – Ambulance 3, Rescue Pumper 3 & Utility 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2011 – Rescue Box 30-82, Rt. 301, north of 290 – Ambulance 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Kent County Office of Emergency Services. IC – Assistant Chief Scott Duhamell.

2012 – Engine 3 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the boat fire, Indian Acers.

06/13/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 13th.

1959 – Fire Box 30-1, Galena – Engine 2 (32) on the vehicle fire, total loss. IC – Chief Gene Camp.

1982 – Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Townsend Fire Company on the house fire, Caldwell Corner Rd. Galena OIC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1984 – Fire Box 30-18, Rt. 290 & 301 – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Tanker 34 on the grass fire. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

1984 – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Tanker 34 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the building fire, Cecilton. Galena OIC – Chief John Dwyer.

1993 – Engine 32, Tanker 34, Engine 38 & Utility 39 mutual aid to Cecilton on the barn fire, Grove Neck Rd.

1993 – Engine 32, Ambulance 33, Rescue Boat 36B & Utility 39 mutual aid to Cecilton on the fuel spill in the water, Duffy Creek.

1998 – Fire Box 30-14, Georgetown Yacht Basin, K-Dock – Engine 32 & Rescue 3 on the boat fire. Mutual aid received from Cecilton, Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md, Volunteer Hose Co. (Middletown) & Hacks Point Fire Company. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2005 – Ambulance 3 & Engine 3 mutual aid to Millington on the MVC with medivac, Rt. 299, Jones Family Farm.

06/12/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 12th.

1969 – Fire Box 30-1, Galena – Engine on the woods & grass fire. IC – Assistant Chief Jack Alfree.

1985 – Rescue 36 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the MVC, Rt. 301 & 291. Galena OIC – Assistant Chief Joe Woodall.

1987 – Rescue 36 mutual aid to Millington on the MVC, Rt. 301 & 114-mile marker. Galena OIC – Assistant Chief Jack Duhamell.

1998 – Rescue 3 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the MVC, Rt. 213.

2007 – Dispatched on three emergencies due to a possible tornado.
• Local Box 30-1, E. Cross St. – Utility 3 on the wires down. IC – Deputy Chief Gregg Bird.
• Local Box 30-1, S. Main St. – Utility 3 on the transformer explosion. IC – Assistant Chief Jack Duhamell.
• Local Box 30-10, Rt. 444, Angelica Nursery – Brush 3 & Utility 3 on the wires down. IC – Assistant Chief Jack Duhamell.

2011 – Engine 3, Rescue Pumper 3, Tanker 3 & Utility 3 mutual aid to Millington on the house fire, Chesterville Bridge Rd. Kennedyville transferred to Galena.

06/11/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 11th.

1962 – Fire Box 30-2, two-miles east of Galena – Engine 2 (32) on the barley field fire. Mutual aid received from Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md, Cecilton Vol. Fire Co & Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Chief Gene Camp.

1972 – Fire Box 30-13, Starkey Farms – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 on the house fire. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1978 – Rescue Box, Rt. 299 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 on the MVC. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1983 – Fire Box 30-2, Olivet Hill – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 &
Rescue 36 on the house fire. Mutual aid received from Millington. IC – Chief Ed Connolley.

1983 – Rescue Box 30-11, Kentmore Park – Rescue 36 & Light Plant 38 on the MVC.

1988 – Rescue Box 30-7, Rt. 313 & 299 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Millington. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

1989 – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Millington on the chimney fire, Massey. Galena OIC – None listed on the incident report.

1993 – Fire Box 30-18, Shorewood Estates – Rescue Boat 36B, Tanker 34, Engine 38 & Utility 39 on the boat fire. Mutual aid received from Cecilton, Millington & Volunteer Volunteer Hose Co. (Middletown). IC – Chief Dave Shaw.

1997 – Engine 32 & Rescue 3 mutual aid to Millington on the MVC, Rt. 301 & 291.

2021 – Ambulance 3 mutual aid to Millington on the MVC with rescue, River Rd.

06/10/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 10th.

1964 – Fire Box 30-6, Rt. 299 – Engine 1 (31) on the dump fire. IC – Assistant Chief John Duhamell.

1969 – Engine 31, Engine 32 & Tanker 34 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the barn fire, Sandy Bottom Rd. Galena OIC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1973 – Rescue Box 30-1, In Front of Galena School – Engine 31 & Rescue 36 for the MVC. IC – Chief Jack Dwyer.

1974 – Engine 32 & Tanker 34 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the house fire, #10 School House Rd. Galena OIC – Assistant Chief Jack Alfree.

1984 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313 – Engine 32 & Rescue 36 on the MVC. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

1991 – Brush 35 mutual aid to Cecilton on the vehicle fire, Pond Neck Rd. & Grove Neck Rd.

1996 – Fire Box 30-18, Shorewood Rd. – Engine 38, Tanker 3 & Utility 3 on the vehicle fire, total loss. IC – Assistant Chief Dave Shaw.

2017 – The Fire Company held a 75th Anniversary picnic celebrations.

2023 – Fire Box 30-18 – Brush 3, Command 3, Engine 3 & Tanker 3 on the control burn that got out of hand, Fox Hole Rd. IC – Chief Bert Piasecki.

06/09/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 9th.

1947 – The fire company set the carnival dates for October 1st thru October 6th.

1982 – Engine 32 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the Haz-Mat, Rt. 299, Massey, Decoster. Galena OIC – Assistant Chief Ed Connolley.

1983 – Rescue 36 mutual aid to Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company on the MVC, Rt. 213 & 298. Galena OIC – Chief Ed Connolley.

1991 – Ambulance 33 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the MVC, Sandy Bottom Rd. & New Cut Rd.

1992 – Ambulance 33 mutual aid to Cecilton on the MVC, Rt. 282 & the Alibi Inn.

1995 – Rescue Box 30-80, Rt. 301 & 313 – Ambulance 33, Engine 38 & Rescue 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Millington. IC – Lieutenant Scott Rodney.

2001 – Fire Box 30-11, Shallcross Wharf Rd. – Brush 3, Engine 3-1, Tanker 3 & Utility 3 on the field fire. Mutual aid received from Kennedyville. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2011 – Fire Boat 3 & Utility 3 mutual aid to Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company on the open water drowning, Chester River.

2020 – Ambulance 3 mutual aid to Kennedyville on the MVC, Morgnec Rd.

06/08/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 8th.

1969 – Rescue Box 30-18, Rt. 290 & 301 – Ambulance 33 on the fatal MVC, one fatality.

1999 – Fire Box 30-13, Rt. 213 – Brush 3, Engine 3-1 & Tanker 3 on the field fire. Mutual aid received from Kennedyville. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2010 – Brush 3, Engine 3 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Millington on the field fire, Big Stone Rd.

2012 – Fire Box 30-9, Rt. 290, between Irelands Corner Rd. & Duck Puddle Rd. – Brush 3, Command 3, Engine 3, Rescue Pumper 3, Tanker 3 & Utility 3 on the large field fire. Mutual aid received from Millington, Kennedyville, Betterton, Chestertown, K&QA Rescue Squad, Cecilton, Hacks Point, Chesapeake City, Crumpton, Sudlersville, Church Hill, Townsend, Middletown, Odessa, Clayton & Smyrna. Hacks Point & Townsend also transferred to Galena. IC – Assistant Chief Scott Duhamell.

2012 – Fire Box 30-9, Rt. 290, between Irelands Corner Rd. & Duck Puddle Rd. – Brush 3 & Tanker 3 on the field fire. IC – Assistant Chief Mark Shaw.

2012 – Fire Box 30-9, Rt. 290, between Irelands Corner Rd. & Duck Puddle Rd. – Brush 3, Command 3 & Engine 3 on the field fire. IC – Assistant Chief Dave Shaw.

2013 – Rescue Pumper 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the house trailer fire, Church St. & Rumsey Rd.

2020 – Ambulance 3 & Engine 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the MVC, Rt. 301 & 299.

06/07/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 7th.

1989 – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Rescue 36 mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the structure fire, Millington Chesterville Rd. Cecilton transferred to Galena. Galena OIC – None listed on the incident report.

1992 – Ambulance 33 mutual aid to Cecilton Vol. Fire Co on the MVC, Rt. 282 & the Alibi Inn.

1997 – Rescue Box 30-10, Vansant Corner Rd. – Engine 32, Rescue 3 & Utility 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company. IC – Deputy Chief John Dwyer.

2018 – Chief Chris Powell reported that our ISO rating is now 3/3Y. Our old rating was 6/8B. This rating is effective September 1st.

2019 – Medical Box 30-4, Sassafras Caldwell Rd. – Ambulance 3 & Rescue Engine 3 on the Carbon monoxide medical emergency with medivac, two patients. Mutual aid received from Townsend Fire Company & Kent County Office of Emergency Services. IC – Captain Paul Berlen.

06/06/2026

Today in Galena VFC History - June 6th.

1968 – The Board of Directors made the following appointments – Vice President Carlton Wallace is appointed President and John W. Duhamell, Sr. is appointed Director to fill out the term of Past President Rev. Charles Hoffman.

1980 – Rescue 36 & Ambulance mutual aid to Community Fire Company Of Millington,Md on the MVC, Rt. 291.

1987 – Fire Box 30-2, Olivet Hill – Engine 31, Engine 32, Tanker 34 & Utility 39 on the house fire. Mutual aid received from Cecilton Vol. Fire Co & Millington. IC – Lieutenant Chris Powell.

1995 – Rescue Box 30-7, Rt. 313 & Quinn Rd. – Ambulance 33, Command 3, EMS 3 & Rescue 3 on the MVC. Mutual aid received from Millington. IC – Chief John Dwyer.

2002 – The fire company voted to purchase a 2003 Freightliner/American LaFrance/Medic Master for $154,383.00. This unit would be known as Ambulance 3.

2003 – Tanker 3 mutual aid to Cecilton on the house trailer fire, Crystal Beach Rd.

2011 – Engine 3 & Tanker 3 mutual aid to Millington on the house fire, Golts Rd.

2012 – Rescue Box 30-7, Rt. 313 & Quinn Rd. – Ambulance 3, Command 3, Engine 3 & Rescue Pumper 3 on the MVC. IC – Assistant Chief Mark Shaw.

2020 – The fire company held a drive-thru wings dinner. COVID19 is still in full effect.

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Galena, MD
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