Firefighter Troy Pearson

The members of the Cordova Volunteer Firemen's Association regretfully announce the untimely passing of firefighter Troy Pearson on August 13, 2012.  Troy was a very active member of the company with 20 years of service to CVFA. 

A viewing will be held on Sunday August 19 from 6-9 pm at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cordova.  The funeral will take place Monday August 20 at 11 am, also at St. Paul's. 

Working House Fire

On August 6, 2012 Talbot Center alerted Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for a structure fire at 10790 Three Bridge Branch Road.

Officer 501 (L. Larmore) arrived on location, reported heavy smoke showing and established command. E-54 laid LDH up the farm lane, and the crew made an interior attack.  The crew and was able to knock the fire down and keep the it contained to the attic.  The crews from Sta. 60 and Sta. 80 assisted with ventilation and extensive overhaul. Caroline County Station 400 (Ridgely) was initially alerted to standby at Sta. 50, but their assignment was changed to respond to the scene to assist.

50th Country Fair

     

This year the Cordova Vol. Firemen's Association is proud to annouce that the 2012 Country Fair will be our 50th Country Fair!  Come out and celebrate with us on August 2-4 2012.  This year will be having special food prices, games, and prizes.   Thursday night will be the Little Miss Cordova Contest.  The Miss Cordova Contest will be held Friday night and the parade will take place at 6:00 pm on Saturday. 

2011 Country Fair

The Cordova Vol. Firemen's Assoc. is holding its annual Country Fair on August 4-6th 2011. Bring the whole family out for food, fun, games, and rides.  Thursday night the Little Miss Cordova Contest will take place at 8:00 PM.  On Friday night, the Miss Cordova Contest will happen at 9:00 PM.   Come early to get a good seat for the parade that will start at 6:00 PM on Saturday evening.  You don't want to miss the Missed Cordova Contest at 10:00 PM on Saturday night.  Anyone wishing to be a contestant, for the any of the contests please call (410)924-5124.  Don't forget to get your chances from the company members for the many raffle prizes that will be given away at 11:00 PM on Saturday night.  Raffle Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5.

Tractor Trailer MVA

At a 05:30 on July 12, 2011 Talbot Center dispatched Sta. 50 and PM-90 for a serious MVA with entrapment on Church Lane.  When E-51 (501 Secrist) responded, Talbot Center advised the MVA was an overturned tractor trailer with confirmed entrapment.  501 added Sta. 80 for a rescue to the assignment.  Engine 51 arrived on location with an overturned tractor trailer with heavy entrapment of the driver and assumed "Church Lane Command".  The crews from E-51 and R-84 worked to remove the trapped driver in 15 minutes.  Trooper 6 transported the driver to Shock Trauma.  Command requested the pump off trailer from Talbot County and MDE to respond for the leaking saddle tanks.  The crews also attempted to slow the leak of milk from the overturned trailer.   The crew from Sta. 50 remained on scene during clean up and the uprighting of the truck, and returned to service at 12:30. 

For additional photos http://www.cordovavfa.org/2011-photo-gallery/