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Lt Ryan Emmons Update

 February 2, 2013

divdivpspan classuserContentFROM RYAN 2-17-13 – Last surgery Monday night Well last one for a while. Surgery at 5pm cant drink or eat all day tomorrow thats torture. br br Thank you to everyone who has mailed in donations or used the new Paypal donation system. br br The new Paypal link can be found on the West Lanham Hills website. Take a moment and send the link around to you fellow friends and family.spanppspan classuserContentFrom Ryan 2-16-13 – span styleline-height 115 font-family quotCalibriquotquotsans-serifquot font-size 11pt mso-ascii-theme-font minor-latin mso-fareast-font-family Calibri mso-fareast-theme-font minor-latin mso-hansi-theme-font minor-latin mso-bidi-font-family Times New Roman mso-bidi-theme-font minor-bidi mso-ansi-language EN-US mso-fareast-language EN-US mso-bidi-language AR-SASo the quick and easy surgery yesterday turned into a more detailed surgery. They removed hardware from my elbow installed a suction device to my arm cleaned it all out again and re-bandaged it. br br Slept ok last night but the pain definitely sucks bad. br … br Still getting tons of support from family and friends. Trying to catch up on FB messages and emails from before Im sorry if I didnt write …backbr br Finally shaved down my beard feels much better. br br Still some peps who havent come or came back again to visit. Ill be reaching out to those of you.nbsp br br Missing Madison is driving me nuts. I cant wait to see her in person. Skype wifi isnt the greatest here. br br Surgery this week might change days keep you posted. br br I think its cool a lot of fire depts have my story on their own websites in addition SVFD Co2 and PHFD Co10 two departments I used to be members at years ago have the stories up. br br Alright everyone. Take care and Be Safespanspanppspan classuserContentFrom Ryan 2-14-13 – Just over 2 weeks ago since the accident. Surgery 4 was yesterday and went well. I have another surgery Tuesday which should complete the skin graphs. I have seen so many people and old friends and I am thankful for all the support everyone has given me. No doctor can tell me the final outcome but I will strive to beat all the odds. Ya never think you know how important and used your right armhand is til you cant use it. br br Today try not to use your right hand for a couple of hours or one hour or just 30 mins. It aint easy. br br Anyways keep the visits coming. Afternoons are best but either come by and say hi.spanpdivdivnbspdivdiv2-13-13 4pm – Ryan is out of surgery and they got done what they were able to do. He is back in his room and phone in hand texting with us. Pain seems to be a lot better than Monday. Back to the waiting game to see what the next steps will be.nbspbr nbspbr 2-13-13 8am – Ryan is headed back in for some minor surgery this morning to remove some skin that did not take and do another skin graft. Ill post an update once he is out and I see how he is feeling today. Ryan has been in a lot of pain after Sundays surgery and the guys have been by his side trying to cheer him up. The time in the hospital and the pain from surgery is paying a toll on Ryan and all your thoughts and prayers are helping as he looks through Facebook and see how much everyone cares. Look for update after surgery and think of some jokes and such to cheer Ryan up. Be ready to post these on the next update this afternoon.nbspbr nbspbr 2-10-13 – About 1130 am Ryan left his tropical beach party room and headed down the hall in his blue party hat. Ryan is OUT of surgery and in recovery and the doctor said it went well and the muscle took very good. Ryan is in a little bit of pain but handling it like a trooper. The next 3 days will be critical for the muscle and tissue to take. If all goes well after the 3 days he could be looking at getting sprung in about 5 days from that point. He should be back in his room tonight at some point and able to rest tonight.nbspbr nbspbr He has a few extra incision sites now and the heat is still on in force to promote good blood flow. Ryan may be sore tomorrow so keep in mind he will need rest at times and dress in layers so you can unload once in his room.nbspbr nbspdivdiv2-2-13 – I was able to visit Ryan today and glad to see how well he is doing. Between Maytown Fire Dept from Pa Engine 21 right in Baltimore City and Guys from 33 that were on the call Ryan was kept very busy and he is very happy to see everyone. As of today Ryan is looking to have skin grafts done on Tuesday to cover the surgery site and if all goes well he could be discharged by the very next weekend. With this type of procedure it is best to rest and simply wait. Ryan still has a long recovery road but it is very possible to have him back on fire trucks in less than two years.nbspdivdivbr nbspdivdivRyan told me to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers and said to keep them coming. He should have access to Facebook again once he is home and will look forward to chatting with everyone.nbspdivdivbr nbspdivdivRyan is able to have limited visitors at this point but should talk to one of us before showing up to make sure he is awake and up for it. nbspWe are trying to rotate as many people in as possible but there are limits and he still must get lots of rest. There should be family members and West Lanham Hills members at the hospital at all times and you can feel free to keep them company also.nbspdivdivbr nbspdivdivThanks again for everyones thoughts and prayers through this whole thing. Jeffrey S. Miller Sr. Deputy Chief 48A WLHVFDnbspdivdivpnbspp

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Engine 281 goes first due to the 5600 Block of Duchaine Drive for fire showing from the rear of the house. #WLHVFD

Engine 281 goes first due to the 5600 Block of Duchaine Drive for fire showing from the rear of the house. #WLHVFD ...

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Jan 5

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We regret to announce that Fire Chief Nick Finamore of the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department has passed.  Nick passed this morning due to complications of Covid-19.

We regret to announce that Fire Chief Nick Finamore of the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department has passed. Nick passed this morning due to complications of Covid-19. ...

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Nov 17

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We regret to inform our membership that Fire Chaplain Father Elliot Nitz of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has passed away.  Father Nitz was a member of the Society of the Divine Savior Salvatorians, a former parish priest, retreat director, novice director, emergency medical technician, swimming teacher and hospital chaplain. For two decades Father Nitz served as our Chaplain before retiring. He was an active member and EMT on our ambulance for over a decade and was a Life Member.  Father Nitz was known for mentoring members and offering community outreach in the neighborhood.

We regret to inform our membership that Fire Chaplain Father Elliot Nitz of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has passed away. Father Nitz was a member of the Society of the Divine Savior Salvatorians, a former parish priest, retreat director, novice director, emergency medical technician, swimming teacher and hospital chaplain. For two decades Father Nitz served as our Chaplain before retiring. He was an active member and EMT on our ambulance for over a decade and was a Life Member. Father Nitz was known for mentoring members and offering community outreach in the neighborhood. ...

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West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the Prince George's County Fire Commission Joseph Robison.  Joe passed away this morning, November 10, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Please keep Joann and the Robison's family, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad in your thoughts and prayers.

West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the Prince George's County Fire Commission Joseph Robison. Joe passed away this morning, November 10, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Please keep Joann and the Robison's family, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad in your thoughts and prayers.
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