St. Mary's County Fair Parade and Standby Duty
 
By Driver Leo Gillespie
September 26, 2015
 

On Saturday September 26th, members from the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (RVRS) participated in the St. Mary’s County Fair Parade with Ambulance 497. Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie drove Ambulance 497, a 2006 Ford E-450 Super Duty, in the parade along with Truck 7 from Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Engine 52 from Seventh District, Avenue's Historic Chevrolet Fire truck, and Engine 22 from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. Ambulance 497 received the 3rd place trophy in the Emergency Vehicles Division. A great time was had by all.

Driver Marie Carroll and Equipment Officer Alex Ketner were standby crew members on Saturday from 12 pm – 6 pm in Ambulance 497, offering medical assistance to all fair goers.
 
Units: Ambulance 497
 
Hyperlinks: http://www.thebaynet.com/photos/saturday-at-the-st-marys-county-fair.html
 
"Bay Net" photo of Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie in the St. Mary County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
"Bay Net" photo of Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie in the St. Mary County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
 
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
 
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
Ambulance 497 with Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
RVRS Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
RVRS Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie waiting for the start of the St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
 
Standby crew (Driver Marie Carroll and Equipment Officer Alex Ketner) in Ambulance 497 at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, September 26th, 2015.
Standby crew (Driver Marie Carroll and Equipment Officer Alex Ketner) in Ambulance 497 at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, September 26th, 2015.
Utility 49 (Chief's car) at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, September 26th, 2015.
Utility 49 (Chief's car) at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, September 26th, 2015.
 
RVRS Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie holding the 3rd place trophy for Ambulance 497 in the Emergency Vehicle Division. St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.
RVRS Driver Leo Gillespie and Lieutenant Christina Gillespie holding the 3rd place trophy for Ambulance 497 in the Emergency Vehicle Division. St. Mary's County Fair Parade, September 26th, 2015.