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VACANT HOUSE DAMAGED BY EARLY MORNING BLAZE IN HAGERSTOWN
CJ RINEHART
Hagerstown, MD - On the morning of May 10th, emergency crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were alerted on Box 3-4-1-5 for a structure fire on South Prospect Street.
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CHESTERFIELD FIRE AND EMS
Virginia Firefighters Tackle Fully Involved Barn
Chesterfield, VA - Tones sounded on May 20th dispatching Chesterfield Fire and EMS to 26002 Pear Orchard Road at Chesterfield Berry Farm for a structure fire at 7:40 A.M. Responding were Engines 19, 16, 24 and 5, Trucks 7 and 9, Tankers 7, 19 and 21, Medics 7, 19 and 16, Tactical Safety Officer, and Battalions 4 and 3. Crews arrived on scene to a barn heavily involved with fire. An aggressive fire attack was launched and the fire was marked under control in about 30 minutes. Chesterfield Fire and EMS Engine 20 was deployed to Station 5 for key station coverage and Engine 15 was deployed to Station 7 for key station coverage. Lt. Jason Elmore of Chesterfield Fire and EMS said the barn was a maintenance storage facility. The structure and its contents were a total loss. The Fire Marshal couldn’t determine a cause due to the amount of fire damage, Elmore said. No injuries were reported.
HENRICO COUNTY FIRE
Single Family Residential Fire in Henrico County
Henrico County, VA - Henrico Fire units responded to the 4400 block of Samara Drive at 3:14 A.M. on June 17th. Henrico 911 was called for a house fire across the street from the caller. Units arrived to find heavy fire venting from several windows and doors. The fire rapidly extended into the attic. No one was home at the time of the fire. Henrico Fire Marshal’s personnel were on scene to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
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Roanoke Swift Water Team Rescues Motorist Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Fire and EMS swift water rescue team was dispatched on May 20th at 9:20 P.M. for a person trapped in a vehicle in water. Rescue crews arrived at Bennington St. and Pike Lane and discovered a person trapped in a vehicle in flooded waters. The occupant was safely rescued and no injuries were reported.
Occupant Escapes House Fire in Henrico County Henrico County, VA - On May 4th, Henrico Fire units responded to the 3700 block of Pinoak Road, 30 minutes after midnight. The occupant heard popping outside and noticed a fire. The occupant then departed the house safely and called 911. Fire units arrived to find heavy fire from the rear of a two-story house. An exterior fire attacked was initially used to control the bulk of the fire. Firefighters then transitioned to an interior fire attack. Henrico Fire Marshal’s personnel were on scene to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
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VIRGINIA
HENRICO FIRE
No Injuries at House Fire in Henrico County
Colonial Heights new Fire Chief, T. Wayne Hoover.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS FIRE AND EMS
Colonial Heights Fire and EMS Name New Chief Colonial Heights, VA - Deputy Chief T. Wayne Hoover has been named the new Chief of Fire & EMS for the City of Colonial Heights, effective May 6, 2020. Hoover makes fire history as the third paid Fire Chief in the department. “The City is very fortunate to have an exceptional in-house candidate in Wayne Hoover to serve as our new Chief. Chief Hoover brings extensive Fire and EMS experience from serving Colonial Heights and other organizations as well,� City Manager Douglas Smith said. Chief Hoover started out as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member with Victoria Fire & Rescue Inc. in 1986. He is still involved as a volunteer Paramedic and Life Member. Upon graduating high school, he began working for the Petersburg Fire Department in January of 1989. Hoover has served with the City of Colonial Heights Fire & EMS Department since 1993, including service as a Battalion Chief from
JUMP TO FILE #052220100 1996 to 2018 and as Deputy Chief beginning in 2018. Hoover has most recently been serving in the role of Acting Fire Chief for the City. Fire Chief A.G. Moore, Jr., who served the public for 38 years, retired, with his official last day of service being Thursday, April 30, 2020. Chief Moore has left a legacy in the department, as a charter member of the Crater Regional Technical Rescue Team and who was instrumental in developing the Automatic Aid program and joining the Regional Radio System. At the time of Chief Moore's promotion in March of 1993, he was the youngest career chief in the Commonwealth of Virginia at just 26-years-old. - BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
Henrico County, VA - On May 28th at 12:36 P.M., Henrico Fire units responded to the 3400 block of Glenwood Ridge Road for a kitchen fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire venting from several windows and doors at the front and rear of dwelling. The fire rapidly extended
JUMP TO FILE #052920107 into the attic and across the entire length of the house. All occupants were immediately accounted for safely outside on arrival without injury. The
American Red Cross was assisting the family with immediate housing and personal items. Henrico Fire Marshal's personnel were on scene to determine the origin and cause of the fire. - HENRICO FIRE
Five Displaced, Dog and Cat Perish in Charlottesville Fire Charlottesville, VA - Tones sounded on May 22nd around 10:00 A.M. for a structure fire in the 1500 block of Rosa Terrace. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire conditions. Crews entered the home and quickly conducted a search for trapped victims. No injuries were reported, according to Deputy Chief Joe Powers, and the fire was quickly marked under control. The American Red Cross is assisting the five displaced residents, and fire marshals are working to determine a cause. One dog and one cat died in the fire. The home had no working smoke alarms, but the quick actions by the occupants to evacuate, immediately call 911, and notify the neighbors saved lives. CHARLOTTESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
Kent County Firefighter’s Association Annual Dinner Clayton, DE - Each year, the Kent County Firefighter's Association presents an award to a member of the county fire service, nominated by their home company. The award is named in honor of William R. "Ace" Carrow of Clayton and Morris King of Hartly, the first two award winners. During the annual Kent County dinner, held earlier this year, William R. "Skip" Carrow the son of Ace was given the annual award. This year, Robert Yerkies of Houston also won the award for the first time since the inception of the award. Skip has served in every fire line position as well as most of the administrative positions within the fire company. He
JUMP TO FILE #030220115 serves as a Clayton Town Council person, as well as committees of the county association. Skip has dedicated his life as a public server, having retired as a 911 operator supervisor from the Delaware State Police and currently serving as a 911 operator for the Town of Smyrna. "The company is very proud of Skip's accomplishments and his dedication to the fire company," stated president Kevin Wilson. Skip's son Alex serves as the fire chief of Clayton.
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Keep the kitchen cool!! FORK & HOSE CO.
JAMES WOZNICKI
Summer, 2020
It’s July and the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven, so let’s fire up those grills! When we are in the dead of summer, I try to use my grill as much as possible, whether at home or the firehouse. Most recipes that are ideal for cooking on the grill are fast cooking, making them perfect for those days that are just too hot to do anything. But instead of throwing a steak on and calling it a day, I try to keep it interesting and play with flavors, textures and techniques. Kabobs are ubiquitous with grilling but often fall short in the creativity department,
you know the ones I am talking about…protein, pepper, onion, repeat. But that is just way too boring for me, after all most kabobs sold pre-packed in the supermarket come exactly that way. Kabobs are the perfect vehicle for trying out new marinades and ingredients, so think outside the box! Kabobs require two things, the first being ingredient selection. Make sure to use proteins that cook fast like chicken, lean cuts of beef, lamb and even seafood. Chicken breast is great but I prefer boneless skinless thighs as they offer more flavor and are more forgiving when it comes to overcooking. They also take on marinades well. Beef can be tricky so I tend to use sirloin steak rather than something expensive like filet mignon. Pork tenderloin is fantastic because it cooks fast and the same goes for seafood, particularly shrimp. You must also think about
the other ingredients you will be using. Things like peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant all work well because they do not need extensive cooking times. With the recipe here I use corn, something not often used on kabobs, but the key here is to “par-cook” it on the grill before skewering to make sure it cooks through. Besides ingredient selection, you also need to consider how you will cut your ingredients before putting them on the skewer, this ensures ingredients will cook through. Think about how fast each ingredient cooks and cut them accordingly. Leave quicker cooking ingredients bigger and slower cooking ingredients a little smaller. Kabobs are great for feeding crowds and this recipe for Mexican Shrimp and Corn Kabobs will certainly be a hit at your next BBQ! Stay safe, eat well!
MEXICAN SHRIMP AND CORN KABOBS Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
For Kabobs: 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Ears of Fresh Corn 2 Limes, 1 sliced thin / 1 cut into wedges Handful of Fresh Cilantro, rough chopped EVOO Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper Chili Powder Skewers, if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes Procedure:
-Preheat grill to high.
-Grill the corn with husk on for about 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove and let cool. When cool to the touch, peel husk and cut into 2” pieces.
-To make the kabobs, alternate shrimp, lime slices and corn. Brush kabobs with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and chile powder. Oil the grill grates and grill the skewers for a few minutes per side, or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
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Indiana: John Schoffstall, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 26, 2020 Death Date: April 12, 2020 Fire Department: Terre Haute Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Firefighter John Schoffstall contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus.
Kentucky: John "Andy" Andrew Kuchar III, 43 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: March 2, 2020 Death Date: April 16, 2020 Fire Department:Burlington Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Sergeant Andy Kuchar was injured on-duty while performing station duties on 03/02/2020. Since that time, he was off work as a result of the injury. Sergeant Kuchar recently underwent surgery for the injury and passed away at his residence on 04/16/2020. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined. Illinois: Mario Araujo, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 1, 2020 Death Date: April 7, 2020 Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department Initial Summary: While on official duty, Firefighter Mario Araujo contracted COVID-19 from exposure from a patient with a known case of COVID-19.
New Jersey: Israel Tolentino, Jr., 33 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 14, 2020 Death Date: March 31, 2020 Fire Department: Passaic Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 14, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Israel Tolentino, Jr., responded with his fire department to an ongoing gas rupture at a residence. All members, including Firefighter/EMT Tolentino, entered the surrounding structures, including multi-family dwellings and apartments, to check for gas seepage and levels. Three of the residences he entered had individuals with known cases of COVID-19. Firefighter/EMT Tolentino
subsequently became ill, was diagnosed with COVID19, and passed away on March 31, 2020.
Texas: Eduardo Ramirez, 43 Rank: Fire Suppression Technician Incident Date: April 21, 2020 Death Date: April 21, 2020 Fire Department: El Paso Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020, while performing department mandated physical fitness training, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez collapsed. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation. Maine: Harold "Eddie" Moore, Jr., 42 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 28, 2020 Death Date: April 28, 2020 Fire Department: Jackson Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, Lieutenant Harold “Eddie” Moore, Jr., responded to a fire at a residence. Later in the evening, after arriving home, Lieutenant Moore suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.
Illinois: Robert David Reisinger, 57 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: April 29, 2020 Fire Department: River Grove Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Robert David Reisinger responded to a medical emergency on March 24, 2020. The patient had a known case of COVID-19. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger subsequently contracted the virus. He was quarantined at home and was scheduled to return to work on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Monday evening, April 27, 2020, he suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. Upon arrival, hospital staff performed a COVID-19 test which came back positive. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from the stroke that was attributed to COVID-19.
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DC Firefighters Battle Two Fires in One Day Washington, DC - DC’s Bravest battled two working fires just blocks away and hours apart from each other on Wednesday afternoon, June 17th. The first blaze erupted around 12:45 P.M. at 1322 First Street SW, a two-story occupied apartment building. Fire was visible from two windows on the second floor upon arrival, and a Working Fire dispatch was requested. Despite the volume of fire, an interior attack made a quick knockdown, and a search for a person reported trapped proved negative. There was some extension to the roof and attic above, which was quickly contained. The blaze left 13 residents from three units displaced, but there were no injuries. Fire investigators are looking into the cause. Shortly before 3:30 P.M., another Box Alarm was sounded for 325 P Street SW, an occupied 10story apartment building. Once
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JUMP TO FILE #063020113 again, units arrived to find fire showing, this time from a ground level apartment in the front. Again, a Working Fire dispatch was requested. Quick work contained this blaze to the apartment of origin, with smoke conditions on some floors. Occupants were sheltered in place as needed until the smoke conditions cleared. One resident was transported to the hospital with a non-lifethreatening condition, and a second was treated and released on the scene. The same investigators who were still occupied at the first incident also responded to this blaze to determine the cause. - DC FIRE AND EMS
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This is the third disk of the set of five and features Rescue 3, which covers the Bronx and three battalions in Manhattan. Like the
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other two previously reviewed, it is 60 minutes in length and starts off with the same introduction sung by Fontana Bass. A second brief presentation follows, featuring fires of the past. At this point the viewer may think that he or she has the wrong disk, but low and behold it eventually gets to Rescue 3 footage. Unlike the first two disks where a member of the company introduces himself and orients the viewer about the responsibilities of the rescue unit, this disk does not have a formal introduction. You will see fires and collapses that the company responded to during 1998 and 1999, and see a training session on the search cam which is a long instrument used to be inserted within a collapse area to search for life and other conditions. Also is a tour of the inventory of the collapse unit, which is the second section of Rescue 3 which is a tractor-drawn vehicle. One of the collapses is in lower Manhattan involving a parking garage in which some 50 cars were destroyed. Heavy equipment was brought in to retrieve the cars and each had to be searched for possible casualties or fatalities. A second collapse of the building under repairs is featured. There is an explanation about the symbols on vacant buildings for instance and what each signifies to the Fire Department regarding entry or non-entry. The fire scenes include a multi-storied brick dwelling which appears to be vacant and has heavy fire through the roof but nothing showing on the lower floors. Other fires include a commercial business which actually burned twice within two months, an auto repair shop and other major fires. Radio transmissions can be heard and there is a brief announcement of when the incident was, where it was and what is involved. The next disk will feature Rescue Company 4.
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Firefighters at the scene of the Exxon gas station car wash fire, 5/24/20.
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Fire at Exxon Station Car Wash in Randallstown Quickly Contained Randallstown, MD - Shortly before 5:00 A.M. on Sunday, May 24th, Baltimore County Fire Dispatch alerted westside companies for a reported fire at the car wash at the Exxon gas station, 9835 Liberty Road in Randallstown (Fire Box 46-1). Upon arrival, the officer of
JUMP TO FILE #052420104 Baltimore County Fire Dept. Engine 18 reported fire showing from a one-story commercial building, laid a line at the gas station and began fire attack. As ad-
ditional units arrived, ground ladders were thrown and additional supply and attack lines deployed. There were no injuries reported and the fire was brought under control in under one hour. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
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Firefighters from the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway arrive to find a working camper trailer fire.
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Fire Erupts in Pikesville Apartment Building During Summer Storm
Pikesville, MD - Around 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 20th, during a summer storm, Baltimore County westside fire units were alerted for Fire Box 19-5, reporting smoke from an apartment building at Green Tree Rd. & Barbican Way in Pikesville. With BCoFD Engine 19 on another call, BCoFD Engine 2 was the first-arriving engine, and reported they were investigating possible smoke showing from the roof. Engine 2's crew found a small fire in the attic of a threestory building at 33 Barbican Way and were able to extinguish the fire before it spread. Additional crews assisted with throwing ladders, searching the building, helping residents evacuate and ventilating the structure. A lightning strike is believed to have caused the fire.
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Rural Security Fire Company in Pennsylvania operates a 1986 Seagrave 1250/2500. The unit once saw service in Chestnut Ridge, MD. FRANK ROBINSON
Working Camper Trailer Fire Under Investigation in Halfway Halfway, MD - On the evening of May 22nd, Washington County Emergency Communications received a call reporting smoke and flames coming from a camper trailer in the area of Greenmount Avenue in Halfway. Crews from the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway were dispatched out, along with several other units due on Box 26-10 around 8:29 P.M. Emergency crews quickly responded on the call and were able to see smoke coming from the area as they approached the scene. Crews from Halfway arrived to find smoke and flames coming from a camper trailer to the rear of 11210 Hollywood Road. Paramedic James Ulrich on Paramedic 26-9 arrived and established command as Engine 26-1’s crew arrived and prepared for their fire attack. Due to the structural integrity of the camper along with other safety concerns, firefighters pulled an attack
JUMP TO FILE #052620107 line and conducted a defensive attack only from the exterior of the camper. Their aggressive efforts allowed them to get a quick knock of the fire, keeping it contained to the camper only. Command reported to Washington County that the fire was under control at 8:44 P.M. Firefighters were committed on the scene for several hours conducting overhaul and assisting investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Marshal Ed Ernst (FM26) was on the scene Friday evening and able to confirm the point of origin to be the interior closet in the camper. The damages are estimated to be around $8,000 between the camper and its contents. The cause of the fire is not currently known and remains under in-
vestigation. No occupants were found to be in the camper at the time of the incident and no injuries were reported that night as a result of the fire. All emergency personnel were able to clear the scene shortly before midnight. Over 30 emergency responders answered the call that Friday evening in Halfway. Personnel from the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway (Co.26) responded, receiving assistance from Williamsport Fire & EMS (Co.2), Funkstown Vol. Fire Company (Co.10), Maugansville Goodwill Fire (Co.13), Washington County Special Operations (Co.20), Community Rescue Service (Co.75), Washington County Fire & Rescue Association Safety Officer, Washington County Emergency Support Services (Rehab 25), and Washington County Fire Police. - WILLIAM KING
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Baltimore County Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Windsor Mill
Windsor Mill, MD - Shortly after 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16th, Baltimore County westside fire units were alerted for Fire Box 3-12, reporting a house on fire in the 3500 block of Lynne Haven Road. BCoFD Medic 103, in the area responding on another call, was the first unit on scene and arrived reporting heavy smoke showing from the house. Firefighters from Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 18, Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company Engine 461 and Truck 18 made an interior attack on the fire, which was in the attic and roof area of the two-story dwelling. Firefighters from Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Engine 321 were assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team and the crew also threw ground ladders, assisted with ventilation as well as interior and exterior overhaul operations.
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Vacant House Damaged by Early Morning Blaze in Hagerstown Hagerstown, MD - On the morning of May 10th, emergency crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were alerted on Box 3-4-1-5 for a structure fire on South Prospect Street. The Washington County Emergency Communications Center received the call from a passerby reporting a fire to the rear of an abandoned house at 221 South Prospect Street. Hagerstown Battalion Commander, Justin Malott, arrived to find a three-story residential structure with normal conditions from the front (side Alpha) of the structure. Upon further investigation, crews found they had a working fire in the rear (side Charlie) of 216 South Prospect Street. Malott immediately established South Prospect Street Command and requested the Safety Assignment to be started. Firefighters were faced with a rapidly spreading fire that had already spread from the first floor to the second. Crews quickly pulled attack lines and made entry to battle the blaze as the fire continued to spread up the back of the house into the attic. Firefighters were hampered by the balloon construction which gave the fire multiple routes to spread rapidly. Interior crews attempted an aggressive attack and were met with heavy fire conditions on Division II of the structure. At 3:20 A.M., the inte-
JUMP TO FILE #052220110 rior crew on Division II was forced to evacuate after the ceiling collapsed. Command immediately called for all crews to exit the structure and called for the Evacuation Tones to be sounded. Firefighters were forced into a defensive mode to battle the blaze from the exterior with attack lines and master streams as the fire was now shooting from the roof. Once they had their master streams in service, firefighters were able to get a bulk of the blaze knocked down on the exterior of the structure by 3:45 A.M. Firefighters were then able to make re-entry to continue fighting the fire. Crews worked for over an hour extinguishing the flames and conducting extensive overhaul to ensure the fire was out. Crews remained on the scene for a good portion of the day dowsing hot spots and assisting Hagerstown City Fire Marshals with their investigation. Over 40 emergency personnel responded on the early morning blaze. The residence is believed to have been vacant for over a year. The blaze caused heavy damage to the structure, but specific damages were not released. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident, but did not require transport to the hospital. The cause of
the blaze has not yet been determined and remains under investigation by the Hagerstown City Fire Marshal’s Office. Hagerstown Fire Department responded with units from Western Enterprise Station 4 (Engine & Truck 4), First Hagerstown Hose Company (Engine 1), South End Fire Company (Engine 5), Antietam Fire Company (Engine 2), Independent Junior Fire Company (Engine 3), and Pioneer Hook & Ladder (Truck 3). HFD received additional assistance on the scene from Community Rescue Service (Co.75), Washington County Special Operations (Co.20), Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway (Co.26), Maugansville Goodwill Fire Company (Co.13), Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company (Co.27), Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Company (Co.9), Washington County Emergency Support Services (Air & Rehab 25), Hagerstown City Police, and Hagerstown City Police Auxiliary Unit. Additional assistance was received from Clear Spring Fire Company (Co.4) and Boonsboro Fire Company (Co.6) who transferred crews into the City of Hagerstown to help cover the area as crews were committed on the incident. - WILLIAM KING
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Baltimore & Carroll Firefighters Respond to Reisterstown Restaurant Fire
Reisterstown, MD - At approximately 2:30 A.M. on Memorial Day morning, units from Baltimore and Carroll Counties were alerted for Fire Box 41-12, reporting a fire at the Genova's To Go restaurant in Reisterstown at 13022 Old Hanover Road. First-arriving Engine 412 from the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company reported fire coming from the front and back of the building, and a Tanker Strike Team and Working Fire Dispatch were requested. Firefighters were on the scene for several hours extinguishing the fire.
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Quint 27's crew begins an exterior attack on the working house fire on Hyacinth Court.
One Home Destroyed and Second Home Damaged by Fire in Longmeadow Longmeadow, MD - On the afternoon of April 25th, Washington County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received multiple calls reporting a structure fire on Hyacinth Court in Northbrook Estates, just north of Hagerstown. Emergency crews from the Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company were alerted for the call at 12:12 P.M. with multiple companies due on Box 27-5 for a house fire. Emergency crews responding on the call could see a large column of smoke billowing from the area as the ECC continued to receive multiple calls reporting the blaze with possible occupants still inside the structure. Longmeadow’s Lt. Scott Adams was the first to arrive to find a one-story rancher with heavy fire showing from the attached garage with extension into the house. Lt. Adams reported that he had a working fire with exposures on sides 'Bravo' and 'Delta' of the structure as Longmeadow’s Quint 27 arrived and immediately set up for fire attack on side 'Alpha'. Firefighters pulled multiple attack lines to battle the blaze and protect exposures as Lt. Adams requested the County Safety Assignment to be started to assist. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 30 minutes before get-
JUMP TO FILE #051320105 ting a significant knock and gaining control, at which time Command reported the fire knocked down at 12:43 P.M. Once knocked, Command reported crews would be committed on the scene conducting extensive overhaul operations and requested a Fire Marshal to the scene. Firefighters' quick actions were able to keep the fire contained to the house that was involved while keeping the damage to the surrounding exposures to a minimum. Four people were displaced by the blaze and are currently receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. None of the occupants were injured during the incident, but one of the family pets were lost and one firefighter was transported to Meritus Medical Center by EMS and was later released. The Sunday afternoon blaze caused significant damage to the residence at 13106 Hyacinth Court, with moderate damage to the residence next-door at 13110 Hyacinth Court from the heat of the blaze. Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office were on the scene for several hours con-
ducting their investigation of the blaze. The point of origin was determined to be the interior of the garage, but the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined and remains under investigation. The damages to the main residence are estimated to be around $230,000 between the structure and its contents. The estimated damages to the residence next-door were not released. Over 60 emergency responders from several agencies responded to the incident. Volunteers from the Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company (Co.27) responded on the incident, receiving assistance from Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Company (Co.9), HFD Antietam Fire Company (Engine 2), Maugansville Goodwill Fire Company (Co.13), Washington County Special Operations (Co.20), HFD Independent Juniors Fire Company (Engine 3), Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company (Co.10), Community Rescue Services (Co.75), Washington County Emergency Support Services (Air & Rehab 25), and Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association’s Safety Officers. - WILLIAM KING
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Funkstown Crews Respond to Two-Alarm Warehouse Fire South of Hagerstown Funkstown, MD - On the morning of April 17th, Washington County Emergency Communications received a call reporting an unknown fire in the area of Roadway Express Trucking Company on East JUMP TO FILE# Oak Ridge Drive. 042320116 Personnel from the Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company were alerted at 12:50 A.M. for an outside investigation of an unknown fire and arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the building at 231 East Oak Ridge Drive. Funkstown’s Engine 10-2 reported back to Washington County that they had a working structure fire and requested the box started as they established Oak Ridge Drive Command. At 12:55 A.M., Washington County dispatched the remainder of the units due on Box 10-18. Hagerstown Fire Department’s Battalion Chief Mark Cleck arrived and assumed Oak Ridge Drive Command, reporting they had a 100’X500’ warehouse with a 10% involvement and requested the 2nd Alarm to be struck at 1:04 A.M. Firefighters were faced with a rapidly moving fire in the roof of the structure. The aggressive efforts and strong teamwork of the crews operating on the 10-18 Box was able to keep a bulk of the fire contained to the south side of the structure. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two-and-a-half hours before they were able to bring the fire under control. Once they had a bulk of the fire out, firefighters continued to work for several hours conducting extensive overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. At 5:15 A.M., command was able to scale the incident back, releasing a majority of the units on the scene, and Battalion Chief Cleck transferred Command over to Funkstown’s Fire Chief Eric Fraley. The remaining fire crews on the scene were committed throughout the morning into the early afternoon, conducting additional overhaul while assisting the team of Fire Marshals who were on the scene from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The early morning blaze caused extensive damage to the
structure, which was an approximate 60,000-square-foot metal structure that housed several businesses. Damages are currently estimated to be around $2,000,000. One firefighter was transported to Meritus Medical Center with minor injuries, but no other injuries were reported. A release put out by the State Fire Marshal’s Office stated that they have identified an area of origin, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Over 100 emergency personnel from multiple departments responded on the fire. Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company (Co.10) responded on the call, receiving assistance on the scene from the Hagerstown Fire Department Command Staff, HFD-South End Fire Company (Engine 5), HFDFirst Hagerstown Hose Company (Engine 1), Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway (Co.26), HFDPioneer Hook & Ladder (Truck 3), Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company (Co.27), Maugansville Goodwill Fire Company (Co.13), Community Rescue Service (Co.75), Washington County Special Operations (Co.20), Washington County EMS 1811, Williamsport Fire & EMS (Co.2), Boonsboro Fire Department (Co.6), Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 (Co.12), HFD-Independent Juniors (Engine 3), Mt. Aetna Volunteer Fire Company (Co.16), Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Company (Co.9), Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Company (Co.7), Franklin County Pennsylvania’s Rescue Hose Company (Co.3), Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company (Co.4), Washington County Emergency Support Services (Co.25), Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Washington County Fire Police. Additional assistance was received from Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company (Co.1), Franklin County Pennsylvania’s Marion Volunteer Fire Company (Co.8), Frederick County Maryland’s Middletown Volunteer Fire Company (Co.7), and Emmitsburg Fire Department (Co.6); who transferred units and personnel in to help cover calls in Washington County while crews were committed on the incident. - WILLIAM KING
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Crews Respond to Fire in Garage of Home in Pikesville Pikesville, MD - Just before 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 27th, Baltimore County westside units were alerted for a reported fire in the garage of a house in the 7900 block of Ivy Lane (Fire Box 2-12) in Pikesville. First-arriving Baltimore County FD Engine 2 laid a hose- JUMP TO FILE# line at a nearby hy- 062720106 drant and arrived with smoke showing from the eaves of a semi-attached garage and the main onestory single-family house, while Pikesville Vol. Fire Co. Engine 321 picked up E2's hoseline to provide water supply. Firefighters found a fire in the ceiling of the garage, with some extension into the roof area; PVFC Tower 323's crew determined that the fire had not extended into the main house and assisted with opening up the garage door and ceiling. Crews from Engine 321 and BCoFD Engines 18 and 19 extinguished the fire, opened up the 'Delta' side and ventilated the structures, with BCoFD Engine 14 standing by as the Rapid Intervention Team. No injuries were reported. - MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG
Firefighters on the scene of a fire in the garage of a house in Pikesville.
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Multiple Buildings in Grafton Destroyed by Structure Fire
Grafton, WV - Firefighters responded to a blaze that began in a vacant commercial building on West Main Street shortly after 6:00 A.M. on June 19th. Six buildings were damaged in total, three of which were a total loss. Crews from Flemington, Bridgeport, Valley, Fellowsville, Nutter Fort and Philippi were on the scene. Fire marshals and police will continue with the investigation into what caused the fire.
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