The Cedar Grove, Glasgow and Belle fire departments responded to a structure fire.
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Under Construction Site Fire in Baltimore
Fire broke out at an under-construction townhome/condo building in Baltimore.
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House Fire Requires Extensive Water Supply Op
Asignificant house fire broke out in Myersville drawing a large emergency response.
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House Fire on Sir Walters Lane
While cleaning up from the first fire of the day, Kentland Engine 332 was dispatched for a house fire.
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Kentland Handles House Fire
Kentland Volunteer Fire Department Truck 33 was dispatched for smoke from a house.
See story on page 25
Log Home Fire
Multiple departments responded to a fire that did extensive damage to a log home.
See story on page 30
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Structure Fire in Kanawha County
The CedarGrove, Glasgow and Belle fire departments responded to a structure fire in Mammoth on September22, 2024. - Submitted by Mark Harrison
Carinto Building in Delmar
On the evening of January 4, 2025, the DelmarFire Department along with the Laurel, Hebron and Salisbury fire departments were alerted fora structure fire as a result of an MVAon State Street in the area of the VFW. Command (J. Morris, Jr.) arrived on scene to find what looked like a two-vehicle accident with significant damage to a structure. Upon an investigation there was no fire found, and command downgraded the alarm to just Delmarfire units. Crews found that a single vehicle left the roadway and collided with
a structure and struck a parked carthat was covered with a tarp. Due to the damage to the structure, command requested the Sussex County Technical Rescue Team to evaluate the integrity of the structure. The DelmarPolice Department and Maryland State Police were also on scene. The Maryland State Police conducted a DUI investigation on the driverof the vehicle.
- Fire News photo by Wayne Barrall
CarFire Appears Suspicious
On January 28, 2025, Kanawha County Station 3 Malden was alerted fora vehicle fire on CloverDrive in Area 3. Crews arrived to a working vehicle fire and quickly extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries reported and the fire appeared to be suspicious in nature. Units that responded were Rescue Engine 33, Utility 3.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Snowy Fight in Malden County
On January 11, 2025, at 0813, Kanawha County’s Station 4 Rand and Station 3 Malden were dispatched to Kenyon Lane and Church Drive in Area 4 fora house fire. With overa foot of snow on the ground from two storms and still snowing, crews had a difficult time. The house was vacant and it was determined to use a controlled burn on the structure. Malden Engine 32 laid in 600 feet of four-inch fora watersupply. Crews cleared the scene in about three hours. Units that responded were Rand Engine 41, Utility 4, Malden Engine 32, Utility 3 and KCEAA156.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Investigation Continues into Cause of Fire at State Highway Administration Facility in Centreville
Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to investigate the cause of a fire at a Maryland State Highway Administration facility in Centreville, which caused an estimated $800,000 in damages. At around 1930 on February 7, 2025, Goodwill VolunteerFire Company and surrounding departments were called to the facility at 111 Safety Drive fora building fire. Firefighters arrived and discovered heavy fire coming from multiple vehicles, including the storage garage. The fire was upgraded to two alarms, and it took 90 minutes and nearly 50 firefighters to bring the fire undercontrol. Ateam of Deputy State Fire Marshals arrived to investigate. Investigators have no evidence of a criminal act.
- Photo courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
Fire in a First-Due House Starts the Day
Just after0700 Kentland Engine 332 was dispatched as the firstdue engine to the 7000 block of Flagstaff Street fora house fire. The Kentland’s crew arrived to find a two-story house with smoke showing from the first floor. The crew stretched the 150-foot Kentland bumperline and extinguished the fire on the first floor. Engine 332 operated forapproximately 90 minutes before returning to service.
- Photo courtesy of Kentland VFD
End of YearShed Fire Extends
On December31, 2024, at 0004, Kanawha counties Station 3 Malden, Station 4 Rand and Station 5 Belle were dispatched to Gapview Drive in Area 3 fora structure fire with possible entrapment. Malden Engine 32 arrived and reported a working shed fire with exposure issues on the B side. Crews quickly knocked down the
fire and confirmed that the male who lived there was not home at the time of the fire. Units which responded were Malden Engine 31,32,Utility 3 Rand Engine 42,43,Utility 4 Belle Engine 52, KCEAA 590,157.
- Fire News photos by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
UnderConstruction Site Fire in Baltimore
were quickly on the scene. The blaze seemed to be confined to one section of housing. No injuries were reported.
- Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos
Afire broke out at one of the under-construction townhome/condo buildings at the Locke Landing development on West Peninsula Drive in Baltimore on January 13, 2025. Baltimore City fire units
House Fire Requires Extensive WaterSupply Op
Asignificant house fire broke out in the 9000 block of Old Harmony Road, in Myersville, drawing a large emergency response on December6, 2024. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from a two-story single-family farmhouse. Immediate actions were taken, including requesting a Rapid Intervention Dispatch and a TankerTask Force to ensure an adequate watersupply forfire suppression efforts. Incident command confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated. With the driveway stretching overa mile long, an extensive watershuttle operation was established. Crews initiated an aggressive fire attack as the blaze consumed both the first and second floors and began spreading through the roof shortly aftertheirarrival. The operation involved more than 50 firefighters and lasted overtwo hours. Crews continued to monitorand extinguish hot spots foran additional 90 minutes. The Frederick County Fire Marshall’s Office investigated and deemed the fire accidental and estimated the house a total loss. Two adults were displaced, but Red Cross assistance was not needed. - Submitted by Sarah Campbell
Extensive Overhaul at Dupont City Fire
On February 18, 2025, at 1335, Kanawha Counties Station 5 Belle, Station 3 Malden and Station 6 CedarGrove were dispatched to West 5th Avenue in Dupont City Area 5 fora reported house fire. Crews arrived to high smoke showing from the second floor. Crews made an aggressive interiorattack and contained the fire to the second floor. Crews remained on scene forabout three hours complet-
ing extensive overhaul. The fire was underinvestigation and the occupants made it out safely. Units that responded were Belle Engine 52, Utility 57, Malden Engine 31, Rescue Engine 33, Utility 3, CedarGrove Engine 62, KCEAA66, 156, 511 KCOEM 990,991.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
SprinklerExtinguishes Fire at Park View at Bel Air
On January 26, 2025, firefighters and Deputy State Fire Marshals credited an automatic fire sprinklersystem with saving a significant property dollarloss and preserving life, including “Betty the Cat,” at a multi-unit seniorcondominium in Bel Air. Bel AirVolunteerFire Company and surrounding departments were dispatched at around 1315 foran automatic alarm that was quickly upgraded to a working fire at Park View at Bel Air, located at 555 South Atwood Road. Upon the fire department’s arrival, the building was evacuated, and later, a fire was discovered in the kitchen of a fourth-floorapartment with one activated fire sprinkler. The Office of the State Fire Marshal was requested to the scene, and the occupant of Unit 421 told investigators he noticed a fire coming from behind his stove and refrigerator. He attempted to extinguish the fire until it grew beyond his control, and the fire sprinkleractivated, causing him to retreat and leave his cat “Betty” behind. Fire investigators determined the fire’s origin to be the kitchen, and the cause was accidental due to an electrical failure of the refrigerator. As Deputy State Fire Marshals conducted theirinvestigation, they located “Betty inside the apartment – wet and meowing. With the assistance of Bel Airfirefighters, she was reunited with herloving owner. The building is a four-story, 101-unit seniorliving apartment building. Due to the sprinkleractivation, only the occupants within the involved unit (421) and units immediately below that unit were temporarily displaced, and friends and family were assisting them. The investigation determined that the activation of only one automatic fire sprinklerprevented the fire from spreading from the kitchen into the remainderof the apartment.
- Photo courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
South Charleston Fire & Police - Teamwork in Action!
Recently, a South Charleston front porch collapsed, trapping a man underneath. Thanks to the quick and professional response from the South Charleston Fire Department (SCFD) and South Charleston Police Department, he was safely rescued. Great job to
everyone involved! This is a reminderto be cautious with the changing weather-rain and snow can weaken structures and create hazardous conditions. Stay safe out there!
- Photos courtesy of South Charleston FD
Cover Story
At 1928 on January 24, 2025, Engines 71 and 121 (Stonewood VFD), 11 (Anmoore VFD) and 111 (SpelterVFD) were added as additional apparatus fora reported structure fire on Mt. Clare Road in CusterAddition. Mt. Clare, Lost Creek, Reynoldsville, and West Milford departments along with HCES were on the initial assignment. Engine 71 and Tanker7 responded with five personnel. Engine 71 arrived first to find a two-story dwelling fully involved, with powerlines on fire. The house was confirmed to be vacant. Engine 71’s DPO placed the deck gun in service to knock down the bulk of the fire, while the remaining crew hand jacked just under200-feet of four-inch LDH to a nearby hydrant forwater supply, before placing the two-inch blitz line off the rear. Engine 51 arrived and tagged into the hydrant and placed a 1-3/4 inch cross lay in service. Engines 31 and 82 provided manpowerforfire extinguishment with Tankers 3 and 7 standing by in case additional waterwas needed. - Photos courtesy of Nutter Fort FD
Elkton Residential Fire
At 1814 on January 25, 2025, the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company (AHH&L) provided an engine assist to the Singerly Fire Company in Cecil County, on a residential structure fire in the unit block of Darlise Court in Elkton. Squad 9 encountered fire showing
on arrival and took the first-due engine assignment. AHH&Lpersonnel remained on scene until released by incident command at 2100 hours.
- Fire News photos by Lawrence Tan
Child, 2 Adults and a Dog Rescued at Erie Blaze
At 1437 on January 4, 2025, Companies 11 (SpelterVFD), Engines 41 (Lumberport VFD), 71, 101 (Shinnston VFD), 81 (Reynoldsville VFD) along with HCES were alerted fora structure fire with confirmed entrapment on Shinnston Pike in Erie. Headquarters advised units that there were at least two adults and an infant trapped on the second floor. Engine 111 arrived at the two-story dwelling. Crews began a primary search before being pushed back by high heat before beginning an aggressive interiorattack. Multiple ground ladders were thrown with VES being performed in an A/D cornerbedroom on the second-floorwindow where an unresponsive adult female was found. Crews from 4, 7 and 11 successfully rescued the patient into the hands of EMS with the othertwo occupants and a dog being removed prior. At the same time, 111 laid
600 feet of four-inch LDH to a hydrant and Squad 51 (Bridgeport FD) was added to the assignment. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions throughout and were pushed back to defensive operations with Truck 10 utilizing its aerial masterstream. Extensive overhaul was required due to hoarding conditions inside the residence. Cold temperatures including wind chills near10 degrees hampered efforts. Three ALS patients were transported to UHC via HCES 610, 671, and 672. Anmoore VFD Engine 11 transferred to Company 11 while units operated on scene, but was then requested to the scene to provide manpowerforoverhaul and clean up. Anmoore EMS also provided scene standby afterall victims were transported.
- Photos courtesy of Nutter Fort FD
Nitro & St. Albans Respond to MVA
Fire and rescue units from Nitro and St. Albans fire departments responded to an MVAon November13, 2024. Afterstabilizing the vehicles, one occupant was extricated and transported to a local hospital. - Photos courtesy of Nitro FD
Hoarding Condition Hamper Falcon Drive Blaze Ops
On December28, 2024, at 0525, Kanawha counties Station 26 Sissonville and Station 3 Malden responded to the 3100 block of Falcon Drive in Area 26. Crews worked forabout 3-1/2 hours to contain the fire. Hoarderconditions hampered extinguishing the fire. Units that responded Sissonville Engines 263 and 264, Tanker 262, Utility 268, Malden Engine 32, Utility 3, KCEAA175.
- Fire News photo by Ac Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Man Dies inWaldorf Brush Fire
Ateam of investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of an elderly male victim found during a brush fire on Acton Lane in Waldorf on November13, 2024, just before 1600. Charles and Prince George’s County fire departments and Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported brush fire. Firefighters laterdiscovered the fire had extended into a vacant mobile home on the property. While extinguishing the fire, they located the deceased male within the debris. Deputy State Fire Marshals believed it to be the 94-year-old homeowner.
- Courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
Only 1 Injured in Malden Drive Head-on
On January 11, 2025, at 1239, Kanawha County Station Malden was dispatched to Malden Drive at the S-turn fora two-vehicle MVA. Crews arrived to find two vehicles had a head-on but both drivers were out of theirvehicles. KCEAA182 transported one male with a leg injury to CAMC General Division. Hutch’s Wreckerremoved both vehicles and units cleared. Unit that responded were Malden Rescue Engine 33, Utility 3, KCEAA182, KCSD 69, WVSP563.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Little Orleans Structure Fire
On January 27, 2025, the Orleans VolunteerFire Company responded to a structure fire on Price Road, in Little Orleans. The fire took overan hourforcrews to bring undercontrol, and was underinvestigation by officials.
- Photo courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
House Fire on SirWalters Lane
While cleaning up from the first fire of the day, Kentland Engine 332 was dispatched to the 12000 block of SirWalters Lane in Company 18’s area fora house fire. Engine Company 16 arrived to a two-story home with smoke showing. Engine 332 arrived and assumed responsibilities of the fourth-due engine company and established RITon the Alpha side. Due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, the crew was put to work extinguishing the fire in a garage and relieving the third-due engine on the second floor. The crew from Engine 332 operated forapproximately two hours before returning to service. - Photo courtesy of Kentland VFD
DC Handles CarFire
Crews from the District of Columbia Fire and EMS recently operated at a carfire in the 1100 block of 4th Street Southwest. - Photo courtesy of DC Fire & EMS
Smoke Showing on Arrival
Just after0700 Kentland Engine 332 was dispatched as the first-due engine to the 7000 block of Flagstaff Street fora house fire. The Kentland’s crew arrived to find a two-story house with smoke showing from the first floor. The crew stretched the 150-foot
Kentland bumperline and extinguished the fire on the first floor. Engine 332 operated forapproximately 90 minutes before returning to service. - Photo courtesy of
Kentland VFD
East View Camper/Residence Fire
At 1351 on February 8, 2024, Company 1 (Anmoore VFD), Engines 71, 121 (Stonewood VFD), 511 (Bridgeport FD), and 31 (Lost Creek VFD) were alerted fora structure fire on Layton Drive in East View. Engine 71, staffed with five, responded in two minutes with Tanker 7 and Unit 74, staffed with an additional three personnel, following
close behind. Engine 11 arrived to find a camperused as a fixed residence fully involved. Engine 71 and Tanker7 arrived and sent its manpowerto assist with fire extinguishment by placing a 1-¾ inch cross lay in service. - Photos courtesy of Nutter Fort FD
State Fire Marshal and Queen Anne’s County Sheriffs Investigating Double Fatal Fire
Ateam of investigators and K9 Deacon from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a mobile home fire that claimed the lives of two Queen Anne residents. Just before 1400 on January 15, 2025, a school bus driverwho was passing through the area observed the home at 504 Fox Meadow Road on fire and called 911. When Queen AnneHillsboro VolunteerFire Department and surrounding fire departments arrived, they discovered a double-wide manufactured home engulfed in flames. Initial reports indicated that two occupants were unaccounted for. Afterextinguishing the fire, firefighters
located the remains of two deceased victims. The victims have been tentatively identified as an 83-year-old female and her63-year-old son. While the cause of the fire remained underinvestigation, family members told investigators that the victims had purchased a kerosene heateryesterday to replace an olderunit. Deputy state fire marshals uncovered seven kerosene heaters among the debris during the investigation. It is unknown at this time how many of those were in use and functioning.
- Photos courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
FAMAand FEMSAAre Deeply Saddened to Report the Passing of William (Bill) Foster
Bill Foster (previously of Spartan Emergency Response) passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 83, after a long-fought battle with cancer. Known and loved by many, Bill was considered a mainstay in the fire industry. His passion for firetrucks and commitment to training firefighters and mechanics remains evident today.
In roughly 1976, Bill and three others started Spartan Motors in Charlotte, MI. For more than 30 years, Bill worked to build Spartan to the successful business it is today. Bill served as VPand on the Board of Directors.
After 27 years, Bill retired from active service on the Delta Township Fire Department holding many ranks including Assistant Chief. Bill was also dedicated to his family. He and his wife of 57 years, Joan, had two sons, James and Philip. Over the years, Bill and Joan’s family has grown to include seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church Restoration Fund. 917 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
SuperVac Founder Erv WeinmeisterPasses
Super Vacuum Manufacturing Founder Erv Weinmeister passed away in the early morning hours on December 27, 2024, at UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.
Erv Weinmeister was an inventor and wellloved entrepreneur, who devoted 24 years as a firefighter and seven decades to fire equipment manufacturing. Many in the industry called him “a visionary who pushed the fire industry forward.”
Weinmeister dedicated 24 years to the Loveland Volunteer Fire Department. He served as Chief od the Loveland VFC during the Big Thompson Flood of 1976, leading the recovery effort. In 1971, the company built its firstever fire truck. Today, Super Vac’s fire truck division is now known as SVI Trucks.
In the end, Weinmeister never stopped working. He drove to work, walked the floors, put in his office time, then made the lunch hour bell before leaving for the day to start it all over again - up until the very end. “That’s what he instilled in all of us,” his family said. “To work hard for something good. That’s the legacy Erv left us.” The Weinmeister family asks that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities at rmhc.org/donate at rmhc.org/donate.
Dupont Avenue Crash
On December24, 2024 at 1518, Kanawha County Station 5 Belle was alerted foran MVArolloveron Dupont Avenue in the area of the Marmet Locks and Dam. While en route, crews were advised that there was entrapment and Station 3 Malden was added to the call. Crews worked forabout 30 minutes to extricate the driver, the only occupant of the vehicle. KCEAAtransported the male to CAMC General Division. Units that responded were Belle Engine 53, Utility 57, Malden Rescue Engine 33, Squad 3, KCEAA66, 181, 151 and 511, KCSD 51,79, WVState Police 516 and 621.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Christmas Day Fire Claims the Life of Joppa Man
The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate a fire in Joppa that killed a man early on Christmas Day. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, and surrounding departments, responded around 0650 to a reported dwelling fire on DoncasterRoad. Upon arrival, firefighters found the single-family home with significant fire and smoke visible. The fire was controlled in 30 minutes, and 36 personnel were on the scene. During a subsequent search of the home, they located a deceased male inside the basement. The fire’s origin and cause remained underinvestigation, and investigators have been unable to locate working smoke alarms in the home. The fire marshal’s office reminds all Maryland residents that smoke alarms have proven to be the difference between life and death in a fire
- Photo courtesy of Maryland State Fire Marshal & JMVFC
5 Calls, Same Flooded Road
On February 17, 2025, Kanawha County Station 3 Malden was dispatched to Piedmont Road and Dry Branch Drive fora vehicle stuck in high water. Crews arrived and found the driverhad selfextricated and walked out of the water. The driverdenied injuries and Hutch’s WreckerService removed the vehicle. This was the fifth call since midnight at this location. The WVDOH had signs up advising of high water; however, several people tried theirluck with no success. Units that responded were Squad 3 and Hutch’s WreckerService.
- Fire News photo by AC Bradley ‘Sparky’Scott, Malden VFD
Kentland Handles House Fire
Kentland VolunteerFire Department Truck 33 was dispatched for smoke from a house in the 8300 block of Nicholas Street on box 2806. Engine Company 48 arrived to a two-story, split-level house with smoke showing. Truck 33’s outside team placed several ground ladders and raised the stick to the roof before meeting up with the inside team, which performed searches of the structure and opened up forthe engine company.
- Photo courtesy of Kentland VFD
Lake Freezes, Nitro Trains
Firefighters from the
advantage of
Nitro Fire Department took
the city’s RidenourLake freezing overto conduct ice/waterrescue training exercises in January 2025. - Photos courtesy of Nitro FD
Accelerant Detection Canine Zorro Retires
Afterserving the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the citizens of Maryland forjust overeight years, Acceleration Detection Canine “Zorro” retired on December31, 2024. During his career, K-9 Zorro and his handler, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal and OSFM K9 CommanderJohn Nelson, have responded to and assisted investigators on countless fire scenes throughout the state. K-9 Zorro has also assisted allied agencies on scenes in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia throughout his career. K-9 Zorro has met thousands of Marylanders through public education events, displays and demonstrations. Zorro, a black Labradorretriever, is currently nine-years, eight-months old and began his careerat Puppies Behind Bars. This program trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs forveterans and first responders, facility dogs forpolice, and detection canines. Zorro was then acquired by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), where he began training in accelerant detection. Nelson and Zorro graduated in ATFADC Class 117 in December2016. The daily training and repetitions total over 130,000 times Zorro has eaten from Nelson’s hand overthe eight years of service. Now, Zorro is enjoying retirement having rang in the New Yearwith a normal bowl of food. K-9 Zorro is DCFM Nelson’s second ATFAccelerant Detection K-9. His formerpartner, K-9 Charlie, passed away in 2018, and worked from 2008 until 2016.
- Courtesy Maryland State Fire Marshal
CareerDay in Nitro
On November8, 2024, firefighters from Nitro Fire Department Station 80 spoke at a careerday, “What I Want to Be when I Grow Up,” at Nitro Elementary School. Nitro firefighters Jonathon Black (left) and Chase Petry talked to the students about being a fireman and how it is a team effort to get things done. - Photo courtesy of Nitro FD
DC Truck Company 10 Gets Truck Co. of the Month
Congratulations to the members of DC’s Bravest Truck Company 10 at the L’Enfant Firehouse forbeing chosen Company of the Month forFebruary 2025. - Photos courtesy of DC Fire & EMS
Log Home Fire on Cross Lanes
Nitro Fire Department, Station 80, along with otherKanawha and Putnam County fire departments from TylerMountain, Institute and West Side, responded to a fire that did extensive damage to a log home in Cross Lanes on February 7, 2025. Anearby relative got
the lone occupant out of the house and to safety. The occupant was latertaken to the hospital forobservation. The fire was brought undercontrol 35 minutes afterthe first units arrived. The cause of the blaze was undetermined. - Photos courtesy Nitro FD
Firefighters from Rand Train from Ato Z
The Rand VolunteerFire Department spent the evening of November26, 2024, breaking in theirnew training box. The shipping containerwas partially paid forwith a funding grant from the West Virginia WaterCompany. Training included putting on
bunkergear, airpacks, pumping operations, extinguishing the fire, overhaul, and cleaning all equipment and placing it back in service. - Photos courtesy of Rand VFD
