Company Triple Pulls to Leonardtown House Fire |
By Firefighter/EMT Thomas Flint | |
December 14, 2014 | |
Company Triple Pulls to Leonardtown House Fire Chief 1 was first to arrive reporting fire showing from all sides of a structure. Engine 10 was next to arrive placing an attack line and the wagon pipe in service. Engine 74 arrived moments later and supplied Engine 10 while the crew advanced a line to Side "Charlie" of the structure knocking down fire on the exterior then moving to the "Delta" exposure. Engine 73 arrived on location and advanced an attack line to the first floor extinguishing fire as they made a push. Truck 7 arrived on location and the crew was assigned to assist in the "Delta" exposure while the Truck Driver threw ladders and placed lights to the fire building. Once the "Delta" exposure was cleared Truck 7 moved to the first floor of the fire building with Engine 73 and assisted them with opening up and fire attack. Engine 74 was re-deployed to the basement and assisted with fire attack along with Engine 51. Chief 7B was assigned the Division 1 supervisor and worked with the units from Hollywood, Mechanicsville, and Leonardtown. The fire took an hour to be placed under control and the assignment was held with all units for extensive overhaul. The units from Station 7 remained on the scene for over 3 hours assisting with overhaul before returning to quarters at 0009 hours. Chief 1 held the Command and one occupant of the residence was transported for smoke inhalation. The State Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Units: Engine 10, Engine 14, Engine 51, Engine 73, Engine 74, Engine 24, Truck 1, Truck 7, Rescue Squad 2, Water Supply 5, Ambulance 196, Ambulance 199, Ambulance 599, Chief 1, and Chief 7B Crews Respond to House Fire By Mechanicsville Volunteers Rescue Squad 2, Engine 24 and the Chief made the response with the rescue arriving on the scene and taking the first due special service duties. The crew opened up, placed lighting on all four sides and set up ventilation. The engine crew assisted with extinguishment and with extensive overhaul of the structure. Engine 24 was utilized in the water shuttle, where Water Supply 5 established a fill site at the St. Clements Shores boat ramp. The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshals Office. The occupant of the residence was transported to Medstar St. Mary's Hospital for smoke inhalation. Units operated for just over three hours on this incident and Chief 1 (Scully) held incident command. Units: Engine 24, RES2CUE, Fire Chief 2 Units Respond To Working Fire in St. Clement's Shores By Seventh District Volunteer's |
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