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Station 3 would like to welcome the following new members:

Fire Specialist Josh Levin transfers to 3 "C"

PM/FF Melissa Weckesser transfers to 3 "C"

We wish the best to PEMT Nicola Maguire who transfers to Sta. 5 "A" and PM Jen Johnson who transfers to Sta. 13 "D". 

JUNE 3rd- At 0334hrs. Box 18-08 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 9700 Old Court Road. After investigating the area with nothing found, companies were directed to the property of the Edridge Lumber Company. Engines 18 and 3 and Truck 18 proceeded down the driveway into the complex they could now see fire showing from the 1 1/2 story, single dwelling. Engine 18 and Engine 3 both advanced handlines and encountered fire throughout the upper level of the house. All crews worked to extinguish, open-up, ladders, and overhaul. Engine 3 worked for nearly two hours before clearing.

MAY 29th- At 1842hrs. BOX 33-09 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 5405 Montbel Avenue. Engine 3 was the first to arrive and found fire showing from the 1 1/2 story, single-family house. Engine 3 discovered a bedroom fire and extinguished the same.

MAY 27th- Just prior to 0600hrs. Box 2-13 was dispatched for a building fire at 1508 Reisterstown Road(Pizza Man). Engine 321 arrived and reported smoke showing from a 1-story strip mall. A working fire was requested and minutes later a second alarm as crews discovered a fire in the roof area, with smoke coming from three attached stores. Engine 3 was the first engine on the 2nd alarm and assisted with multiple tasks before being placed in-service.  See pvfc.org for video link

MAY 24th- At 2057hrs. BOX 18-13 was dispatched to 4605 Horizon Circle for an apartment fire. Engine 3 arrived simultanously with Engine 2 as they reported fire showing from the three-story, garden-stlye apartment building. A second alarm was requested immediately and eventually would escalate to a fourth alarm. As Engines 2,3 and 18 each advanced hoselines into the building they encountered a large volume of fire throughout the third floor and cockloft. All crews worked vigourously to extinguish this fire that had started on the second floor, extended throughout the third floor and cockloft, and into an adjacent building. Crews were pulled out for a short period of time due to the fire advancing out of their control but as more crews arrived they were sent back in to finish the job.

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MAY 21st- At 0250hrs. BOX 18-15 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 4 Korado Court. Engine 18 and Truck 18 arrived to find smoke showing from the front door of a three-story, garden apartment building. Engine 3 arrived seconds behind. Engine 18 located a fire in a terrace level apartment in the kitchen area that had extended into the dining room/living room. Engine 3 stretched a second line to the floors above with no extension and moved down to assist Engine 18. Meanwhile the truck crews opened up and threw ladders. All crews operated for about 90 minutes before clearing. 

FIREBOX: Engines 18, 3, 2, 13 Truck 18 Tower 323 Squad 322

WFD: Engine 19 Truck 13  Rehab and Air Unit

On April 14th at approximately 0230 hrs companies were alerted for Building Fire in the 18-15 box at Liberty Auto Body.  E-3 arrived with fire showing on side bravo.  After a quick knock, assignment was held to E-3, E-18 and T-18 w/ minor extension to the interior of the building. 

Congratulations to FS Charles "Jake" Millender for being promoted to Fire Lieutenant. Jake will be assigned to station 13C. In the past year station 3C has seen quite a change - Lt. Crooks retired, FS Parrish promoted to Fire Lieutenant, PM Stevens promoted to Fire Lieutenant, Capt. Darling retired, Lt. "Chip" Stevens promoted to Captain AND FS Millender promoted to Fire Lieutenant.  CONGRATULATIONS to all from station #3.

Congratulations to Lt. Chip Stevens of "C" Shift for being promoted to Captain.  Chip will be going to station 14A.  The members of station 3 and especially "C" shift wish him all the best.

March 8th, Around 1615hrs. BOX 31-5 was dispatched for a building on fire in the area of Jenson Lane and Axis Road. Engine 19 arrived with fire throughout the 3-story building and a working fire dispatch was requested and sometime later the second alarm was requested, to include Engine 3. While working defensively to extinguish the fire, companies realized that there was another building on fire about 50 yards away and command sent three engines and one truck from staging. As Engine 3 and the other companies made their way to the second building and were preparing to extinguish the fire command advised all companies to cease all efforts. This determination was due to the buildings being a constant target of arson and are scheduled to be demolished anyway. With that, the incident was scaled back and Engine 3 cleared.

March 2nd,  Around 0230hrs. amidst a cold, snowy night BOX 13-12 was dispatched for a building on fire on Whitehead Ct. near Security Blvd. Engine 13 and Truck 13 arrived to find fire showing through the roof of an "asian buffet" restaurant. Engine 3 arrived seconds behind and completed Engine 13's water supply. Engine 3  advanced a second handine(2 1/2") but after the windows and doors vented the fire forced crews to back up. With some help from the wind, the building became fully engulfed in flames within a few minutes. All companies remained on the scene for about two and a half hours before clearing.

FireBox: BC2   Engines 13, 3, 4, 41  Trucks 13, 18  Squad 322

WFD: Engine18   Tower 323   AU428  REHAB156

 Please note, the end of the video has been cut out due to size.

On Sunday February 22nd 2009 at 0441 hrs Rescue Box 13-60 was alerted for the Auto Accident with People Trapped on the Inner Loop of Interstate 695 between exits 16 and 17.  Engine Company 3 was responding on the Outer Loop and arrived 1st Due with an updated location of I-695 Outer Loop on the exit ramp to Security BLVD. The Captain of E-3 had the command and reported 1 pt ejected and 1 still trapped,  requesting an additional medic unit to the scene.  Units from all companies worked to extricate the trapped occupant, and both pts were transported to local trauma centers.

Rescue Box: BC-2, E-13, E-3, T-13, Squad 322, M-113, EMS-8

Special Call: M-3

On Saturday February 21st 2009 at 1102 hrs Fire Box 3-14 was struck for the Dwelling Fire . The address of 6707 Caroll Road. First Arriving Engine 3 found a single family dwelling with smoke showing.  Crews advanced the attack line to find a kitchen fire, which was quickly knocked down. Units operated for approx 90 minutes with no injuries reported. *** Also "B" Shift Welcomes EMT/FF Jason Yates on his 1st day to the shift with a fire***

Fire Box:BC-22, E-3, E-2, E-18, E-13, TOW-323, T-18, M-3

On Friday February 14th 2009 at 1352 hrs Fire Box 33-09 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The address of 5214 Pembroke Ave.  First arriving Engine Company 3 found a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the attic area. Crews made an aggressive attack on the attic and held the bulk of fire to the attic area.  It was determined by FID that the fire actually had started on the 1st floor and traveled up a void space next to the chimney.  Crews operated for approx. 2 1/2 hours and no injuries were reported.

Fire Box: BC-22, E-3, E-13, E-2, E-18, TOW-323, T-18,

W/F: E-4, T-13, M-3 AU-426, REH-156

On Thursday Feburary 5 2009 at 1005 hrs Fire Box 18-3 was struck for the Apartment Fire. The address of 8502 Glen Michael Lane. As units were calling enroute Dispatch advised that they were taking multiple calls and were reporting people trapped.  First Arriving Brush 18 reported working basement apartment fire with people trapped. Engine and Truck 18 arrived within a minute after the brush unit and reported mulitple people trapped on balconies on the Charlie Side and requested the 2nd Alarm.  2nd Due Engine 3 took the Alpah Side. The members of Engine 3 threw a ground ladder to a trapped occupant on the 2nd floor and quickly stretched a hand line for fire attack.  While stretching the Line T-18's Tillerman advised that a 3 y/o child was trapped in the fire apartment.  With heavy Smoke and Fire pushing from the apartment crews from E-3 and T-18 made their way into the apartment and rescued the child from a bedroom closet within minutes.  The child was transported by Medic 3 to a local pediatric hospital where he was treated and released within a day  In all, a total of 6 rescues were made by the 1st alarm companies and the fire was contained to the apartment of origin. FID Determined the cause of the fire to be from an unattended burning candle. The 2nd alarm companies staged and were quickly placed in service.

Fire Box: BC-22, E-18, E-3, E-2, E-311, E-19, T-18, TOW-323

Rescue Assignment : Squad 322, IV-18, EMS-8,

Rit Task Force: E-13, Squad 303, AU-426, REH-156

Special Call M-13, M-113, M-3, M-335, M-14,  EMS-1,

Congratulations to "B" Shift's EMT/FF Paul Fenush on his Promotion to Fire Apparatus Driver Operator.  FADO Fenush will be reporting to Station 13 "A" Shift.

Congratulations to "D" Shift's EMT Jason Yates on his reclassification to EMT/FF.  FF Yates will be will be staying in the house but moving to "B" Shift.

EMT/FF Yates  FADO Fenush

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that Towson Station 1-B announces the passing of our beloved brother, FADO Thomas E. Rice.  TR passed away at 0015 hours on January 21,2009  after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  His family and friends surrounded him at the time of his death.
 
TR's short but very meaningful life touched the hearts of all he came in contact with.  He was a FADO at the Towson Station for ten years and a member of the Baltimore County Fire Department for twenty-two years.  In addition, he was a beloved and respected Captain and life member at the Providence Volunteer Fire Company.  More recently, he became a member of the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company.  Also, he was a MFRI instructor for the fire service and taught many students the art of firefighting.  His calm demeanor, wonderful sense of humor, knowledge, and skills made him one of the best firefighters in the fire service.  He will truly be missed!!

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On Wednesday January 21, 2008 at 1816 Hrs Fire Box 3-13 was struck for the Garage Fire. The Address of 3610 Rockdale Terrace. First Arriving Engine 18 found a well involved unattached garage approx 25 X 30.  Engine 3 arrived 2nd due and secured Engine 18 water supply. 3 handlines and 1 master stream device were stretched and placed in operation to bring the blaze under control. The fire was determined to be accidental by FID. No injuries were reported and units operated for approx. 2 hours.

Fire Box - BC-22, E-3, E-18, E-2, E-321, T-18, Squad 322, Medic 3

Photos By Michael Schwartzberg

With the Cold Weather hanging over the Baltimore Area the Firemen at Engine Company 3  have not had much down time. Over the course of the past 36 hours, Engine 3 has taken a total of 33 runs, The calls range from Box Alarms, Broken Water Pipes, Auto Accidents and Medical Emergencies.  However it's just another day in the "Triangle"

On Wednesday January 14 2009 at 1700 hrs Capt Ron Darling from Station 3 "C"SHIFT Hung his helmet up for the last time.  Capt Darling has served the Baltimore County Fire Department for the past 33 1/2 years and has been the Captain of "C" SHIFT on the Busiest Engine Company # 3  for the past 14 years. 

On behalf of the Officers and Members of Station 3, Capt, Enjoy your retirement Take Care and God Bless.

"C" SHIFT welcomes the Following New Members

Captain William "Bud" Reinecke from Station 8 "C" SHIFT

Fire Specialist Charles "Jake" MIllender from Station 1 "D" SHIFT

Paramedic Jennifer Johnson from Station 13 "C" SHIFT

"A" SHIFT  Welcomes Lieutenant Duane Ludwig from Station 5 "A" SHIFT

Station 3 would like to congratulate Fire Specialist Randy "FRO" Parish, and Paramedic Firefighter Michelle Stevens  both from "C" SHIFT on their Promotion to Fire Lieutenant. LT Parrish will be reporting to Station 5 "A" SHIFT and LT Stevens will be reporting to Station 5 "D" SHIFT

Lieutenant Louis Wingo from "A" SHIFT is transferring to Fire Dispatch on "A" SHIFT

The Officers and Members of Station 3 wish you the Very Best on your new assignments. 

LT Stevens & LT Parrish

January 12 2009- Just prior to 2000hrs. Box Alarm 13-02 was dispatched to 1502 Dorchester Ave for a dwelling fire. Engine and Truck 13 arrived to find a two-story, SFD with fire showing throughout the first floor. As the 4th arriving engine, Engine 3 assumed the RIT. The crew went to work gathering all needed equipment to the front of the house while the officer completed a circle check. Then they began placing ground ladders on all sides of the house and assuring gress points for interior crews. After the fire was brought under control Engine 3 assisted with overhaul and cleared after operating for one hour. The fire was started by a dryed out christmas tree that caught fire.

FIREBOX: BC2  Engines 13,4,41,3 Truck 13, Squad 354 Medic 113

WFD: Engine 18 Truck 18  AU428  REHAB156

January 11 2009- At 1910hrs. Engine 3 was dispatched to 2309 Rogate Circle(BOX 3-19) for a fire alarm. While enroute they were being advised that additional calls were reporting water leaking into a first floor apartment unit, audible alarm bells, and an odor of burning. At this point Engine 3 requested the local fire box and after arriving and forcing entry into a second floor apartment they discovered it to be filled with smoke. As the officer told dispatch to "fill the box" an attack line was being deployed and it was quickly determined that there was a laundary room on fire that had been contained by the sprinkler system. After the water was shut-off Engine 3 extinguished the remaining fire and Truck 13 performed a search and ventilated. Command held it with the companies from the local fire box and those companies worked for about one hour before clearing.

FIREBOX: BC2  Engines 3, 13, 331, 4 Truck 13

January 09 2009- At  1431hrs. Engine 3 was dispatched with Truck 13 and Medic 335 to a vehicle collision on the Baltimore Beltway near Security Blvd. As dispatch advised that they had multiple calls of a vehicle fire and patients with severe burns, Truck 13 advised it was behind them at the Route 40 exit. Engine 4 and 41 were added due to the location change and Engine 3 arrived moments after Engine 4 and assisted them in extinguishing the fire involving a construction van. It was also confirmed that there were two bodies burned beyond recognition, one still in the passenger side of the van and the other laying on the ground outside the drivers door. Engine 3 assisted for about 30 minutes.

NOTE: Engine 3 missed a first due box alarm that ended up being an electrical fire in a building.

January 08 2009- While Engine 3 was running a 13 Fire Box for a reported dwelling fire, Fire Box 18-09 was also dispatched for a dwelling fire in the area of Chapman Road and Colorado Road, at 0940hrs. Minutes later Engine 13 put the balance of the assignment in-service and Engine 3 was picked up for the 18 Fire Box. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with a fully involved, vacant house at a corrected address of 3210 Chapman Road. Engine 3 was the third arriving engine and assisted companies in removing the plywood from the window and door openings and extinguishing the fire from an exterior position. All companies worked for about an hour before they started clearing.

On Tuesday, January 6 2009, at 1125 hrs, FireBox 46-19 was struck for the Building Fire. The address of 10,900 Old Court Road at the Woodstock property.  While enroute, dispatch adivsed crews that the staff was reporting that the basement was on fire and was possibly extending to another building. EMS-8 was 1st arriving and reported nothing evident from a 3 story office building, but she was getting reports of a fully involved basement fire. Engine Company 3 arrived as the first Engine on the assignment and quickly upgraded to smoke showing, requesting the working fire dispatch, then the 2nd Alarm.  After a long sretch and difficulty locating the seat of the fire, Units were able to keep the fire contained to a large records storage area inside the basement with no extension.  Companies operated for approx. 3 1/2 hours with extensive overhaul and ventilation.

FireBox: BC-2, E-18, E-3, E-2, E-13, T-18, Tow-323, T-13 Squad 322 Squad 414, EMS-8, M-118  

WF: E-321, E-331, E-4, T-313 AIR UNIT- 426, REHAB-156

2nd Alarm: BC-1, E-41, E-311, E-19, E-56, T-5, T-1  SAFETY 1, SAFETY 2, SAFETY 4,  OEP-2, FID-4

On Monday, January 5 2009, at 0853 hrs,  Haz-Mat Fire Box 3-5 was struck for the Building Fire with Hazardous Materials involved at the address of 7209 Rutherford Rd. Engine Company 3 arrived with smoke showing from a 200' x 300'  Industrial warehouse.  After securing a water supply, and stretching handlines it was determined it was a magnesium fire inside a metal cutting lathe. The Hazardous Materials company provided Class D extinguishing agents and the fire was quickly extinguished with no extension to the building.  It was determined to be over a million dollar fire loss for the company.  No injuries were reported and the companies operated for approx 90 minutes.

Haz-mat FireBox: BC-2, E-3, E331, E-13, E-4, E-41, E-2 T-13, T-18 Squad 322, Haz-Mat 114, E-14, Foam 14, M-3, EMS-8

Working Fire: E-18, M-118, Air Unit- 426, Rehab-156, Safety 1

Special Call: E-413, E-57, Special Unit 57,

DECEMBER 25th- Minutes before 2200hrs. BOX 13-14 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1163 Granvale Road. Engine 13 arrived to a two-story, MOG rowhouse with nothing showing. After making entry into the dwelling it was obvious they had a fire and soon determined that there was indeed a fire in the basement. While Engine 13 was making there way in with an attack line, Truck 13 began venting and searching. During these initial actions the fire had intensified rapidly and spread to the first floor. Engine 3 was the 5th due engine and assigned on the Rapid Intervention Dispatch but throughout the incident performed numerous tasks including assisting in extinguishing the fire. Somewhere early in the incident three firefighters received minor burns and with that, some confusion, and a MAYDAY was declared, and the second alarm was dispatched. The fire was contained to the house of origin without any fire spread to either of the attached exposures. The burned firefighters were taken to the Bayview Burn Center where they were treated for some minor burns and released throughout the day.

 On Saturday at approx 1937 hrs, December 20th 2008, Firebox 33-1 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The Address of 6408 Dogwood Rd. 1st arriving Engine 331 reported fire showing from the 2nd floor of  a 2 story single family, wood frame dwelling.  The assignment was quickly upgraded to a Fire-Rescue Box with reports of a person trapped on the 2nd floor.  Truck 13 found the homeowner on the 1st floor smoking a cigarette, unaware that the house was on fire. He was safely escorted from the dwelling. Engine 3 Arrived 3rd due and operated on the 2nd floor for approx 90 minutes. All searches proved negative, and no injuries were reported.

Yet again Engine Company 3 gets a Probationary Firefighter His First Fire.  PFF Urial Adams Assigned to Engine Company 5 was detailed for the night and now has his first fire under his belt.  When asked his thoughts of the fire, his response was "give me some more please"

Firebox: E-331, E-13, E-3, E-4, E-321, T-13, Squad- 354, BC-22

Rescue Assignment IV-335, EMS-8

DECEMBER 12th- Minutes after 0200hrs. a local fire box was dispatched for an electrical fire at the Carroll Gas Station at 5217 Baltimore National Pike(RT.40). Within a minute, BOX 13-14 was filled for the now reported building on fire. Engine 13 and Truck 13 arrived with fire showing from the approx. 16'x16' conveinence store. Initial arriving companies moved in and knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly. Engine 3 arrived as the 4th engine and assisted in opening up the some the exterior facade and soffit area where the fire had extended to and extinguished the same. Engine 3 cleared within 30 minutes while the initial crews remained to finish the job.

FIRE BOX: BC2,  Engines 13, 4, 41, 331, 3   Trucks 13, 5   Air Unit 428

DECEMBER 9th- Just before 0500hrs. companies were dispatched to 9835 Liberty Rd., BOX 46-01,  for a building fire. Engine and Truck 18 arrived first at the Exxon Carwash with smoke coming from it. Crews found fire throughout the void space between the ceiling and roof. With the truck companies working on opening the roof, Engine 3 was assisting on the inside opening up the ceiling. All companies worked to expose the fire and completely extinguish it before clearing.

DECEMBER 6th- At 1538hrs. BOX 46-03 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 4108 Springleigh Rd. Engine 461 w/2 arrived and found smoke coming from the single family dwelling. Engine 3 was clearing another run and were slightly out of position but arrived as the third engine and advanced a 2nd attack line to back-up the crew of Engine 18 that was extinguishing a kitchen fire with some extension into adjacent rooms. Companies were held for about 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 30th- BOX 18-17 was dispatched shortly before 1730hrs. to the 3700blk of Courtleigh Drive. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with fire showing from a single family, split-level house. Engine 18 took an attack line to the basement and had heavy fire throughout while Engine 3 took a second attack line to the upper level where the fire had extended to via the walls and Truck 18 was laddering the house. It was determined that the fire was a "gas fed" fire and crews were backed out momentarily until the gas could be shut-off, and they could commence in bringing the fire under control. All companies were involved in the effort to extinguish and overhaul this stubborn fire. One firefighter was transported and treated for undetermined injuries.

Firebox: BC22, E18, E3, E2, E321, T18, SQ322

WFD: E461, TOW323, T313, AIR428, REHAB156    SPECIAL CALL: E331, E19, T13

 Photo By Engine Company 2

Photo By LT Ousler E-2

NOVEMBER 29th- After clearing a run, around 1830hrs., Engine 3 was dispatched with the rest of the assignment to an apartment fire at 4 Westbend Court (BOX 13-21). Minutes later Engine 3 arrived first and reported fire showing from the second floor of a three-story, garden-style apartment building. With Engine and Truck 13 arriving moments later, the crews immediately began advancing attack lines to the second and third floors, laddering, and venting. As crews made it inside they discovered that there was fire in an apartment on the second floor, the apartment above on the third floor, and throughout the cockloft. A second alarm was requested immediatley and all companies worked aggressively, performing all the necessary tasks to control the fire which had progressed rapidly prior to the arrival of the fire department. The third alarm was requested later (most of which were put in service before arriving) to help with an extensive overhaul operation. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes and companies worked for about 4 hours before clearing.  

NOVEMBER 24th 2008 at 1547 Firebox 3-13 was struck for a Dwelling Fire, The address of 3620 Old Milford Mill Rd. While enroute dispatch advised units that police were on location reporting heavy smoke and people jumping from windows and also people were trapped. A Rescue assignment was added to the call and BC-2 (Lancaster) Requested an additional Engine and Medic.  Engine Company 3 arrived first due to find a 1 1/2 story woodframe dwelling with smoke showing. Engine 3 's crew was directed by the police dept to the "Charlie" side of the dwelling, where they found an elderly woman trapped in a rear bedroom and fire showing from a rear door.

Police and bystanders were in the process of trying to remove the trapped occupant but were having difficulty due to the pt's size and being disabled. Engine 3 crew, without the protection of a hoseline entered the structure through the rear door, making their way past the fire into the bedroom where the trapped occupant was located. As the crew made the bedroom the police and the bystander had just finished pulling trapped occupant to safety. Engine 3's crew then completed the stretch of the attack line and made an aggressive attack on the fire.  No additional occupants were found and the Pt was transported by Medic 3 to a local hospital for evaluation.  A Police Officer was also treated for minor injuries.  Units remained on the scene for approx 2 hours and the cause of the fire was ruled accidental from cooking.

**** This was also RECRUIT FIREFIGHTER TODD YOUNGBLOOD's  2nd, first due fire with Engine Company 3, while being only his 2nd day out of recruit school.  He has been officially "baptized by fire"...... Welcome to the Triangle Brother, may you have a safe and prosperous career******

Firebox - BC-2, E-3, E-18, E-2, E-321, E-13, T-18

Rescue Assignment Plus Special Call - E-331, Squad 322 M-19, EMS-8

Working Fire- E-19. T-13, M-2, AU-426 REH 156

Photo:E-3 PO Wayne Redding

NOVEMBER 25th- At 1721hrs. BOX 33-04 was dispatched to 2667 West Park Rd for a house fire. Engine 3 arrived and initially had nothing showing from the 1 1/2 story, frame house. With moderate smoke conditions on the first floor the crew began to investigate and stretched an attack line. When the crew opened the interior basement door it was quite obvious they had a basement fire and they quickly moved down to extinguish the fire that involved a dishwasher and other contents in the room. The fire had extended into the ceiling area but that too was quickly opened up and extinguished. All companies worked for a short period of time before command held it with Engine 3 and 13 and Truck 18 for overhaul and smoke removal. Engine 3 cleared within 90 minutes.       *This was Recruit Firefighter Todd Youngbloods' first day in the field. He is assigned to Engine 3 for his internship  until he recieves his permanent assignment.

FIRE BOX: BC2, Engines 3, 13, 4, 41, 331(late)   Truck 18    Squad 414(canceled)

NOVEMBER 23rd- Shortly after 0800hrs. BOX 46-1 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 10132 Liberty Road. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with smoke showing from a large, two-story frame building that was cut up into apartments. Truck 18 went to work placing ladders around the building and ventilating the fire room while Engine 18 and Engine 3 made their way up a set of exterior stairs and to the fire that was contained to one room and extinguished the same. All companies worked for approx. two hours to overhaul and rack up.

FIRE BOX: BC 2, Engines 18, 3, 311, 56   Truck 18, Tower 323   WFD: Engine 312, Medic 118

NOVEMBER 11th- After seven runs in just as many hours, BOX 3-03 was dispatched at 0211hrs. for a house fire at 3501 Essex Road at the corner of Brompton Rd.  As Engine 3 was pulling up they were advised that there were  people still inside. Engine 3 established their own hydrant and found a 1-1/2 story house with fire showing, and as they were stretching an attack line to the front door they were being told by multiple people that an occupant was upstairs and that they could hear her screaming for help. On the way to the stairwell the two firemen found the moaning lady on the floor and at this point she went unconscious due to the elevated heat and smoke conditions. They quickly removed the lady from the house where the engine driver and police began medical treatment. The crew of Engine 3 then regained possesion of their attack line, forced the front doors open, and extinguished the bulk of the fire. The other companies worked to perform searches, threw ladders, etc. Crews were held to overhaul and assist fire investigators before clearing at approx. 0430hrs. The cause of the fire was a space heater. The rescued occupant was an 85yo female who was found to have some inhalation burns and was inhabated and sent to the hyperbaric chamber at shock trauma where she was treated and released to Bayview Burn Center. 

Units on the scene including First Alarm and WFD:

BC2 - Engines 3, 18, 2, 321, 13, 19 - Trucks 18, 13 -  Squad 322 -  Medics 2, 113, 118 - EMS8 - AU426 - REHAB156 - FID

 PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE SCHWARTZBERG

On November 09, 2008 Firebox 33-04 was struck for the Dwelling fire with People Trapped, The address of 2113 Lorraine Ave in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County, 1st arriving Woodlawn Volunteer Engine Company 331 led off from the hydrant at Windsor Mill Rd and Lorraine Ave. with smoke showing from a 2 story SFD. 2nd arriving Engine Company 3 picked up Engine 331's Line, and esablished the water supply. The crew proceeded to the fire-building on foot. Engine 331 was stretching their attack line to the rear, and Engine 3's crew forced entry to Side Alpha and began search and rescue operations on the 2nd floor. After negative results on the primary search of the 2nd floor Engine 3's crew made their way back to the 1st floor to assist other units when the members fell from the 1st floor into the basement. A May Day was declared, which automatically brings an additional alarm.  Within minutes the firefighters were removed from the basement, and transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for evaluation. Command held 2 Engine companies from the 2nd alarm and the rest of the assignment was cancelled. Within a few hours both Firefighters were discharged with minor injuries.  As it turned out there was nobody inside the residence and no other injuries were reported 

Fire Rescue Box: BC-22, E-331, E-3, E-13, E-4, E-41, T-13, RS-322, M-335, EMS-8

WF: E-18, T-18, M-3, AU 426 REH- 156

MAY DAY 2nd Alarm: DC-3, BC-33, Safety-4, E-321, E-2, E-19, E-351, E341, TOW 323, T-313 B/U, T-5 B/U, RS-354, AU-248, M113, M-4, EMS-1

*** B/U = Back up Volunteer Company****

Photo By Michael Schwartzberg