NIH Fire Department Local F-271

AT751 responded to 5405 Tuckerman Rd for the building fire. Tower took side charlie position while crew operated on the 4th floor. … [Read more...]

This week crews attended training put on by PEPCO on working around high voltage lines and equipment. … [Read more...]

AT751, PE720 and HM707 responded to the outer loop of I495 for the large fuel spill. Units found a tractor trailer leaking fuel. Crews stopped the leak and pumped off one saddle tank.     … [Read more...]

AT751 responded as the first due ladder for the house fire on Fleming Ave in Bethesda. … [Read more...]

Crews spent the sunny day working with new drivers on spotting buildings for rescue operations. … [Read more...]

At751 and A751 responded to Edward Ave (Bethesda) for the house fire. Units arrived on scene with smoke coming from the roof. AT751 and PE720 advanced to the 2nd floor with heavy smoke inside. Opening up the attic they located a small fire with heavy extension. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to Nicholson Lane as the 2nd due ladder for the building fire. Units arrived on scene to find a fire inside a restaurant. AT751 was assigned to the first floor to check for extension and open up the fire area. … [Read more...]

A751 responded for the multi vehicle accident with several trauma patients. (Photo Cred. Fox 5, MCFRS)   … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to Wisconsin Ave for the injured person on a construction site. Injured person was below grade approximately 200feet. NIHFD, MCFRS, MCFRS TRT and BCC all responded. (Photo Cred. MCFRS, Bethesda Magazine) … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to Battery Lane for the building fire. AT751 arrived on scene as the first unit. Right bucket forced entry into the apartment finding a small fire in the kitchen. Left Bucket extinguished the fire. Crew completed a primary search of the apartment and checked for … [Read more...]

Personnel from NIHFD, NIHPD, NIHEM, NIHFM, NIH-RML and several other NIH agencies along with outside NRP and MCFRS to mention a few attended the week long Incident Manage Team training. The class was held twice through the month of May. Participants can now function on a class 3 … [Read more...]

AT751s crew has been training with MCFRS and BCC Rescue Squad on slope evac training involving removing injured patients from areas with a sloped incline to extricate. … [Read more...]

AT751 and A751 responded to the OL495 for the auto accident. Enroute ECC updated advising 3 tractor trailers involved all leaking fuel from the saddle tanks. BC702 establish command. AT751 positioned as the blocking unit and assisted with fluid control. HM707 AOS and took over … [Read more...]

Co 51 responded to building 35A for one occupant trapped in an elevator. Crews had to set up a lowing system to remove the  occupant with the assistance of a ladder. … [Read more...]

A751 attended the annual White Oak Campus Classic 5K run as a medical standby. NIH FD provides support for this large event ever year. … [Read more...]