The tower crew responded to 6301 Hollins Dr. for the reported house fire and arrived first due assuming their responsibilities they found a small attic fire. The crew provided ladders to sides A and C as well as lights and the placement of a PPV fan to the front door. Responding … [Read more...]
HM-751 was dispatched to 10520 Montrose Ave. for the explosion of a 20 pound chlorine cylinder used at a community pool. Upon arrival the crew was assigned to the recon group were the found the same along with two sick people as a result. Capt. Gotthardt recommended flushing the … [Read more...]
The Local 271 would like to congratulate Tommy Gibson on his recent promotion from the rank of Captain to Assistant Chief. AC Gibson brings many years of experience to the position and will be an asset to the NIH Fire Department. Best of luck to Tommy Gibson in filling the … [Read more...]
AT-751 responded to 9400 Rockville Pike for the house fire with a report of two trapped on the first and second floor. The tower took up position on Rockville Pike and Capt. Forrester and MFF Smith went to work throwing ladders to the B and C sides of a two story balloon frame … [Read more...]
AT-751 responded to 2209 Shorefield Rd on the Task Force for a building fire. Crew arrived on the scene and was assigned to the Ventilation Group where they found additional fire and assisted in extinguishment by pulling the ceiling and walls. Responding crew was MFF Pyles Tech. … [Read more...]
Hazmat 751 responded to 50 South Lawn Ct for a leaking 600 pound ammonia tank. The tank was used for cooling an ice rink. HM-751 assisted Montgomery County Hazmat teams with sampling and decon. Crews were on the scene for over 4 hours. … [Read more...]
Tower 751 runs second due truck on the second alarm. The tower crew operated in the exposure buildings performing overhaul and checking for extension. The Tower remained on the scene for approx 3 hours.Local F-271 members wish Capt. Dutrow FF Heikka and FF Mechlin a speedy … [Read more...]
Tower runs second due truck for a small fire at a building outside the Mormon Temple. Units arrived on the scene to find two chairs on fire. The fire was held in check by the sprinkler system. … [Read more...]
HAZMAT 751 RAN AS THE FIRST DUE HAZMAT UNIT IN THE 05 BOX AREAAT 11227 EAST AVEFOR THE OUTSIDE GAS MAIN THAT WAS BROKEN. UNITS ON SCENE TO FORCE DOORS AND MONITOR THE HOUSES IN THE AREA. AS WE WERE CLEARING THAT BOX A 19 BOX WAS SOUNDEDAT 9010 EAST AVEFOR THE SAME TYPE OF CALL. … [Read more...]
Congrats to MFF Mike Smith and his family on the birth of their Son Wyatt Patrick Wyatt weighs 8 LBS 11 OZ and is 21 long. Good luck Brother Smith. … [Read more...]
Since its no longer a surprise we can advertise it. Come join family and friends celebrate AC Kenny Chaplins retirement party. If interested please RSVP with Capt. Paul Donaldson 443-336-2951.When Friday night 4112008 7pm Where La Plata Fire DepartmentLa Plata Fire Department911 … [Read more...]
Local F-271 would like to congratulate Assistant Chief Kenny Chaplin on his retirement. On Monday March 31 2008 AC Chaplin spent the last day of his 24 year career in the federal fire service with groups 1 3 and 6. The day started off with breakfast with the crew E750 and lots of … [Read more...]
Just after 2300 hours Box Alarm 20-04 was transmitted for the roof on fire at 5151 Pooks Hill Road Bethesda Marriott-Congressional Ball Room. The box assignment consisted of Engine Companies 720 750 726 706 and 707 Tower Ladder 751 Truck 706 Tower Ladder 723 Rescue Squad 741 … [Read more...]
At 1305 Box 20-9 was alerted for a fire in the clubhouse at 10522 Montrose Ave.E720 arrived on the scene with fire showing thru the roof. As the engine crew advanced their line the Tower crew went to work laddering the building opening up the ceilings and performed a primary … [Read more...]
E-750 fills the box for smoke in the basement on an A.F.A. Tower -751 alerted to the call filling the assignment as the first due truck. Units arrived at 3 Pookshill Rd. to find contractors working in the basement which caused the smoke conditions. All units were returned to … [Read more...]
