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Squad and Tanker on Charles County Chimney Fire
By Assistant Chief John Raley
April 16, 2007
At 1816 hours, Squad 2 and Tanker 2 were alerted mutual aid to Charles County for the chimney fire at 10975 Marsh Court off of Budds Creek Road.
Squad 2 and Tanker 2 responded at dispatch with eight personnel. Charles Engine 143 arrived on scene with a two story single family dwelling with smoke in the residence. Charles Engine 102 and Tanker 10 arrived next with Engine 102 picking up Engine 143's line. Chief 14B established the "Marsh Court Command" and advised with the exception of units on the scene and Truck-1 to have the balance of the assigment stage out on Budds Creek Road. Squad 2 was approaching the scene as Charles County was advising all units and called command and asked if they wanted our services at the residence. Command advised for Squad 2 to report to the scene.
Squad 2 arrived on scene and set up positive pressure ventilation and checked the attic. Crews advanced a line to the front door, however it was not utilized as no fire was found. The roof was laddered, the chimney checked and was found to be clear.
Units opreated on the scene for approximately thirty minutes before being released by command.
Units:
Rescue Squad 2, Tanker 2
Mutual Aid:
Charles Engine 143, Charles Engine 102, Charles Tanker 10, Charles Engine 23, Charles Truck 1, Charles Ambulance 158
Squad 2 on side "alpha" seetting up v positive pressure ventilation
Squad 2 operating on the scene of a chimney fire on Marsh Court in Charles County Station 14's first due
Setting up fan
Squad 2 and Charles Engine 102
Tanker 2 and Charles Tanker 10 on the scene
Charles Engine 143
Units in staging, Charles Ambulance 158, Charles Engine 23, Charles Truck 1 and Tanker 10 as the assignment was being placed in service. Picture from inside cab of Tanker 2
Units operating on scene, Charles Engine 143, Charles Tanker 10, Squad 2
