Rescue and Tanker Catch 3rd Charles Fire in 3 Days
 
By Mechanicsville Volunteers
April 21, 2018
 

On Saturday, at 1926 hours, Rescue Squad 2 and Tanker 2 were alerted to 9437 North Ryceville Road for the reported barn fire.

Rescue Squad 2, Tanker 2, and Chief 2A made the response at dispatch with 7. A large column of smoke was visible from the station when the units left.

Charles Engine 22 and Charles Chief 2 were first to arrive finding a barn well involved with fire, and fire showing from the delta side of a one story single family home.

Rescue Squad 2 arrived just after and went to work as the first due special service opening up the house for the first due engine.

Tanker 2 arrived and supplied water to the fireground. Chief 2A held the water supply group.

Units operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.

 
Units: Rescue Squad 2, Tanker 2, Chief 2A
 
Mutual Aid: Charles Stations 2, 15, 14, 10, 5, 1 St. Mary’s Stations 5,