2nd Alarm Apartment Fire off of Kenilworth Drive: Fire Box 1-5
March 21, 2008 – Early in the morning, the 911 center received multiple calls for a report of an apartment fire. While en route, Engine 101 requested a working fire profile and a second alarm bringing additional resources. Upon arrival, the Captain from 101 reported heavy fire from the 3rd floor and advised dispatch they were attacking the fire with a 2 ½ blitz line. Engine 307’s crew assisted with advancing attack lines and pulled ceiling in the fire apartment. Squad 303’s crew threw ladders to the fire apartment and performed search and rescue with Tower 17. Units on Scene: BC11, E101, E307, E11, E14, T1, TOW17, SQ303, E302, E391, E10, E2, T297, TOW323, M1, M14, EMS1, EMS7, AU478, Rehab 154, 155
SUV Flips over Trapping Two on I-83 during Rush Hour: Rescue Box 17-80
February 25, 2008 – An off duty volunteer firefighter called 911 after witnessing a SUV flip over on northbound I-83 prior to Padonia Road. Safety 1 arrived on location and confirmed a SUV on its side with two patients trapped. Squad 303 arrived seconds later and began the extrication process. The officer on 303 decided to use the crane to stabilize the car while the rest of the crew worked to free the victims. Both patients were treated for minor injuries. Units on Scene: BC11, E17, T17, SQ303, E307, M17, EMS7, SAFETY 1
Large Shed Fire Spreads to Dwelling in Hillendale: Fire Box 11-5
February 22, 2008 – Stations were dispatched to the area of Hillendale Road and Clearwood Road for a large column of black smoke and possible dwelling fire. Engine 10 arrived in the area with smoke showing and worked to secure an exact address. After finding the correct house, crews found a large shed on fire with extension into the dwelling. Engine 302 laddered the roof then assisted crews with extinguishing the fire and helped with overhaul. The fire started next to the shed after the homeowner dumped ashes from the fireplace. Units on Scene: BC1, E10, E101, E291, E302, E11, T297
Pictures courtsey of Adam Zoltowski (Engine 10)
Bedroom Fire in the 300 Block of Timonium Road: Fire Box 17-13
January 16, 2008 – Engine 307 was picked up on the road for a reported bedroom fire while returning from a 29-5 firebox. Battalion Chief 11 arrived and advised he had smoke showing from the rear of the dwelling. Engine 307 arrived shortly after and stretched an attack line into the dwelling. The officer from 307 advised his crew there was a fire in the rear bedroom and the crew made a quick attack on the fire. Units on Scene: BC11, E17, E307, E101, E291, TOW 17, SQ303
Driver Heavily Entangled Results in Lengthy Extrication: Rescue Box 11-7
December 29, 2007 – Squad 303 responded to a report of a 10-50PI rescue at the intersection of Loch Raven Blvd & Goucher Blvd. Units arrived on the scene to find a car wrapped around a telephone pole with the driver trapped. The crew from Squad 303 assisted Truck 1 with an extended extrication. Units on Scene: BC1, E11, T1, SQ303, M11, EMS1
Fire on Christmas Morning in Northern Baltimore County: Fire Box 39-18
December 25, 2007 – Companies were alerted for a house fire around 10am on Western Road. Engine 391 advised dispatch they had a large column of black smoke from a distance requiring a tanker strike team. Crews arrived with heavy fire showing and made an interior attack. Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul. Units on Scene: BC11, E391, E392, E17, E14, E441, E302, E493, E501, ET503, TOW17, SQ303, TSU394, TSU444, M395, EMS7, AU478, Rehab 154, 155
Vacant House Catches Fire on Burke Avenue: Fire Box 1-17
December 7, 2007 – During the early evening hours fire equipment responded to multiple calls of a dwelling fire in Towson. Engine 101 arrived on the scene with fire showing from the second floor of a duplex structure. Crews made an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to contain the fire to the building of origin. Units on Scene: BC11, E101, E302, E307, E11, E292, E14, T1, SQ303, AU478, FID2
Pictures Courtesy of Michael Swartzberg
Dwelling Fire on Thanksgiving Weekend: Fire Box 29-5
November 24, 2007 – Just after midnight units were dispatched for house fire off of Seminary Avenue. Engine 291 from Providence VFC arrived with heavy fire showing. Engine 307 arrived second and immediately took an attack line into the dwelling. Crews experienced heavy fire conditions but were able to save the house from burning to the ground. Units on Scene: BC1, E291, E101, E307, E11, E301, T297, T1, FL293, SQ322, AU478
Pictures Courtesy of Mike Walker
Kitchen Fire in First Due: Fire Box 30-3
November 7, 2007 – Station 30 was alerted around 2:45am for a dwelling fire in the 2000 block of Dumont Road. Engine 307 arrived on the scene within minutes and had smoke showing. The first-in crew found fire in the kitchen and made an aggressive interior attack. Squad 303’s crew conducted search and rescue while Tower 17 ventilated the roof. Units on Scene: BC1, E307, E302, E17, E101, E391, E11, TOW17, SQ303, AU426
Van Crashes into Gas Station Entrapping Driver: Rescue Box 10-6
November 3, 2007 – A driver lost control of her car at the intersection of Harford Road & Linwood Avenue and crashed into a gas station. Engine 10 arrived on the scene and advised the patient was heavily entrapped. It took crews from Squad 303 and Truck 8 nearly 30 minutes to extricate the patient. Additional equipment was requested to the scene since the gas pump had been struck. Units on Scene: BC11, E10, T8, SQ303, M8, EMS6, E8, E11, E55, HM114, FU14
Fire at the Super Fresh in Towson: Fire Box 1-21
October 31, 2007 – The Super Fresh food store caught fire in the early evening hours on Halloween night. Apparatus from Station 1 arrived on the scene with black smoke billowing out of the structure. Crews from company 30 assisted with extinguishing the fire and performed overhaul while Engine 301 supplied water to the fireground. Units on Scene: BC11, E101, E301, E302, E11, E291, T1, T297, SQ303, U304, M1, AU478
Pictures Courtesy of Michael Swartzberg
Fully Involved House Fire on Willow Avenue: Fire
Box 1-24
October 5, 2007 – Baltimore
County 911 received multiple calls for a house fire just before
midnight. Truck
1 arrived on the scene and advised the house was fully involved
with exposures on both sides. Command requested a second
alarm due to the amount of fire. Exterior operations were
used to extinguish the first house while crews from Lutherville
made an aggressive interior attack on the house next door. Units
on Scene: DC1, BC11, E101, E301, E11, E292, E10, E14, E17, E392,
E8, T1, T297, TOW17, SQ303, SQ322, M1, M11, EMS1, AU478, Rehab
154, 155
Early Morning Trash Truck Fire: Local Box 30-1
September 18, 2007 – Just after 6am, a trash truck empting dumpsters caught fire behind the Jeppi Nut Company in Timonium. In order to save the truck, the driver smartly dumped his trash pile on the ground. Engine 302 arrived to find heavy fire conditions and quickly extinguished the fire. Units on Scene: E302, E17
Tractor Trailer Accident Causes Large Fire at Dealership:
Fire Box 17-19
August 31, 2007 – A tractor trailer
delivering parts to the Acura car dealership on York Road was
struck by a car traveling southbound and set off a massive blaze. The
car ripped the saddle tank off of the truck spreading hundreds
of gallons of diesel fuel across the dealership parking lot. The
car and truck erupted in flames as did multiple cars on the dealer
parking lot. Command immediately requested a Haz-Mat firebox
as diesel fuel spilled into storm drains. Foam unit 14
was requested to help contain the blaze. Units on Scene:
BC11, DC1, E17, E302, E392, E101, E307, E391, E301, E292, E11,
E473, TOW17, T1, T297, E14, Haz-Mat 14, Foam Unit 14, E13, HM
Satellite 13, SQ322, SQ533, AU478, M17, EMS7, Rehab 154, 155,
MDE
Pictures by the Lutherville Volunteer
Fire Company.
Pictures courtesy of Michael Schwartzberg.
Large Shed Fire off of York Road in Towson: Fire Box 11-12
July 25, 2007 – Just after lunchtime, units were dispatched to a structure fire behind Uncle Wiggles in Towson. Engine 11 arrived with smoke billowing out of the windows and fire showing from the roof area. Engine 307 initially assumed RIT and then went to the attic area to check for fire extension and perform overhaul. Units on Scene: BC11, E11, E101, E307, E291, E10, T1
Oven Fire at Café Isis in Timonium: Fire Box 17-3
July 21, 2007 – Shortly after 10am, units from Station 17 and Engine 302 responded to Café Isis for a reported oven fire. Engine 17 arrived with heavy smoke showing and requested a fire box. The fire was quickly extinguished. Crews from Lutherville assisted with ventilation and smoke removal from adjacent businesses. Units on Scene: BC22, E17, E302, E14, E391, TOW17, T1, M17, EMS7
Pictures courtesy of Michael Schwartzberg.
House Burns to Foundation off of Pot Spring Road: Fire Box 17-13
July 20, 2007 – During the early evening hours, dispatch alerted companies for a dwelling fire on Dalewood Road with several reports that the house was engulfed in flames. While en route, Engine 307 advised they had a large column of black smoke from a distance. Engine 17 arrived to find the house fully involved, set up command and advised units “exterior operations” would be used. Engine 307 and Squad 303 assisted units extinguishing the fire and protecting adjacent homes. Units on scene: BC11, E17, E307, E101, E291, E292, E391, E392, E382, TOW17, SQ303, TSU394, Rehab 153, 154, 155, FID 2
Pictures courtesy of Michael Schwartzberg and Adam Zoltwoski.
Several People Injured in Four Vehicle Crash on I-83: Rescue Box 30-80
July 3, 2007 – Debris in the roadway caused a multiple vehicle accident on I-83 northbound around 4pm. One person was trapped in his truck as a result of the crash. Engine 302 and Squad 303 responded to the scene and handled the extrication. Crews had to remove the roof and flap the door in order to free the driver. Units on Scene: BC1, E302, SQ303, E17, M17, M1, M395, EMS7
Station 30 Participates in Rescue Training in Northern Baltimore Co.
June 10, 2007 – Members from Lutherville traveled to Browns Junkyard in northern Baltimore County to train with other volunteers from Hereford Rescue & Ambo and Maryland Line VFC. Crews practiced different rescue techniques used in automobile extrications including: using the jaws-of-life to open jammed doors, cutting the roof off of vehicles, using air bags to lift overturned cars, and “cribbing” the vehicle for stabilization purposes.
Lightrail Train Strikes Car on Seminary Avenue: Rescue Box 30-7
June 5, 2007 – Station 30 received a call in the late afternoon for an accident involving a car and a Lightrail train on Seminary Avenue. Squad 303 arrived and advised no victims were trapped. The driver and passenger of the car were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. Units on Scene: BC1, E301, SQ303, T1, M1, M14, EMS7
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