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2007 Past Incidents
December 30th - Drive by shooting behind firehouse & 2 extrications for Sunday - After clearing a small fire on Prince Pl in Largo, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were alerted to the 6200 Blk of Central Ave, in Addison Plaza behind the firehouse, for one shot. Several callers advised that a red car did a drive by shooting on another vehicle getting off about 8 shots and then taking off on East Capitol St toward DC. After the scene was secured, units from 8 arrived to find a male shot once in the abdomen. Units from 8 treated and packaged the patient who was then taken by Medic 46 to a local trauma center. Units from 8 cleared about 0300 hours. Then 15 minutes later around 0315, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were alerted to the 8600 Blk of Central Ave, in Company 37's area, for a report of a vehicle overturned, one ejected and trapped under the vehicle. Units arrived to find just that and Squad 8 quickly lifted the vehicle up and off the person using the high lift jacks. The patient was treated, packaged and transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance 88 and Medic 40. Squad 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes while Ambulance 88 returned to service about 0440 hours. Then around 2115 hours after a normal Sunday filled with medic locals, a stolen van set on fire, and a Redskins victory over Dallas, Squad 8 was alerted to Capitol Heights Bl & Marlboro Pk, in Company 17's area, for an accident with 1 on fire and 1 trapped. Squad 8 arrived first and confirmed entrapment with no fire. The Squad stabilized the vehicle and removed a door real quick allowing patients to be removed. EMS units transported 3 patients to a local hospital. Squad 8 picked up and returned to service in just under 30 minutes. December 29th - Ambulance 88 on shooting, Engine & Ambulance on house fire - Around 1320 hours, Ambulance 88 was alerted to the 8800 Blk of Walker Mill Rd, in Company 37's area, for a report of one shot. Units arrived to find a male in a car with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the lower body. Ambulance 88 treated and packaged the patient and then transported them to a local trauma center returning to service in just under 90 minutes. Then later in the night around 2300 hours, Engine 83 responded to the 1500 Blk of Roosevelt Ave, in Company 38's area, for smoke coming from a house. Units arrived with smoke showing from a vacant house bringing Ambulance 88 on the WFD. Units found a set fire in the basement which was quickly extinguished and investigations was summoned. Units from 8 picked up and returned in about 40 minutes. December 27th - Engine 83 and Chief 8 on Largo townhouse fire - Just before 1600 hours, Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 10600 Blk of Joyceton Dr, in Company 46's area, for smoke in a townhouse. Units arrived with nothing evident but quickly discovered a room off on the second floor. Chief 8 arrived and established command while Engine 83 took a position in the rear with their own hydrant. Units advanced lines and opened up in the fire unit while Engine 83 was directed to the exposure. Crews worked to open up and check for extension which wa slimited to the original unit. Engine 83 returned to service in about 40 minutes while Chief 8 went in service in about 90 minutes. December 23rd - Chief 8 and Ambulance 88 on first due house fire - At 1335 hours while Squad 8 was in the Springdale section of Kentland on a reported chimney fire, units were dispatched to the 400 Blk of 71st Ave, in the Pleasant Valley section of Seat Pleasant, for a house fire as police were on the scene. Ambulance 88 arrived and confirmed a working fire followed by Chief 8 (McGill) who established command. Engine 51 arrived and ran a line inside and found a kitchen off with some extension. The fire was knocked and units checked for extention as well as removing a dog from the basement. Command scaled the assignment back to 2 and 2 and returned the rest. Units from 8 remained on the scene for about 90 minutes.
December 22nd - 32 run Saturday made up of traumas and fires - Just before 0030 hours, units from 5 were alerted to Central Ave & Bayou Ave for an accident. Additional calls began to be received by PSC claiming the accident was anywhere from Central & Addison to the first address reported at Bayou and was now reporting a car off the road, on fire, and a large fight involving a bloody male in the street. These additional comments brought Squad 8 to the scene which was confirmed in the 5900 Blk of Central Ave. Units arrived to find several patients and additional EMS units were called. Squad 8 remained on the scene to assist units as one patient was taken to a local trauma center and the other was taken for a checkup up for being on CDS. Squad 8 cleared in about 30 minutes. Then at 0748, Engine 83 responded to the 1500 Blk of Addison Rd S, in Company 26's area, for a townhouse on fire. E261 arrived with smoke and fire showing from the second floor. Engine 83 arrived and briefly established command and ran a back up line inside. Crews extinguished the fire that consumed a few rooms upstairs. Engine 83 remained on the scene for about 90 minutes. Then a few hours later around 1130, E332 called for the box as they ran a fire alarm and arrived with smoke showing in the 7600 Blk of Normandy Rd. Engine 83 arrived and advanced a line into the exposure where they checked for extension. The fire was extinguished and Engine 83 returned home in just over 30 minutes after picking up. Later around 1600 hours, Squad 8 made a return trip to Palmer Park this time to the 7700 Blk of Burnside Rd where units arrived with a bedroom off. The fire was quickly extinguished and Squad 8 returned to service in about 10 minutes. Then around 2000 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were sent to Suitland Pkwy & Naylor Rd, in Company 29's area, for an accident. Units arrived with police to find a few vehicles with at least 5 injured bringing additional transport units. Squad 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes while Ambulance 88 returned in about 2 hours after transporting.
Photos courtesy Wayne Barrall www.FITHP.net December 21st - Squad 8 extricates a few after pursuit ends in crash - Just before 1900 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the area of Sheriff Rd & Eastern Ave, in Company 38's area, for an accident. Police had been in pursuit of a carjacked vehicle when they wrecked trapping multiple patients. Squad 8 arrived and stabilized the vehicle removing a door. Three patients were removed and taken to a local hospital, two of which were taken as traumas. Squad 8 cleared the scene in about 45 minutes. December 20th - Squad 8 on afternoon Ft Washington house fire - At 1430 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 13000 Blk of Monroe Ave, in Company 47's area, for a house on fire. E471 arrived to find heavy fire showing with wires down in front. Units went to work advancing a line as PEPCO was called to the scene. Crews worked to extinguish the fire as there was much extension throughout the house. The fire was knocked down and under control in about 15 minutes. Squad 8 remained on the scene for 90 minutes as did most units for overhaul and mop up. December 18th - Tuesday brings failed arson, small fire in 5's area, and CO leak - Just after midnight, Engine 83 responded to an unknown fire in the 6800 Blk of Seat Pleasant Dr. Engine 83 arrived to find about 4 or 5 cars that had been set on fire, or tried to be set on fire, as well as 2 gas cans. Someone had poured gasoline over the vehicles and along the street, broke out a few windows, and then lit them and 1 of the gas cans on fire. The fire never took and basically burned itself out or burned on the street. Engine 83 called for investigations and stood by returning in just over an hour. Then after a day of boxes in 33 and 26's area along with the usual medic locals, Engine 83, Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 800 Blk of Clovis Ave, in Company 5's area, for fire in the walls of a house. Units from 8 arrived just behind Engine 51 who reported nothing evident. Soon after though, Engine 51 called for their line to be charged and for Engine 83 to bring a back up line. Squad 8 was given the RIC and the officer did a circle check of the house while Truck 17 threw a few ladders. Engine 51 had a fire on the second floor involving the walls and door jam of a bathroom. The officer from Engine 83 checked above in the cockloft for any extension. The fire was extinguished and the assignment was held with Engines 5 & 8 and Truck 17. Units from 8 returned in about 30 minutes as the fire is under investigation. Then just minutes after returning home, Squad 8, Engine 83, and Chief 8 responded to the 7600 Blk of Covent Gardens Ct, in the Hill Oaks section of Seat Pleasant, for a CO leak with sick people. Engine 83 and Squad 8 arrived to find a car that had been left running in a garage of a townhome with the door down. In addition, the car was leaking gas and had made a large puddle of gas inside. While crews handled this, the occupants of the neighboring townhouse were evaluated by crew members from 8 as well as A389. Units from 8 were held to vent and mitigate the gasoline leak. Chief 8 had the command.
December 17th - Busy day includes multiple fires and mass casualty incident - Around 0430 hours, Engine 83 and Chief 8B (K.Dennis) responded to the 800 Blk of Warley Dr, in Company 37's area, for a report of someone setting fire to a townhouse. The engine from 37 arrived with smoke showing and advanced a line. Several small fires were found inside and police had a suspect in custody. The fires were quickly extinguished and units were returned. Later in the morning, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were dispatched for an accident at Addison Rd & Martin Luther King Hwy, in Seat Pleasant, involving a Metro bus. Units arrived to find the same with many patients complaining of injuries. Additional EMS units were called to handle the injured patients. Units from 8 operated for awhile before returning. Then around 1400 hours, Engine 83 and Chiefs 8 (McGill) and 8B (K. Dennis) responded to the 6400 Blk of Hilmar Dr, in Company 26's area, for smoke in the building. Units arrived to find a working fire in the pipe chase caused by plumbers sweating pipes. Engine 83 arrived and ran a line to the building opening up and checking for extension. Chief 8 had Division 3 and Chief 8B had Side Charlie. Units operated for awhile extinguishing the fire and checking for extension. Units from 8 returned in about an hour. Then around 1730 hours, Squad 8 and again Chiefs 8 & 8B responded to the 2100 Blk of Brooks Dr, in Company 26's area again, for fire in the building. E261 arrived to find smoke showing from the 4th floor of a high rise. Units found a working fire in a 4th floor apartment. Squad 8 was given the RIC and set up on the third floor while Chief 8 operated on the floor above (given Division 5) and Chief 8B operated on the 3rd floor (given Division 3). Crews extinguished the fire which was kept to the original apartment and worked on overhaul. Units from Seat Pleasant returned home in just under an hour. December 15th - Units from Seat Pleasant extricate 3 near firehouse - Around 1812 hours, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to Central Ave & Addison Rd, in front of the firehouse, for an accident with a vehicle overturned and 1 trapped. Units from 8 arrived just moments later and confirmed that. The vehicle had been hit broadside and then flipped on its side by a vehicle that didnt think that that was cause enough to stop and kept going. Squad 8 stabilized the vehicle and then flapped down the roof extricating three victims (2 adults and a very large, but friendly Rotweiler). Patients were evaluated and 1 was taken to a local trauma center by PA805 as the other patient refused AMA. The dog was also determined to be fine. Units from 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes.
December 14th - Squad 8 on first due shooting followed by basement fire - Around 2246 hours, PSC received a 911 hang up call from the 300 Blk of Elmleaf Ave in the Carmody Hills section of Seat Pleasant. After subsequent call backs it was stated that someone had been shot. Squad 8 responded along with PA805 and PE805. Units arrived and staged until police said the scene was secure. Squad 8 arrived and began patient care until EMS units arrived. PA805 transported 1 patient to a local trauma center with a wound to the arm. Squad 8 returned to service in about 20 minutes. Then at 2336 hours, Squad 8 was sent to the 2900 Blk of Chester Grove Rd, in Company 23's area, for several callers reporting a house on fire. Units arrived and found heavy smoke showing and fire consuming the basement and first floor of a duplex. A task force was also called to the scene to assist. Crews worked to extinguish the fire which was done in about 15 - 20 minutes. Crews then worked to check for extension and extensive overhaul. Squad 8 returned in about 2 hours. December 14th - Seat Pleasant receives two bits of good news today - Today Seat Pleasant received two bits of good news: 1) The ride along program has been reinstated but with much stricter limitations. Basically each person can only ride 4 times a year up to 72 hours at a time. In addition, information (release form and copy of ID) must be forwarded to EOC and the on duty Battalion chief. Ride alongs are back on, so let us know as we are always happy to accomodate riders. Better yet, let us know if you would like to join. We take members too. 2) Now the second bit of good news. We received word that we were awarded a grant through The Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $202,500 to acquire a new vehicle. Now to put all the rumors to rest, we will be looking at purchasing a new engine to replace Engine 81 (17 years of hard work on that vehicle). Although that chunk of money will help, it is only a fraction of what will be needed to purchase and afford a new wagon so keep us in mind when making your year end donations, or any donations no matter what time of year (see the link at the top of the page to donate). In addition, Engine 81 will be coming up for sale to assist us in purchasing the new Engine 81 so stay tuned as it will posted here when that is done. The builder of the new Engine 81 has not been determined yet. December 13th - Engine 83 on suspicious apartment fire in District Heights - Just before 2000 hours, Engine 83 was alerted to the 3300 Blk of Walters La, in Company 26's area, for smoke in the the building. Units arrived to find an odor as well as a haze in two adjoining buildings. After further investigation, a set fire was found in two vacant apartments. First in crews worked to extinguish the small rubbish fires. Engine 83 advanced a line to the floor above and checked for extension. Engine 83 operated for just over an hour before returning to service. The fire is currently under investigation. December 11th - Morning starts with gunfire followed by major gas leak - Around 0800 hours, Ambulance 88 was sent to the 1400 Blk of Nalley Terr, in Company 33's area, for a possible shooting. PSC had received several hysterical callers describing possibly up to 8 gunshots at a school bus stop followed by a white vehicle speeding away and people scattering. County Police came in and investgiated the scene and searched the area while FD units staged. After a short while, Police determined there was no victim to be found onscene and Ambulance 88 returned. Later in the day, E823 was sent to the 6400 Blk of Pennsylvania Ave, in Company 26's area, for an outside gas leak. They arrived to find a large diameter gas line cut and leaking into the air as well as surrounding buildings. Additional units were requested bringing Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill). Units arrived and went to work establishing a water supply (hard to do since only 6 hydrants work in the large complex) and evacuating residents. Chief 8 was given the evacuation group as command requested several buses to accomodate displaced residents. After awhile, Washington Gas arrived and stopped the leak. Units continued to check buildings for any levels of natural gas. Buildings were ventilated and the units from 8 returned in just over 2 hours. December 8th - Engine 83 on Oxon Hill apartment fire - Around 2000 hours, Engine 83 was alerted to the 1000 Blk of Marcy Ave, in Company 42's area, for an apartment on fire. PE842 arrived to find fire showing from a terrace level apartment. Engine 83 arrived 4th due and picked up E829's line. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and open up as the fire did extend to the floor above. The fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes and crews began the overhaul process. Engine 83 picked up and returned to service in just under an hour. This same building was the site of another fire the next day when units arrived also with fire showing. Company 8 was not due on that assignment. December 7th - Friday brings 2 fires and trauma for Seat Pleasant - Although Friday was not as busy call volume wise (only 17 runs after averaging 31 a day for the week so far), Company 8 was kept busy with some work today. Just before 0100 hours, Engine 83 was dispatched to the 8700 Blk of Ritchboro Dr, in Company 37's area, for a townhouse on fire. E837 arrived to find a working fire in the garage which then brought Ambulance 88 on the working fire dispatch. Engine 83 arrived just behind 37 and ran a back up line to the floor above and began checking for extension. The fire was contained to the garage by E837 and there was no extension to the floor above. Engine 83 picked up and cleared in about 40 minutes. Later in the day just before 1700 hours during Friday rush hour, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to Central Ave & Addison Rd by the firehouse for a pedestrian struck and a car into a tree. Units arrived to find a vehicle up on the sidewalk into a tree with a patient laying on the ground. Units began treating both as the pedestrian was loaded into PA805 and taken to a local trauma center and Ambulance 88 took the driver of the vehicle to a local hospital for a checkup. Squad 8 cleared in about 15 minutes and Ambulance 88 returned home in about 90 minutes. Then at 2045 hours, Engine 83 and Chief 8A (Mehaffey) responded to the 100 Blk of Maryland Park Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for smoke in a house. Units from 8 arrived to find a 3 story duplex with nothing evident. However after forcing the front door, heavy smoke started issuing letting crews know it was a working fire. Company 8 and 5 searched through the smoke for the fire on the first floor with no luck while RE33 began opening up. A room or two was discovered off in the basement as crews vented. E837 advanced their line through a basement door and began knocking the fire and was joined by Engine 83 after making the steps. The fire was quickly extinguished and the assignment was scaled back to Engines 8 and 5, Truck 17 and RE33. Chief 8A had the command and units from 8 cleared in about 2 hours. December 5th - Another busy day brings CO poisoning, lies, and the first snow - Since units were on a house fire in Clinton, Engine 83 and Ambulance 88 were directed to fill in at 25 (Clinton). While there, around 0030 hours units were dispatched for a gas leak in the 1100 Blk of Southview Dr in Company 42's area. Units from 73 (NDW) arrived to find several sick people and after checking for CO found a level of 300 ppm in the apartment. A total of 9 patients were found to be sickened bringing Ambulance 88 and 838. Both Ambulances transported a total of 8 patients to Baltimore Shock Trauma by land as they have a hyperbarric chamber. Ambulance 88 finally arrived home from Baltimore at 0500 hours. The cause was found to be a malfunctioning stove. The day continued to be busy. Just after 0700 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to a call for an accident with a car on fire at 63rd St & Field St in Seat Pleasant. Units from 8 arrived to find no accident at all but a car with all 4 tires stolen. The victim thought that if she "embellished" a little the police would show up faster as waiting was not an option. Units from 8 quickly cleared and police handled the situation. This day also brought the areas first snowfall as several inches fell across the area during the daytime hours creating many calls for accidents and injuries from falls. The day ended with 34 runs for Company 8. December 4th - Squad 8 makes bi-annual trip to Smiths for junk fire - Just after 1800 hours, QT822 was dispatched to the 2000 Blk of Kenilworth Ave, in Company 38's area, for an outside fire. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a box alarm as everyone in these parts knows of Smiths Junkyard fires and how they go. Units arrived with a very large pile of junk on fire and a second alarm was requested along with a special call for several tower ladders. Other than that the story played out the same, lots of water, tower ladders, handlines, etc. Squad 8 returned to service in about 90 minutes as several pumpers stayed to supply the towers to make sure it was out. December 3rd - Busy day continues, ends with rollover accident with trauma - After the first due fire, the day didn't slow down. Crews were kept busy the rest of the day with Ambulance 88 running from call to call as far away as Oxon Hill Rd and then the Engine and Squad running calls as well including box alarms back to back in 46, 38, and then 26's area. Calls also included an auto fire with someone reported still inside at East Capitol St & Burgundy St. Chief 8A (Mehaffey) arrived first, due to Squad 8 returning from a 29 box, to find an auto well off on the wrong side of East Capitol St after taking out a sign. Chief 8A quickly investigated the auto as best as possible to determine if someone was inside which turned up negative. E838 arrived and extinguished the fire with the help of Squad 8 and the female driver was found and evaluated by PA805. The patient was determined to have no injuries and was suffering from one too many courvoisiers to which the police handled. Units returned in about 30 minutes. Then later at 2341 hours, after hearing a bunch of police sirens, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 6400 Blk of Central Ave, by the firehouse, for an accident with a vehicle overturned and 1 trapped. Units from 8 arrived to find a vehicle overturned but the occupant already out. Crews treated and packaged the patient who was then transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance 88 and PA805. Squad 8 and the Chief returned in about 15 minutes while Ambulance 88 returned in just under an hour. The 24 hour period ended with 37 runs for Company 8.
December 3rd - Winds + wires down = first due house fire for Company 8 - Around 0920 hours, Engine 83 was alerted for wires down in the 500 Blk of Rollins Ave in Seat Pleasant. Engine 83 arrived to find the same and started assessing the scene. While there, a citizen from a few house up the street came up to the crew and stated that his house was on fire. The crew called for the house assignment which then brought Ambulance 88 and Chief 8 (McGill). Units from 8 found smoke coming from the house and ran a line. While investigating, it was discovered the fire had started in a pipe chase and then extended up to the attic probably due to the wires down. In addition, parts of the house were energized as the gutters and furnace in the house were arcing and the circuit breakers had melted. Chief 8 established command and made a request for PEPCO to expadite as crews could not extinguish the fire until the power was secured and removed from the house. PEPCO arrived shortly after and cut the power and Engine 83 extinguished the fire. Engine 83 along with Engine 805, Truck 817, and Tower 833 were held to continue opening up and hitting hot spots. Units from 8 returned to service in just over 90 minutes. December 1st - Ambulance 88 on fatal afternoon accident in Ritchie - Just before 1330 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to the 7700 Blk of Mane La, in Company 37's area, for an accident with a car into a tree and on fire. E837 arrived and found a car on fire, one not breathing and no one trapped and the Squad was returned. Ambulance 88 arrived and teamed up with Ambulance 827 to perform CPR and transport to the hospital with EMS814 on board. Crews worked the patient all the way to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about an hour. November 30th - Ambulance 88 and Chief 8 on fatal Oxon Hill fire - Just before 0800 hours, units in Oxon Hill were dispatched to the 100 Blk of S Huron Dr for a house on fire. Units arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the single family house which brought Ambulance 88 and Chief 8 (McGill) on the working fire dispatch. Units arrived and attempted to extinguish the fire but due to heavy fire conditions that weakened the floor and burned through 2 hoselines, crews were withdrawn. Shortly after going to a defensive attack, units were advised of a person still inside. After knocking some more of the fire, crews from 37 and 27 found the victim and removed him. Crews immeditaley began CPR and Medic 825 and Ambulance 88 transported the patient to Greater Southeast Hopsital where he died. Chief 8 remained on the scene and assisted with searches and overhaul. Chief 8 returned in just over an hour or so and Ambulance 88 did not return to service until after 1230.
November 28th - Ambulance 88 responds to accident, finds victim fatally shot - Just after midnight, Ambulance 88 was alerted for an accident in the 1300 Blk of Iron Forge Rd in Company 37's area. While enroute, PSC advised they were receiving additional calls reporting several gunshots in the area and possibly 1 shot. Units arrived with police to find a male suffering from gunshot wounds to the neck and head and was pronounced dead on the scene. PGPD took over the scene and Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 15 minutes.
Photo Courtesy Fox 5 November 27th - Redskins Nation loses #21 Sean Taylor - Word spread quickly this morning that Redskins All Pro Safety Sean Taylor died early this morfning one day after being shot at his home in Florida during an apparent break in. The death comes as a shock as last night it appeared he had been improving but as we and the rest of the DC area woke up to learn he had died overnight. Sean was by far the leader of the Redskins defense and even after being out 2 weeks with an injury leads the NFC in interceptions. Even those who were not Redskin fans could appreciate his defensive coverage as well as his notorious bone crushing hits. Sean Taylor, at only 24 years of age, will be missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, Redskin teammates, and all the fans of the Washington Redskins. For more on the story, memorials, or to share your thoughts visit any of the local news stations online. November 26th - Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 on vehicle overturned and on fire - Just before 2130 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were sent to MLK Hwy & Carrington Ave, in Company 38's area, for an accident with a vehicle overturned and on fire with people possibly trapped. Units arrived to find a vehicle well off the road in the woods, overturned , and on fire. The vehicle was apprently involved in a hit and run / shooting incident here in Seat Pleasant and then while speeding off down MLK Hwy lost control. The one patient was pulled from the vehicle by citizens as FD was arriving. Units from 8 assisted with patient care and looked for any additional victims that may have been ejected. The fire was extinguished by Engine 833 and the patient was flown out by MSP Trooper. Units from Seat Pleasant cleared in just over an hour. November 25th - Ambulance 88 and Squad 8 on fatal stabbing in Seat Pleasant - Just before 1530 hours, Ambulance 88 was sent to the 7300 Blk of Calder Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for an injured person from a dispute. Ambulance 88 responded and staged for PD to arrive. As PGPD arrived, they came inside and advised that a male had been cut in his throat and had no pulse bringing Squad 8 and additional EMS units. Crews worked on the patient but he unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead and police took over the scene. Units from 8 returned to service in just under 30 minutes. Within the next few days PGPD made an arrest in the case charging an acquaintance with the murder. November 24th - Engine 83 on early morning fire then meets up with Trooper 2 - Just after 0400 hours, Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 1900 Blk of County Rd, in Company 26's area, for fire coming from an apartment building. While enroute, PSC advised units that police were on the scene with a working fire. E826 arrived to find fire showing from a second floor window. Engine 83 arrived and briefly assumed command. The crew then pulled a back up line to the second floor with E826 while E837 checked the floor above. Chief 8 arrived and was given Division 2 by command. Units found a room off with some extension in a second floor unit. The fire was extinguished and crews remained for some overhaul before picking up. Units from 8 cleared in just under an hour. A short while after returning home, Engine 83 was on the road to the Pepper Mill Rec Center in the 600 Blk of Hill Rd to set up a landing zone for MSP Trooper 2. A838 and M846 were on the scene of an injured person from a fall with a spinal cord injury in the 800 Blk of Central Hills La. Engine 83 insured Trooper 2 landed safely as EMS units brought and transferred the patient to them. Trooper 2 took off and went to Baltimore Shock Trauma and Engine 83 returned to service just after 0600.
November 21st - Company 8 saves two people on Wednesday evening - After a day of not much as far as runs go, Company 8 picked up as usual as soon as the sun was setting. While personnel were sitting out front enjoying the almost 80 degree weather and the Ambulance about to leave on a run, a small, quite damaged SUV came flying up the wrong way on Addison Rd from Central Ave, honking its horn, jumped the curb and stopped on the front ramp. The driver stated that the female in the back of his vehicle was unconscious after smoking and drinking. Ambulance 88 redirected to this call obviously and advised PSC. Apparently this citizen had picked up the unconscious female at Southern Ave & D St SE and drove her to our station. After a quick evaluation it was determined she was not breathing on her own and was quickly loaded into 88 and then taken to a local hospital as the medic unit was coming from 29. When the crew left, the patient was unconscious with about 2 respirations a minute and an O2 sat of 26. By the time they arrived at the hospital, O2 sat was up to 99 and respirations were up. After a shot of Narcan at the hospital, the patient was now awake and Ambulance 88 returned to service in about an hour. Then after the Engine, Squad, and the Chief ran a first due box on Cindy La (it was a plant on fire), Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8A (Mehaffey) ran the Beltway near Ritchie Marlboro, in Company 37's area, for an accident with a motorcyclist down. E371 arrived and found a rider laying in the fast lane of the Beltway and began bagging him as he was not breathing well and the Squad and A Chief were returned. Ambulance 88 arrived and quickly loaded the patient in the back as he was now a trauma code. Medic 29 arrived and jumped on board. The crew from 88 and Medic 29 performed CPR on the patient all the way to the hospital. Upon arrival, the patient had a good pulse but still not breathing on his own. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 2 hours. Due to hard work and quick thinking on both calls with all personnel involved, both of these patients who were seemingly on the edge of death were alive when arriving at the hospital. November 21st - Seat Pleasant attends press conference, keeps community safe - Around 1000 hours Engine 83, Squad 8, Ambulance 88 and Chiefs 8 (McGill) and 8A (Mehaffey) made their way to Chapel Oaks to attend the press conference being held there to serve as a reminder of the tragic fire that occurred in Seat Pleasant 20 years ago on Thanksgiving morning where 6 children died and 8 adults were injured. The press conference included personnel who were on the fire that day including our own Alan Noznesky as well as other career and volunteer personnel from surrounding stations. They spoke of their experiences and how it affects them today. The county also spoke of the importance of smoke detectors in homes, juvenile fire setters program, how to safely deep fry a turkey, as well as accepted a donation from PEPCO of 800 smoke alarms as well as 30 for the hearing impaired (which by the way retail for over $100). Afterward career and volunteer mingled as the press had their chance for one on one interviews. Then crews from 8 (minus the ambulance, they were too busy running calls) and 5 walked the surrounding neighborhood near the 200 block of 69th St talking to residents about fire safety and checking smoke detectors. Several detectors were installed as well as batteries replaced. Although the event 20 years ago was tragic, several good things came from it as far as fire safety and awareness and just like all incidents, we learn from it and discover ways to improve and make things safer for the residents. We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow and while you are sitting with your family enjoying the day, remember, we will be responding to emergencies protecting Seat Pleasant as well as surrounding communities if needed. View Firehouse.com article as well as Dave Statter Video from 1987
SPVFC volunteer Alan Noznesky during press conference & interview
SPVFC volunteers Jerell Thomas & Derisha Hill talk to resident Photo of volunteers and resident courtesy of PIO Mark Brady November 20th - Morning trauma then child burned in afternoon house fire - Around 0530 hours, units from Company 5 were alerted to Central Ave & Suffolk Ave for an accident. After arriving, several patients were discovered bringing Ambulance 88 to the call. Ambulance 88 arrived and treated and transported a patient to a local trauma center along with PA5 who had their own patient as well. AMbulance 88 returned to service in about an hour. Then around 1500 hours, Engine 83 responded to the 4700 Blk of Pard Rd, in Company 17's area, for a house fire. The caller advised that a child had come running out of the house screaming the house is on fire and was also burned. Units arrived to find a small fire in the kitchen that was pretty much out. Engine 83 arrived second (4th due on the run) and reported to the house across the street where the child was reported to be. The crew from Engine 83 treated the child for injuries he received after the fire which included 2nd & 3rd degree burns over 10% of his body until EMS units arrived. The child was transported to a local burn center and Engine 83 returned to service in about 30 minutes. November 19th - Ambulance takes beating victim to a local trauma center - Just after 1500 hours, Ambulance 88 responded to the 600 Blk of 71st Ave, in Seat Pleasant, for an injured person from an assault. The male had been found laying on the ground by a resident and said he had been jumped. Ambulance 88 staged for police and then went in and treated the patient. Due to mechanism of injuries, the patient was transported to a local trauma center. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 90 minutes. November 13th - Squad 8 and Chief 8 on early morning fire in District Heights - Around 0345 hours, Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) were alerted to the 3500 Blk of Community Dr, in Company 26's area, for a townhouse on fire. E826 arrived and reported a working fire on the top floor. Squad 8 arrived soon after as active fire was on the the second floor as well as the first floor and attic and extending to the exposure buildings. Upon arrival, the Squad was given the RIC duties as is customary in the 3rd Battalion. Chief 8 arrived and was given interior. The chief worked and directed crews in opening up as a task force was called to assist units inside. The fire started on an outside deck, rolled up the outside of the townhouse and into the adjoining floors from the basement to the attic. Squad 8 and Chief 8 remained on the scene for 2 hours before returning to service.
November 11th - Squad on accident with fire, Engine on auto fire at end of day - Around 0730 hours, while enroute back from another run, Squad 8 was alerted to Rollins Ave & Denise Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for an accident with a car into the woods and on fire. Engine 51 arrived first and confirmed the same. Squad 8 arrived and assisted Engine 51 with making a path through the woods to access the car. Apparently, police had tried to stop the vehicle but it sped off up Rollins Ave. Most of us familiar with the area know of the 90 degree hairpin turn up by Denise Dr. This person was obviously not from around here. The car went straight into the woods, hit some trees, and burst into flames. As units gained access and began extinguishing the fire, no patients were found. Knowing that there was someone in the car just minutes ago, units began searching. One patient was found and Squad 8 continued to look in the area for more using the thermal imager. The one patient was taken to a local hospital by PA5. Squad 8 returned to service a short time later. Later around 2030 hours, Engine 83 responded for an outside fire at Walker Mill Dr & Shady Glen Dr in Seat Pleasant. Engine 83 arrived and found an auto on fire...way out in the middle of a field. Unable to gain access with the engine, BX20 responded to assist Engine 83 with extinguishment. Engine 83 returned in about an hour. Then after that around 2300 hours, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) responded for an accident on the Beltway near Ritchie Marlboro Rd. Units arrived to find a vehicle over a guardrail, on its roof, and in the woods. All patients however were out and the Squad and Chief returned to service. Ambulance 88 transported two patients to a local hospital. Twenty six (26) runs were handled today by Seat Pleasant. November 10th - Ambulance 88 transports two patients from tool job - Just before 1800 hours, while Engine 83 was on a run in 29's area, units were dispatched to East Capitol St & Coolidge St, in Company 5's area, for an accident with people trapped. Units from 5 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with entrapment. Ambulance 88 was clearing another call and also responded on the run. Squad 22 arrived and extricated the patient for EMS units. Ambulance 88 transported two patients to a local hospital for check ups. Ambulance 88 returned to service in just over an hour. November 9th - Engine 83 on afternoon overhaul session in Boulevard Heights - Just before 1430 hours units were dispatched for a house fire in the 4200 Blk of Rail St in Company 17's area. Units arrived to find nothing evident but soon discovered there had been a fire in the basement. Thats right, had been a fire. The fire had ravaged the basement but burned itself out but left some smoke and heat to be dealt with. Command held the engines from 26, 29, and 8 as well as two trucks for overhaul as the basement had to be emptied. Engine 83 returned home in about 45 minutes. November 7th - Trauma at station 8 and crews tries to stay warm at house fire - Just after 1000 hours, a female came to the firehouse suffering from massive head injuries after being assaulted by a subject known to her. Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 started rendering aid as PA5 was called to assist. The crew treated and packaged the patient who was then transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance 88 with PA5 on board. Squad 8 became available in about 15 minutes and Ambulance 88 returned home around 1130. Then later in the night around 2349 hours as the temperatures began to drop off, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to the 2200 Blk of Iverson St, in Company 29's area, for a house on fire with people still inside. The engine from 29 arrived to find a house with heavy fire showing and a very large police presence. As crews arrived and attempted to go to work it was brought to their attention that the police had an armed man inside the house that had kidnapped a woman and then during this standoff, doused the house in gasoline and lit it on fire. Units were told to stage as the house continued to burn with the subject still held up in the basement. So crews stood by in the cold, using their apparatus as cover from potential gunfire until the police gave the HI sign. After the roof had burned through and off along with most of the first floor, the fire dropped down into the basement. By this time the woman had managed to escape unharmed but the now burning basement started to force the subject out. Heavily armed police officers then moved in, tazed the subject and dragged him from the house where he was taken into custody and treated for smoke inhalation. By this time, most of the house had burned and command held a few engines and Tower 21 to wet it all down. Units from 8 returned to service in about 2 hours. Story of Iverson St by WUSA TV 9 November 4th - Sunday Morning includes trauma and another shooting - Just before 0300 hours, Ambulance 88 responded to Mason St & Kirtland Ave, in Company 26's area, for an accident with a car into a fence. Units arrived to find a car actually into a pole with an injured person. Apparently the vehicle had been hit by another vehicle which pushed it into a pole. The striking vehicle of course took off as they decided not to stay. Ambulance 88 and Medic 29 evaluated one person who had a decreased LOC due to the accident. This patient was transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance 88 with Medic 29 on board. Ambulance 88 returned to service about 0430. Then around 0500, Squad 8 was alerted for the shooting in the 5100 Blk of N Englewood Ave in Company 38's area. Units arrived to find a "patient" that was shot twice in the back. Squad 8 assisted EMS units with patient care. The patient was transported to a local trauma center and Squad 8 returned to service in about 25 minutes. November 3rd - Company 8 on double shooting in Fairmount Heights - Just before 0030 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 5300 Blk of Sherriff Rd, in Company 38's area, for a shooting involving police. Squad 8 was returned shortly after but Chief 8 (McGill) continued in. Police were called to the Ebony Inn for a fight at the club. As police arrived at the fight and were trying to disperse the crowd, gunfire rang out. One officer witnessed 1 male shoot another one multiple times and run. Officers gave chase and as they drew near the suspect turned and pointed the gun at officers. One of the officers fired his weapon striking the suspect and putting him down. Chief 8 arrived and established command. The patient who was shot by police was transported to a local trauma center and is being charged with murder as the man he shot was transported as a trauma code after being shot multiple times and died at the hospital. Units remained on the scene for a short time assisting police. Chief 8 returned to service a shortly after. This was the 3rd police involved shooting in 3 days. November 2nd - Company 8 on trauma followed by afternoon shooting - After an extremely slow week, Friday got things back to normal with 31 runs. Just after 1230 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to the O/L of the Beltway north of Central Ave for an accident involving a motorcycle with the rider down in the roadway. Squad 8 was returned while arriving on the scene and the Ambulance continued in. Units treated and packaged a patient that was suffering from traumatic injuries mostly due to mechanism. The patient was loaded into Ambulance 88 who then took him to a local trauma center. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about an hour. Then around 1450 hours, while Ambulance 88 was out on another run, Squad 8 responded to the 6500 Blk of Central Ave, a few blocks from the firehouse, for a report of one shot in the chest. Units arrived with Police to find a male shot once in the chest. The male had been shot by two males who then ran across Central Ave. Units treated the patient who was taken to a local trauma center by Medic 846. Squad 8 returned to service in just under 30 minutes. October 30th - E808, the Chief and B Chief on afternoon apartment fire in Largo - Just after 1630 hours, E808, Chief 808 (McGill) and Chief 808B (K. Dennis) were alerted to the 100 Blk of Harry S Truman Dr, in Company 46's area, for a report of a bedroom on fire. E846 arrived with an audible alarm and requested the working fire dispatch. Chief 805 arrived and reported smoke showing from the top floor. E808 arrived and layed a line to the rear and ran a line via the stairwell. Chief 808 was given the interior in the fire apartment while Chief 808B was given safety. The fire was contained to the bedroom of the fire apartment. Units from 8 operated for just over an hour before returning to service. October 29th - Engine 808 takes on apartment fire on the Pike - Just before 2200 hours, Engine 808 was alerted to the 5200 Blk of Marlboro Pk, in Company 26's area, for smoke coming from an apartment. B803 arrived with nothing evident however upon investigation, E826 found a working fire on the 4th floor. E808 arrived and picked up 26's line and then ran an additional line off of 26's leader line to back them up. Command requested a task force alarm as well as the working fire dispatch to assist. Units from 26 and 8 quickly knocked the fire which involved the front rooms of the apartment and the task force was placed in service. E808 operated for about 90 minutes checking for extension before returning to service. October 28th - Ambulance 808 on early morning trauma in Largo - Just after 0330 hours, units were sent to the intersection of Campus Way & Central Ave, in Company 46's area, for an accident with a vehicle off the roadway. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with 1 trapped and multiple patients. This brought Ambulance 808 as the second ambulance to the call. RE833 extricated 1 allowing EMS personnel to access him. Medic 846 transported one priority 1 trauma, Ambulance 808 transported another trauma, and PA805 transported 2 patients. Ambulance 808 returned to service just before 0530 hours. October 27th - Units from Seat Pleasant attend working house fire in Forestville - Around 2218 hours, Squad 808, Ambulance 808, and Chief 808 (McGill) responded to the area of Pennsylvania Ave & Suitland Pkwy, in Company 23's area, for a house on fire. Car 1514 arrived first along with E231 and found a house with heavy fire through the roof. Crews began to make an interior attack when the officer from E231 fell through the floor requiring a mayday to be sounded. Squad 8 was directed to get a ladder to assist with the rescue. Crews from 37 and 27 assisted the firefighter who was stabilized and then lowered into the basement to awaiting firefighters and walked out. The firefighter was not hurt and crews were ordered to defensive operations as water supply issues hampered tactics. The crew from 8 operated a handline to the rear of the house for a few hours. Eventually the fire in the large house was extinguished and the units from Seat Pleasant returned to service in about 3 hours.
October 27th -Small early morning fire followed by extrication of body - Around 0700, Squad 808 was alerted to 9100 Blk of Central Ave, in Company 37's area, for an electrical fire in the building. E371 and Squad 808 arrived and went to work investigating. After the Squad popped a few doors, units found a fire in the rear of the store involving the electrical panel. The power was secured and the fire extinguished. Squad 808 returned in about an hour. Then just after 0900 hours, employees at the CVS in the 5900 Blk of Martin Luther King Hwy, in Seat Pleasant, noticed a foul odor in the building. After investigating it, they were led to the basement where they found a mans body partially hanging out of a vent shaft. This prompted a 911 call which brought Squad 808 and EMS units. Squad 808 arrived and investigated and determined that the subject was dead as the body had already started breaking down and apparently had been there for at least a few days. Squad 808 remained on the scene while police investigated. Apparently they believe it may have been a botched robbery attempt as the person may have tried to slip down into the building via the HVAC system and git stuck. Then around 1100 hours, the Squad began the extrication efforts and called for Squad 822 (part of the TRT) to assist with concrete saws and a demolition hammer. Crews worked for about 4 hours extricating the body from the shaft and building. Units remained out of service for another 30 or 45 minutes to decon and cleanup. Company 8 went back in service at 1545 hours. October 25th - Engine 808 and Chief 808 on commercial fire on Southern Ave - Around 2330 hours, E808 and Chief 808 (McGill) responded to the 4100 Blk of Southern Ave, along the DC line in Company 17's area, for smoke coming from a building. E808 was dispatched 4th due but arrived second and layed a line. E829, E808, and Truck 805 investigated as there was smoke showing and smoke conditions inside. E808 ran the 200 to the building as crews forced entry through the steel roll down doors and along with E829 found a grease fire on the stove. The crew from E808 extinguished it quickly using an extinguisher and units checked for extension. The assignment was scaled back to 29, 8, and 5 and the units from Seat Pleasant returned to service just after midnight. October 24th - Engines start day on all nighter, Ambulance ends it on trauma - Just after 0200 hours, E837 was sent to the 2000 Blk of Ritchie Marlboro Rd, in Ritchie, for an outside fire. E837 arrived to find a very large pile of mulch (several football fields long and high) with a large deep seated fire actively burning. Several additional engines as well as tankers from other counties including Anne Arundel and Calvert. Engine 808 (83) was alerted around 0230 hours to assist units on the scene. Engine 808 was assigned to the fill site for all the tankers and spent about 4 hours pumping until the alternator went out. At this point, the new shift coming on brought Engine 808B (81) up to the fill site and switched the units out. Engine 808 was taken for repairs and Engine 808B remained pumping for an additional 2 hours. The fire was eventually controlled and for the most part extinguished. Company 8 returned to service around 0830 after 6 hours of pumping. Later in the night around 2051 hours, Ambulance 808 was alerted to the Outer Loop of the Beltway @ Arena Dr, in Company 33's area, for an accident with a Fed Ex truck overturned. Units arrived to find the accident and had 1 person ejected. Units began treatment as Ambulance 808 arrived. The patient was packaged and loaded into Ambulance 808 who then took him to a local trauma center. Ambulance 808 cleared in about 90 minutes. October 22nd - Squad and Ambulanced on first due trauma - Just before 1900 hours, Squad 808 was alerted to East Capitol St & Yacht Pl, in Seat Pleasant, for a motorcycle that ran into a truck with a man laying in the road. While enroute PSC relayed that they were receiving information that there was 1 possibly not breathing. The Squad arrived and found multiple patients that were breathing however suffering from traumatic injuries. Squad 808 called for a second ambulance which brought Ambulance 808 who was clearing another call. The patient was treated, packaged and transported as a priority 1 trauma by Medic 846 and Ambulance 838. Ambulance 808 also transported 1 to a local hospital for a checkup. Squad 808 cleared in about 25 minutes and the Ambulance returned home in about an hour. October 19th - Company 8 has busy morning: Car into house, trauma, and fire - Friday started off busy as crews were off to the normal load of medic locals. Then just after 0100 hours, the artist formally known as Squad 8 responded to the 5600 Blk of Marlboro Pk, in Company 26's area, for a car into a house. According to the caller, he was being rammed while driving down the Pike by another vehicle which eventually forced him off the road into a house. Units arrived to find the vehicle into the front porch however even that driver fled after impact. Squad 808 arrived and controlled the gas to the house as the vehicle had hit the meter which eventually went inside as well. Squad 808 cleared in about 30 minutes. The around 0730 hours, Squad 808 and Ambulance 808 responded to the Safeway in the 6300 Blk of Central Ave, behind the firehouse, for a report of a person trapped in a baking machine. Units from 8 arrived and found a patient who had their hand caught in a dough roller but had been removed. The roller had completely crushed the hand and degloved one of the fingers. Squad 808 established command and units assisted Medic 846. Due to the extent of injury, Medic 846 transported by land (no helicopters available) to a hand specialty center. Units from 8 cleared a short time later. Then less than an hour later, Squad 808 was on the road again this time to the 3300 Blk of Dodge Park Rd, in Company 33's area, for fire coming from the bedroom windows on the first floor. E833 (331) arrived to find fire showing and involving multiple rooms. Although last due on the run, Squad 808 arrived 4th and was assigned the RIC. The Squad crew went to work removing the security bars on the fire involved apartment. The fire was knocked down and units remained on the scene for overhaul and to check for extension. Squad 808 returned about an hour later. All of this and about 5 other runs by 0900. October 18th - Ambulance 808 runs dead body found along Addison Rd - Just before 1000 hours, Ambulance 808 responded with police for a man down in the 5600 Blk of Addison Rd in Seat Pleasant. Ambulance 808 arrived with Police to find a male bleeding laying face down along the road. Police advised the patient was deceased and Ambulance 808 quickly confirmed this by doing a quick evaluation finding no pulse and cold to the touch. The scene was turned over to police and is currently under investigation. Ambulance 808 returned to service in about 20 minutes. October 15th - Seat Pleasant given new identity for dispatching purposes - Today at 0700, The PG County Fire Department officially adopted the county and its units in the Council of Governments (COG) numbering system. PG County is the 800 series and all stations and units, for dispatching purposes, have been changed to 8##. For example, we are station 808 and now are dispatched as the following: Engine 808 (first engine out) Engine 808B (second engine out) Squad 808 (Squad 8) Ambulance 808 (Ambulance 88) Chiefs 808, 808A, and 808B (Chief 8, 8A, and 8B) Make sense ?? Thats what we thought. Although not agreed with by all and the center of controversy, it is what it is but dont be fooled with all of the 8's floating around out there, we are still the one and only real Company 8. October 13th - Second fire of the day sends Squad 8 to Morningside - Around 1500 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 6700 Blk of Woodland Rd, in Company 27's area, for a house on fire. E271 arrived to find fire showing from the rear of the house. Squad 8 arrived on the scene with 9 personnel and split up with a crew going to the second floor and searching as well as opening up and the other crew from Squad 8 throwing ladders and going to the roof. Engine companies extinguished the fire in the rear of the house as well as fire on the exterior. Squad 8 remained on the scene for overhaul and cleared in about an hour. October 13th - Fatal accident causes early morning house fire for Company 8 - Just before 0100 hours, units were alerted to the 7300 Blk of Leona St, in Company 23's area, for a car into a pole. Units arrived to find people trapped and additional units were called. While extricating the one victim it was determined that the other was priority 4. During the extrication, a citizen came out and said their house was on fire. Crews looked over and discovered smoke showing and the assignment was called in for the house fire at the same location. This request brought Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill). Engine 83 arrived 3rd and picked up 37's line and stood by as command reported the fire was under control. While standing by, heavy smoke was noticed still coming from the eaves. Chief 8 went to investigate and found the walls bubbling and increasing smoke conditions inside. As crews assured him that they had the fire out, Engine 83 was requested inside to go to work. The crew from 8 came in and went to work opening up the rest of the first floor as crews inside left. Engine 83 and Chief 8 continued opening up and extinguishing the fire on the first floor as well as the fire that had now consumed the second floor and attic. The crew from 8 worked for awhile inside making sure the fire was out. Battalion 803 had the command and scaled back the incident once the fire was actually out. Engine 83 and Chief cleared in around 0300 hours. October 12th - Car chase ends with car into house with partial collapse - Just minutes after midnight, Engine 83 was alerted to the area of Pepper St & Pepper Ct, in the Peppermill area of Seat Pleasant, for a report of a car into a house and on fire. While enroute, PSC advised units to use caution as this situation was the result of a police chase. Apparently, Police noticed something thrown from a vehicle. When the officer tried to stop them, they made the decision to not stop and a pursuit ensued. It came to an end as the perpetrators lost control and went straight into a house. Three subjects then bailed out and ran leaving behind a cache of weapons in the vehicle. Engine 83 and Truck 5 came into the scene as police continued to search for the possibly armed suspects. There was no significant fire found and units were returned however 22 and the TRT team were called to the scene as there was a partial collapse of the house due to the damage. Engine 83 remained on the scene for about an hour before returning to service. October 10th - Engine 83 on fire in bus maintenance shop, Squad on trauma - Around 2000 hours, Engine 83 was alerted to the 8000 Blk of Cryden Way, in Company 23's area, for a report of smoke throughout the building. E231 and E371 arrived to find a warehouse with heavy smoke conditions throughout. Engine 83 layed a line and went to the rear. The crew worked with Truck 26 with half the crew going to the interior to start venting and the other half of Engine 83's crew throwing a ladder and going to the roof to vent there. Debris was found burning inside but was kept in check by the sprinkler system. The engines from 23 and 37 worked to extinguish the rest of the fire. Engine 83 operated for about 40 minutes before returning to service. Then after returning, Squad 8 and Chief 8 responded to Central Ave & Garret A Morgan Bl, in Company 37's area, for an accident. Units arrived to find two vehicles that had collided very violently. Medic 830 was called to the scene for one trauma patient. Squad 8 assisted with patient care and assisted EMS units. Chief 8 had the command and Medic 830 transported 1 to a local trauma center. Units from Seat Pleasant cleared a short time later.
October 9th - Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 on early morning trauma - Early in the morning after the home invasion, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 responded to Central Ave & Shady Glen Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for an accident. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident and found 1 patient suffering from some traumatic injuries and PA5 was requested. Units onscene treated and packaged the patient who was then taken to a local trauma center by PA5. Units from 8 cleared a short time later. October 8th - Violent night includes shooting and home invasion for Company 8 - Around 2100 hours after leaving a local fire alarm call, Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 300 Blk of Pepper Mill Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for a report of one shot out front. Units arrived with police to find a male shot in the face as well as the shoulder. Units began treating the subject for his wounds and he was loaded into PA5 and taken to a local trauma center. Units from 8 cleared a short time later. Later in the night (actually early Tuesday around 0230) Ambulance 88 responded to the 600 Blk of Ivyleaf Ave, in the Carmody Hills section of Seat Pleasant, for an injured person. Ambulance 88 arrived with police to find a patient that was the victim of a home invasion. The patient was tied up, threatened with guns as they were robbed and then beaten. Ambulance 88 transported the victim to a local hospital for a check up for their injuries. Ambulance 88 returned in about an hour and police are still investigating. October 6th - Ambulance 88 makes trip east & takes on the wrath of Two Face - Late in the evening as many visitors to Six Flags Amusement Park in Largo were enjoying their day, 28 of them became stuck at the top of the Two Face ride 137 feet above ground. Park maintenance worked for over an hour to try and free the ride when all of a sudden a hydraulic hose broke free, sprayed riders in their faces, and plunged down the hill coming to a sudden stop. As you can imagine, many people were complaining of neck and back pain as well as burning from the fluid. Ambulance 88 responded on the EMS Task Force along with many, many additional FD and EMS units. Ambulance 88 ended up transporting 2 patients from the call to a local hospital for check ups. This is the second time in two months that FD units had to attend to people injured on this ride. See Ambulance 88 arriving in this WUSA TV 9 report October 5th - 2 doa's, vacant apt fire, 2 traumas, fatal accident make up Friday - Friday proved to a be a steady one with 29 runs for the company. Just after 0930 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were alerted to the 7100 Blk of Fresno St, in Seat Pleasant, for a report of 2 people not breathing in the house. Units arrived to find a male and female in the house not breathing and with no pulse and were pronounced dead. Squad 8 and E51 checked the house for signs of CO as there was no signs of foul play. Those readings came back negative. Units from 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes and police are continuing to investigate. Then just after 1130 hours, Engine 83 was alerted to the 4600 Blk of Chelsea Way, in Company 29's area, for smoke coming from the building. E291 arrived to find a vacant building in the 4700 Blk of Homer Ave with smoke and fire showing from the top floor. Engine 83 arrived and took a 2 inch to the top floor of the adjoining building as the fire had extended to the attic and was running the cockloft a bit. Engine 83 and E231 worked in the neighboring building opening up while the rest of the units concentrated on the main fire building which had fire throughout the top floor. Crews were hampered by the all of the HUD window coverings on the building. The fire was held to the initial alarm and Engine 83 returned in about 90 minutes. Then just after 1400 hours, Medic 846 came across an accident at White House Rd & Harry S Truman Dr, in Company 37's area, where a sedan and a trash truck hit head on. Ambulance 88 was alerted to assist units on the scene and arrived and transported two patients to a local trauma center. Hazmat 30 was called to cleanup the fuel from the saddle tanks that spilled. Ambulance 88 cleared in about 90 minutes and remained out for awhile longer to decon the ambo. Then around 2300 hours, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were alerted to the 1100 Blk of Hill Rd, in Company 38's area, for a car into a house. E381 and Ambulance 389 arrived first and found a car in the yard that had hit two houses. The crews from 38 found the occupant of the vehicle in the backyard after being ejected and pronounced him dead. Units from 8 arrived and inspected the damage to the houses for structural integrity. TR22 was called to the scene to assist due to the extensive damage. The car had been traveling north on Hill Rd when it lost control, went airborne, hit the one house about 10 feet in the air taking out the whole front of the house, bounced off and hit the ROOF (thats right) of the house next door before coming to rest. Units from 8 remained on the scene assisting TR22 for just under an hour. All in a days work for Seat Pleasant. Fox 5 story for two deaths on Fresno St
Afterwards on Homer Ave
Pics of Hill Rd October 4th - Engine 83 first arriving on small kitchen fire - Just before 1330 hours, Engine 83 was alerted to the 2200 Blk of Oak Glen Way, in Company 37's area, for a kitchen fire that was possibly out with smoke conditions. Engine 83 arrived first and ran a line inside to find moderate smoke conditions and a small fire still burning in the kitchen. The fire was extinguished and Engine 83 was joined by E231 and Truck 26 and all crews worked in opening up the walls. After opening up and using 26's thermal imager, the assignment was scaled back and units began to pick up. Engine 83 returned to service in about 30 minutes. Later in the night around 2130, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were briefly alerted up the street to the 6800 Blk of Central Ave for one shot. Units were placed in service after it was determined no one was shot. Apparently a couple of calls were received stating that someone was shooting from the wooded area on Cindy La toward the apartment buildings. What a wild place. October 1st - First day of October ends with two shot on MLK Hwy - Around 2330 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the McDonalds in the 6100 Blk of Martin Luther King Hwy, just into Company 38's area from ours, for a report of two people shot. Squad 8 arrived first and found a vehicle with many, many bullet holes and two people shot. Apparently, a gun battle had occurred on Benning Rd SE when people in a car opened fired on another car. One of the vehicles that was shot up was then pursued by police until the vehicle pulled into the McDonalds parking lot where people bailed and tried to run. Two people were found shot, 1 in the head and the other one slightly grazed. Squad 8 and EMS units treated the victims. Medic 846 transported 1 to a local trauma center. One person was apprehended and in the car police found a handgun and an assault rifle (AK47). Squad 8 cleared the scene in about 20 minutes. October 1st - Units from Seat Pleasant on tool job involving Metro Bus - Around 1400 hours, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to Hill Rd & Willow Hills Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for an accident involving a Metro Bus. While enroute, information was added that a vehicle was overturned and on fire with the bus driver trapped. Chief 8 arrived first and found all of the above to be true and established the Hill Rd Command. As Squad 8 was setting up to remove the trapped bus driver, the overturned van was beginning to burn more. The driver of Squad 8 grabbed a can and put a knock on the vehicle fire until it did not pose a threat anymore. The crew from Squad 8 pushed the money box away from the driver and removed the steering wheel freeing her. The patient was extricated and removed in just over 10 minutes and taken to a local trauma center by Medic 846 (46). The victims in the van were treated on the scene and refused transport. E384 put out the rest of the van fire, supplied by E51, and RE33 assisted with patient care. Units from 8 cleared in about 30 minutes. Crews returned later for a wash down. Last picture courtesy PGFD PIO Mark Brady.
September 27th - Police pursuit ends in front of station followed by stabbing - Early in the evening, a male was carjacked at gunpoint on Riverdale Rd in West Lanham. A short time later, a police officer spotted the carjacked vehicle at Sheriff Rd & MLK Hwy and attempted to stop him. The criminal did not agree, so a chase ensued. The chase continued up MLK Hwy to Addison Rd and then came up Addison Rd until it came to a crashing halt (no pun intended) in front of our firehouse at Central Ave after colliding with another car. Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) marked out and began to provide aid as the police attempted to gain custody of the gun toting criminal. An additional ambulance was called bringing PA5. Two patients were transported to a local hospital for check ups. Units from 8 cleared a short time later only to be sent across the street to the Addison Rd Metro for one stabbed. Units arrived to find a male bleeding from a stab wound. The victim was possibly the result of a domestic over in Fairmount Heights where his girlfriend stabbed him with a butcher knife in self defense. The patient was transported to a local hospital by A269 and Squad 8 returned shortly after. Before all this, Squad 8 also responded to the 5400 Blk of Newton St, in Bladensburg, for a building fire. This call ended up being food on the stove but was quite a surprise for crew members as we almost never run that far north. The day ended with a mere 21 runs answered by Company 8. September 24th - Engine 81 and Chief 8 on first due house fire - Just before noon, Engine 81 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the area of Joplin St & Seat Pleasant Dr, in the Carmody Hills section of Seat Pleasant, for smoke coming from a house. Chief 8 arrived first to find smoke showing from a house in the 600 Blk of Goldleaf Ave and established command. Engine 81 arrived just behind him and advanced a line through the front door. The crew from Engine 81 found fire conditions in the rear of the house involving the kitchen and surrounding area and quickly extinguished the same. Units checked for extension and the assignment was scaled back to Engine 81 and Truck 5 for further overhaul and wetdown.
September 22nd - Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 on early morning accident - Just after 0730, Squad 8 and Ambulance 88 were alerted to Central Ave & Ritchie Rd, in Company 37's area, for an accident with a car under a tractor trailer. Units arrived to find the same but remarkably no one trapped. Squad 8 worked to remove the patient who was given to Ambulance 88 and transported to a local hospital. Squad 8 remained on the scene for about an hour or so with E371 and HM30 for product/hazard control as the tractor trailer was leaking fluids. Ambulance 88 returned to service as well in about an hour.
September 21st - Ambulance 88 on two traumas at DC line - Around 2345 hours, Ambulance 88 along PE51 and PA5 were alerted for a pedestrian struck in the 5600 Blk of Martin Luther KIng Hwy in Seat Pleasant right at the DC line. Ambulance 88 arrived to find an adult female and a small child that had been struck by an SUV as they were crossing the street. Units began treating and stabilizing the victims and readied them for transport. PA5 transported the child and Ambulance 88 took the adult female patient, both of which went to local trauma centers. Ambulance 88 returned to service about 0100 hours. The night continued as Company 8 responded to 9 runs between midnight and 0400. September 20th - Squad 8 on afternoon house fire in Largo - About an hour after returning from the previous fire, Squad 8 was on the road to the 2000 Blk of Hancock Pl, in Company 46's area, for smoke coming from a house. E462 arrived to find smoke showing from side B and ran a line inside. Squad 8 arrived as the first special service and went to work performing a search, venting, and opening up as crews found fire in an upstairs bedroom. Squad 8's officer was given division 2 and the fire was extinguished quickly. Units remained on the scene for awhile for overhaul and opening up. Squad 8 cleared the call in a few hours. This was the second fire within hours for Company 8 and during the Squads fire, Company 8 maintained an Engine and Ambulance crew in quarters. September 20th - Engine 81 & Ambulance 88 on townhouse fire in Kentland - Just a few minutes passed noon, Engine 81 was alerted 2nd due to the 7700 Blk of Michele Dr, in Company 33's first due, for a house on fire. Chief 33B arrived to find an end of the row townhouse with fire showing from the first floor. This brought Ambulance 88 on the call as part of the working fire dispatch. Engine 81 arrived just behind 331 and picked their line up out on Nalley Rd and then ran the 400 from the rear of 81 inside. The crew from Engine 81 removed the front door and then ran a line to the floor above and knocked extension there and performed a search. Part of 81's crew also went to the basement and searched there as well as the first floor. Crews operated for awhile checking for extension and wetting down hot spots. Command scaled back to E33, E8 and Truck 5. Engine 81 and Ambulance 88 returned to service in about an hour.
September 20th - Engine 81 and Chief 8 on first due fatal shooting - Around 0500 hours, County Police were dispatched to the 6800 Blk of Central Ave, in Seat Pleasant, for the sound of 4-5 gunshots. As most of you know, this complex and the one neighboring it on Cindy la are infamous for their ongoing crime. Police arrived and investigated and found a person down suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and requested the fire department. Engine 81 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded and arrived and found the patient deceased. County police took over the scene and are continuing their investigation. Units from 8 returned to service in about 15 minutes. September 19th - Squad 8 on pedestrian struck by firehouse - Just after 1830 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to Addison Rd & Central Ave, near the firehouse, for a pedestrian struck laying in the road and not moving. Units arrived to find the victim in the roadway on Central Ave across from the Addison Rd Metro with multiple injuries and going down hill fast. Crews from 8 and 5 quickly loaded the patient who was transported to a local trauma center by PA5 as a trauma code. Squad 8 returned to service in about 15 minutes and Central Ave remained closed for awhile as police continued their investigation. September 18th - Ambulance 88 on dead body found in Capitol Heights - Just after 1915 hours, Ambulance 88 responded to the 5700 Blk of Bugler St, in Company 5's area, for a body floating in the creek. Ambulance 88 arrived along with E51 and Chief 5 and found a male laying face down in the creek. The body was found by several children in the neighborhood who were playing in the area. Crews removed the body and determined the person was deceased. The police department took over the scene and continue to investigate the incident. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 10 minutes. September 12th - Squad 8 and Chief 8 on small basement fire - Just before 2300 hours, Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 10500 Blk of Louisville La, in Company 37's area, for smoke coming from the basement. The engines from 37 arrived to find heavy smoke conditions in the house and began looking for the source. Squad 8 and Chief 8 both arrived and went to work as a small fire was found in the basement. The fire was quickly knocked down and Squad 8 was held to assist with ventilation. Units from 8 cleared in about 40 minutes. September 10th - The Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company was sad to learn of the recent loss of Ritchie Volunteer and lifetime member Joe Humphreys. Joe was a longtime friend of Seat Pleasant on calls and as a salesman. Joe was our main contact at Maryland Fire Equipment and on numerous occasions would stop by our station and drop off products on his way home from work or take things to 37 so we could pick them up there. Joe was very dedicated to 37 and to the volunteer fire service in general and will be greatly missed. The members and officers of Seat Pleasant extend our prayers to the Humphreys family as well as the members of Ritchie. September 9th - Squad 8 on evening basement fire in Marlboro - Around 1851 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 5000 Blk of Brimfield Dr, in Company 20's area, for a report of a fire in the basement. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the 2 story house and went to work. First arriving crews found heavy fire conditions throught the basement and extension to the first floor. After the long trek, Squad 8 was initially assigned RIC duties by command but then was redirected to assist with a secondary search of the house as well as opening up. Once the fire was extinguished, it was time for overhaul. The Squad crew worked for a long time overhauling the basement and first floor as there was lots to remove. Squad 8 returned to service in just under 3 hours. September 8th - Engine 81, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 on townhouse fire - Around 1718 hours, Engine 81 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the 7400 Blk of Village Green Terr, in Company 33's area, for a townhouse on fire. E331 arrived to find an outside fire that had extended into a row of townhouses. Engine 81 arrived and layed a line and ran an attack line to the B exposure where the crew went and began to open up finding some extension. The crew from Engine 81 hooked and extinguished fire in the exposure. Chief 8 was given the interior of the main fire unit and Ambulance 88 was dispatched on the Working Fire Dispatch before being transferred to 33. The fire was extinguished in all structures and units from 8 picked up and returned home in about 45 minutes. September 8th - Squad 8 and Chief 8 on extrication with trauma in Largo - At 0421 Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to Central Ave & Campus Way N, in Company 46's area, for an accident. While enroute, police arrived and advised they believed it to be a fatal accident. Units arrived to find a vehicle and a box truck with one trapped and still alive. Squad 8 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and went to work removing the drivers door of the vehicle and then lifting the dash with the spreaders. The patient was then removed and turned over to EMS personnel and transported to a local trauma center. Squad 8 and Chief 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes.
September 5th - Squad 8 on vehicle overturned with trauma - Around 1630 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to Ridgefield Blvd & Garret A Morgan Blvd, in Company 37's area, for an accident with a vehicle overturned. E371 arrived and confirmed just that with no one trapped but an unconscious victim who had been pulled out of the vehicle. The patient was treated and packaged by units on the scene and loaded into PA5. PA5 and Squad 8 went to the hospital as the Squad crew provided personnel to assist with the trauma care. Squad 8 cleared the hospital and returned to service in about 35 minutes. September 3rd - Company 8 enjoys relatively quiet Labor Day - With only a bunch of medic locals and a few accidents during the day, this gave personnel a chance to concentrate on the annual Labor Day feast. Crews got together and prepared a nice spread including hamburges, ribs, potato and macaroni salad, some potatoes, and all the fixings plus some dessert. Volunteers and career alike sat down and enjoyed a great meal together. Of course the only boxes we ran were right after eating including a run to Hill Rd in 38's area followed by a high rise assignment on Brooks Dr in 26's area in which the meal made it a little uncomfortable for some. All in all it was a good holiday for everyone to end the summer. Now comes the cool weather and fire season.
September 2nd - Company 8 on multi injury accident in Capitol Heights - At 2100 hours, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8A (Mehaffey) responded to Central Ave & Abel Ave, in Company 5's area, for an accident with a car into a house, people trapped, and on fire. Units from 8 arrived and found the accident halfway up the hill in the unit block of Akin Ave. Upon arrival, Company 8 found a heavily damaged car in the front yard of a house after running through a fence and 3 people laying out on the ground in different places. Units from 8 began to triage the patients and found a small child with the most serious injuries including a fractured femur. Additional EMS units were called to assist as well as more police as there was a large crowd gathered that needed to be controlled. No one was trapped in the vehicle however a total of 5 patients were transported to local hospitals and trauma centers. Chief 8A had the command and units cleared in just under an hour.
September 2nd - Squad 8 searches on early morning fire in Marlboro - Just after 0030 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 4500 Blk of Lords Landing Rd, in Company 20's area, for smoke in the building. While enroute, additional calls were being received by PSC. E202 arrived with light smoke showing and found a working fire in the 2nd floor trash chute. Squad 8 arrived and was given the search group as many residents were asleep at the time and smoke had filled the building. The fire burned between the 2nd & 3rd floors and was extinguished with minor extension. Units remained for smoke removal and overhaul. Squad 8 returned to service in just over 30 minutes. August 30th - Squad 8 goes to evening first due fire - Just after 1830 hours while Squad 8 was on the air, units were alerted for smoke in a house in the 6200 Blk of Baltic St in Seat Pleasant. Chief 26A arrived first and advised smoke in the house. E51 and Squad 8 arrived and went to work searching for the source. Fire was found in the walls and lots of opening up was done chasing the fire. Crews operated for a while as the fire was extinguished and the cause was attributed to an electrical problem. Squad 8 remained on the scene for just over an hour for overhaul and checking extension. August 29th - Ambulance 88 on evening trauma in Kentland - Just after 2030 hours, Ambulance 88 was dispatched to Brightseat Rd & Amador Dr, in Company 33's area, for an accident involving a motorcycle. Initial reports indicated that the motorcycle ran into the back of a vehicle and the rider went through the back window of the car and was in the rear of the vehicle. Medic 46 was added to the call and units arrived to find just that. Crews began treating and stabilizing the patient who was moved to a transport unit and transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance 88 and Medic 46. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 90 minutes. August 25th - Just when you thought it couldnt get busier, here come the storms - After a very long night and a steady afternoon, personnel at Company 8 were wearing down. As the evening approached, so did a line of severe storms. As the storms came through, Company 8 was kept busy with many wires and transformer calls as well as a few box alarms, gas leaks, and accidents. In all, the Company was dispatched to 34 runs for the day which ended the week with 177 runs, 4 fires, 4 extrications, and 3 people shot. August 25th - Engine 83 makes appearance at local birthday party - After a night of no sleep and a first due fire today, a few volunteers loaded up on Engine 83 and went to the 7100 Blk of Willow Hills Dr in Seat Pleasant for a special request to show a firetruck for a 3 year old's birthday party. The crew arrived and young Cassius had a ball as well as the rest of the party guests checking out the engine and taking pictures. Happy birthday Cassius and in 13 years, we look forward to having you on the rig with us.
August 25th - Ambulance 88 extinguishes first due house fire - " Ambulance 88 to communications, do you have a call for a house fire at 6312 Foote St ? " These are the words that went out over the air as Squad 8 was setting up a fan to vent a building in Company 26's area where someone lacked culinary skills and created a smoke condition for everyone who lived there. Chief 8A ( Mehaffey ) responded on the call from Walters La as soon as Ambulance 88 called out. The crew from Ambulance 88 quickly got dressed as reports were now coming in that people were possibly trapped as heavy smoke and fire continued to vent from the second floor. Upon entering the structure, Ambulance 88 found a female on the steps with a garden hose trying to knock the fire. The crew told her she needed to leave but she refused stating she was going to put out the fire and they would have to take the hose from her. The crew did just that and removed her from the house. With no engine on the scene yet, Ambulance 88's crew began to knock the fire which involved a room and part of the hallway. E384 arrived and ran a line inside and met up with 88's crew who then used 38's line to extinguish the rest of the fire. The newly formed position of Bureau Chief 12 arrived and assumed command giving Chief 8A interior on the fire floor. Two Seat Pleasant Volunteers riding with 8A threw two ladders and ran an additional line as well as Truck 5 who threw two additional ladders. Crews from 8, 38, 5, 9, and 37 worked for a short time to perform searches on all 3 floors and open up and hit hot spots. The assignment was scaled back to just 2 and 2 as significant overhaul was needed and the temperature outside hovered around 100 degrees. In addition to extinguishing the fire, the crew from 88 also treated a firefighter who was slightly overcome by heat and the homeowner who experienced some chest pains. Chief 8A and Ambulance 88 returned to service in just under 2 hours. This was the second fire in 7 hours for Company 8. Who says riding the Ambulance is no fun.
August 25th - Busy morning continues with another tool job and fire - So while Ambulance 88 remained with County Police on the murder scene on Jonquil, Squad 8 continued on their calls. Just minutes after returning from the double fatal accident around 4 in the morning, E174 called out with an accident involving themselves, a county police officer, and a drunk driver at Southern Ave & Suitland Rd. Squad 8 was back on the street as the PGPD officer was trapped in his vehicle after being T-boned on the driver side after a drunk driver ran a red light. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended. Squad 8 arrived and stabilized the police car and removed both drivers side doors and the B post. The officer was removed and taken to a local trauma center with serious injuries. No one was hurt on E174 and the drunk driver was arrested. Then just after 0430 hours while beginning to pick up, a townhouse fire was dispatched in the 3800 Blk of 26th Ave in Company 29's area. Squad 8 quickly finished putting their tools back on and responded on the call. BC03 and E291 arrived to find a townhouse with smoke showing. Squad 8 was the next arriving unit and went to work. The 6 person Squad crew split up while one crew searched the bottom floor and the other searched the 2nd floor and handled ventilation. Squad 8's driver also went to work throwing ladders while E291 extinguished the fire which started in the kicthen area and spread outward. Two residents of the house were treated for smoke inhalation and 1 dog was removed from the house and reunited with their owner. The fire was extinguished and Squad 8 remained on the scene for about 90 minutes for overhaul. Crews finally made it home and after cleanup got to bed around 0700.
August 25th - Squad 8 on double fatal accident, Ambulance 88 on fatal stabbing - Saturday started off busy with the usual array of medic locals. Around 0315 hours, Squasd 8 was alerted to Pennsylvania Ave & Forestville Rd, in Company 23's area, for an accident with a vehicle overturned. E291, returning from a previous call, arrived and found a vehicle off the road in the woods and attempted to gain access as it was down a hill behind a fence. Squad 8 arrived and went to work with bolt cutters and a chainsaw and began cutting the fence and trees to make an access point. The vehicle had apparently veered off the road and then went airborne as just the top of the fence was damaged and tree branches about 10 feet in the air were sheered off. Once gaining access, one patient was found to be ejected suffering from massive head trauma and another patient was found partially ejected and pinned by the roof which had collapsed when it rolled. Both patients were pronounced dead on the scene. A 3rd patient was taken to a local trauma center by Medic 29. Squad 8 remained on the scene for about 40 minutes before returning to service. While Squad 8 was returning home, Ambulance 88 was placed on a call for an injured person from an assault in the 100 Blk of Jonquil Ave in Seat Pleasant. Ambulance 88 arrived with PGPD who found a male victim that had been brutally stabbed many times during a domestic dispute. The patient was pronounced dead on the scene and the suspect was arrested there as well. Ambulance 88 remained on the scene with county police for about an hour before returning to service. On a side note, Ambulance 88 had just previously cleared a cutting in the 800 Blk of Booker Dr in Company 38's area.. Originally dispatched as an injured person, units found a patient with a severe bleed to the wrist. It was thought it was cut on something in the house as an "accident" however people in the house were arguing and a knife was found in the front yard. Police were called to the scene and Ambulance 88 and Medic 30 transported the patient to a local trauma center.
August 24th - Squad 8 on morning apartment fire with people trapped - Just minutes after 0700 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to the 5600 Blk of Regency Park Ct, in Company 27's area, for smoke coming from the building and people trapped. E271 arrived to find smoke showing and people trapped on their balconies in the rear. First arriving units went to work running lines to the fire apartment and throwing ladders to remove trapped occupants. The crew from Squad 8 went to work doing a primary search of the fire floor going apartment to apartment. The fire started in the kitchen and was held to the apartment of origin. Squad 8 returned to service in about 45 minutes. This was the second fire in less than 12 hours for Squad 8. August 23rd - Squad 8 and Chief 8 on apartment fire in Kentland - Just after 2000 hours, Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) were dispatched to the 6700 Blk of West Forest Rd, in Company 33's area, for an apartment fire. Units from 33 arrived and found fire showing from the 3rd floor. Units from Seat Pleasant arrived and Chief 8 was given interior in the fire apartment and Squad 8 was assigned the RIC. Crews made quick work of the fire which started in the kitchen area and extended through the apartment. Squad 8 operated for about 30 minutes before returning to service and Chief 8 returned a short time later. August 23rd - Squad 8 and Chief 8 on fatal accident in Bowie - Around 1130 hours, units were dispatched to EB Rt 50 at Church Rd near Bowie Airport for an accident with a vehicle that had flipped. Units arrived on the scene and found a van with six occupants had gone off the road and rolled several times ejecting two patient who were now trapped under the vehicle. Units began to work to free the victims, one pinned under the rear axle and one pinned under the front axle, and called for an additional squad bringing Squad 8 and Chief 8 (McGill) as well as Ambulance 88 after they cleared the hospital from their previous fatality. Units from 8 arrived and worked with RE18 to stabilize and lift the vehicle. It took Squad 8 about 10 minutes to extricate both victims. The patient under the rear of the vehicle was flown to a local trauma center and the patient under the front of the vehicle was pronounced dead. The other occupants were all transported to local hospitals/trauma centers for checkups. Chief 8 had the extrication sector and the units returned to Seat Pleasant in about an hour.
Photos courtesy of firehouseguy August 23rd - Ambulance 88 arrives first on fatal pedestrian struck - Just after 1000 hours, Ambulance 88 was dispatched to the Inner Loop of the Beltway @ Landover Rd, in Company 33's area, for a pedestrian struck who was possibly not breathing. Ambulance 88 arrived first to find a male who had been struck by a dump truck and suffering from numerous traumatic injuries and was combative but still alive. The crew began to survey the patient and stabilize him as additional units arrived. The patient was loaded into Medic 46 and the crews from Medic 46 and Ambulance 88 transported to a local trauma center where the subject later died. Ambulance 88 returned to service in about 90 minutes. August 22nd - Squad 8 extricates one from accident on Pennsylvania Ave - Just after 1730 hours, Squad 8 was alerted for an accident at Pennsylvania Ave & Spaulding Ave in Company 17's area. Units arrived on the scene and discovered 1 trapped. Squad 8 arrived a short time later and went to work stabilizing the vehicle and quickly extricating 1 patient. Once free, the patient was removed and given to EMS personnel who transported the victim to a locat trauma center as a precaution. Squad 8 picked up and returned to service in about 20 minutes. August 19th - Triple shooting shatters slow sunday for Company 8 - Just before 2000 hours, Squad 8, Ambulance 88, and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to the Shell Gas Station at Addison Rd & Martin Luther King Hwy, in Seat Pleasant, for a report of a child shot. As crews arrived, they found much more. Crews were faced with 3 people shot including a 5 year old child. Apparently this family of 3 was driving on Southern Ave in the area of D St in Southeast (also Company 5's area) when an SUV pulled up next to them and opened fire with a high powered automatic weapon. After being shot, the car was driven to the Shell station here in Seat Pleasant and they called for help. Additional EMS units were called to the scene to assist with the patients including and MSP Trooper. Ambulance 88 took the child to a local childrens trauma center while the two adults were taken to local trauma centers as well. In all, the vehicle was hit by well over two dozen bullets, some going through the car completely. The Squad and the Chief cleared a short time later as Ambulance 88 returned much later. MPD continues to investigate since the shooting occurred on the DC/MD line on the DC side. Also just following the accident, Squad 8 and Chief 8 responded to the 6900 Blk of Central Ave, in Seat Pleasant, for an accident with a vehicle into a pole. Units arrived to find just that and a semi conscious victim. The crew from 8 started patient care as they waited for EMS units. The patient was removed and taken to a local trauma center by EMS units for head injuries. Units from 8 cleared in about 20 minutes. August 19th - Squad 8 comes out on top again in Firehouse Magazine - Just like the old days, Squad 8 continues to be the busiest heavy rescue squad in PG County. As was done years ago before 88 arrived, Squad 8 was the busiest special service in the county. Now that additional Ambulances have been added to stations, Squad 8 continues to rack up the calls. This is the second year in a row we have been back on top as it looks like it may be back to the way it should be. Sure we know a good amount of them are medic locals, but who doesnt run those. A run is a run and the calls continue to be almost equally dispersed to fire and accident calls as well. We look forward to another busy year. See ya on top again next year.
August 19th - Engine 83 & Chief 8 on truck fire with 1 burned - Just after noon, Engine 83 and Chief 8 (McGill) responded to 499 Shady Glen Dr, in Seat Pleasant, for an auto fire with 1 burned. Units arrived to find a large catering truck with residual smoke coming from it as well as a male that had 1st & 2nd degree burns to face, arms, and legs. Apparently, the company was getting ready to start preparing food in the back where there is a makeshift kitchen. Somehow the propane built up in the back of the truck and when the employee went to light the stove, the entire back of the truck became involved in fire with the person still in it. The fire blew itself out as a quick thinking employee went and turned off the rest of the gas at the cylinder. The patient was transported to a local burn center by Medic 46 and A389. Engine 83 and Chief 8 returned to service in about 30 minutes.
August 15th - Engine 83 on afternoon house fire, Squad & Ambulance on trauma - Around 1340 hours, Engine 83 responded with units to the area of Jansen Ave & Fable St, in Company 5's area, for a house on fire. Engine 52 arrived and found a house in the 1000 Blk of Jansen Ave with smoke showing. Engine 83 arrived and picked up 52's supply line and a ran a backup line to the house. While Engine 52 was continuing to search for the fire, the officer from Engine 83 went to side C to get a size up and found a working fire in the crawl space underneath the house. Engine 83 repositioned their line and opened up the crawl space and began knocking the fire. Crews inside also began opening up and checking for extension. The fire was extinguished with minimal extension and crews were held for awhile due to overhauling the crawl space and getting through the brick construction. Engine 83 cleared the scene in about in about 90 minutes. Then around 1730 hours, Squad 8 was alerted to Addison Rd & Central Ave, by the firehouse, for an accident. Ambulance 88 was also alerted to the call originally but was reassigned due to being further south while returning from a transfer. Squad 8 arrived and found a vehicle that had been T-boned by an SUV, pushing the passenger side door all the way in to the center console. Luckily, no one was sitting there. A second ambulance was called for, thus bringing Ambulance 88 this time. PA5 transported one driver to a local trauma center while Ambulance 88 transported the other driver to a local hospital. Squad 8 cleared in about 20 minutes while Ambulance 88 returned in just before 1900 hours.
August 14th - Busy day includes large, stubborn brush fire and trauma - The day was steady as units from Company 8 were kept busy run |
