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REPORTED APARTMENT FIRE IN THE CITY

02/27/2008 - Fire Box 60-1 was alerted 2004 hrs, bringing Engine 6-8, Engine 6-7, Tower 6, Rescue 6 and Ambulance 8-2 for the reported Working Apartment Fire @ 100 Hadaway Drive, Building # 1. Engine 6-8 W/7, Tower 6 W/4 responded within a couple of minutes from the dispatch. Engine 6-8 arrived after hitting the plug to find a 3 story Apartment Building with nothing evident. Lieutenant 6-2 (RUSSUM) established Hadaway Drive Command. The Engine crew investigated the interior of the building to find that someone had discharged two fire extinguishers in the hallway. Tower 6 was given the assignment to stage on side Alpha of the building. Ambulance 8-2 staged on Hadaway Drive. Command reduced the assignment, holding Engine 6-8 white awaiting the property manager. CPD is investigating the crime units returned home after 39 minutes of service.

HOUSE FIRE - QUEEN ANNE 5-12 BOX

02/17/2008 - Automatic-Aid Box 5-12 was dispatched at 0354 hrs for the reported smoke coming from 304 Longfellow Drive in Chester Harbor (QA Chestertown). Command 6-1 w/ Deputy Chief Joyner arrived 2 minutes after the dispatch and confirmed smoke from all sides of the residence. Deputy 6 established Longfellow Command. Engine 6-8 arrived and was assigned to investigate the residence with the TIC, while one 1 ¾ line was advanced to the front door. The Engine crew found that the chimney was on fire with extension into the walls. Units returned back to the city at 0523 hrs.

Units on scene: Command 6-1, Engine 6-8, Tower 6, Tanker 6, QA Engine 51, QA Squad 52, QA Tanker 5, QA Ambulance 5, QA Engine 64, QA Quint 6, QA Engine-Tanker 7, QA Rescue 7 and QA Paramedic 600.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT @ BYPASS

SLIPPERY SITUATION

02/12/2008 - While crews were putting equipment back in service, it became obvious that due to the warm winters of late, motorists have forgotten that when it is cold and sleeting, bridges freeze before roads, and sure enough at 1515 Hrs., traffic came to a dead stop in front of the firehouse and we were dispatched for the MVC on the Chester River Bridge. Chief 6 and E-64 arrived to find a 2 vehicle MVC on a very icy bridge. Rescue 6 was attended but held in station. Units operated for approx. 23 minutes with 15 personnel responding to the call.

EVERYONE GETS TO PLAY

02/12/2008 - After E-53 was dispatched for the medical call, QA Squad 52 was dispatched for the transfer. At 1259 hrs EMS 8-10 en route to the medical box came upon a MVC w/ fuel spill. QA Squad 52 was dispatched to handle that call. Couldn’t let them come in without having anything.

AND WHILE WE WERE OUT..

02/12/2008 - It just seems like whenever the guys from Betterton transfer into the City, they always manage a call or two. At 1248 hrs the City was alerted to assist The K&QA Rescue Squad and KEMS with a cardiac arrest in a motor vehicle. E-53 made the response and assisted with BLS and ALS care for the patient. Once clear the call they were re-directed to the Rock to standby for a while before returning to The Jewel of the Chesapeake.

FIRE BOX 60-10 WFD BARN FIRE

02/12/2008 - At 1201 hrs, Chestertown, along with units from Rock Hall, Kennedyville Betterton, K&QA Rescue Squad, and KEMS were alerted for a working barn fire @ 4680 Cliff City Rd. (driving directions, go to end of earth, turn left). While en route Kent advised they were receiving numerous calls advising multiple buildings in fire with exposures to vehicles. Chief 6 arrived and advised of 2 sheds 1 30x30 and one 50x50, both fully involved. Both buildings contained heavy fire loads including farm machinery, flammable liquids and propane tanks. Engine 68 arrived, laid 4" supply line up the driveway, and deployed the 2 1/2" Santa Rosa blitz line and 1 3/4" attack line. Additional crews assisted with fire attack and overhaul.  A draft site was established at Cliff's City Landing. Betterton Engine 5-3 was transferred into the Station 6 to standby. Chestertown Units operated on scene for approx. 3 hours with 9 Volunteers.
Units responding: Command 6-1, Engine 6-8, Tanker 6, Rescue 6, Rescue Engine 4, Tanker 4, Engine 72, Tanker 7, Ambulance 8, PM 1-1, FM 68.