On 2/21/2010 at approximately 1130 hours, units from the southside were dispatched to a working house fire on Virginia Ave in Bloomington, MD in station 36's 1st due. Engine 361 was the first to arrive on the scene and report a working fire in the residence. D/C Bosley had the Virginia Ave Command. Engine Tanker 22 responded with 7 volunteers and Chief 22 Dayton. Units dispatched on the call were Engine Company 36, 22, 19, Truck 24 and EMS 50. Engine 361 upgraded to a working alarm bringing Engine 221, Engine 24, Brush 19 and ER 23 transferred to Station 36. When Engine 361 arrived, they pulled an 1 3/4" attack line to Side A of the single story single family dwelling. Engine 361 had the own hydrant from North Branch Ave. Engine Tanker 22 was advised to pick up the Hydrant on Hampshire Ave and lay in from a secondary water source. Engine Tanker laid approximately 1000' of 5 supply into the fire. The crew off of the Engine Tanker were assigned to pull a back up line. The crew pulled an 1 3/4" attack line to Side A. The crew then made entry on side A to the seat of the fire. The crew made a quick knock on the bedroom fire with some extension into the hallway and two additional bedrooms. Truck 24 ladder the building and cut a ventilation hole on the roof. Engine 221 responded with 5 volunteers and Safety Officer Karalewitz. Crews were on the scene for an extensive overhaul operation before returning to service. Multiple crew members on the Engine Tanker had helmet cameras.

Maryland, Garrett County, Bloomington

2/21/2010 at 1130 hours

Video Links Part #1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teA4cBTFkSY
Video Links Part #2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8F64kLtjHw


Eric S. Derham
Assistant Chief 22
Potomac Fire Company
Website : www.pfc22.com