E412 was alerted for a dumpster fire at 10:17 and arrived to a fully involve dumpster fire. The crew from 412 extinguished the fire using foam and returned in service by 10:38.
Dumpster Fire in Reisterstown
Dwelling fire in Gamber
Just before 1 PM. Carroll County Communications got a call for a dwelling fire on Fawn Way in Finksburg. First arriving Engine 134 from Gamber found heavy smoke from the basement of a rancher. Upon arrival, Engine 412 was assigned to the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Fire was placed under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.
Rope Training
Tonight the Reisterstown crew did rope rescue training (z-rig, pig rig, packaging the patient, etc).
Training with the Juniors
Tuesday night is training night for the juniors. Tonight’s training was donning gear. The goal is to have the gear on in one minute and to have the breathing apparatus on in another minute. For now the goal is to get it on properly, first, and then work on speed.
Auto fire in Glyndon
E412 and E401 respond to a fully involved auto fire just off of Chatsworth Ave. The neighbors were on scene with garden hoses until fire department personnel arrived and put it out.
Dwelling fire in Carroll County
Several Baltimore County apparatus were requested on mutual aid to a Carroll County box in Gamber’s area. Engine 412 and Squad 414 both responded and Engine 412 arrived as fourth engine in. Engine 412 pulled a line off of Gamber’s engine and took it inside to fight the fire. Units were on scene for approximately two hours.
Collision on Route 30
Earlier today a collision was called in right near Camp Fretterd on Route 30. Squad 414 and IV415 responded on the call. Two vehicles were found in the ditch. Patients self extricated but were transported to hospital. Hazmat 114 was called due to fuel leaking in the ditch from the van. Reisterstown would like to thank those at Camp Fretterd who came out to help with the accident and patient care.
Annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale
Make your Valentine’s Day gift tax deductible!
1 Dozen Red Roses $25
2 Dozen Pastel Roses $30
Mylar Balloons $5
February 13 9am – 7pm
February 14 7am – 9pm
Transfer detail and auto fire on the Beltway
Crews from eastern Baltimore County were fighting a 3 alarm building fire in Golden Ring. Engine 413 transferred to the Parkville Fire Station 10. While at station 10, they were alerted for a auto fire on the Outer Loop of the Beltway between Perring Parkway and Loch Raven Boulevard. First in Engine 413 found an SUV burning on the shoulder of the Beltway. Engine 1 from Towson assisted. Engine 412 was staffed covering Reisterstown for the duration of the transfer.
Dwelling fire in Chestnut Ridge
Just after 4 PM on 1/26/13 units were alerted for a dwelling fire on Barnstable Ct. First arriving units from Chestnut Ridge arrived to find fire through the roof and requested a 2nd alarm and tanker strike team. Engine 412 and Special unit 418 were alerted for the rapid intervention team. Engine 413 was alerted for the 2nd alarm. No injuries were reported. Engine 412 supplied several lines on the fire ground while Engine 413 pumped the folding tank.
