March 2008

House Fire In Ridgely

March 15, 2008

At 2330 hours units were dispatched to 23676 Chicken bridge Road in Ridgely for a house fire. Chief 4 went O/L and reported a single story abandoned house heavy fire showing. Officer 416 (Ebling) established command. E-401 and E-603 were assigned to fire attack on the "Alpha" side while crews from E-405, E-85 and E-604 handled the "Charlie" side. Units operated for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes before clearing at 0150 hours.

City Units: Chief 6(Biddle), E-603(5 w/Bambary), E-604(4 w/House), Utility 608(3 w/Gordon)

Other Units: Chief 4, E-401, E-405, Tanker 406, Brush 403, PM491, E-85, Rescue 84, Tanker 86, Tower 310, RPD, CCSD, FM

Building Fire On Shore Highway

March 17, 2008

At 1752 hours Tanker 606 was alerted to assist units on scene of a working building fire on Shore Highway. Moments later E-604 was alerted to transfer to Station 400 (Ridgely). As E-604 went off the air at Station 400 they were advised by Caroline to respond to the scene. Units operated for approximently 2 hours and 40 minutes before clearing at 2032 hours. Officer 317(Girvin) had "Shore Highway Command."

City Units: Tanker 606(2 w/Bambary), E-604(4 w/Faust)

Other Units: E-304, Tower 310, Tanker 306, E-401, E-405, Tanker 406, E-85, Rescue 84, Tanker 86, E-201, CCSD, MSP