July 2002

July 18, 2002

At 1830 units from Longmeadow were alerted for a personal injury accident with a rollover on Eastern Blvd.  Units arrived to find two vehicles involved, one still in the roadway, the other on it's side off the roadway.  One priority two patient was transported by Company 75.  Company 27 personnel cleared debris and went available at 1919.  

Officer in charge: Lt Haines

Units Responding:

  • Car 27
  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27
  • Engine 3
  • Paramedic 75-5
  • Rescue Squad 75

Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy

Pictures by: Andrew Hopkins, Company 27
July 18, 2002

At 0916 units from Longmeadow were alerted for a Multi-Vehicle Personal Injury Accident at the intersection of Leitersburg Pike and Meadowview Drive.  Units arrived to find 3 vehicles involved and still in the roadway.  Company 27 personnel assisted with patient care of three priority 3 patients, cleaned up debris and went in service at 1009.  

Officer in charge: Lt Haines

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27
  • Engine 3
  • Paramedic 75-5
  • Paramedic 75-9
  • Rescue Squad 75

Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy

Pictures by: Andrew Hopkins, Company 27

July 13, 2002

At 2032, units from Longmeadow along with units from Hagerstown and Funkstown were dispatched for multiple buildings on fire in the area of Creek Road.  Heavy smoke and fire could be seen by all approaching units from miles away. Units arrived to find the old Hagerstown Paint & Glass warehouse complex heavily involved in fire.  Lt Eckstine immediately established command and called for a second alarm. Crews made a quick entry and search, then pulled out and a defensive operation was employed. The fire has been declared arson by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's office. Units from Longmeadow cleared around 0300.  Fire may be connected to house fire on Needy's lane, 7.9.02.

Officer in charge:  Lt Eckstine
Operations: Deputy Chief Mayhue
Safety: Chief 10, Jon Gift
Interior: Lt Haines
Manpower:  Deputy Chief 9, Kirk Mongan

Units responding:

  • Company 27: Engine 27-1, Engine 27-2, Truck 27, Utility 270

  • Company 10, Funkstown: Engine 10-2

  • HFD: Engine 1*, Engine 3, Utility 3

  • Company 75, Community Rescue: Paramedic 75-5, Rescue Squad 75

  • Company 9, Leitersburg: Engine 9-1*

  • Company 13, Maugansville: Engine 13-2,* Rescue Squad 13*

  • Company 25, Air Unit: Air Unit 25-1*, Rehab Unit 25-5*

* Indicates 2nd Alarm Piece

Submitted By: Lt Bill Haines

 

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Pictures by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

Andrew Hopkins, Company 27
July 9, 2002

At 1916, a house fire was pre-alerted on Needy's Lane in Longmeadow's first due area.  Units arrived to find a small vacant two-story  house well off and fire blowing out of all windows.  Under the direction of Lieutenant Eckstine, two teams worked to extinguish the fire from the first floor and basement.  The fire was knocked down quickly and then followed by extensive overhaul operations.  Maryland State Fire Marshals are investigating the incident.  Units cleared at approximately 2317.

Officer in charge:  Lieutenant Eckstine

Units responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Truck 27
  • Special Unit 27
  • Unit 27-0
  • Engine 10-1
  • HFD Engine 3
  • HFD Utility 3
  • Paramedic 75-5

Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy

Pictures by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

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