Around 1930 hours, Longmeadow was alerted for a PIA on Amtietam Drive in front of Godloves Liquors.  HFD Engine 3 arrived onscene to find a minor accident resulting from icy roadways.  The two occupants, both minors, were examined by Community Rescue Service paramedics and the scene was turned over to the Washington County Sheriff's Department

Officer in charge:  Chief Latimer

Units Responding:

• Rescue Engine 27-2
• Special Unit 27
• HFD Engine 3
• HFD Utility 3
• Paramedic 75-1
• Rescue Squad 75

Submitted by:  Chief John Latimer

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

At 1409 hours, Longmeadow was alerted for a house fire.  Chief 27 arrived on scene to find smoke showing on side Alpha from a working kitchen fire, one smoke inhalation patient coming out the front door and two other occupants refusing to leave.  Truck 27 laid a supply line from Cherry Tree Circle and Longmeadow Road to the house and prepared for quint operations while Engine 13-2 handled water supply.  Captain 27, riding the officer seat on Truck 27, assumed "Operations" after Chief 27 established "Cherry Tree Circle Command."  Chief 27 requested law enforcement for backup when two occupants refused to leave the structure.  Longmeadow crews handled extinguishment while firefighters from HFD Utility 3 made access to the attic to check for extension.  After extinguishment, ventilation and overhaul, the fire was determined to be cooking related. 

Officer in charge:  Chief Latimer

Units Responding:

• Truck 27
• Rescue Engine 27-2
• Engine 13-2
• Rescue Squad 13
• HFD Engine 2
• HFD Utility 3
• Paramedic 75-9
• Air Unit 25-1
• MD State Fire Marshal 26

Submitted by:  Chief John Latimer

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

At 0211 hours, Truck 27 was alerted for a house fire at 15735 Clearview Ave in Stateline, PA.  Franklin County Engine 3-2 went on scene with smoke showing.  Truck 27 positioned in the front lawn and set up lighting and ventilation.  A crew from FC Engine 3-2 advised they had a dryer fire and had the fire knocked down.  Command held FC Company 3 units only.  Engine 13-2 transferred to Company 3's quarters. 

Officer in charge:  Franklin County Captain 3

Units Responding

• Truck 27
• Engine 13-2
• Tanker 13
• Medic 75-9
• FC Engine 3-2
• FC Engine Tanker 3
• FC Squad 3

Submitted by:  Captain Eckstine

At 1408 hours, Longmeadow firefighters and HFD Engine 3 were dispatched to Godloves Liquors on Antietam Drive for a furnace malfunction.  Lt Martin responded and was advised by Headquarters that a contractor was working on the furnace and that it was on fire.  Engine 3 arrived with heavy black smoke coming from the chimney and roof areas.  The operator of Engine 3 and personnel from HFD Utility 3 investigated and found fuel oil burning in the area of an attic furnace.  Lt Martin assumed command and requested the Box to be filled and an additional ladder truck.  Engine 27-1 reverse laid from Truck 27 on side 2, to the nearest hydrant on Eastern Blvd while the Truck laddered the roof.  Firefighters accessed the fire and extinguished it using foam.  This was a labor intensive job requiring extensive overhaul and property conservation. 

15 Longmeadow firefighters responded to this call, while 6 more attended Rescue Tech. Class with Rescue Engine 27-2.  Special thanks to all the fire police that assisted and to the Longmeadow Auxiliary for providing a meal after the call. 

Officer in charge:  Lieutenant Martin

Units Responding:

• Engine 27-1
• Special Unit 27
• Truck 27
• Utility 27
• HFD Engine 3
• HFD Truck 1
• HFD Utility 3
• Engine 9-1
• Engine 10-1
• Medic 75-3
• Rescue Squad 75

Submitted by:  Ass't Chief Matt Byard

At approximately 1245 hours, Longmeadow firefighters were dispatched to Blackberry Lane in Maugansville's first due area for a house fire.  Engine 27-1 responded first with four firefighters.  Because Maugansville's Engines had already laid out and picked up the hydrant, 27-1's crew went to the roof of the structure.  Truck 27 arrived and set up a RIT team with the fire attack was still under way.  Through out extensive overhaul, Company 27 threw salvage covers and worked to find hotspots hidden in the roof area.  Check out Company 13's website for pictures of the indicent:

http://www.mgvfc.com/gallery/album48

Officer in charge:  Sargent 13

Units Responding:

• Engine 27-1
• Truck 27
• Engine 13-1
• Engine 13-2
• Rescue Squad 13
• Air Unit 25-2
• Rehab Unit 25-1
• Paramedic 75-9

Submitted by:  Ass't Chief Matt Byard

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At approximately 1140 hours, Rescue Engine 27-2 was dispatched to assist HFD Engine 2 with a person injury accident on Northern Ave.  The Rescue Engine responded with five firefighters under the direction of Ass't Chief Byard.  RE27-2 arrived shortly after HFD Utility 3 and was assigned squad operations.  Crews worked on stabilizing the vehicle as there was a patient still inside.  Crews assisted with patient care and packaging and CRS transported one patient. 

Units Responding:

• Rescue Engine 27-2
• HFD Engine 2
• HFD Utility 3
• Paramedic 75-4
• Rescue Squad 75

Submitted by:  Ass't Chief Matt Byard

Company 27, and ambulance from Company 75 and Duty 75 were dispatched to a business in the 20000 Block of Leitersburg Pike for a fall victim.  Special Unit 27 responded immediately with four firefighters under the direction of Captain Eckstine.  After response, Headquarters advised that the victim had fallen approximately 30 feet from a roof. 

Captain Eckstine then started the engine company to prepare a landing zone for Trooper 3 (MSP Medevac).  This brought Rescue Engine 27-2 with four firefighers to the scene under directions of Ass't Chief Byard.  The patient, however, was transported by ground as a priority one patient to the Washington County Trauma Center with suspected leg fractures and severe head injuries.

Officer in charge:  Captain Eckstine

Units Responding:

• Rescue Engine 27-2
• Special Unit 27
• Ass't Chief 75
• Medic 75-3
• MSP Trooper 3

Submitted by:  Ass't Chief Matt Byard