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House Fire - Santini Road - 07/08/08
While Truck 15 was responding on to a Box Alarm in the 14600 block of Baltimore Avenue, the members noticed a column of smoke towards Burtonsville. The PSCC advised they were setting up the assignment for house fire in the 14900 block of Sanitini Road and redirected Truck 15. Truck 15 arrived on the scene and found a one story detached dwelling with fire showing from Quadrants C and D on the first floor. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. BC Radcliffe had command.
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Large House Well Involved Upon Arrival - 07/07/08
Burtonsville units were dispatched early this morning for a house fire in the unit block of Ashton Oaks Court. It was obvious to units approaching the scene that the house was well involved. The fire had a lengthy head start prior to being noticed as it was located well off the main roadway. Units set up master streams and operated at the scene for several hours.
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Garden Apartment Fire - Castle Boulevard - 07/04/08
Just after 1600 hours, units responded for an apartment fire in the 14100 block of Castle Boulevard. Units found smoke showing from a four a story apartment building with fire on the top floor. The fire was quickly knocked down by first arriving units.
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Garden Apartment Fire - Stewart Lane - 06/29/08
Burtonsville units were dispatched for a reported apartment fire in the 11700 block of Stewart Lane this afternoon. Truck 712 arrived on the scene with smoke showing from the top floor of a three story garden apartment building. Truck 715 began opening up and laddering the Charlie side while the Rescue Squad initiated a primary search. Engine 715 advanced a 350' attack line to Side A. The fire was contained to an apartment on the top floor. Units operated on the scene for about an hour. Engine 715, Truck 715, Rescue Squad 715, Chief 715B and Chief 715 responded on this incident.
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One Pinned on Interstate 95 - 06/28/08
Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched to Route 95 and Powder Mill Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with one trapped. Rescue Squad 715 worked quickly to free the patient who was transported to a local trauma center.
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The BVFD Wishes to Express Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of PGPD Cpl. Richard Findley - 06/27/08
The officers and members of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Prince George's County Police Corporal Richard Findley. Corporal Findley was killed in the line of duty this morning in Laurel during an altercation with two men suspected of driving a stolen vehicle. Corporal Findley was an active life member of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.
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BVFD Participates in MSFA Convention Parade in Ocean City - 06/18/08
The BVFD participated in the years MSFA Convention Parade in Ocean City, Maryland. Picture above is Engine 152, which is a 1972 Hahn 1250 GPM Pumper with a 500 gallon tank that served the BVFD for 26 years. The pumper is now owned by Life Member Joseph "Dino" Pignataro. Truck 715 also made it down for the parade. Truck 715B was in service back at the station.
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BVFD Prepares for New Wagon to Hit the Assembly Line - 06/13/08
We have posted the latest pre-construction drawing of the new Engine 151.
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Library and Recreation Center Dedicated to Marilyn Praisner - 06/07/08
OFFICIALLY: THE PRAISNER CENTER AND THE PRAISNER LIBRARY & More than 200 people gathered on June 7 in Burtonsville to dedicate the adjoining library and recreation center on Old Columbia Pike as the Marilyn J. Praisner Recreation Center and the Marilyn J. Praisner Library. Mrs. Praisner represented District 4the Eastern portion of the Countyfor 17 years until her passing on Feb. 1. County Executive Isiah Leggett originally proposed the renaming of the facilities.
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Garage Fire on Spencerville Road - 05/29/08
Company 15 units were dispatched for a house fire in the 2200 block of Spencerville Road with a report of people trapped. Units arrived on the scene and found a garage well involved. Units were able to protect the adjacent exposures and the bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly. Units operated at the scene for about two hours. Company 15 responded with 22 firefighters.
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The BVFD Wishes a Speedy Recovery for Captain Dutrow, Firefighter Heikka and Firefighter Mechlin - 05/03/08
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Rapid Intervention Training - 04/26/08
Rapid Intervention Training was held at Station 15 today. Members participated in various RIT evolutions and scenarios. The drill was conducted by DCFD Captain Dan Troxell and DCFD Lt. Tony Carroll. The Department wishes to express it's gratitude to to Captain Troxell and Lieutenant Carroll for providing the BVFD with this excellent training opportunity.
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Garden Apartment Fire - Cherryhill Road - 04/16/08
Around 0700 hours, Engine 715 was dispatched fourth due on a Box Alarm for the apartment fire in the 11300 block of Cherryhill Road. As companies marked up, Communications provided the supplemental from the calling party stating " - can see smoke and fire coming from the third floor." Not long after that, Truck 712 reported a working fire based on smoke showing as they approached. Companies found fire in a third-floor apartment with some extension into the cockloft. The Working Fire Dispatch, as well as a special-alarm for an additional enigne and truck followed. The fire was confined to the third floor apartment with some extension into the attic
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Several Trapped in Rollover - Columbia Pike and Stewart Lane - 04/11/08
Several people trapped in vehicle rollover at Columbia Pike and Stewart Lane - more to follow.
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Small Fire on Farmcrest Place - 04/05/08
Engine 715, Truck 715 and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched around 0300 hours this morning for fire in the basement of a townhouse in the 14500 block of Farmcrest Place. Engine 724 encountered heavy smoke conditions in the basement and Engine 725 reported fire visible on the Charlie side of the townhouse. Units found a fire that started on the deck and extended into the basement. The small fire was knocked down quicky and primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. Chief 715 and Chief 715B also responded on this incident.
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Early Morning House Fire - Brooklyn Bridge Road - 03/29/08
At around 0400 hours this morning Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched on the Box Alarm for the house fire in the 7800 block of Brooklyn Bridge Road. Chief 810A arrived on the scene of a one story detached dwelling with smoke showing. Units found the basement well involved with fire showing on the Delta side of house. The fire extended into the first floor and into the attack before it was brought under control. Due to extremely heavy fire load throughout the house, crews had to breach the wall on side Delta to gain access to some parts of the house. Units operated on the scene for several hours.
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Fire Showing at the Sandy Spring Friends School - 03/26/08
Units were dispatched to the Sandy Spring Friends School on Norwood Road for the possible building fire. Engine 715 (5th Due), Rescue Squad 715, Chief 715 and Chief 715D responded on the initial alarm. The first due engine arrived with fire showing from a shed with extension into a dormitory building. Engine 715 arrived third and laid 900 feet of 4 inch hose to side Alpha. The crew advanced a 350 foot preconnect hoseline into the structure. Truck 715 was requested from quarters to fill out the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. All in all, 16 personnel from Station 15 responded on this alarm. The fire is under investigation at this time.
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Townhouse Fire on Beltsville Drive - 03/24/08
Truck 715 was dispatched around 1900 hours this evening as the second due ladder company for a townhouse fire in the 12100 block of Beltsville Drive. Chief 831 arrived on the scene and reported a two story end of the row townhouse with smoke showing. The crews from the first arriving units were able to advance down the interior basement steps and made a quick knock on a room in the basement. There was no extension to the upper floors. Primary and secondary searches were completed with negative results. Truck 715 operated on the incident for about an hour.
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Vehicle Stabilization Drill - 03/11/08
Lt. Saval and Lt. Vogt lead 14 members today in a stabilization and extrication drill. Members honed their skills on the use of the "ART Shores", cribbing, tie-backs, come-a-longs, and other stabilization techniques. Now that the weather has improved, members can expect an increase in outdoor drills.
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One Trapped - New Hampshire Avenue at Good Hope Road - 03/07/08
Rescue Squad 715 and Chief 715B responded for the personal injury collision with a report of one trapped at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Good Hope Road. Units arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with one confirmed trapped. Squad 715 stabilized and extricated the patient in a short time. The patients were transported to an area trauma center. Chief 715B (Ryan) had the command.
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