Just after 1am on 03/11/16 Baltimore County 911 was notified of a possible dwelling fire in the 6000 Block of Nahant Rd. This alerted Engine 282 (Rosedale), Engine 16 (Golden Ring), Engine 7 (Essex), Engine & Truck 8 (Fullerton). Battalion Chief 3 arrived at location and reported a 2-story middle of group with light smoke showing. Upon his further investigation via a visual inspection of the rear he verified a basement fire. E16 arrived in front of the dwelling and began to stretch an 1-3/4” attack line to the rear.

Rosedale’s E282 arrived and took to the rear of the dwelling and stretched a second 1-3/4” attack line. E16 opened up the rear basement window and knocked all visible fire from the exterior. The crew from E282 then assisted E16 with forcing the rear basement door and advancing the attack line into the basement to search for extension. The fire was contained to the area of origin. There were no injuries reported from either fire service personnel or occupants.

Rosedale’s Crew:

E282:

Driver: FADO Richard Gross

Officer: Lt Patrick Belton

Pipeman: FF/Medic TJ Gagliano

Irons: FF/EMR Alex McJilton

Lead-off: FF/EMR Stephen Sobul Jr

B286:

Driver: EMT/FF Danny Ciapura

At 11:15pm on 03/11/16 Engine 282 (Rosedale), Engine 16 (Golden Ring), Engine 7 (Essex), Engine & Truck 15 (Eastview) were alerted for the report of a dwelling fire in the 7900 Block of 32nd St. Baltimore Country Police (BCoPD) were first to arrive and made a request for a medic to evaluate and transport a burn patient. E282 arrived at location and reported a 1-1/2 story single family dwelling with nothing evident from the exterior. Command quickly upgraded to smoke inside. Rosedale’s E281 also responded to the scene with additional personnel. After stretching a 1-3/4” attack line the Pipeman off of E282 entered the dwelling to locate the source of the smoke indentifying a basement fire. E16 began to stretch another 1-3/4” attack line to the rear of the dwelling. E282’s Pipeman rapidly advance his line to the basement and made a quick knock on the fire located in a confined room in the basement. T15 completed a search, ensuring the dwelling was clear of occupants.

With the fire under control units held on scene for the BCoPD Fire Investigation Division (FID) to arrive. After FIS completed inspecting the scene crews from both E281 & E282 completed overhaul of the fire room removing fire debris and made a final check for extension in the immediate walls.

One occupant was transported to Bayview Burn Center. There were no injuries reported among fire service personnel.

Rosedale’s Crew:

E282:

Driver: Chief Chuck Leiss

Officer: Lt Patrick Belton

Pipeman: FF/Medic TJ Gagliano

Irons: FF/EMR Alex McJilton

E281:

Driver: FADO Richard Gross

Officer: FF/EMR Jared Harding

Pipeman: FF/EMR Stephen Sobul Jr

Irons: EMT/FF Danny Ciapura

Just before 3pm on Feb 20th Engine 16 (Golden Ring) & Engine 282 (Rosedale) was alerted for the report of a vehicle fire south bound on I95 between Chesaco Ave and the City Line. Engine 372 (English Counsel) was traveling south bound on I95 when the call was dispatched and was first to arrive to find a U-Haul truck with fire showing from the rear of the cargo compartment. E372 deployed an 1-3/4" attack line and began fire suppression operations.

E282 was second to arrive and began to back-up E372 with manpower as several mattresses had to be removed in order to make to gain better access to the fire. E16 arrived and deployed a second line to assist with suppression operations. With the need for more water and vent holes in the U-Haul a request was made for an additional engine and a truck, this alerted Engine & Truck 8 (Fullerton).

Units operated on scene for approximately 40 minutes before units were able to begin clearing. Due to the fire 2 of the 3 lanes of the south bound side of I95 were shutdown causing delays in traffic.

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Just before 4am this morning Baltimore County 911 received reports of a dwelling fire in the 600 Blk of Old Home Rd (Fire Box: 8-02). Fire Dispatch promptly alerted Battalion Chief 32, Engine & Truck 8 (Fullerton), Engine 16 (Golden Ring), Engine 281 (Rosedale), Engine 10 (Parkville), and Squad 523 (Middle River Vol). Medic 8 and Emergency Medical Supervisor 6 were first to arrive at location and reported a 2-story, single family dwelling with fire showing from the Bravo (left) side. E8 & T8 arrived followed in short order by E16 and initiated fire suppression operations. E281 arrived and covered the hydrant that E8 was hand stretching a supply line to. E55 (Perry Hall) was requested by command to assume RIT (Rapid Intervention Team).

The crew from E281 began to stretch a back-up line as the officer check Charlie (rear) side conditions. With E8 making an attack from the interior and nothing presenting from the Charlie side E281’s crew was preparing to make entry into the dwelling when T8 called for an attack line to be advanced to Division 2 (second floor) due to being met by high heat and low visibility at the top of the staircase. E281 assisted E16 with advancing the attack line to Div2 and assisted with ventilation.

With the fire completely knocked down and the dwelling ventilated crews preformed limited overhaul pending the arrival of a Fire Investigator. Command directed E281 to stretch lighting to the interior to assist E10 still operating on Division 1 (first floor). Command then placed the fire under control and began releasing units as they completed their tasks. E281 assisted E8 with packing up the secondary line before going in service.

There were no reported injuries from either civilians or fire service personnel. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

E281 Crew:

Driver: Chief Charles Leiss

Officer: Lt Patrick Belton

Pipeman: EMT/FF TJ Gagliano

Irons: FF Alex McJilton