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DECEMBER 25th- Minutes before 2200hrs. BOX 13-14 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1163 Granvale Road. Engine 13 arrived to a two-story, MOG rowhouse with nothing showing. After making entry into the dwelling it was obvious they had a fire and soon determined that there was indeed a fire in the basement. While Engine 13 was making there way in with an attack line, Truck 13 began venting and searching. During these initial actions the fire had intensified rapidly and spread to the first floor. Engine 3 was the 5th due engine and assigned on the Rapid Intervention Dispatch but throughout the incident performed numerous tasks including assisting in extinguishing the fire. Somewhere early in the incident three firefighters received minor burns and with that, some confusion, and a MAYDAY was declared, and the second alarm was dispatched. The fire was contained to the house of origin without any fire spread to either of the attached exposures. The burned firefighters were taken to the Bayview Burn Center where they were treated for some minor burns and released throughout the day.

 On Saturday at approx 1937 hrs, December 20th 2008, Firebox 33-1 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The Address of 6408 Dogwood Rd. 1st arriving Engine 331 reported fire showing from the 2nd floor of  a 2 story single family, wood frame dwelling.  The assignment was quickly upgraded to a Fire-Rescue Box with reports of a person trapped on the 2nd floor.  Truck 13 found the homeowner on the 1st floor smoking a cigarette, unaware that the house was on fire. He was safely escorted from the dwelling. Engine 3 Arrived 3rd due and operated on the 2nd floor for approx 90 minutes. All searches proved negative, and no injuries were reported.

Yet again Engine Company 3 gets a Probationary Firefighter His First Fire.  PFF Urial Adams Assigned to Engine Company 5 was detailed for the night and now has his first fire under his belt.  When asked his thoughts of the fire, his response was "give me some more please"

Firebox: E-331, E-13, E-3, E-4, E-321, T-13, Squad- 354, BC-22

Rescue Assignment IV-335, EMS-8

DECEMBER 12th- Minutes after 0200hrs. a local fire box was dispatched for an electrical fire at the Carroll Gas Station at 5217 Baltimore National Pike(RT.40). Within a minute, BOX 13-14 was filled for the now reported building on fire. Engine 13 and Truck 13 arrived with fire showing from the approx. 16'x16' conveinence store. Initial arriving companies moved in and knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly. Engine 3 arrived as the 4th engine and assisted in opening up the some the exterior facade and soffit area where the fire had extended to and extinguished the same. Engine 3 cleared within 30 minutes while the initial crews remained to finish the job.

FIRE BOX: BC2,  Engines 13, 4, 41, 331, 3   Trucks 13, 5   Air Unit 428

DECEMBER 9th- Just before 0500hrs. companies were dispatched to 9835 Liberty Rd., BOX 46-01,  for a building fire. Engine and Truck 18 arrived first at the Exxon Carwash with smoke coming from it. Crews found fire throughout the void space between the ceiling and roof. With the truck companies working on opening the roof, Engine 3 was assisting on the inside opening up the ceiling. All companies worked to expose the fire and completely extinguish it before clearing.

DECEMBER 6th- At 1538hrs. BOX 46-03 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 4108 Springleigh Rd. Engine 461 w/2 arrived and found smoke coming from the single family dwelling. Engine 3 was clearing another run and were slightly out of position but arrived as the third engine and advanced a 2nd attack line to back-up the crew of Engine 18 that was extinguishing a kitchen fire with some extension into adjacent rooms. Companies were held for about 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 30th- BOX 18-17 was dispatched shortly before 1730hrs. to the 3700blk of Courtleigh Drive. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with fire showing from a single family, split-level house. Engine 18 took an attack line to the basement and had heavy fire throughout while Engine 3 took a second attack line to the upper level where the fire had extended to via the walls and Truck 18 was laddering the house. It was determined that the fire was a "gas fed" fire and crews were backed out momentarily until the gas could be shut-off, and they could commence in bringing the fire under control. All companies were involved in the effort to extinguish and overhaul this stubborn fire. One firefighter was transported and treated for undetermined injuries.

Firebox: BC22, E18, E3, E2, E321, T18, SQ322

WFD: E461, TOW323, T313, AIR428, REHAB156    SPECIAL CALL: E331, E19, T13

 Photo By Engine Company 2

Photo By LT Ousler E-2

NOVEMBER 29th- After clearing a run, around 1830hrs., Engine 3 was dispatched with the rest of the assignment to an apartment fire at 4 Westbend Court (BOX 13-21). Minutes later Engine 3 arrived first and reported fire showing from the second floor of a three-story, garden-style apartment building. With Engine and Truck 13 arriving moments later, the crews immediately began advancing attack lines to the second and third floors, laddering, and venting. As crews made it inside they discovered that there was fire in an apartment on the second floor, the apartment above on the third floor, and throughout the cockloft. A second alarm was requested immediatley and all companies worked aggressively, performing all the necessary tasks to control the fire which had progressed rapidly prior to the arrival of the fire department. The third alarm was requested later (most of which were put in service before arriving) to help with an extensive overhaul operation. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes and companies worked for about 4 hours before clearing.  

NOVEMBER 24th 2008 at 1547 Firebox 3-13 was struck for a Dwelling Fire, The address of 3620 Old Milford Mill Rd. While enroute dispatch advised units that police were on location reporting heavy smoke and people jumping from windows and also people were trapped. A Rescue assignment was added to the call and BC-2 (Lancaster) Requested an additional Engine and Medic.  Engine Company 3 arrived first due to find a 1 1/2 story woodframe dwelling with smoke showing. Engine 3 's crew was directed by the police dept to the "Charlie" side of the dwelling, where they found an elderly woman trapped in a rear bedroom and fire showing from a rear door.

Police and bystanders were in the process of trying to remove the trapped occupant but were having difficulty due to the pt's size and being disabled. Engine 3 crew, without the protection of a hoseline entered the structure through the rear door, making their way past the fire into the bedroom where the trapped occupant was located. As the crew made the bedroom the police and the bystander had just finished pulling trapped occupant to safety. Engine 3's crew then completed the stretch of the attack line and made an aggressive attack on the fire.  No additional occupants were found and the Pt was transported by Medic 3 to a local hospital for evaluation.  A Police Officer was also treated for minor injuries.  Units remained on the scene for approx 2 hours and the cause of the fire was ruled accidental from cooking.

**** This was also RECRUIT FIREFIGHTER TODD YOUNGBLOOD's  2nd, first due fire with Engine Company 3, while being only his 2nd day out of recruit school.  He has been officially "baptized by fire"...... Welcome to the Triangle Brother, may you have a safe and prosperous career******

Firebox - BC-2, E-3, E-18, E-2, E-321, E-13, T-18

Rescue Assignment Plus Special Call - E-331, Squad 322 M-19, EMS-8

Working Fire- E-19. T-13, M-2, AU-426 REH 156

Photo:E-3 PO Wayne Redding

NOVEMBER 25th- At 1721hrs. BOX 33-04 was dispatched to 2667 West Park Rd for a house fire. Engine 3 arrived and initially had nothing showing from the 1 1/2 story, frame house. With moderate smoke conditions on the first floor the crew began to investigate and stretched an attack line. When the crew opened the interior basement door it was quite obvious they had a basement fire and they quickly moved down to extinguish the fire that involved a dishwasher and other contents in the room. The fire had extended into the ceiling area but that too was quickly opened up and extinguished. All companies worked for a short period of time before command held it with Engine 3 and 13 and Truck 18 for overhaul and smoke removal. Engine 3 cleared within 90 minutes.       *This was Recruit Firefighter Todd Youngbloods' first day in the field. He is assigned to Engine 3 for his internship  until he recieves his permanent assignment.

FIRE BOX: BC2, Engines 3, 13, 4, 41, 331(late)   Truck 18    Squad 414(canceled)

NOVEMBER 23rd- Shortly after 0800hrs. BOX 46-1 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 10132 Liberty Road. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with smoke showing from a large, two-story frame building that was cut up into apartments. Truck 18 went to work placing ladders around the building and ventilating the fire room while Engine 18 and Engine 3 made their way up a set of exterior stairs and to the fire that was contained to one room and extinguished the same. All companies worked for approx. two hours to overhaul and rack up.

FIRE BOX: BC 2, Engines 18, 3, 311, 56   Truck 18, Tower 323   WFD: Engine 312, Medic 118

NOVEMBER 11th- After seven runs in just as many hours, BOX 3-03 was dispatched at 0211hrs. for a house fire at 3501 Essex Road at the corner of Brompton Rd.  As Engine 3 was pulling up they were advised that there were  people still inside. Engine 3 established their own hydrant and found a 1-1/2 story house with fire showing, and as they were stretching an attack line to the front door they were being told by multiple people that an occupant was upstairs and that they could hear her screaming for help. On the way to the stairwell the two firemen found the moaning lady on the floor and at this point she went unconscious due to the elevated heat and smoke conditions. They quickly removed the lady from the house where the engine driver and police began medical treatment. The crew of Engine 3 then regained possesion of their attack line, forced the front doors open, and extinguished the bulk of the fire. The other companies worked to perform searches, threw ladders, etc. Crews were held to overhaul and assist fire investigators before clearing at approx. 0430hrs. The cause of the fire was a space heater. The rescued occupant was an 85yo female who was found to have some inhalation burns and was inhabated and sent to the hyperbaric chamber at shock trauma where she was treated and released to Bayview Burn Center. 

Units on the scene including First Alarm and WFD:

BC2 - Engines 3, 18, 2, 321, 13, 19 - Trucks 18, 13 -  Squad 322 -  Medics 2, 113, 118 - EMS8 - AU426 - REHAB156 - FID

 PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE SCHWARTZBERG

On November 09, 2008 Firebox 33-04 was struck for the Dwelling fire with People Trapped, The address of 2113 Lorraine Ave in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County, 1st arriving Woodlawn Volunteer Engine Company 331 led off from the hydrant at Windsor Mill Rd and Lorraine Ave. with smoke showing from a 2 story SFD. 2nd arriving Engine Company 3 picked up Engine 331's Line, and esablished the water supply. The crew proceeded to the fire-building on foot. Engine 331 was stretching their attack line to the rear, and Engine 3's crew forced entry to Side Alpha and began search and rescue operations on the 2nd floor. After negative results on the primary search of the 2nd floor Engine 3's crew made their way back to the 1st floor to assist other units when the members fell from the 1st floor into the basement. A May Day was declared, which automatically brings an additional alarm.  Within minutes the firefighters were removed from the basement, and transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for evaluation. Command held 2 Engine companies from the 2nd alarm and the rest of the assignment was cancelled. Within a few hours both Firefighters were discharged with minor injuries.  As it turned out there was nobody inside the residence and no other injuries were reported 

Fire Rescue Box: BC-22, E-331, E-3, E-13, E-4, E-41, T-13, RS-322, M-335, EMS-8

WF: E-18, T-18, M-3, AU 426 REH- 156

MAY DAY 2nd Alarm: DC-3, BC-33, Safety-4, E-321, E-2, E-19, E-351, E341, TOW 323, T-313 B/U, T-5 B/U, RS-354, AU-248, M113, M-4, EMS-1

*** B/U = Back up Volunteer Company****

Photo By Michael Schwartzberg

The Officers and Members of Fire Station 3 express our deepest sympathy for the loss of PM/FF Brian Neville from Hillendale Fire Station # 11 "A" Shift.  Brian was detailed to EMS-7, the District EMS Supervisor for the central and northern portion of Baltimore County, on the night of October 15th.  He was found in the office of EMS 7  on the morning of October 16th by the oncoming shift.  Brian has touched so many,  and his loss is a tremendous tragedy for his immediate and extended fire department family.  Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

SEPTEMBER 12th 2008 - Fire Station 3 would like to congratulate Fireman Charles "Jake" Millinder III on his promotion to Fire Specialist. FS Millinder is now assigned to Fire Station 1 "D" SHIFT.  Best of Luck Brother, You will be Missed !!!!!!

AUGUST 26th- Around 1120hrs. companies in the Randallstown area were dispatched to BOX 18-09 at 7 Deep Powder Court for a house fire with a report of people trapped. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with smoke showing from the two-story, SFD. Engine 3 arrived moments later as Engine 18 had found and made quick work of a fire in a bathroom. The incident was quickly scaled back to 2 engines and 1 truck. Engine 3 worked for about 30 minutes overhauling and checking for extension before returning to service.

On Monday August 18, 2008 at 0646 hrs Engine 3 had just returned from its first run of the shift which was a fire alarm sounding, when Fire Box 3-06 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The address of 2019 Derrickson Rd  in the Woodlawn Section of Baltimore County. Initial 911 call advised communications that they could smoke coming from the roof of the dwelling. Engine Company 3 arrived 1st due with light smoke coming from the roof vents.  Crews quickly stretched a handline and upon entering the dwelling were met with moderate smoke conditions. The fire was found to be a burning sofa in a rear room.  The Incident was held with 2 Engine Companies and the Truck.  Units operated for approx 1 hour with no injuries reported.

FireBox: BC-2 E-3, E-331 (S), E-13, E-4, E-41, T-13

Special Call: FID

On Sunday August 17, 2008 at 1224 hrs Engine Company 3 had just arrived at location of a First Responder Run when Fire Box 33-09 was struck for a Dwelling Fire at 5405 Pembroke Ave in the Woodlawn Section of Baltimore County.  After assisting the medic Engine 3 quickly cleared and took in the Fire Box.  However first arriving Engine 13 reported a Single Family Dwelling with Fire Showing.  Engine 3 arrived a few minutes later and still caught some of the action.  Units operated for approx 2 hours with no injuries reported.

Fire Box: BC22, E-13, E-2 E-321, E-18, E-4, T13       

Working Fire: E3, TOW-323, T-18, M-13, AU-426, EMS-8, FID-5

Photos by Lt Ousler E-2 D  

AUGUST 13th- Around 0100hrs., after returning from three back-to-back runs, BOX 13-09 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 2206 Riding Crop Way. Engine 3 arrived first to find a two-story townhouse with smoke showing. The crew from Engine 3 stretched an attack line to the basement where they found the fire, which was contained to one room and was quickly extinguished. All companies worked for a while before the incident was scaled back to Engine 3 and Engine/Truck 13. All were cleared within two hours.

Fire Box: BC2, Engines 13, 3, 4, 41  Truck 13, Squad 322

Paramedic Kristie Brinkley of "B" Shift has transferred to Essex Station 7 "D SHIFT" ..... You will be missed !!!!!

Station 3 Welcomes Paramedic Bianca Thompson to "B SHIFT"

JULY 29th- Just after 1700hrs. Box Alarm 3-18 was dispatched to 38 Tremaine Court for a house fire. Engine 3 arrived and found smoke showing from the first floor of a two-story rowhouse. As they made their way inside they discovered that the fire was in the kitchen and they extinguished it. The fire was contained to the kitchen and companies vented and overhauled while Medic 3 evaluated one patient for minor smoke inhalation. All companies cleared in about one hour. 

Fire Box: BC22, Engines 3, 331, 13, 18,  Truck 13,  Squad 322

JULY 29th- At 0739hrs. Box Alarm 33-09 was dispatched to 5517 Gwynndale Avenue for a house fire and was reported to be in the basement. Engine 331 arrived and advised that they had smoke showing from a two-story house. It was determined that the fire was ideed in the basement so the crew from Engine 331 (with the help of Engine 3) stretched the first line via an exterior stairway leading to the basement. The fire, that started in the dryer and started to burn the contents around it, was extinguished while Engine 13 stretched a second handline to the first floor to check for extension and Truck 13 performed all of their responsibilities. All units were back in-service within 90 minutes.

Fire Box: BC2, Engines 331, 3, 13, 2  Truck 13  

JULY 27th- Box Alarm 18-01 was dispatched at 1316hrs. for a house fire at 3614 Blair Avenue. Engine and Truck 18 arrived with fire showing from a single family house and soon found a kitchen fire that had got into the walls and attic. Engine 3 arrived as the second engine and assisted with the extension and overhaul. All companies worked for nearly 90 minutes.

Fire Box: BC 22  Engines 18, 3, 321, 2,  Truck 18

JULY 17th- Nearing 1300hrs., BOX 2-22 was dispatched for a reported dwelling fire at 7106 North Alter Street. As companies were responding they were told that it was now reported to be a townhouse on fire, with fire showing from the rear. Engine 2 and Tower 323 arrived and advised that it was a "working fire" with smoke showing and fire showing in the rear. Engine 2 made their way to the second floor and began extiguishing the fire there. The fire had spread to the houses on each side of it via the soffit and crews were sent to open up and extinguish that. Engine 3 went to the "Bravo" exposure and worked. On this 100 degree day, all companies worked aggressively to stop the fire from progressing any further. All companies cleared within 2 hours.

Fire Box: BC2, E-2, E-321, E-3, E-19, E-18, TOW-323

Working Fire: E-13, T18, M2, AU428, REH156

Special Call: E-311, E-4

JULY 16th- At 0738hrs. BOX 13-01 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 6307 Monica Place. Engine 13, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief 22 arrived to find a garden apartment building with smoke coming from the second floor as companies were making their way in, the fire had extended into the third floor and command requested the second alarm. Engine 3 was initially assigned as the RIT but were soon sent to the third floor to take care of the fire there. Due to aggressive tactical moves the fire was knocked down quickly. All companies worked for about 3 hours before clearing.

Photos by: LT. Ray Gill

On Monday evening 07/14/2008 Engine 3 was returning from their first run of the evening ( non emergency medical alarm sounding) when at Approx 1744 Hrs Dispatch told Engine 3 to "Stand By for a Dwelling Fire"  Fire Box 2-19 was struck and Engine 3 picked up the run from Rolling Road and Windsor Mill Road.  Arriving first due  (dispatched as 3rd)  The crew found a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling with a small fire on the exterior of the residence. Upon further investigation, the home owner was removing siding from the exterior of the home when he tried to remove some caulking with a heat gun, he accidently caught the insulation and some rotting wood on fire.  The fire had extended into the upper walls of the home but aggressive actions by crews, the fire was contained to the "B" Bravo side of the home.  The Incident was held with 3 Engines and the Tower for Approx 2 hours for extensive overhaul.  No injuries were reported.

Fire Box: BC-22, E-2, E-321, E-3, E-18, E-19, TOW-323, T-18

Engine 3 had just returned from the above fire and had time to eat dinner when at Approx 2017 Hrs Fire Box 33-08 was struck for a Dwelling Fire at the address of 3606 Kelox Road In the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County. Engine and Truck Company 13 were at the quarters of Engine 3 for training and were added on the initial assignment as well. While enroute smoke could be seen from a distance and companies knew they would be going to work.  Utility 333 from the Woodlawn Volunteers reported a 2 story single family dwelling with smoke showing.  Moments later they upgraded the call to a working fire.  Engine 3 arrived seconds later after laying a supply line from Liberty Road, with fire showing from the "B" Bravo Side windows.   As crews were stretching the attack line, bystanders reported that there were people trapped.  A Rescue Assignment was added to the call. It was later determined that all occupants were accounted for and all searches proved negative.  Units operated for approx 3 hours, with no injuries reported.

Fire Box: BC-22, E-331, E-3, E-13, E-2, T-13, Tow-323, SQ-322, IV-335, M-4

Working Fire: T-18, E-321, M-3, AU-426, REH- 156

Rescue Assignment: EMS-8, EMS-1

Photos by Michael Schwartzberg

JULY 13th- At 0400hrs. BOX 3-02 was dispatched for a bedroom on fire at 3615 Croydon Road. Engine 3 arrived to find a two-story house with fire and smoke showing from two windows on the second floor. Engine 3 advanced an 1 3/4' hoseline to the second floor of the house and had fire in a bedroom and extinguished the same. Engine 18 and Tower 323 assisted with opening up the walls and ceilngs, checking for extension. Companies worked for about an hour and a half before returning.

Fire Box: BC2, E3, E331, E18, E2, TOW323, SQ322

JULY 11th- At 2122hrs. Engine 3 was returning from the fifth run of the shift when they were told to stanby for another call. BOX 33-02 was dispatched for a building fire at 6730 White Stone Road near Dogwood Road. Utility 333 was in the area and arrived within a minute and advised that they had an approx. 150'x80' warehouse with smoke showing and requested the 2nd Alarm. Engine 3 arrived first and laid out from a nearby hydrant, stretched a 2 1/2" hoseline and assisted Engine 331 and Truck 13 force entry. Once they gained entry the line was placed in-service, but soon backed away due to the heat conditions. Within minutes the building was completely engulfed in flames and master streams were used for the duration of the incident. A very large explosion helped the fire to spread to another building in the rear of the warehouse and eventually the 3rd & 4th Alarms were requested. Engine 3 operated for five hours and returned only finish out the shift with 11 runs.  On a side note: Engine 461 and Engine 56 handled thirteen more runs from Station 3.

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Audio of the call: http://gmr140.googlepages.com/home

Fire vents from the rear

The exposure building

JULY 7th- Shortly after 2000hrs. an apartment fire was dispatched at 1714 Champlain Drive (BOX 13-13). Engine and Truck 13 arrived and advised they had smoke showing from the three-story garden apartment and after moving in discovered fire in a kitchen in a second floor apartment. Crews extinguished the fire, checked for anyextension, and overhauled the building. Engine 3 stood by as the RIT and assisted as needed.

Fire Box: BC 2  Engines 13, 4, 41, 331, 3  Trucks 13, 18  Squad 354

JUNE 29th- In the early part of the night shift Engine 3, Engine 18, and Truck 18 were sent to 3318 Lynn Haven Road (BOX 3-12) for a reported electrical fire. Engine 3 found that they had a electrical fire that had extended into the walls of the house. The companies extinguished the fire and cleared in under an hour.

JUNE 30th- Around 0330hrs. Box Alarm 33-3 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 2040 Summit Avenue. Engine 3 arrived with nothing showing but as they were making entry they found smoke and elevated heat conditions. After investigating it was determined that the apartment was on fire but had for the most part burned itself out.

On the 24th of June, in the early afternoon Engine Co.'s 461(S), 18, 3 and Truck 18 were dispatched for a dryer fire in the Carriage Hill Apartment Complex (BOX 46-05). Engine 461 requested to have the "Box Alarm" filled out when they arrived to find smoke coming from a 3-story garden apartment. Companies found a dryer on fire on the second floor which also involved a pile of clothes which caused the volume of smoke. The original assignment was held for about 30 minutes.

About an hour after clearing the 46 Box, Box 3-04 was dispatched for a dwelling fire. After arriving, Engine 3 discovered a small kitchen on fire that was partially contained by an occupant. The fire started on the stove and involved the microwave, cabinets, and ceiling/walls. Engine 3, Engine 331 and Truck 13 worked for approx. 45 minutes to overhaul and smoke removal. Meanwhile comanies handled a brush fire near Featherbed Elementary School ( BOX 3-04).

On the 25th of June, a group of juveniles went on a rampage lighting fires throughout the night. Engine 3 handled two automobile fires and a "message" written with gasoline in the street that was on fire. Earlier in the night, while Engine 3 was out on other calls, Engine's 18 and 13 each were called to assist on outside fires in 3's first due. One being an auto fire and the other a brush fire.

Lieutenant- Philip "Chip" Stevens  to "C" Shift

Firefighter/EMT- Richie Greene to "A" Shift ( It's finally official )

Probationary EMT - Scott Wayne to "D" Shift

Station 3 is Sad to say Good Bye to Firefighter/EMT- Joe Saunders "A" Shift  has transferred to Station 11 "B" Shift

On Sunday, June 15 2008 At 2122 hrs  Fire Box 3-18 was dispatched for the Dwelling Fire, The address of 2626 Camberwell Ct in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County.  After laying out 400 feet of Supply Line,  Engine Company 3 arrived  to find a 2 story brick, middle of the group row home with fire showing through the roof. The crew of E-3 made the 2nd floor to find fire in the attic and the roof.  The bulk of the fire was held to the initial dwelling, however both exposures had minor extension in the attic and roof area.   Units operated for approx 2 1/2 hours and no injuries were reported.

Fire Box: BC-22, E-3, E-331, E-13, E-18, E-41, T-13, SQ-322 (L), EMS- 8

Working Fire: T-18, E-4, M-3, Reh- 156, AU-426

On Friday, June 13 2008 At 0435 hrs Fire Box 2-24 was dispatched for the Dwelling Fire, The address of 6612 Laurel Dr in the Pikesville area of Baltimore County.  Engine Company 2 entered the block and repoted smoke in the area and advised they were leading off from the hydrant.  Engine 3 entered the block from the opposite direction and both units arrived in front of the address at the same time. (dispatched as 3rd due)  Heavy smoke and fire was showing from the rear of a 2 story brick dwelling. Engine 2's crew forced the front door and Engine 3 stretched the initial attack line. The crews from E-2 and E-3 advanced through the front and realized that the fire was in the basement. Engine Company 18 advanced the 2nd handline to the basement via the rear exterior entrance.  Engine 3 made the interior stairs and advanced to the fire room with Engine 18.  All searches proved negative, and no injuries were reported. Units operated for approx 3 hours

Fire Box: BC-22, E-2, E-321, E-3, E-331 (F), E-19, E-18, Tow-323, SQ-322 (F)

Working Fire: T-18, E-13, M-2, Reh - 156, AU- 478

Special Call: E-14, E-311

Thursday June 12th - Rescue Box 33-08 was dispatched for a 10-50 PI with rescue at Windsor Mill Rd. & Essex Rd.

1st due Engine 3 arrived with 3 vehicles involved, 1 patient trapped.  Truck 13 arrived and performed a quick and effective extrication by removing the drivers door.

Rescue Box: BC2, E3, T13, SQ414, IV118, M2 & EMS5

Wednesday, June 11th-It was a slow shift until around 0215hrs. Box 3-4 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 2313 Lawnwood Circle. After laying out from a nearby hydrant, Engine 3 arrived and advised they had a one-story(split-foyer) house with fire showing. As the crew made their way inside they found fire on both levels and the attic and were forced to back out until more companies arrived. All companies worked to bring the fire under control which took about 30 minutes. It was determined that the fire had started on the outside in the rear due to a overloaded dryer vent. All four occupants made it out unharmed and one firefighter was treated for minor burns. All companies cleared at approx. 0500hrs.

Fire Box: BC2 E-3 E-13 E-18 E-2 T-13 S322 M-3

Working Fire: E-321 T-18 M-13 AU-428 RH-156

Shortly after noon on Sunday, June 8 2008  Fire Box 13-13 was dispatched for an apartment fire at 6 Torlina Court. Engine and Truck 13 arrived and reported smoke showing from a two-story garden-style apartment building. As crews moved in they found a fire in a second floor apartment. The fire that had started in an air conditioning unit, had extended into the ceiling and roof area. Engine 3 went to work taking care of numerous tasks including opening up walls and ceilings, ladders and utilities. Truck 18 assisted one occupant off of a balcony in the rear. Extra companies were called due to 100 degree temperatures. Companies worked for approx. 2 hours.

Fire Box: BC2, E-13, E-4, E-41, E-331(L/S), E-3, T-13, T-18

Working Fire: E-18, SQ-354, AU-428 and Rehab 156

Special Call: E-2, E-321

***L= Late Response , S= Short Crew***

On Wenesday, June 4 2008,  at 2136 hrs, Rescue Box 3-8 was dispatched for the auto accident with people trapped.  Engine 3 arrived to find a two car MVC with one person confined. Truck 13 went to work with a door pop and within minutes the patient was extricated. Patient care was performed by IV 335 and EMS 8.  Units operated on the scene for approx. 30 minutes.

Rescue Box: BC-22, E-3, T-13, SQ- 322 (F), SQ -354 (staged), IV-335, EMS- 8

*** F = Failed to Respond ***

 On Sunday May 25 2008, at 1921hrs. Fire Box 18-21 was struck for the Dwelling Fire, The address of  4119 Turf Run Circle in the Randallstown area of Baltimore County. Engine 18, who was investigating smoke in the area, arrived to find a two-story townhouse with fire showing. Engine 3 and the other companies assisted in extinguishing and overhauling the fire which turned out to be in a common utility room that had extended up the side of the building. Companies worked for approx. 1 hour.

Fire Box: BC2, E-18, E-464(S), E-311(F), E-19, E-2, E-3 , T-18

***F= Failed , S= Short Crew***

On Wednesday May 21 2008, at 19:07 hrs Engine 3 and IV335 were alerted for the 10-50 PI at Lord Baltimore Drive & Windsor Blvd. 1st arriving Engine 3 found a 2 vehicle accident with 1 patient trapped . The rescue box & additional medic were requested. The trapped patient had a decreased level of consiousness.  Personnel from E-3 adminstered medical care until patient was extricated. Truck 13 arrived and performed a rapid extrication due to the patients status. Patient was transported to Shock Trauma.

Local Box: Engine 3, IV335

Rescue Box: BC2, Truck 13, SQ322, M4 & EMS8

On Monday May 12 2008, at 0337 hours, Local Rescue Box 33-04 was struck for a Tree on a House, with a person inside. The Address of 2299 Poplar Dr in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County. First Arriving Medic 3 advised of a Large tree (approx 3 feet in diameter)  across the roof of a two story private dwelling, with the occupant trapped in a 2nd floor bedroom.  The crew of Engine Company 3 forced entry into the dwelling and made their way to the stairs, it was determined that further assistance would be needed due to the fact that the tree had actually fallen through the roof, collapsing the roof and ceiling into the 2nd floor, blocking access to the patient. Command quickly requested the Urban Search and Rescue Team, followed by the remainder of the Rescue Assignment. The Crew of Engine 3 made verbal contact with the patient who advised that they were not injured but just trapped. Crews continued to work to gain access to the patient while awaiting further help. After moving some loose debris and some handy maneuvers on the 2nd floor, the crew of Engine 3 was able to make access to the patient.  It was deemed the best way for extrication would be out a 2nd floor window onto a porch roof and down a ground ladder thrown by Truck Company 13. The patient was evaluated by Medic 3 and determined to have no injuries.  The house was Tagged Unsafe by BC-22 and the Baltimore County Building Inspector was notified.  Units remained on the scene for approx 1 1/2 hours.

Local Rescue Box: E-331 (F), E-3, T-13, M-3

Special Call: USAR 17 (cancelled)

Rescue Box: BC-22, EMS-8, S-322 (L), SQ-354 (cancelled)

***** F = Failed, L = Late Response)

On Sunday May 11 2008, at 1256 hours, Local Box 1-32 was struck for Alarm Bells Sounding. The Address of 500 Virginia Ave (Virginia Towers) in the Towson Area of Baltimore County. Engine 101 and Truck 1 arrived to find an electrical fire burning underground adjacent to the building, which extended into second-floor electrical room.  Heavy smoke conditions were reported on the inside of the building and the remainder of the Fire Box Assignment was filled out. Soon after, command requested an additional 2 Engines and 1 Truck and a Medical Strike Team, quickly followed by a 2nd and 3rd Alarm. It is estimated that approx 300 people reside in the building but it was unknown exactly how many residents were actually in the building at the time of the alarm.   Engine Company 3 assisted in retrieving Medications for residents from the 11th floor apartments. Units remained on the Scene for many hours. 

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On Sunday May 11 2008, at 0134 hrs, Local Box 4-60 was struck for the 10-50 PI Rollover with fire, on the Outer-Loop of Interstate 695 Between Southwestern BLVD and Interstate 95.  As units called enroute Dispatch quickly advised the they were now receiving reports of people trapped. A Rescue Assignment was added to the call. First Arriving,  Engine Company 5, Advised of a 1 Car MVC with people trapped but No fire. Command further advised Dispatch that there was a total of 5 patients with several Priority 1's. Medic 3 was the 4th due Medic on the call and transported a Priority 1 Pt to Shock Trauma.

Local Box: E-4, E-5 T-5, M-4

Rescue Box: BC-22, EMS-2, M-5, S-354 (L/S),  S322 (L), BCFD Squad 47 (unavailable) Howard Co S-1 (Initially Unavailable but Responded) BCFD Rescue 1 (cancelled), S-262 (Cancelled)

Special Call M-113, M-3

***  L= Late Response, S = Short Crew *****

On Saturday May 03 2008, at 0034 hrs, Local Box 3-5 was struck for a 10-50 PI at the intersection of North Rolling Road and Windsor Blvd, in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County. Units arrived to find a single car MVC involving a traffic light post.  The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed North on Rolling Road and lost control at the Intersection of Windsor Blvd. The vehicle struck the traffic light post on the drivers side of the car ripping the car in half, ejecting the operator.  The back half of the car was close to the traffic light post while the front half of the car traveled approx. 190' North of the accident scene. The operator of the vehicle was fatally injured in the crash.

Local Box: E-3, M-3

Special Call: E-13 (lighting,  E-3 Generator O/S)

On Sunday April 27 2008, at 0940 hrs , Fire Box 19-11 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The address of 305 Glatisant Place in the Garrison area of Baltimore County. While enroute dispatch advised that the caller stated that it was a fire in bathroom ceiling fan and the fire was "NOT" spreading.  The Battalion Chief advised to continue ALL units. First Arriving Engine Company 19 proved otherwise with Fire through the roof on side "C" of a large 2 story single family dwelling. Engine Company 3 was the 6th Engine on the running assignment (Due to E-321 on dual dispatch and E-311 Late / Short) and handled the RIT Assignment. Units remained on the scene for approx. 2 hours.

Fire Box: E-19, E-2, E-321(L/S), E-311(L/S), E-18, E-3, Tow-323 (S), T-313, EMS-5, BC-2

Working Fire: E-56, T-18, M-2, AU-426, REH-156

**** L= Late Response,  S= Short Crew ***** 

On Monday April 21 2008, at 0408 hrs, Fire Box 33-01 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The address of 2005 Hillcrest RD in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County. First Arriving Engine Company 13 advised of a 1 1/2 story single family wood frame dwelling with smoke showing. Engine 3 arrived 2nd Due (dispatched as 3rd due) and layed a supply line to Engine 13. Crews found fire in the walls on two floors and remained on the scene for approx 2 hours.

Fire Box: E-331 (F), E-13, E-3, E-4, E-41, T-13, S-322, BC-22

Special Call: E-18, M-118

*** F = Failed ***

On Sunday April 20 2008,  During heavy thunder storms, at 18:10hrs, Fire Box 18-07 was struck for the Dwelling Fire.The address of  8710 Wrights Mill Road in the Woodstock area of Baltimore County.  Engine 3 Arrived First due (dispatched 3rd due) and advised they had a 30' X 100' Dwelling that was under construction fully involved. The assignment was downgraded to 3 Engine Companies and units remained on the scene for approx 3 hours.

Fire Box: E-18, E-464, E-3, E-331, E-2, E-13, E-4 T-13 (cancelled) T-18, S-322, M-118, EMS-8, BC-11

Tanker Group: E-14, E-302, E-17, E-431, E-381, TSU-394

Working Fire: E-41, Tow-323, M-19, AU-426, RH-156

On Thursday April 17 2008 at 1456 hrs Fire Box 13-20 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The Address of 3 Country Mill Ct in the Westview section of Baltimore County. The fire was reported as the rear porch burning.  1st Arriving Engine Company 13 arrived to find a 2 story wood frame dwelling with fire showing from the rear. Engine 13's crew advanced a 1.75" handline , while second arriving Engine 3 (dispatched as 4th due)  had the 2nd 1.75" handline, right behind Engine 13's crew. The fire had started on the rear porch as a result of a BBQ Grill and had extended into the 1st, and 2nd floor as well as into the attic. Units remained at location for approx 3 hours.

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Fire Box: E-13, E-331, E-41, E-3, E-351 T-5 (cancelled) T-13, BC-2

Working Fire: E-18, T-5, M-13, AU-426 (L), AU-478 (cancelled),  RH-156

Special Called: S-354

Special Called E-2, E-343

***F= Failed , S= Short Crew***

 Fire Specialist Randy "Fro" Parrish (E-3) & Fire Specialist Frank Ward (E-13).

On Wednesday April 16 2008 at 2315 hrs Fire Box 13-01 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The Address of 3 Sental Ct in the Westview section of Baltimore County. As the Box was being dispatched crews from Station 13 looked to the rear of their station and saw the glow in the sky. Engine and Truck Company 13 arrived within minutes to find a 2 story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire showing from the garage. Engine 3 arrived 4th due (dispatched as 5th due)  and assumed the RIT Assignment. Units remained at location for approx 3 hrs.

Fire Box: E-13, E-331, E-4, E-41, E-3, T-13 S-354, M-13, M-113, BC-22

Working Fire: E-18, T-18 AU-426 RH-156

Special Call: EMS-8

On Wednesday March 19 2008 at 1357 hrs Fire Box 18-15 was struck for the Dwelling Fire. The Address of 2 Best Ave in the Randallstown Section of Baltimore County. Engine Company 18 Arrived w/ a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling with smoke showing.  Engine 3 Arrived 2nd due picking up E-18's supply Line, and stretched a 2nd 1 3/4 " attack line. Crews found a basement fire at location w/ extention into the upper floors.

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Fire Box: E-18, E-3, E-2, E321 (F),E-461 (F), E-331 (F),  E-13, T-323 (S) T-13 BC-2 

Working Fire: E-19, T-313, S-414 M-118, AU-426 (F) AU-478, RH-156

Special Called: E-311 (F) E-14, E-41, M-2, IV-18

***F= Failed , S= Short Crew***

No Sleep for "C SHIFT"...... On Sunday Night March 9 2008 at 0008 hrs Rescue Box 13-60 was struck for the 1050 PI w/ Rescue, On I-695 Between Exits 15 and 16. First arriving Engine and Truck 13 found a two car MVC with one person trapped. Engine 13 stretched a handline while crews from Truck 13 and Squad 354 Performed Extrication. Medic 113 and EMS 2 handled patient care. Engine 3 established a Landing Zone for MSP Trooper 1. Battalion Chief 2 had the command.

Not long after returning from the Rescue,  At approx 0135 hrs Fire Box 18-13 was struck for the Apartment Fire with people trapped. The address of 24 Stockmill Rd. 1st Arriving Engine Company 2 reported Fire Showing, from the apartment complex. Engine Company 3 arrived 2nd due (dispatched as 3rd due)  right behind E2, laying a supply line to E-2 and crews then performed fire attack.  A 2nd alarm was quickly called bringing Medic 3 and EMS 8 to the scene.  A 6 month old baby died in the fire. Units remained on the scene throughout the night.

 

On Monday March 3 2008 at Approx 1430 hrs Fire Box 13-21 was struck for the apartment fire with people trapped. The address of 7 Giard Drive in the Westview section of Baltimore County.  Engine 3 was just clearing another call in their district and picked up Fire Box on the road, Battalion Chief 2, Truck and Medic 13 all arrived to find fire showing and units quickly requested additional alarms. Engine 3 positioned in the rear, split laying a supply line, then advancing an 1 3/4" handline to the upper floors. 

 Medic 3 and EMS 8 were also very busy, Lt. K. Roody from A Shift (detailed to Engine 18) and Four firemen from Engine 4 suffered minor injuries as a result of the fire. One civilian was also treated. 

Photo by Engine Co. 2

On Friday February 29 2008 at approx. 2330 hrs Fire Box 13-2 was struck for the appartment fire, the address 5914 Franklin Ave.  Engine 3 Responded 5th Due. Initial Units advised nothing showing upon arrival, Upon further investigation, Units found smoke on the third floor and then fire through the roof. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a working fire, and then a 2nd Alarm. Medic 3 and EMS 8 were added on the working fire assignment.  Engine 3 was initially the RIT Engine, but was redirected to operate on the 2nd floor. Medic 3 and EMS 8 performed rehab opreations.

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 On Friday, February 29 2007, @ 1700 hrs Lieutanant Dennis Crooks of Engine Company 3 "C" Shift  hung his helmet up for the final time. "Crooked" has proudly served the citizens of Baltimore County for 36 Years,  23 of those years were at Engine 3 (Busiest in the County). 

The Officers and Members of the Woodlawn Fire Station wish You all the Best in your retirement. God Bless and Take care Brother.

On January 12th 2008 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator / Paramedic Jarrett Dixon Assigned to BCoFD Fire Station 5 "B Shift"  Halethorpe died in the line of duty.  Fado Dixon experienced chest pains while performing physical fitness training at the fire station and was transported to St. Agnes Hospital. He was later transferred to a second hospital for a cardiac catheterization and was subsequently released. While at home, Firefighter Dixon suffered a seizure, followed by cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital.

On Wednesday January 09 2007 1506 hrs Firebox 3-03 was struck for the dwelling fire, the address of 3417 Keston Rd. Engine 3 arrived 1st due to find fire showing from the rear porch of the dwelling.  Crews made quick work of the fire and had it knocked within minutes. The assignment was held to E-3 E-2 & T-18.

 On Monday January 07 2007 1824 hrs Firebox 46-1 was struck for the dwelling,fire the address of 10 Hobart Court. Initial units arrived with nothing evident, upon further investigation they found a 2nd floor bedroom fire.  Engine 3 assumed RIT.

A few hours later the crew of Engine 3 was working again.  At 2022 hrs Firebox 46-8 was struck for the dwelling fire, the address of 10831 Summit Ave.  Dispatch advised of mutiple calls being rec'd  and upgraded the call to include a rescue assignment due to reports of people trapped. Units arrived with fire showing on side "B "  A working fire assignment and tanker strike team was also requested  due to the fire being in a rural area of Baltimore County.  The fire was contained with 2 hand lines and all searches were negative, it was later determined that all occupants were out prior to arrival of the fire department.  Units cleared at approx 2330 hrs

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On Thursday January 03 2008 Firebox 2-23 was struck for an apartment fire the address of 6958 Marsue Dr. Units from Pikesville were already operating on a 10-50 PI Rescue, bringing Engine 3 first due. Upon arrival Engine 3 arrived to find a trash fire inside the laundry room.  Engine 3 held the assignment to E 3, E18, & T-18.

Engine 3 was awaiting FID when Dispatch advised them to check the address of 6998 Marsue Dr for a report of "Smoke in the Apartment"  Dispatch had struck a Firebox for this address as well.  E-18 arrived to find another trash fire in the laundry room. This Assignment was held to two and one also.

Engine 3 was clearing the 2nd fire when the Captain noticed smoke coming from the roof of the address of 6910 Marsue Dr. He advised dispatch and a third Firebox was struck. This time all units would be going to work.  The fire originated in the laundry room, with heavy smoke conditions throught the remainder of the building, trapping many occupants above the fire. The residents were quickly removed via ground ladders and interior stairs by many on scene companies. Medic 3 and EMS 8 provided rehab and assisted several residents to temporary shelter at the leasing office. No Injuries were reported.

 Photos by Mike Schwartsberg