Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc.
8811 60th Avenue • Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
301.474.7866 • Contact Us
Bunkroom Live-In Openings
The Berwyn Heights VFD currently has openings in our Bunkroom Live-In program. Live-in bunkroom members do not have to pay rent, but are responsible for meeting greater attendance and participation requirements. A minimum of Firefighter I is required and applicants must attain EMT-B within one year of acceptance into the program.
Images and footage of incidents crews from Company 14 responded to in 2011.
Rescue Squad 14 Makes An Appearance on the "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
Date:
11/1/11
Shortly before 8:30am on Wednesday, October 26th, the Technical Rescue Support Unit and Ambulance were dispatched to the McDonald's at Greenbelt Rd and 63rd Ave for the report of a car into the building. Units from 14 arrived on the scene and found a car that had left the roadway and drove into the building. Fortunately no one inside the restaurant was injured, however, the driver was transported to a local hospital for a check up.
The following clip, featuring video from this incident, appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on November 1, 2011.
First-Due House Fire: 8501 58th Ave
Date:
10/30/11
At 1645 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to the house fire in Berwyn Heights at 8501 58th Avenue. Truck 14 arrived and reported a one-story house with fire showing. Additionally, they were confronted by an injured adult patient with burn injuries. Truck 14 conducted the primary search with negative results, ventilated, and opened up for the engine companies. The fire was quickly knocked down. The patient was treated and transported in fair condition to a local burn center.
Video from Chief 7 (Riverdale VFD) / arrives on scene @ 55 sec.
Overturned & Trapped: 900blk Ray Rd
Date:
10/27/11
At 0042 hours, Company 44 responded to the 900 block of Ray Rd for the personal injury accident. Company 44 arrived to find one vehicle overturned with one patient trapped bringing Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14B (Fabrizio) to the scene. The crew from Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof to extricate the patient. Chief 14B had the Rescue Group. Company 14 was ready for service by 0110hrs.
Overturned Tractor Trailer: I-95 @ I-495
Date:
10/13/11
At 2316 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14B (Fabrizio) responded to souuthbound I-95 at I-495 for the report of an overturned tractor trailer. Units arrived on scene and reported the driver to be pinned. Rescue Squad 14 arrived on scene and stabilized the tractor utilizing struts, cribbing, chains, and the winch. Once complete, the crew removed the roof and steering wheel to extricate the driver. Company 14 was ready by 0230hrs.
Apartment Fire: 11300blk Cherry Hill Rd
Date:
10/13/11
At 0103hrs, Truck 14 and Battalion Chief 6 (Kiernan) responded to the 11300 block of Cherry Hill Rd for the reported kitchen fire. Initial units reported nothing evident before encountering heavy smoke conditions inside. Truck 14 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from the rear and proceeded to ladder the building, search, and ventilate. Truck 14 and the chief were ready by 0230.
Squad Extricates One: 9900blk Baltimore Ave
Date:
10/11/11
At 1640hrs, Rescue Squad 14 responded to the 9900 Blk of Baltimore Ave for one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 arrived on scene, stabilized the vehicle, and removed 2 doors and the "B" post on the drivers side. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service by 1700hrs.
Truck, Squad & Ambulance on Langley Park Apartment Fire: 1400blk University Blvd
Date:
10/10/11
Just before 6pm, Truck 14 was dispatched as the second due truck to the 1400 block of University Blvd for the apartment fire. Engine Co 34 arrived on the scene and confirmed they had a working fire on the top floor of a 3 story apartment building. Truck 14 positioned on Side D, gained entry into and checked the delta exposure before making their way to the fire building. The crew from Truck 14 conducted searches, opened up, and vented the roof. Squad 14 was dispatched on the 3rd Alarm and reported to staging. Ambulance 149 was returning from the hospital and noticed the smoke just as communications was dispatching the call, they arrived on the scene and assisted Engine Co 34 until the rest of the box alarm arrived.
Pinned Against "Jersey" Barrier: I-95 / Powder Mill Rd
Date:
10/6/11
Shortly after 1500 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to northbound I-95 at Powder Mill Road for the motor vehicle accident. Units arrived to find a car pinned against a "Jersey" barrier by a pickup truck with one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 arrived and started stabilizing both vehicles by using wood cribbing under each vehicle. Once stabilized, the passenger's side doors, B-post, and roof were removed from the car to extricate the trapped driver. The patient was transported to a local trauma center.
Photos courtesy of Branchville VFD
2nd Alarm: 8800blk Hunting Ln
Date:
10/1/11
Around 1600hrs on October 1st, Truck 14 was alerted as the 1st truck on the 2nd Alarm for the working apartment fire in company 49's area. Truck 14 arrived and stretched a handline to the bravo exposure to control extension while conducting a primary search and opening up. The truck driver and tillerman assisted units on the roof with a trench cut while the laddermen threw numerous ladders. Truck 14 was ready by 1930hrs.
Photo courtesy of Billy McNeal
First Due House Fire: 8800blk Cunningham Dr
Date:
9/26/11
Just before 1500hrs on September 26th, a Berwyn Heights resident walked into the the station and informed the crew of a house fire on Cunningham Dr. As Truck 14 pulled out, PSC dispatched the assignment for the house fire with people trapped. Truck 14 arrived on scene to find a 1 story house with smoke showing. Truck 14 threw ladders, searched, ventilated, opened up, and secured utilities. All searches were negative.
House Fire: 7300blk Baylor Ave
Date:
9/18/11
Around 2230hrs on September 18th, Truck 14 was alerted for the house fire on Baylor Ave in Company 13's first due. Truck 14 and Chief 9B arrived on scene to find a 1 story single family dwelling with fire showing. Truck 14 conducted the primary search on division 1, laddered the house, vented the roof, opened up, and secured the utilities. Truck 14 was ready for service at 0030hrs.
Photo courtesy of Bladensburg VFD
House Fire in Takoma Park: 7300blk Glenside Dr
Date:
8/29/11
At 0022hrs on August 29th, Rescue Squad 14 was again alerted for the house fire in Montgomery County. Initial units arrived on scene with a working house fire, and, upon arrival, Rescue Squad 14 conducted the primary search of the house, controlled the utilities, and assisted units with opening up the second floor. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0140hrs.
Mutual Aide to Montgomery: 1600blk Parkham Rd
Date:
8/28/11
At 1952hrs on August 28th, Rescue Squad 14 was dispatched to Montgomery County for the house fire. Montgomery arrived on scene and advised fire showing from the basement.The crew from Rescue Squad 14 conducted the primary search of the entire house while the driver secured the utilities. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 2045hrs.
2 Rescue Squads, Truck, and Ambulance Staffed Following Earthquake
Date:
8/23/11
This afternoon after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit, BHVFD 14 had 18 firefighters on hand and was able to staff both Rescue Squads, the Truck, and the Ambulance. Both Squads spent numerous time running calls on the southside of the county as part of the Technical Rescue program, while a crew for both the Truck and Ambulance were maintained in the station.
9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Date:
8/20/11
At 0630 hours, Truck, Rescue Squad, Ambulance, and Chief 14 positioned themselves on Greenbelt Rd over top the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to support thousands of motorcyclists on their ride in honor of those who gave their lives on September 11th, 2001.
Beltsville House Fire: Harford Ave and Queen Anne Ave
Date:
8/19/11
Around 1230 this morning, Truck 14 and Chief 14 were alerted for the report of a house fire at the intersection of Harford and Queen Anne Avenues in Beltsville. Engine Co. 31 and BFC 6 arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire on the second floor of a house under construction, and ordered that this would be an exterior attack. Upon arriving on the scene Truck 14 split crews, with one crew evacuating the exposure, while a second crew stretched a handline from E31 to protect the exposure until other units could arrive. Truck 14 cleared the scene at 0230.
Truck 14 Hook Comes Home
Date:
8/4/11
On August 4th, a resident of Berwyn Heights stopped by the firehouse with a little present for the membership. In his hands he held an old hook with Truck 14 stickers! He explained that his house caught fire back in 1977 and this hook had been left behind by members of our company who extinguished the fire! He related that he is currently in the process of moving, and while packing items in his attic, came across this hook that had long been forgotten.
Rescue Squad Extricates One: 9200blk Riggs Rd
Date:
8/3/11
Shortly after 0500 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted for the personal injury accident with entrapment in the 9200 block of Riggs Rd in Company 34's area. Engine and Ambulance 34 arrived on scene to confirm one trapped. Upon arrival, Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the vehicle, removed two doors, the roof, and lifted the dash to extricate the driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service by 0535 hours.
Commercial Building Fire in Beltsville: 11223 Old Baltimore Pike
Date:
8/1/11
At 0403 hours, as the Truck pulled into quarters after clearing a house fire in 34's area, communications alerted units for the building fire at the Showcase Theater in Company 31's area. Truck 14 arrived on scene as the first truck, and with Engine 31 found fire on the second floor of the building. Truck 14's crew searched, vented, opened up, threw ladders and assisted the investigators. The Truck was ready for service at 0616.
Photos courtesy of Beltsville VFD
Hyattsville House Fire: 5508 43rd Pl
Date:
7/25/11
At 0310 hours, Truck 14 operated on this 1 box as the 2nd Truck. First arriving units reported heavy fire from the rear of a 3 story home. Truck 14's crew laddered the building, searched the 2nd/3rd floors, and opened up. The fire had extended to all floors and due to exposure problems the second alarm was requested. Truck 14 cleared the scene at 0605 hours.
One Trapped: BW Parkway / Powder Mill Rd
Date:
7/24/11
Shortly after 0100 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and surrounding companies were alerted for the 9I on NB BW Pkwy in the area of Powder Mill Rd. Rescue Squad 14 and Company 35 arrived on scene to find one patient trapped. Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the vehicle and removed two doors and the "B" post on the passenger side to extricate the patient.
At 0530 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to 5031 37th Ave in Company 1's area for the basement fire. Company 1 reported smoke showing with fire in the basement. Truck 14, as the second arriving special service, was assigned RIT by command. Truck 14's crew threw numerous ladders and assisted in opening up from the exterior. The Truck was ready for service at 0650 hours.
One Trapped in Cemetary: Riggs Rd / Adelphi Rd
Date:
6/22/11
At 0334 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A (McCoy) responded to Riggs Rd and Adelphi Rd for the personal injury accident with entrapment. Upon arrival, Company 34 reported a single vehicle well off the road in the George Washington Cemetery with a single patient trapped. Rescue Squad 14 removed 4 doors, the roof, and lifted the dash to extricate the driver. Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A were ready for service at 0425 hours.
Lanham House Fire: 5630 Westgate Rd
Date:
6/20/11
Truck 14 was alerted to this house fire at 5630 Westgate Road in Lanham. Units arrived to find smoke showing from a single family dwelling. Truck 14 searched the home with negative results and ventilated.
Heavy Fire in Beltsville: 8706 Bovelder Dr
Date:
6/19/11
Truck 14 was alerted to this house fire at 8706 Bovelder Drive in Beltsville. Crews were confronted with heavy fire conditions, attempted to attack the fire from the interior, but had to resort to exterior operations. The truck crew ventilated and conducted overhaul.
Photos 1 & 2 courtesy of Beltsville VFD
Apartment Fire: 8139 15th Ave
Date:
6/14/11
Truck 14 was alerted to this apartment fire at 8139 15th Avenue in Adelphi. The truck crew was assigned rapid intervention. The fire was quickly knocked down and the incident was scaled back.
Photos courtesy of Branchville VFD
Fire on the 10th Floor: 5804 Annapolis Rd
Date:
6/10/11
Truck 14 was alerted to 5804 Annapolis Rd at 2347 hours. Units went on scene with fire showing from the 10th floor of an apartment building. Truck 14 arrived and was assigned to work their way up and check the roof. After checking the roof, the truck crew assisted with overhaul. Truck 14 was ready for service at 0125 hours.
Photo courtesy of Bladensburg VFD
One Trapped: Baltimore Washington Parkway
Date:
6/9/11
Rescue Squad 14 extricated one from this car that left the roadway on the Baltimore Washington Parkway.
Truck Runs 2-Alarm Apartment Fire: 5328 85th Ave
Date:
6/7/11
At around 2030 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to 5328 85th Avenue, in Company 28's first-due, for the apartment fire. Units arrived to find fire showing from a four-story apartment building with people hanging off balconies. The second alarm and EMS Task Force was added to bring additional resources. Truck 14 arrived and was assigned RIT initially, where they assisted companies on the exterior and threw additional ground ladders. Once the second alarm arrived, the truck crew was put to work. Multiple rescues were made by companies and four citizens were transported to area hospitals. The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes.
Photos courtesy of Billy McNeel
Honoring Maryland's Fallen Fire/Rescue Personnel
Date:
6/5/11
The Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation held its Annual Memorial Service on Sunday, June 5th at the Maryland Emergency Services Memorial Park in Annapolis, MD. This service is held every year to honor Maryland's fire and rescue personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. Berwyn Heights VFD was requested by the foundation for Truck 14 to construct the ladder arch holding the Maryland State Flag along with Bay District VFD Truck 3 (St. Mary's County). This display, located directly behind the memorial statue, provided the backdrop for the ceremony. The Berwyn Heights VFD was honored to be requested to participate in this event, and asks you to remember those who gave their life in the line of duty.
Photo #4 by Jim Brown (MIEMSS)
2011 Joint Service Open House and Air Show
Date:
5/21/11
Photo from the Joint Services Open House and Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base. The photo is of Rescue Squad 14R (1990 Pemfab/Ranger Rescue Squad) and the famous "Memphis Belle" B-17 bomber. The "Memphis Belle" was delivered to the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and gained notoriety during World War II as the bomber operated on 25 combat missions with her crew intact. Rescue Squad 14R with over 200,000 miles and 750 vehicles cut, bares the name of "Memphis Belle" with it written in a similar style as it appears on the B-17 bomber.
Passing of a Family Member
Date:
5/8/11
The BHVFD regrets to announce the passing of Jeanne Martein, wife of BHVFD Treasurer and Life Member Paul Martein. Funeral arrangements and family contact information are available online. We extend sincere condolences and best wishes to the Martein family in their time of grieving.
Industrial Rescue: 9711 Fort Meade Road
Date:
5/5/11
Technical Support 14 was alerted to 9711 Fort Meade Road for a patient trapped in a vent pipe for a commercial grill at Jerry's Subs and Pizza. TSU 14 used the hydraulic cutters to cut part of the vent hood and fire suppression system to extricate the patient.
3 Trapped in 2 Cars: 6770 Riverdale Rd
Date:
5/1/11
At 0235 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this motor vehicle accident with three trapped at 6770 Riverdale Road. The rescue squad arrived and split crews, extricating two from vehicle 1 (pictures 1 & 2) and one from vehicle 2 (picture 3). Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0307 hours.
Fire at PG Plaza: 3500 East West Highway
Date:
4/16/11
Rescue Squad 14 was alerted on a special alarm on this fire at 3500 East West Highway (PG Plaza). Company 1 (Hyattsville) was initially alerted to this call for an automatic fire alarm. Units found an electrical fire involving a transformer. Rescue Squad 14 was the rapid intervention team.
Laurel House Fire: 12804 Cedarbrook Ln
Date:
4/12/11
Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this house fire in Laurel. The squad crew was assigned RIT, opened up from the outside to provide additional points of egress and controlled utilities.
Truck Runs Beltsville House Fire: 4112 Ulster Rd
Date:
4/11/11
Truck 14 operated as the first due truck on this house fire in Beltsville. They conducted a primary search, before being evacuated when the order was given for a defensive operation.
Rescue Squad Finds One Trapped: Greenbelt Rd / Southway
Date:
3/31/11
At 2218 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and Ambulance 149 were alerted to Greenbelt Road and Southway for the motor vehicle accident. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, found one trapped, and established command. The squad crew stabilized the vehicle, and removed two doors and a B-post to extricate the trapped driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 2235 hours.
Rescue Squad Runs House Fire: 1905 Dana Dr
Date:
3/28/11
At 1325 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to 1905 Dana Drive, in Company 34's area, for a house on fire. Units arrived to find a one-story dwelling with smoke showing. Rescue Squad 14 was the first arriving special service, assigned to Division 1, conducted a search with negative results, ventilated, and opened up. The fire was quickly knocked down and Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 1447 hours. Although this house appears to be a single family dwelling, the fire displaced 6 adults and 5 children living there.
Rescue Squad RIT on 7 House: 4711 Oliver St
Date:
3/27/11
At 0306 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this house fire at 4711 Oliver Street, in Riverdale. Rescue Squad 14 was assigned RIT, threw multiple ground ladders, secured utilities, and later assisted opening up and conducting overhaul. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0428 hours.
Photos courtesy of PGFDFire.com
Townhouse Fire: 3730 Evans Trail Way
Date:
3/21/11
At 0630 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this townhouse fire at 3730 Evans Trail Way. The squad crew was assigned rapid intervention and threw ground ladders to supply multiple points of egress for interior crews. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0821 hours.
Off Road and Heavily Pinned: Powder Mill Rd / Bond Rd
Date:
3/13/11
At 0658 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this motor vehicle accident with one trapped at Powder Mill Road and Bond Road, in Beltsville. The squad crew found a car off the road, into a tree, with one heavily pinned. Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the vehicle, removed all doors and the roof, and pushed the dash to extricate the trapped driver.
Landover Apartment Fire: 6315 Landover Rd
Date:
3/1/11
At 1912 hours, Rescue Squad 14B was alerted from Company 55's area to 6315 Landover Road for the reported building fire. Engine Companies 9 and 33 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 4-story apartment building. Rescue Squad 14B arrived on scene and was assigned the RIT. Rescue Squad 14B established the RIT on Side Alpha, threw numerous ground ladders, and secured the utilities to the building. Rescue Squad 14B was ready for service at 2135 hours.
Photo courtesy of FirehouseGuy.com
Room Off in Greenbelt: 10 Parkway
Date:
2/27/11
At 1233 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to 10 Parkway, in Greenbelt, for the apartment fire. Engine Co. 35 arrived to find smoke showing. Truck 14 arrived and found fire in an apartment on the third floor, searched with negative results, and ventilated. The fire was quickly knocked down and Truck 14 was held to assist with overhaul.
Photo #1-3 courtesy of FirehouseGuy.com
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Hook Family
Date:
2/23/11
It is with deep sadness that the Berwyn Heights VFD reports the sudden passing of Jimmy Hook, Deputy Chief of the Hyattsville VFD. Jimmy was a past Captain, and his father, Tommy, was a past Chief and Life Member of the Berwyn Heights VFD.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Jimmy Hook as they deal with his tragic passing.
It is with deep regret that the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department announces the sudden and unexpected death (medical) of one of our volunteer members.
We join the officers and members of the Berwyn Heights (BHVFD) and Hyattsville (HVFD) Volunteer Fire Department's in the sad task of announcing the passing of Jimmy Hook.
James Thomas Hook was born to Donna and Tommy Hook on March 29, 1966, and grew up along with his sister, Brenda, in Berwyn Heights. He attended Parkdale High School and joined the BHVFD in 1986.
While a member of the BHVFD he was a live-in member, served on the Board of Directors and attained the rank of Captain. His father, Tommy, was a Volunteer Chief and Life Member of BHVFD. His Mother, Donna, is a Life Member of the Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary.
He joined the HVFD in 2001 and was serving as the Volunteer Deputy Chief at the time of his death. He had attained his tenth year of membership at the HVFD just this month. One of the many highlights of his membership at HVFD was serving as the chairman of a committee to design and purchase a new heavy-duty Rescue Squad.
His former wife, Lori, also held a position as the HVFD recording secretary. He has one son – Tommy, who is currently 11 years of age. Young Tommy would often frequent the fire/EMS station with his father and desires to follow his father footsteps to be a Fire fighter.
In 1990, Hook was hired as a County 911/police dispatcher. His final position with the county was that of a Fire Dispatch Supervisor in 2008. Jimmy was instrumental in the transition of Bureau of Fire/Rescue Communications becoming one integrated Police/Fire/EMS/Sheriff known today as Public Safety Communications.
Jimmy Hook passed away on the evening of Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Laurel Regional Hospital where he was taken after suffering a medical emergency.
3 Extrications in 24 Hours
Date:
2/22/11
Rescue Squad 14's Amkus system was kept busy on Tuesday, February 22, being put to work extricating victims of motor vehicle accidents on three separate incidents.
At 0134 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to the innerloop of the Capitol Beltway at northbound I-95. Units arrived to find one trapped in minivan. Rescue Squad 14's crew stabilized the vehicle and removed the front passenger's door to extricate the patient. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0205 hours.
Next, at 0542 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to the outerloop of the Capitol Beltway at Kenilworth Avenue. Units found one trapped in a pickup truck. The squad crew stabilized the truck and removed the driver's door to extricate the trapped occupant. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0605 hours.
Finally, at 2308 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to Baltimore Avenue at the Capitol Beltway to assist units on scene with one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 on the scene to find two cars, side by side (drivers side to drivers side), with the driver of one vehicle trapped. The squad crew removed the passenger's side doors and B-post, and cut off the roof to extricate the trapped driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 2335 hours.
Extrication #1: innerloop I-495 @ northbound I-95
Extrication #3: Baltimore Ave @ Capitol Beltway
Two Houses on Fire: 4815 Decatur St (Truck 14, Rescue Squad 14 & Rescue Squad 14R)
Date:
2/19/11
After clearing the two-alarm fire at the Burlington Coat Factory in Laurel, Truck and Rescue Squad 14 were alerted for the house fire at 4815 Decatur Street, in Company 9's (Bladensburg) area. First arriving units reported fire showing from two single family dwellings. Truck and Rescue Squad 14 arrived on the scene and operated in both houses, throwing ground ladders, searching, venting, and opening up. Additional units were quickly requested bringing Rescue Squad 14R to the scene to assist with opening up and extinguishing the fire. Company 14 was ready for service at 1815 hours.
Photo #1 courtesy of Bladensburg VFD, photos #2 & #3 courtesy of FirehouseGuy.com
At 1359 hours, Rescue Squad 49 notified PSC that they had fire showing from the rear of the Burlington Coat Factory in Laurel. Truck 14 was alerted, and upon arrival laddered the building, searched, ventilated, and controlled the utilities. Additional units were added to the call bringing Rescue Squad 14 and 14R. Rescue Squad 14R was used to pull an industrial dumpster away from the rear of the building while Rescue Squad 14's crew completed ventilation. Company 14 cleared the scene at 1627 hours.
Photos courtesy of Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad
Two Houses and a Shed on Fire: Phelps Pl / Phelps Ave
Date:
2/19/11
With multiple brush fires across the county keeping units busy, Rescue Squad 14 was dispatched to Phelps Place and Phelps Avenue, in Company 23's (Forestville) area, for the report of a brush fire extending to multiple houses. Engine Co. 37 marked on scene with two houses, a shed, and brush on fire. With the long commute, Rescue Squad 14 arrived on scene with the bulk of the fire knocked down. The squad crew opened up and controlled gas service to both houses involved. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 1230 hours.
Photos courtesy of Silver Hill VFD
One Trapped: Cipriano Rd / Greenbelt Rd
Date:
2/19/11
At 1058 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to assisted Engine Co. 48 at Cipriano and Greenbelt Road. They were on the scene of a motor vehicle accident with one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, stabilized the vehicle, and removed the driver's side doors and B-post to extricate the driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 1125 hours.
Fully Involved College Park House: 8403 Potomac Ave
Date:
2/19/11
At 0557 hours, Truck 14 (2nd due) was alerted to 8403 Potomac Avenue for the house fire. Engine Co. 12 arrived to find a house fully involved with heavy winds extending the fire two two exposure houses and brush in the rear. Truck 14 arrived, laddered the B exposure, secured it's utilities and worked with the engine companies to control the extension. Truck 14 was ready for service at 0850 hours.
Photos courtesy of PGFDFire.com and video courtesy of College Park VFD
Overturned and Trapped: 6900blk of Hanover Pkwy
Date:
2/18/11
At 0130 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A (McCoy) responded to the 6900 block of Hanover Parkway for the motor vehicle accident with one trapped. Engine Co. 35 arrived and found an overturned SUV with one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, stabilized the vehicle, and removed the roof. Chief 14A had Command. The patient was transported to a local trauma center and Rescue Squad 14 was ready at 0204 hours.
Greenbelt Townhouse Fire: 7401 Morrison Dr
Date:
2/9/11
Truck 14, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A (McCoy) were alerted on the street alarm (2 engines, 2 special services) to 7401 Morrison Drive for the odor of smoke in the townhome. Engine Co. 35 arrived to find a fire on the second floor with extension to the attic, and filled the box. The truck searched and opened up in the fire building, while the squad searched the bravo exposure and checked for extension in the attic.
Photos courtesy of Branchville VFD
Doors, Roof, and Dash: Cherry Hill Rd / Bornedale Dr
Date:
2/5/11
At 0500 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to Cherry Hill Road and Bornedale Drive for the motor vehicle accident with one trapped. Units arrived to find a vehicle that impacted a tree, resting in front yard, with one trapped. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, stabilized the vehicle, removed the doors and roof, and lifted the dash. The patient was quickly extricated and transported to a local trauma center. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0540 hours.
Beltsville House Fire: 10301 45th Ave
Date:
2/2/11
At 1946 hours, with Truck 14 transferred to Company 33 for a fire on the south side of the county, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to 10301 45th Avenue, in Beltsville, for the house on fire. Units arrived to find fire showing from the basement of a single family dwelling. Rescue Squad 14 was the first arriving special service and was put to work. The squad crew searched with negative results, ventilated, opened up, and controlled utilities. The fire was knocked down and Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service an hour later.
Photo #1 courtesy of Branchville VFD
First Due Apartment Fire: 9124 Edmonston Ct
Date:
1/30/11
At 1009 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to 9124 Edmonston Court, in our first due in what is now referred to as Franklin Park at Greenbelt Station (formerly Empirium Village, and the former to that of Springhill Lake), for smoke in the apartment. Truck 14 arrived and found fire in an apartment on the first floor. The truck crew searched for occupants, ventilated, and opened up for the engine companies. The fire was quickly knocked and Truck 14 was ready for service in just under an hour.
College Park House Fire: 5008 Pierce Ave
Date:
1/27/11
At 0534 hours, Truck and Rescue Squad 14 were alerted to 5008 Pierce Avenue, in Company 12's area, for the house fire. Chief 12 (Corrigan) marked on scene with fire showing. Truck 14 arrived, searched, and opened up. Rescue Squad 14 was assigned RIT, threw additional ground ladders, and removed basement security bars. Company 14 was ready for service at 0723 hours.
Greenbelt House Fire: 108 Greenhill Dr
Date:
1/26/11
At 2203 hours, Truck and Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to 108 Greenhill Drive, in Company 35's area, for the house fire. Engine Company 35 arrived to find smoke showing from a one-story dwelling. Truck 14 (first due) found fire in the kitchen and dining room area, searched, and opened up. Rescue Squad 14 searched the basement and controlled utilities. The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes and Company 14 was ready for service at 2358 hours.
Riverdale House Fire: 6303 Kenilworth Ave
Date:
1/24/11
At 1400 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to this house fire at 6303 Kenilworth Avenue, in Company 13's first due. Rescue Squad 14 was first arriving, and opened up both inside and outside. The fire was quickly extinguished and Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 1446 hours.
One Trapped: I-495 / Greenbelt Metro Dr
Date:
1/16/11
At 2025 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to the outerloop of I-495 at Greenbelt Metro Drive for the motor vehicle accident. Rescue Squad 14 arrived to find the driver trapped. The squad crew stabilized the vehicle, and removed both doors on the driver's side and the B-post. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 2042 hours.
Ice Rescue Training in Berwyn Heights
Date:
1/10/11
16 volunteers from Berwyn Heights, and other volunteer and career members from the Technical Services Battalion recently participated in ice rescue training. The January 10th class was held in Berwyn Heights. The classroom portion was held in our training room. After the lecture, the practical portion was held a few blocks away at Lake Artemesia. Students practiced self-rescuing from the ice and rescuing victims in distress using various techniques and equipment.
At 1832 hours, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to Greenbelt Road and Kenilworth Avenue for the personal injury accident. They arrived on scene to find a multi-car accident. One of the vehicles involved was sideswiped and required the squad crew to pop the door in order to get out of the vehicle. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 1852 hours.
Overturned Truck: I-495 / I-95
Date:
1/4/11
At 0013 hours, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A (McCoy) responded to the innerloop of the Capitol Beltway at Interstate 95 for the motor vehicle accident. Rescue Squad 14 arrived to find an overturned work truck hauling a trailer with one trapped. The squad crew stabilized the vehicle by tieing the vehicle back to a tree and struts. Once stabilized, the roof was cut and the occupant removed. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0052 hours.
Greenbelt Apartment Fire: 161 Westway
Date:
1/3/11
At 1251 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to 161 Westway for the apartment fire. Units marked on scene with smoke showing. A fire was located in a terrace level apartment, searched for occupants with negative results, ventilated, and secured utilities. The fire was quickly contained with minor extension to a pipe chase. Truck 14 assisted with overhaul and was ready for service at 1435 hours.
Fatal Wreck on Interstate 95: I-95 / Powder Mill Rd
Date:
1/1/11
8 hours and 5 minutes into 2011, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to southbound I-95 in the area of Powder Mill Road for the personal injury accident. While enroute, units were advised that further information indicated a car hit a light pole and split in two. Rescue Squad 14 and Company 41 arrived on scene at the same time and found the same with one trapped. To gain access to the trapped patient, the squad crew removed two doors, a B-post, and the roof. Unfortunately, EMS determined the patient was a priority 4. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 0842 hours.
