Truck Fire on I70

 
By Chief Officer Michael Kehne
June 1, 2010
 

At approx. 1538hrs, Engine companies 3 and 33 were dispatched for truck on fire in the area of I 70 EBL and Route 144. While enroute ECC advised work truck with roofing materials and gas located in the rear of the truck, C3-2 requested tanker to assist due to information recieved from ECC. A339 arrived on scene with good location and reported heavy smoke showing from engine compartment and crew area and all occupants out of the vehicle. E331 arrived and advanced one 1 3/4 crosslay for extinguishment assisted by A339 crew, E331 established Command. C3-2 arrived on scene and reported bulk of fire knocked down holding E31, E331 and A339 for mop-up, placing ET34 in service. Command was terminated and remaining units were placed in service, scene truned over to MSP.

 
Units: Engine 331, Engine 31, Ambulance 339, Engine Tanker 34 and C3-2
 
Mutual Aid: Maryland State Police, State Highway Administration ( traffic control)