Storage Building Destroyed by fire

 
By Chief Officer Brendan Beaton
May 28, 2008
 

Stations 3 and 33 were called to assist New Market District Fire Company on a reported garage fire. Duty 15 arriving on location with a large out building on fire with extension into the brush, woods, and nearing the house. Chief 3-1 arrived on scene and assumed operations per command. Engine 331 became the first arriving attack pumper and utilized multiple handlines to keep the building in check and assist with the running woods/brush fire. A total of approximately 50-60 firefighters were able to bring the fires under control within approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Frederick County Fire Marshall FM-1 along with State Fire Marshall FM-37 continued to investigate while crews overhauled the scene and utilized handlines to put out hot spots.

 
Units: E-331, RS-3, C-3-1
 
Mutual Aid: Frederick County: Co. 15, 25, 23, 17, 14 Carroll County: Co. 1 Montgomery County: Co. 9, 13