Approximately 8:00am, units were dispatched for a Hazardous Materials incident at the Chick-fil-A located on Route 355. Emergency Communications Center advising of a possible freon leak at that location, Frederick County Sheriff's Department on the scene. Chief 3-1 arrived on the scene and established the command post on the bravo side of the structure in the parking lot, incoming units to stage in the same area. Personnel from H.I.R.T. 31 were suited up in the appropriate level of protection and sent into the structure to recon and test the air quality with meters. Additional personnel from H.I.R.T. 31 and Special Operations 50 (Ft. Detrick) were prepared as back-up entry team members. The entry team confirming a refrigerant leak at the ice machine however, negligeable readings on the meters for air quality. Rescue Squad 3 was utilized to ventilate the structure allowing the ownership to have their own refrigeration specialist assess the now neutral situation. Frederick County Health Department officials were requested due to the nature of the business. Command was terminated, clearing units as ready. Officials from the Health Department assessed the structure and situation. All units clear the call with no further services needed.
