Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department
 

 
 
PUMPER WORKS AT CHILLUM TASKFORCE
   From Company 12
   From Company 12
Saturday, July 24, 2010 
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Around 1430 hours, units were alerted to 6801 Chillum Manor Drive for the house fire. Units arrived on the scene with fire showing from two floors. Engine 93 was heading towards Company 44 on a fill, when they were added to the call on the "Fire Taskforce". The 4 man crew arrived on the scene and assisted hitting hot spots and various other duties. All units on the scene had the fire knocked with-in 30 minutes. Engine 93 cleared the scene at 1540 hours.

For the weekend, the two crews of men responded to a total of 92 emergency calls. The normal box alarms, medical locals and 30 plus runs after a severe storm went through the area Sunday afternoon.