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.

Just after 0430 hours, units were alerted to 6503 West Forest Road for the apartment fire, with one possibly trapped. Engine Company 33 arrived on the scene with fire showing from the rear. Engine 93 (Second due with 4 Men) arrived on the scene next and established the "West Forest Command". Engine 94 (Third due with 4 Men) arrived next and established the secondary water supply. Both crews advanced there 400' lines towards the building, while the Engine drivers threw 4 ground ladders to the front of the building. (The first arriving Truck Company was 15th due on the run card) Engine 33 located a kitchen off with extension to the dining room. Both crews from 9 checked for extension and at the 30 minute mark, Command (BC1) held the units from 33, 9 and 55. Company cleared the scene at 0615 hours.

The line man from Engine 33 recieved minor burns to his hands during fire attack. He was transported to Med-Star for a check-up. The Volunteers at Bladensburg wish him a speedy recovery.

Just after 1600 hours, Engines 92 and 94 were alerted to 3810 40th Avenue (55) for the house fire. Engine 55 arrived on the scene of a two story single with fire showing from side "B". Engine Company 9 with 11 men arrived next and stretched two additional lines towards the house. Engine 55 and 94 pushed down the hallway, while Engine 92 advanced up a ladder to Division 2. All three lines worked for 15 minutes to bring it under control. All first alarm units and an additional engine/truck worked for another 90 minutes opening up.

One firefighter from 55 and the home owner were transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Company 9 cleared the scene at 1900 hours.

After finishing up the holiday meal, the Engine Company was advised of a possible fire on Bladensburg Road. Engine 93 and Engine 55 arrived on the scene of a large brush fire against a warehouse. The Engine crew stretched two lines to knock the fire. Truck 9 was added to the call to provide lights and chainsaws. All companies cleared the scene in an hour.

After pulling back in the bays, Box 3011 was sounded for the house fire at 5106 70th Place for the house fire. Engine 30 arrived on the scene of a two story duplex, with smoke showing. Engine 30, 28 and Truck 9 gained entry and found the kitchen and stairwell on fire. Crews made quick work of the fire. Engine 93 stretched a line to the top floor to check for extension. After 30 minutes, Command scaled the call back to 2&1. Company cleared the scene at 0135 hours.

Shortly after the burgers and dogs went on the grill, units were alerted to 5613 Duchaine Drive (28) for the house fire. First arriving units found fire showing from the rear of the house. Crews worked for 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. With temps in the lower 90's, command requested Truck 9 to the scene to assist with overhaul and removal of the deck from the rear of the house. Truck 9 along with several other departments worked for almost two hours completing the assigned tasks. Truck 9 cleared the scene at 2015 hours.

At 1600 hours, units from Company 9 and Battalion 1, were alerted to 6513 Landover Road for the Apartment fire. Engine 33 arrived on the scene with smoke showing from a second floor unit. Engine 93 arrived on side "D" and stretched a line to the floor above. Truck 9 arrived and threw 4 ground ladders to side "C" and went to the floor above to open up. With a quick knock on the fire and minimal extension to the floor above, Command started releasing units with-in the hours. Company went ready at 1650 hours.

At 0330 hours, Truck 9 was alerted third due special service to 6200 Foote Street (Company 8) for the house fire with injuries. Engine 8 arrived on the scene with fire showing. Truck Company 9 arrived on the scene and established the RIC team. The crews assignment was quickly altered and re-deployed to the top floor to assist. Companies operated for 30 minutes before bringing her under control. Truck 9 opened up, threw additional ladders and various other duties on the fireground. All crews worked together for an additional 90 mintes opening up. Truck 9 cleared the scene at 0500 hours.

Just before lunch, Engine 30 was alerted to the 4200 block of 74th Place for an outside fire. Engine 30 arrived at 4203 74th Place with a working fire on the first floor of a single family. Engine 94, Truck 9 and the Chief responded on the call with 10 men. Engine 94 arrived picking up 28's supply line and stretched a line to the top floor to work on extension. The Truck arrived and established the RIC team. The crew threw additional ladders, controled utilities and assisted opening up the first floor. Company remained on the scene for an additional 90 minutes opening up. Units cleared the scene around 1300 hours.

After seven weeks of being out of service, Truck 9 was alerted to 7110 Fresno Street (Company 8) for the house fire. Units arrived on the scene with a working fire on the top floor. Truck 9 with 6 men arrived on the scene and established the RIC team on side "A" of the house. Interior crews stretched multiple lines inside and had the fire under control with-in minutes of arrival. The Truck crew assisted with outside duties and were released with-in 40 minutes of arrival. Company maintained an additional crew in quarters.

At 2226 hours, Engine Company 9 was alerted 2nd and 3rd due to 4116 70th Avenue for the house on fire. Engine 30 and Truck 28 arrived on the scene of a single story house with fire showing. Engine 94 arrived next and stretched the crosslay to division one. Engine 94 and Truck 28  located a 12x12 room off in the back of the house. Engine 92 stretched the 400' line to the rear and checked for extension on division 1. Tower 33 opened the roof and completed searches of the house. At 30 minutes, Command scaled the assignment back to 2&2 for overhaul. Company 9 cleared the scene at 0030 hours.

Ambulance 98 ran the call from 30's area on the working fire ambulance.

After completing three hours of map book drills for our soon to be first due "Cheverly", Engines 94 and 92 were alerted 2nd and 3rd due Engines to 3405 Belleview Avenue for the house fire. Engine 94 (4 Men) arrived first finding a two story single with smoke showing. The crew stretched the bumperline thru the front door locating a room off in the basement. Engine 92 (5 Men) arrived next and dropped a secondary supply line and stretched an additional line to assist the wagon crew. Engine company 9 and Tower Ladder 33 worked in the basement knocking all fire, completing searches and opening up. Division one was negative for extension and Command held the units from 9 and 33 for overhaul. Units cleared the scene around 0330 hours.

Two of the occupants were transported to P.G. Hospital for smoke inhalation. Total of six occupants were displaced from the fire.

Just after finishing up dinner, both Engines with 9 men were alerted to 5603 Kenilworth Avenue for the kitchen fire. Engine 94 arrived on the scene of a typical two story "IHOP" with smoke showing from the vent stacks. The crew stretched a crosslay into the dining room and were met with fire from the kitchen. Engine 72 and Engine 92 stretched back up lines to the dining room and stood fast. Squad 14 completed the searches, while Truck Company 1 opened up and checked the roof for extension. All work was completed with-in 20 minutes and command started releasing units. Company 9 cleared with-in 90 minutes. 

The Officers and Members of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate our very own Sgt. Adam Cole and his new wife, Stefanie Cole who were married on Saturday, June 5th (Adam don't forget that date) at Christ Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD.  A lovely reception followed at La Fontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie and a great time was had by all.  We wish the new Cole family many years of success and happiness together and are looking forward to Baby Cole in the next few years!  Stefanie we welcome you to the Bladensburg Family!

At 1927 hours, Engine 93 and surrounding units were alerted to 6501 Baltimore Avenue for the house fire. Engine 7 arrived on the scene with nothing showing. After getting to the second floor, they located a fire in  a back bedroom. Engine 93 picked up 55's line and stretched the 400' line to side "A" of the house. The 5 man crew was assigned to assist with the RIC duties. The crew assisted with getting ladders in place and cutting down a fence on side "C" for access. The crew from Engine 7 had the fire knocked down with-in minutes of arrival and command started releasing units at 2000 hours. Engine 93 cleared at 2005 hours.

At 0800 hours, Engine 94 was alerted first due to 3801 Kenilworth Avenue (east building) for the apartment fire with people trapped. Engine 94 arrived on the scene with nothing showing from side "A" of the building. As the 5 man crew was making entry into the front of the building, the Police Department was advising a working fire in apartment #102. While the crew was stretching the 400' line down the hallway, Firefighter Johnson (lives on 4th floor) grabbed the 14' ladder off Engine 94 and ran around back to pull the trapped victims off the balcony. After forching the door, fire met them in the hallway. The crew found the front hallway and closet off and quickly knocked down the fire. Crews from 9 and 7 finished up the search's and started opening up, while Engine's 33 and 55 advanced back up lines to the lobby and stood fast. All of the work was completed with in 20 minutes of arrival.

One of the patients rescued was transported to Washington Hospital Center with burns to her arms. Company cleared the scene at 0945 hours.