Fuel leak at Brunswick church reaches C&O Canal
A reported fuel leak at First Baptist Church in Brunswick brought a hazardous-materials response to the 100 block of E. A Street at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday. Ambulance 198 reported fuel pooled at the bottom of a 12-15-ft trench. Battalion Chief 903 later reported diesel leaking into the trench while crews worked to determine its source. Rescue Squad 20 was entering the church to investigate whether any leaks were present in the basement.
Engine 121 recommended a trench rescue assignment to stabilize the trench and stop the leak. At 4:18 p.m., SAFCAP900 reported a fuel oil leak from an exposed underground tank or a line from the tank, with no direct way to shut off the tank. The leak appeared to remain active. Battalion Chief 903 ordered the evacuation of E. A Street and E. B Street at 4:21 p.m.
Rescue Squad 19 repositioned to the C&O Canal to coordinate with environmental representatives after fuel reached the canal. At 4:56 p.m., the squad reported approximately 200-300 gallons of red diesel leaking into a culvert near the canal. Battalion Chief 903 requested contact with CSX to halt train traffic because emergency personnel were accessing the canal and Potomac River. By the 5:25 p.m. report, Hazmat 50 and Rescue Squad 19 were constructing dams to mitigate the flow of diesel fuel into the canal.
Phone triggers crash notification on Route 340
A cell phone lying in the roadway triggered an automatic crash notification on eastbound Route 340 from Lander Road in Jefferson. The call was dispatched as a reported vehicle accident at 8:53 a.m. Rescue Squad 20 located the phone at 8:59 a.m. and reported that no vehicles were involved. All units returned to service.
Small exterior fire at Kingscrest Apartments
At Kingscrest Apartments in the 6900 block of Hatfield Court, Paramedic Engine 311 found a small fire in exterior decking material after a building-fire dispatch at 1:48 p.m. The engine described a 3-story garden apartment building and advised incoming units to reduce their response to non-emergency. At 1:51 p.m., the engine reported that the fire appeared to be from smoking material. Battalion Chief 903 retained Paramedic Engine 311 and Ambulance 318, releasing the other responding units.
Rollover on Michaels Mill Road
A vehicle was on its side on Michaels Mill Road near Buckeystown Pike when Ambulance 149 arrived at 3:34 p.m., following a 3:30 p.m. rollover dispatch. Rescue Squad 14 confirmed that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Ambulance 149 evaluated one patient; its 3:44 p.m. report documented that it was obtaining 2 patient refusals.
Mountain rescue in Catoctin Mountain Park
A mountain rescue response began at 3:36 p.m. at the park headquarters in the 6600 block of Foxville Road in Catoctin Mountain Park. Battalion Chief 951 assigned Rescue Squad 10 as Recon Group Supervisor, with ALS30, SU51 and A307 assigned to locate the patient. The Recon Group made contact at 3:57 p.m. and assessed injuries. Tech Rescue 29 investigated the best route out. At 4:08 p.m., Advanced Life Support 30 had obtained a patient refusal, and the Recon Group was assisting the patient with walking out of the trail.
Two vehicles involved near Rosemont Avenue
Ambulance 18 found 2 vehicles involved on southbound US-15 near Rosemont Avenue in Frederick at 4:01 p.m., after a 3:58 p.m. accident dispatch. Responders checked the occupants, and Ambulance 18 began evaluating one patient. Engine 501 reported at 4:16 p.m. that Ambulance 18 had obtained a patient refusal. Units returned to service.
Smoke investigation at Gladetown Condos
Responders investigated a reported odor of smoke inside Gladetown Condos in the 200 block of Chapel Court in Walkersville at 7:22 p.m. Initial reports described a 2-story condominium with nothing evident and normal conditions on all sides. At 7:32 p.m., C11-E, Engine 162 and Rescue Squad 24 gained access to the apartment and were investigating burned food. C24-B reported at 7:51 p.m. that crews had mitigated the hazard and were clearing the scene.
Gas secured after furnace leak
A gas-odor investigation in the 4100 block of Celtic Way began at 8:37 p.m. Engine 231 traced the source to a small leak at the furnace. Its 8:56 p.m. report said the gas had been secured and units were returning to service.
Unattended fire extinguished in Emmitsburg
Brush 65 located a small, unattended fire in the 400 block of E. Main Street in Emmitsburg after a 9:12 p.m. outside-fire dispatch. Responders attempted to contact the homeowner without success. Brush 65 reported at 9:20 p.m. that the fire had been extinguished.
A reported fuel leak at First Baptist Church in Brunswick brought a hazardous-materials response to the 100 block of E. A Street at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday. Ambulance 198 reported fuel pooled at the bottom of a 12-15-ft trench. Battalion Chief 903 later reported diesel leaking into the trench while crews worked to determine its source. Rescue Squad 20 was entering the church to investigate whether any leaks were present in the basement.
Engine 121 recommended a trench rescue assignment to stabilize the trench and stop the leak. At 4:18 p.m., SAFCAP900 reported a fuel oil leak from an exposed underground tank or a line from the tank, with no direct way to shut off the tank. The leak appeared to remain active. Battalion Chief 903 ordered the evacuation of E. A Street and E. B Street at 4:21 p.m.
Rescue Squad 19 repositioned to the C&O Canal to coordinate with environmental representatives after fuel reached the canal. At 4:56 p.m., the squad reported approximately 200-300 gallons of red diesel leaking into a culvert near the canal. Battalion Chief 903 requested contact with CSX to halt train traffic because emergency personnel were accessing the canal and Potomac River. By the 5:25 p.m. report, Hazmat 50 and Rescue Squad 19 were constructing dams to mitigate the flow of diesel fuel into the canal.
A cell phone lying in the roadway triggered an automatic crash notification on eastbound Route 340 from Lander Road in Jefferson. The call was dispatched as a reported vehicle accident at 8:53 a.m. Rescue Squad 20 located the phone at 8:59 a.m. and reported that no vehicles were involved. All units returned to service.
At Kingscrest Apartments in the 6900 block of Hatfield Court, Paramedic Engine 311 found a small fire in exterior decking material after a building-fire dispatch at 1:48 p.m. The engine described a 3-story garden apartment building and advised incoming units to reduce their response to non-emergency. At 1:51 p.m., the engine reported that the fire appeared to be from smoking material. Battalion Chief 903 retained Paramedic Engine 311 and Ambulance 318, releasing the other responding units.
A vehicle was on its side on Michaels Mill Road near Buckeystown Pike when Ambulance 149 arrived at 3:34 p.m., following a 3:30 p.m. rollover dispatch. Rescue Squad 14 confirmed that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Ambulance 149 evaluated one patient; its 3:44 p.m. report documented that it was obtaining 2 patient refusals.
A mountain rescue response began at 3:36 p.m. at the park headquarters in the 6600 block of Foxville Road in Catoctin Mountain Park. Battalion Chief 951 assigned Rescue Squad 10 as Recon Group Supervisor, with ALS30, SU51 and A307 assigned to locate the patient. The Recon Group made contact at 3:57 p.m. and assessed injuries. Tech Rescue 29 investigated the best route out. At 4:08 p.m., Advanced Life Support 30 had obtained a patient refusal, and the Recon Group was assisting the patient with walking out of the trail.
Ambulance 18 found 2 vehicles involved on southbound US-15 near Rosemont Avenue in Frederick at 4:01 p.m., after a 3:58 p.m. accident dispatch. Responders checked the occupants, and Ambulance 18 began evaluating one patient. Engine 501 reported at 4:16 p.m. that Ambulance 18 had obtained a patient refusal. Units returned to service.
Responders investigated a reported odor of smoke inside Gladetown Condos in the 200 block of Chapel Court in Walkersville at 7:22 p.m. Initial reports described a 2-story condominium with nothing evident and normal conditions on all sides. At 7:32 p.m., C11-E, Engine 162 and Rescue Squad 24 gained access to the apartment and were investigating burned food. C24-B reported at 7:51 p.m. that crews had mitigated the hazard and were clearing the scene.
A gas-odor investigation in the 4100 block of Celtic Way began at 8:37 p.m. Engine 231 traced the source to a small leak at the furnace. Its 8:56 p.m. report said the gas had been secured and units were returning to service.
Brush 65 located a small, unattended fire in the 400 block of E. Main Street in Emmitsburg after a 9:12 p.m. outside-fire dispatch. Responders attempted to contact the homeowner without success. Brush 65 reported at 9:20 p.m. that the fire had been extinguished.
