Barn fire at Woodville Rd — Frey Agricultural
Crews were called to 8500 block WOODVILLE RD — FREY AGRICULTURAL in Unionville at 7:50 p.m. for a reported barn fire. At 7:50 p.m., Chief 17 was in the area, reports a large fire; requesting Tanker Task Force (TTF). At 7:52 p.m., Chief 17 arrived. 30x50 structure fully-involved with multiple exposure issues. At 7:53 p.m., Chief 17 reported 2 500-gallon fuel tanks near the structure. At 7:55 p.m., Chief 17 ordered defensive operations only. At 8:03 p.m., Chief 17 requested 2 Brush trucks for brush fires that have ignited. At 8:11 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 performed a 360-assessment of the structure, Side Charlie and Side Delta are about to collapse, all crews advised to maintain safety perimeter; BC902 reports fire is contained, all brush fires have been mitigated. At 8:14 p.m., Crews in process of extinguishing fire, anticipate an extended operation. At 8:17 p.m., Brush 175 reported side Delta of the barn has collapsed. At 8:23 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 conducted second 360-assessment, suggests concentrating on fire containment and exposure protection; extinguishment not conducive at the moment. At 8:32 p.m., Crews in charge of water supply reports 2 water supply sites are failing. C17 requesting water supply sites to be set up at the cistern at Station 17 (Libertytown) and at the intersection of Rte. 26 / Rte. 27.
Vehicle accident at US-15
Crews were called to US-15 northbound near S. JEFFERSON ST in Frederick at 6:25 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 6:33 a.m., Engine 33 reported one patient for evaluation. A37, R3 and E33 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.
Gas odor inside at Murray Ter
Crews were called to 6100 block MURRAY TER in Jefferson Technology Park at 3:08 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 3:12 p.m., Engine 11 arrived. Engine 11 found nothing evident. Engine 11 began investigating. At 3:15 p.m., Engine 11 investigating odor of gasoline in the garage.
Building fire at Catoctin Furnace Rd — Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
Crews were called to 13000 block CATOCTIN FURNACE RD — CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE & ZOO at 5:48 p.m. for a reported building fire. At 5:51 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 is on scene, made contact with Zoo representative who states there is no building fire; they do have a campfire. Frederick ECC advises BC902 that it was a single caller who informed 911 of a house/building on fire. At 5:56 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported good intent call. There is an active campfire along with smoke machines that make it appear smoky in the area. All Fire/Rescue units in service.
Vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification at Nicholson Road
Crews were called to 11600 block NICHOLSON RD in Ladiesburg at 9:00 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 9:09 p.m., C9-B arrived. vehicle off the roadway. C9-B began checking on the occupants. At 9:11 p.m., C9-B reported single occupant, refusing EMS. All units in service.
Daily activity
Frederick County logged 93 calls: 17 non-medical and 76 medical. The busiest hour was 1:00 pm, with 10 calls.
Crews were called to 8500 block WOODVILLE RD — FREY AGRICULTURAL in Unionville at 7:50 p.m. for a reported barn fire. At 7:50 p.m., Chief 17 was in the area, reports a large fire; requesting Tanker Task Force (TTF). At 7:52 p.m., Chief 17 arrived. 30x50 structure fully-involved with multiple exposure issues. At 7:53 p.m., Chief 17 reported 2 500-gallon fuel tanks near the structure. At 7:55 p.m., Chief 17 ordered defensive operations only. At 8:03 p.m., Chief 17 requested 2 Brush trucks for brush fires that have ignited. At 8:11 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 performed a 360-assessment of the structure, Side Charlie and Side Delta are about to collapse, all crews advised to maintain safety perimeter; BC902 reports fire is contained, all brush fires have been mitigated. At 8:14 p.m., Crews in process of extinguishing fire, anticipate an extended operation. At 8:17 p.m., Brush 175 reported side Delta of the barn has collapsed. At 8:23 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 conducted second 360-assessment, suggests concentrating on fire containment and exposure protection; extinguishment not conducive at the moment. At 8:32 p.m., Crews in charge of water supply reports 2 water supply sites are failing. C17 requesting water supply sites to be set up at the cistern at Station 17 (Libertytown) and at the intersection of Rte. 26 / Rte. 27.
Crews were called to US-15 northbound near S. JEFFERSON ST in Frederick at 6:25 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 6:33 a.m., Engine 33 reported one patient for evaluation. A37, R3 and E33 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.
Crews were called to 6100 block MURRAY TER in Jefferson Technology Park at 3:08 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 3:12 p.m., Engine 11 arrived. Engine 11 found nothing evident. Engine 11 began investigating. At 3:15 p.m., Engine 11 investigating odor of gasoline in the garage.
Crews were called to 13000 block CATOCTIN FURNACE RD — CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE & ZOO at 5:48 p.m. for a reported building fire. At 5:51 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 is on scene, made contact with Zoo representative who states there is no building fire; they do have a campfire. Frederick ECC advises BC902 that it was a single caller who informed 911 of a house/building on fire. At 5:56 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported good intent call. There is an active campfire along with smoke machines that make it appear smoky in the area. All Fire/Rescue units in service.
Crews were called to 11600 block NICHOLSON RD in Ladiesburg at 9:00 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 9:09 p.m., C9-B arrived. vehicle off the roadway. C9-B began checking on the occupants. At 9:11 p.m., C9-B reported single occupant, refusing EMS. All units in service.
Frederick County logged 93 calls: 17 non-medical and 76 medical. The busiest hour was 1:00 pm, with 10 calls.
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