I-70 entrapment report resolves as guardrail collision with no injuries
An entrapment report on I-70WB at the 42MM in Myersville prompted a fire-rescue response at 3:09 pm Tuesday. The assignment included Advanced Life Support 31, Rescue Squad 8, Rescue Engine 74, Ambulance 78 and additional command, medical and fire units.
Rescue Squad 8 reported at 3:14 pm that it had found nothing in the area of Rte. 17 and was continuing westbound toward the rest area. Frederick ECC advised that a single caller had notified 911. At 3:21 pm, Advanced Life Support 31 located a disabled vehicle near the Ridge Rd overpass. The vehicle had collided with the guardrail, but there were no injuries. The incident was classified as a property-damage collision, and all fire-rescue units returned to service.
Gas odor investigated at Newport Terrace
A report of a gas odor at the 6100 block of Newport Ter drew another response at 5:29 pm. Engine 331 reached the address at 5:32 pm and found a 3-story, end-of-the-group townhome. The residence had been evacuated. Engine 331 began investigating. Engine 153, Rescue Squad 15 and C15-C were also assigned.
Rescue Squad 15 reported at 5:38 pm that the gas company had arrived. Engine 331 released Engine 153 and Rescue Squad 15 at 5:39 pm. At 5:44 pm, Engine 331 was in service and the scene was turned over to Washington Gas.
Wires found atop tractor-trailer
On Urbana Pike in Hyattstown, a vehicle-accident dispatch led responders to wires down on top of a tractor-trailer. Ambulance 318 and Tiller Truck 23 were sent to the 2200 block at 11:00 am. Tiller Truck 23 reported at 11:09 am that the driver was out of the truck and had no injuries. The utility company was notified, and the driver did not require emergency medical services. Ambulance 318 was released at 11:10 am.
Water supply secured after broken pipe
An electrical-hazard report at the 6200 block of Hastings Ct in Ballenger Creek proved to involve a broken water pipe inside a residence. Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at 12:01 pm and found normal conditions before beginning an investigation. Engine 33 and Tower 1 were released at 12:05 pm. At 12:07 pm, Paramedic Engine 311 reported finding the broken pipe and said the water supply had been secured.
Engine-compartment fire already out
Responders were dispatched at 4:45 pm to a reported vehicle fire near Raven Rock Rd and Wise Rd in Highfield-Cascade. FRE42 and FRC4 were in the area investigating at 4:56 pm. At 5:07 pm, WCEK7 found two vehicles along the roadway in Washington County. There was no active fire at that time; a small fire in the engine compartment had been extinguished before responders arrived.
Patient evaluated after Golden Mile crash
A two-vehicle collision was reported at the 1000 block of W. Patrick St on the Golden Mile at 6:10 pm. Engine 11 and Ambulance 18 arrived at 6:15 pm and began checking the occupants. Ambulance 18 was evaluating one patient at 6:17 pm.
Malfunctioning pull station found at school
Engine 141 and Tiller Truck 23 were dispatched to Carroll Manor Elementary School on the 5600 block of Adamstown Rd at 1:51 am. Engine 141 arrived at 1:55 am to find normal conditions and began investigating. A malfunctioning pull station was found in the gym area, and the system was reset at 2:10 am.
Elevator occupant exits without assistance
Tower 1 was sent to the Motel 6 on the 900 block of W. Patrick St for an elevator malfunction at 6:06 am. Frederick ECC advised at 6:09 am that the occupant had been able to exit the elevator without assistance, and Tower 1 returned to service.
Blown fuse and light smoke reported, no fire
Engine 33 responded to a reported vehicle fire at the Costco store on the 100 block of Monocacy Blvd at 10:58 am. After investigating, Engine 33 reported at 11:08 am that the vehicle had experienced a blown fuse and light smoke. There was no fire.
An entrapment report on I-70WB at the 42MM in Myersville prompted a fire-rescue response at 3:09 pm Tuesday. The assignment included Advanced Life Support 31, Rescue Squad 8, Rescue Engine 74, Ambulance 78 and additional command, medical and fire units.
Rescue Squad 8 reported at 3:14 pm that it had found nothing in the area of Rte. 17 and was continuing westbound toward the rest area. Frederick ECC advised that a single caller had notified 911. At 3:21 pm, Advanced Life Support 31 located a disabled vehicle near the Ridge Rd overpass. The vehicle had collided with the guardrail, but there were no injuries. The incident was classified as a property-damage collision, and all fire-rescue units returned to service.
A report of a gas odor at the 6100 block of Newport Ter drew another response at 5:29 pm. Engine 331 reached the address at 5:32 pm and found a 3-story, end-of-the-group townhome. The residence had been evacuated. Engine 331 began investigating. Engine 153, Rescue Squad 15 and C15-C were also assigned.
Rescue Squad 15 reported at 5:38 pm that the gas company had arrived. Engine 331 released Engine 153 and Rescue Squad 15 at 5:39 pm. At 5:44 pm, Engine 331 was in service and the scene was turned over to Washington Gas.
On Urbana Pike in Hyattstown, a vehicle-accident dispatch led responders to wires down on top of a tractor-trailer. Ambulance 318 and Tiller Truck 23 were sent to the 2200 block at 11:00 am. Tiller Truck 23 reported at 11:09 am that the driver was out of the truck and had no injuries. The utility company was notified, and the driver did not require emergency medical services. Ambulance 318 was released at 11:10 am.
An electrical-hazard report at the 6200 block of Hastings Ct in Ballenger Creek proved to involve a broken water pipe inside a residence. Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at 12:01 pm and found normal conditions before beginning an investigation. Engine 33 and Tower 1 were released at 12:05 pm. At 12:07 pm, Paramedic Engine 311 reported finding the broken pipe and said the water supply had been secured.
Responders were dispatched at 4:45 pm to a reported vehicle fire near Raven Rock Rd and Wise Rd in Highfield-Cascade. FRE42 and FRC4 were in the area investigating at 4:56 pm. At 5:07 pm, WCEK7 found two vehicles along the roadway in Washington County. There was no active fire at that time; a small fire in the engine compartment had been extinguished before responders arrived.
A two-vehicle collision was reported at the 1000 block of W. Patrick St on the Golden Mile at 6:10 pm. Engine 11 and Ambulance 18 arrived at 6:15 pm and began checking the occupants. Ambulance 18 was evaluating one patient at 6:17 pm.
Vehicle accident at Taney Avenue
Crews were called to TANEY AVE near W. SEVENTH ST in Frederick at 4:03 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:05 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that FPD is on scene reporting a property damage collision. Units in service.
Vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification at Representation Lane
Crews were called to 6900 block REPRESENTATION LN at 4:53 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 4:57 p.m., Engine 311 located a cellphone laying in the roadway that triggered the ACN. Units in service.
