House fire - entrapment at Etzler Mill Road
Crews were called to 10700 block ETZLER MILL RD in Woodsboro at 4:22 p.m. for a reported house fire - entrapment. At 4:28 p.m., Engine 162 arrived. Engine 162 reported heavy smoke / fire from the garage. Engine 162 requested Rapid Intervention Dispatch (RID). At 4:29 p.m., Engine 162 reported occupant status unknown. At 4:30 p.m., Engine 162 reported possible dog and cat inside the residence. Engine 162 requested Animal Control. At 4:35 p.m., Engine 172 reported possible victim in front yard. BC902 requesting A179, ALS17 to assess victim. At 4:38 p.m., Engine 162 reported fire extinguished in the garage. Making entry to the house. At 4:40 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 requested CCR8 to check basement to investigate. At 4:43 p.m., Carroll County Rescue 8 confirmed fire in the basement with room involvment, retrieving hose line to extinguish. At 4:48 p.m., Engine 91 along with CCR8, R24 operating in the basement to extinguish fire. At 4:49 p.m., Chief 16 reported Q11 conducted primary search on first floor, results negative. Q11, E162 hitting hot spots and checking for extension on remainder of first floor. E172 crew have existed structure due to low air; E153 crew taking E172 position on first floor. At 4:53 p.m., Engine 91 reported all visible fire has been knocked in basement. At 4:58 p.m., Engine 153 reported no visible fire on first floor. At 5:48 p.m., A179, ALS17 evaluated one patient who refused transport. No dog in the house, per the homeowner; 1 cat transported via Animal Control for further evaluation.
Vehicle accident at Ramp I-70Wb
Crews were called to RAMP I-70 westbound near RTE. 40ALT in Braddock Heights at 10:32 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 10:37 a.m., Engine 121 arrived. 2 vehicles involved in the intersection of Rte. 40ALT and off-ramp from I-70WB. At 10:47 a.m., Ambulance 129 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
Vehicle accident at Ballenger Creek Pike
Crews were called to BALLENGER CREEK PIKE near SOLAREX CT in Frederick at 1:42 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 1:46 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. 3 vehicles involved in the median at the off-ramp from Rte. 180. Paramedic Engine 311 began checking on the occupants. At 1:47 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 reported no entrapment. BC901 on scene, establishing command. At 1:49 p.m., Battalion Chief 901 reported 4 patients for evaluation. A318, A319, ALS31, EMS901 and PE311 remained on the call.
Mountain rescue at Comus Rd — Sugarloaf Mountain Park
Crews were called to 7800 block COMUS RD — SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN PARK at 3:19 p.m. for a reported mountain rescue. At 3:55 p.m., E231/TT23 have made contact with the patient, assessing patient. At 3:56 p.m., E231/TT23 reports patient is ambulatory. C14 deploying MCPE735, R14, MCPE722, MCUTV709 to West View lot to assist with patient extrication from the trail. At 4:04 p.m., E231/TT23 crew making their way down with the patient who is ambulatory, with laceration to head. C14 releasing TR29, EMS901. At 4:14 p.m., Patient has been safely removed off of the trail to MCA735. At 4:18 p.m., Montgomery County Ambulance 735 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Holy Cross. Remaining Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.
Wires down or arcing at Bennie Duncan Road
Crews were called to BENNIE DUNCAN RD near CABBAGE RUN RD at 3:33 p.m. for a reported wires down or arcing. At 3:42 p.m., Engine 172 was in the area, investigating. At 3:52 p.m., Engine 172 reported line appears to be de-energized, but is down and blocking the roadway. At 4:01 p.m., Frederick ECC advises E172 that Potomac Edison has 60-90 minute ETA on scene.
Vehicle accident - ejection at I-70
Crews were called to I-70 westbound near 62MM in Near Md 75 / Green Valley Rd, Exit 62 at 6:29 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - ejection. At 6:32 p.m., Engine 153 reported a critical patient. At 6:36 p.m., C15-B requested MedEvac; E331 to establish landing zone (LZ) on I-70WB. At 6:41 p.m., C15-B reported patient will be transported to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport. At 6:54 p.m., Medic 159 was transporting patient to the hangar.
Vehicle accident at I-70
Crews were called to I-70 westbound near BILL MOXLEY RD in Mt. Airy at 7:28 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:37 p.m., Carroll County Rescue 1 reported vehicle vs deer, A158 evaluating one patient. A158, CCR1 and E153 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 7:49 p.m., Ambulance 158 obtained patient refusal. Units in service.
Vehicle accident at 2200 Block Ballenger Creek Pike In Point Of Rocks at 9:24 p.m.
Crews were called to 2200 block BALLENGER CREEK PIKE in Point Of Rocks at 9:24 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:32 p.m., Ambulance 149 began evaluating one patient. At 9:36 p.m., Engine 281 reported wires are phone lines. Frederick ECC has contacted Verizon. At 9:49 p.m., Ambulance 149 evaluated one patient who refused transport.
Daily activity
Frederick County logged 87 calls: 29 non-medical and 58 medical. The busiest hour was 4:00 pm, with 11 calls.
Crews were called to 10700 block ETZLER MILL RD in Woodsboro at 4:22 p.m. for a reported house fire - entrapment. At 4:28 p.m., Engine 162 arrived. Engine 162 reported heavy smoke / fire from the garage. Engine 162 requested Rapid Intervention Dispatch (RID). At 4:29 p.m., Engine 162 reported occupant status unknown. At 4:30 p.m., Engine 162 reported possible dog and cat inside the residence. Engine 162 requested Animal Control. At 4:35 p.m., Engine 172 reported possible victim in front yard. BC902 requesting A179, ALS17 to assess victim. At 4:38 p.m., Engine 162 reported fire extinguished in the garage. Making entry to the house. At 4:40 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 requested CCR8 to check basement to investigate. At 4:43 p.m., Carroll County Rescue 8 confirmed fire in the basement with room involvment, retrieving hose line to extinguish. At 4:48 p.m., Engine 91 along with CCR8, R24 operating in the basement to extinguish fire. At 4:49 p.m., Chief 16 reported Q11 conducted primary search on first floor, results negative. Q11, E162 hitting hot spots and checking for extension on remainder of first floor. E172 crew have existed structure due to low air; E153 crew taking E172 position on first floor. At 4:53 p.m., Engine 91 reported all visible fire has been knocked in basement. At 4:58 p.m., Engine 153 reported no visible fire on first floor. At 5:48 p.m., A179, ALS17 evaluated one patient who refused transport. No dog in the house, per the homeowner; 1 cat transported via Animal Control for further evaluation.
Crews were called to RAMP I-70 westbound near RTE. 40ALT in Braddock Heights at 10:32 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 10:37 a.m., Engine 121 arrived. 2 vehicles involved in the intersection of Rte. 40ALT and off-ramp from I-70WB. At 10:47 a.m., Ambulance 129 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
Crews were called to BALLENGER CREEK PIKE near SOLAREX CT in Frederick at 1:42 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 1:46 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. 3 vehicles involved in the median at the off-ramp from Rte. 180. Paramedic Engine 311 began checking on the occupants. At 1:47 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 reported no entrapment. BC901 on scene, establishing command. At 1:49 p.m., Battalion Chief 901 reported 4 patients for evaluation. A318, A319, ALS31, EMS901 and PE311 remained on the call.
Crews were called to 7800 block COMUS RD — SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN PARK at 3:19 p.m. for a reported mountain rescue. At 3:55 p.m., E231/TT23 have made contact with the patient, assessing patient. At 3:56 p.m., E231/TT23 reports patient is ambulatory. C14 deploying MCPE735, R14, MCPE722, MCUTV709 to West View lot to assist with patient extrication from the trail. At 4:04 p.m., E231/TT23 crew making their way down with the patient who is ambulatory, with laceration to head. C14 releasing TR29, EMS901. At 4:14 p.m., Patient has been safely removed off of the trail to MCA735. At 4:18 p.m., Montgomery County Ambulance 735 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Holy Cross. Remaining Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to BENNIE DUNCAN RD near CABBAGE RUN RD at 3:33 p.m. for a reported wires down or arcing. At 3:42 p.m., Engine 172 was in the area, investigating. At 3:52 p.m., Engine 172 reported line appears to be de-energized, but is down and blocking the roadway. At 4:01 p.m., Frederick ECC advises E172 that Potomac Edison has 60-90 minute ETA on scene.
Crews were called to I-70 westbound near 62MM in Near Md 75 / Green Valley Rd, Exit 62 at 6:29 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - ejection. At 6:32 p.m., Engine 153 reported a critical patient. At 6:36 p.m., C15-B requested MedEvac; E331 to establish landing zone (LZ) on I-70WB. At 6:41 p.m., C15-B reported patient will be transported to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport. At 6:54 p.m., Medic 159 was transporting patient to the hangar.
Crews were called to I-70 westbound near BILL MOXLEY RD in Mt. Airy at 7:28 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:37 p.m., Carroll County Rescue 1 reported vehicle vs deer, A158 evaluating one patient. A158, CCR1 and E153 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 7:49 p.m., Ambulance 158 obtained patient refusal. Units in service.
Crews were called to 2200 block BALLENGER CREEK PIKE in Point Of Rocks at 9:24 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:32 p.m., Ambulance 149 began evaluating one patient. At 9:36 p.m., Engine 281 reported wires are phone lines. Frederick ECC has contacted Verizon. At 9:49 p.m., Ambulance 149 evaluated one patient who refused transport.
Frederick County logged 87 calls: 29 non-medical and 58 medical. The busiest hour was 4:00 pm, with 11 calls.


