Thurmont Outside Fire Extinguished; Brush Fire Calls Prompt Mutual Aid
An outside fire in Thurmont was reported extinguished Monday afternoon after a response to Rouzer Court. Brush 106 was dispatched to the first block of Rouzer Court at 4:09 p.m. and arrived at 4:13 p.m. to investigate. At 4:18 p.m., the crew reported the fire extinguished.
Building-fire mutual aid to Taneytown
A building-fire call in the first block of George Street in Taneytown prompted a Carroll County mutual-aid assignment at 6:32 a.m. The response listed Engine 61, Tower 6 and Ambulance 68.
Brush fire threatening a structure reported on Keysville Road
Engine 132 was dispatched on Carroll County mutual aid at 5:06 p.m. to a brush fire reported as threatening a structure in the 7000 block of Keysville Road. The dispatch classification describes the reported threat, not a confirmed finding at the scene.
Morgan County brush fire draws mutual aid
Another mutual-aid assignment followed at 5:50 p.m., this time for a reported large brush fire in the 800 block of Cacapon Lodge Drive in Morgan County. Utility 7 and Wildland 7 were listed for the call.
Power outage reported on Buckeystown Pike
A report of wires down or arcing in the 4000 block of Buckeystown Pike sent Paramedic Engine 311 to the area at 4:55 p.m. The unit was investigating at 5:02 p.m. and reported at 5:13 p.m. that no hazards were present. The homeowner had lost power, and the utility company was notified.
Vehicle found on shoulder along Creagerstown Road
The evening’s roadway calls began with a reported vehicle accident in the 11900 block of Creagerstown Road at 6:03 p.m. Engine 162 found a single vehicle on the shoulder at 6:08 p.m. and was checking on occupants. Ambulance 169 evaluated one patient, who refused transport, and the units began clearing at 6:33 p.m.
Two vehicles on northbound U.S. 15
Two vehicles were found along the side of northbound US 15 near Elmer Road after a vehicle accident was reported at 6:45 p.m. Rescue Squad 20 reached the scene at 6:50 p.m. and checked on the occupants. Ambulance 209 obtained a patient refusal, and the units were to clear the scene when ready, according to the 7:23 p.m. update.
Possible deer strike reported on southbound I-270
An automatic crash notification brought a dispatch to the 9400 block of Dr. Perry Road at 6:52 p.m. At 6:54 p.m., Frederick ECC advised responders that the location of the cell phone that sent the notification was showing in the area of Interstate 270 at Dr. Perry Road. Tiller Truck 23 found two vehicles on southbound I-270 at 6:58 p.m., one on each shoulder, in what was described as a possible deer strike. At 7:01 p.m., the unit reported one patient refusal and classified the other vehicle’s involvement as a property-damage collision. Fire and rescue units were clearing the scene, according to the 7:01 p.m. update.
Patient declines transport after I-70 crash
A crash response on westbound I-70 in Braddock Heights followed at 7:45 p.m., between the on-ramp from Route 40 and the Ridge Road overpass. Motorists were advised to stay left to pass the scene. Ambulance 129 and Engine 121 were checking on a patient at 7:50 p.m. Ambulance 129 evaluated one patient who refused transport, and fire and EMS personnel began clearing at 8:01 p.m.
Daily activity
Frederick County logged 114 calls: 24 non-medical and 90 medical. The busiest hour was 6:00 pm, with 13 calls.
Crash alert leads responders to phone in roadway
Ambulance 339 and Engine 331 were dispatched to the 9800 block of Old National Pike at 8:09 a.m. Engine 331 found a cell phone in the roadway at 8:13 a.m., but no crash, and the units returned to service.
Reported wire problem traced to phone lines
Engine 172 was dispatched for reported wires down or arcing in the 14800 block of Black Ankle Road at 12:10 p.m. At 12:32 p.m., the unit confirmed that phone wires were involved and notified the utility company.
An outside fire in Thurmont was reported extinguished Monday afternoon after a response to Rouzer Court. Brush 106 was dispatched to the first block of Rouzer Court at 4:09 p.m. and arrived at 4:13 p.m. to investigate. At 4:18 p.m., the crew reported the fire extinguished.
A building-fire call in the first block of George Street in Taneytown prompted a Carroll County mutual-aid assignment at 6:32 a.m. The response listed Engine 61, Tower 6 and Ambulance 68.
Engine 132 was dispatched on Carroll County mutual aid at 5:06 p.m. to a brush fire reported as threatening a structure in the 7000 block of Keysville Road. The dispatch classification describes the reported threat, not a confirmed finding at the scene.
Another mutual-aid assignment followed at 5:50 p.m., this time for a reported large brush fire in the 800 block of Cacapon Lodge Drive in Morgan County. Utility 7 and Wildland 7 were listed for the call.
A report of wires down or arcing in the 4000 block of Buckeystown Pike sent Paramedic Engine 311 to the area at 4:55 p.m. The unit was investigating at 5:02 p.m. and reported at 5:13 p.m. that no hazards were present. The homeowner had lost power, and the utility company was notified.
The evening’s roadway calls began with a reported vehicle accident in the 11900 block of Creagerstown Road at 6:03 p.m. Engine 162 found a single vehicle on the shoulder at 6:08 p.m. and was checking on occupants. Ambulance 169 evaluated one patient, who refused transport, and the units began clearing at 6:33 p.m.
Two vehicles were found along the side of northbound US 15 near Elmer Road after a vehicle accident was reported at 6:45 p.m. Rescue Squad 20 reached the scene at 6:50 p.m. and checked on the occupants. Ambulance 209 obtained a patient refusal, and the units were to clear the scene when ready, according to the 7:23 p.m. update.
An automatic crash notification brought a dispatch to the 9400 block of Dr. Perry Road at 6:52 p.m. At 6:54 p.m., Frederick ECC advised responders that the location of the cell phone that sent the notification was showing in the area of Interstate 270 at Dr. Perry Road. Tiller Truck 23 found two vehicles on southbound I-270 at 6:58 p.m., one on each shoulder, in what was described as a possible deer strike. At 7:01 p.m., the unit reported one patient refusal and classified the other vehicle’s involvement as a property-damage collision. Fire and rescue units were clearing the scene, according to the 7:01 p.m. update.
A crash response on westbound I-70 in Braddock Heights followed at 7:45 p.m., between the on-ramp from Route 40 and the Ridge Road overpass. Motorists were advised to stay left to pass the scene. Ambulance 129 and Engine 121 were checking on a patient at 7:50 p.m. Ambulance 129 evaluated one patient who refused transport, and fire and EMS personnel began clearing at 8:01 p.m.
Frederick County logged 114 calls: 24 non-medical and 90 medical. The busiest hour was 6:00 pm, with 13 calls.
