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HazMat incident in Bethesda, MD – September 15, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 20, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd Battalion and NIH (National Institutes of Health) company 51 responded to the HazMat incident/leaking propane tank on Fairfax Road in Bethesda on Monday.  Due to the explosive danger from the leak, evacuations of the surrounding neighborhood were ordered by the commanding officers.  The BCCRS (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad) Rescue 1 team initiated the evacuation of residents on Fairfax Road leading the residents out of the hot zone to a safe location.  Buses were brought in as well as EMS units to provide refreshments and aid to the evacuated residents.

HazMat 707’s crew worked to mitigate the leak by flaring/burning off the propane throughout the afternoon.  The entire incident lasted approximately 5-6 hours.

Here are some photos from the initial evacuation and showing HazMat 707’s crew taking necessary gear off the rig to walk-in to the hot zone.

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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fire department incident command

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fire department PIO with media

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firefighter escorts elderly man

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firefighters on scene

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MCFRS respond to building fire in Chevy Chase – August 18, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on August 22, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd Battalion including Rescue Squad 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad), Engine 707, and Tower 51 (National Institutes of Health) responded to the building fire on Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase on Monday afternoon.  This job was toned out as I was returning from the College Park Engineering Lab fire.

Units briefly had to double check with dispatch regarding the location of the incident since the dry cleaning business’ building is so small and nestled between some larger commercial structures.  A slight haze and odor was located inside the dry cleaners building and firefighters quickly cleared the smoke.  The incident was placed under control and units were quickly returned to service.

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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fireman with ladder

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firemen working

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firemen working

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Montgomery County fire engine

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National Institutes of Health Fire Department

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More photos can be viewed on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

House fire in Chevy Chase, MD – July 28, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 29, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd battalion were toned out on Monday morning for the house fire in Chevy Chase on Cummings Lane.  Multiple callers to 911 dispatch reported smoke.  First-due units including Rescue 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad), Truck 706, and Engine 707 arrived to find smoke showing from multiple sides of the structure.  As firefighters began their interior attack, a RIT alarm was toned bringing PGFD (Prince Georges County Fire Department) Rescue Squad 801 to the scene to fulfill RIT duties.

An aggressive interior attack was made on the 1st and 2nd levels and into the basement of the house, and multiple searches were performed by the squad company, all reporting as negative.  Fire was knocked quickly and units remained in the structure to clear smoke and check for extension.

RIT was de-escalated placing RS801 back into service.  Units including Engine 754 from Fort Detrick briefly took over RIT duties and then helped with overhaul.  Rehab was performed by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad EMTs and Paramedics.  The air unit re-supplied bottles, and the Kensington Canteen unit provided cold refreshments to assist with rehab.  Battalion 702 had command.  Units remained on the scene for approx. 3 hours.  Here are some overhaul shots.

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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fire scene with firefighter's helmet

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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fireman with hose lines at pumper

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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MCFRS on a Working Fire at Burger King – July 25, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 26, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue 3rd and 4th battalion units were toned out for the Building Fire on Friday at the Burger King on Darnestown Road.  Firefighters arrived to find fire and smoke showing from the entrance of the restaurant and made a quick interior and exterior attack.  A tower ladder and tiller were established on adjacent sides of the building, and firefighters opened up the roofing area around the entrance-way using ground ladders, chain saws and Halligan tools.  Firefighters applied foam to the roofing to knock down remaining hot spots.

Units from Rockville, Kensington, Germantown, along with the Mobile Air Unit responded.  The fire was under control within minutes of arrival with overhaul taking approx. 45 min to complete.

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fireman doing overhaul

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fire truck at fire scene

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fireman using saw

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fireman using hose on hot spots

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fireman using hose on hot spots

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fireman stores ladder on truck

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fireman using hose with foam on hot spots

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fireman doing overhaul

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More photos can be viewed on my Flickr account:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

Building Fire, Bethesda, MD – July 22, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 25, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from Bethesda and Silver Spring responded to the building fire in downtown Bethesda on Tuesday evening.  Units arrived to find a smoke haze on the penthouse level.  Truck companies provided ventilation and Rescue 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad 741) did a search and investigation of the building floors.  The issue was determined to be a malfunctioning HVAC unit.

Here are some apparatus shots and crew pickup including Truck 706 with their extended aerial ladder to the building.

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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More photos are on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

 

Haz-Mat/Mass Casualty Incident, Rockville, MD – July 22, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 24, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units responded to the Haz-Mat incident in Rockville, MD Tuesday morning.  Hydraulic oil in an elevator shaft/unit burned causing fumes to spread through two office buildings.  Approximately 30 of the building’s occupants felt ill due to the fumes, and the incident was upgraded to a mass-casualty event.

Haz-Mat units 728 and 707 were both on the scene to provide haz-mat mitigation.  Rescue Squad 703, multiple engine and truck companies from Rockville and Gaithersburg, and the Medical Care Support Unit responded.  The Medical Ambulance Bus was used to transport patients to a local hospital.  Gaithersburg/Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department Canteen 708 provided refreshments and hydration for the firefighters, office complex staff, and patients.

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Pierce fire engine

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firefighters on the scene in Rockville MD

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue fire trucks

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Medical Ambulance Bus

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firefighters on the scene in Rockville MD

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firefighters on the scene in Rockville MD

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firefighters on the scene in Rockville MD

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue haz mat unit

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Squad 728

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Medical Care Support Unit

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More photos can be viewed on my Flickr site: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

Working House Fire in West Hyattsville, MD – July 11, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 12, 2014
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Prince Georges County and Montgomery County firefighters responded to the working house fire on 25th Ave. in West Hyattsville on Friday.  Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the duplex and proceeded to knock down the basement fire.  Units from College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale, Chillum, and Takoma Park were on the scene.  No injuries were reported.

Here are some overhaul and apparatus shots.

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Prince Georges County fire truck

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Prince Georges County fire truck

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Montgomery County fire engine 702

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fire coat on the ground after fire

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Prince Georges County fire truck

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Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company Seagrave Aerialscope tower ladder

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hose at fire scene with fire engine

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fireman after fighting a house fire

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fireman after fighting a house fire

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fireman carrying a ladder

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