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House Fire - 4200 block of Briggs Chaney Road - 07/21/10
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One Pinned - 1900 block of Spencverville Road - 07/19/10
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One Pinned - Briggs Chaney Road and New Hampshire Avenue - 07/10/10
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House Fire - Nantucket Road - 07/09/10
At around 1230 hours this afternoon Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched for a house fire in the 4700 block of Nantucket Road. Engine 811 arrived on the scene a reported smoke showing from a one-story detached home. The fire was located in the attic area of the house.
Engine 811 advanced a line into the house as Truck 814 opened up and the fire was knocked down quickly. Rescue Squad 715 operated at the scene for about an hour.
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Rope Training - 07/02/10
Daily training for today found members drilling on anchors, belay systems, lowering systems, harnesses, and communication while executing rope rescue techniques. Thanks to Charles Johnson for the pictures.
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House Fire on Allview Drive - 06/22/10
At approximately 1615 hours Truck 715 was alerted for the report of a house fire at 11417 Allview Drive in Calverton. Engine 841 arrived on the scene with fire showing from a two story split level house. Truck 715 arrived and raised portable ladders and opened up on all sides. The crew of six worked tirelessly inside to open up for the engine companies knocking down the fire. The first arriving engine companies aggressive interior operation brought the fire under control quickly. Significant extension was found throughout and overhaul operations took quite some time.
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Pump Operator Training - 06/21/10
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House Fire - 1400 block of Chilton Drive - 06/16/10
Just before noon Engine 724 was dispatched for smoke in the area of Chilton Drive and East Randolph Road. Enroute PSCC upgraded the assignment and added Engine 715 and Truck 715. Minutes later Engine 724 arrived in the area and found fire showing from the Charlie side of one story detached dwelling. The box alarm assignment was filled adding Rescue Squad 715 to the alarm. Truck 715 open up while Rescue Squad 715 completed the searches with negative results. A rapid interventin dispatch was requested to assist.
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One Trapped - Southbound Columbia Pike at Greencastle Road - 06/14/10
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House Fire - Wootens Lane - 06/06/10
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One Trapped on Briggs Chaney Road - 05/30/10
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Garage Fire on Warrenton Drive - 05/23/10
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Engine, Truck and Rescue Squad on House Fire on Stonehall Drive - 04/29/10
Just before 1500 hours, Engine 715, Truck 715 and Rescue Squad 715 responded to for reported house fire in the 3500 blk of Stonehall Drive in Calverton. Engine 841 arrived on the scene to find a one story detached dwelling with fire showing. Units operated at the scene for about two hours.
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Early Morning House Fire on Jerald Road - 04/25/10
Shortly after 0330 members the PSCC dispatched Engine 715 for wires arcing at Columbia Pike and Cherryhill Road. Shortly after that Engine 715B and Truck 715 were alerted for the house on fire in the 15900 block of Jerald Rd.
Chief 810 arrived on the scene with a fully involved two story single family dwelling, and assumed a defensive posture. Truck 715 set up for heavy duty operations, eventually flowing both the bed pipe and the ladder pipe. Engine 715B ensured and expanded upon the water supply of the first due engine and protected the adjacent exposures.
Engine 715 transferred to Station 841 and a Rescue Squad crew remained in service in quarters.
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Two Alarm Building Fire - Old Baltimore Pike - 04/08/10
Rescue Squad 715 and Engine 715 were dispatched on a Box Alarm this for a reported building fire in the 11300 block Old Baltimore Pike. Engine 831 arrived on the scene with smoke showing. After an initial interior operatuion, a second alarm was sounded and crews set up for a defensive attack. Burtonsville units operated on the scene for several hours.
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The BVFD Wishes to Express Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Police Officer Hector Ayala - 04/05/10
On Sunday, April 3, 2010 Montgomery County Police Officer Hector Ayala was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer at the scene of a fight in Wheaton. He was driving on Randolph Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, causing fatal injuries.
Officer Ayala had served with the Montgomery County Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the Fourth District. He is survived by his expectant wife and 14-month old son.
If you would like to donate to the Ayala Family please send your donation to the following address:
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund
18512 Office Park Dr.
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
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House Fire - 4200 block Ulster Road - 04/04/10
Just after 1900 hours, Rescue Squad 715 was dispatched for a house fire in the 4200 block of Ulster Road. Chief 831 arrived on the scene of a two story single family home with smoke showing from Side A and heavy fire showing from the rear of the home. As usual, the Beltsville volunteers made a quick and aggressive attack and quickly contained the fire to area involved upon arrival. One firefighter received minor burns and was transported to a local burn center.
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House Fire - 1600 block Mithering Lane - 03/12/10
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House Fire - 11900 block of Cedar Lane - 03/11/10
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Two Trapped in Serious Collision in the 17300 block of Doctor Bird Road - 03/06/10
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