Engine and Fire Chief Run First Due House Fire

 
By Assistant Fire Chief CLIFTON BUTLER
March 25, 2010
 

At 1655 hours Engine Co 14 along with surrounding companies were alerted to 10570 Newport Church Road for a house fire. Engine 143 arrived on side A reporting light smoke showing. Eng. 143 found a contained kitchen fire with minor extension. Chief 14 had command and Chief 14-B held Division 1. Companies 14, 10 and Truck 1 were held for overhaul and the Fire Marshall was notified. It was found to be a faulty microwave oven. Units cleared at 1759 hours. (Thanks to Hughesville Co. 2 for filling in)

 
Units: Eng. 143, Rescue Engine 141, Chief 14, Chief 14-B and PA148
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 102, Engine 22, Truck 1, Chief 1, St. Mary's Squad 2, St. Mary's Tanker 2, Tanker 10, CCSO and a MD State Fire Marshall