Early Morning House Fire

5-5-08
Units were alerted at 0355 hrs. for a reported house fire at 703 N Street, Mt. Lake Park. This sent the Engine/Rescue with 6 on board, Truck 44 with 5 and Tanker 46 with 4 and several first responding member to the scene. Deputy Chief Murray arrived and reported smoke showing, with fire showing from the rear window. Crews made and aggressive attack and contained the fire to a spare bedroom. Crews remainded on the scene for approx. 1 1/2 hrs. before returning. The Maryland State Fire Marshals Office is investigating. Chief 40 (Feather) had command.
Units on the scene include:
Engine/Rescue 43
Truck 44
Tanker 46
Engine 23 (Deer Park)
Engine 122 (Gorman)
Air Cascade 3 (Deep Creek)
Rescue 29 (Deer Park)
Northern Garrett Rescue Squad
Garrett County Sheriffs Office
Maryland State Fire Marshals Office

 
Assist to Deep Creek on Structure Fire
5-3-08
Dispatch alerted units for a structure fire along the Garrett Highway, Mchenry, Station 30's first due. This sent Truck 44 as the first due special service unit. Once arriving, Chief 30 (King) assigned the truck to Hydrant duties since the access for the truck was blocked, and the structure nearly on the ground. Truck 44 responded to the area of Sang Run Road and Deep Creek Drive and set up operations. In all, a total of 13 tankers were filled After the hydrant operation was completed, the crew cleared and transferred to Station 30 for a stand by. The truck returned to quarters by 0700.
 
Structural Collapse In Downtown Oakland
2-17-08
Around 1:30 p.m. Oakland units were alerted for an emergency public service downtown Oakland on Liberty Street. Chief 40 arrived and assumed command of the situation. Engine/Rescue 43 shut the street down and cleared the area around the structure. Columbia Gas, and Allegheny Power were alerted to come and shut the power and gas off to the location. Then Allegany County Structural Collapse Team was alerted to respond to the location to secure the building. The arrived and scene, and secure the building. belongings were removed from the building. Units were on the scene for approximately 4hrs.
 
Possible Structure Fire
2-15-08
Garrett Central recieved a call for a possible structure fire on the Garrett Highway just north of the Sand Flat Road. Engine/Rescue 43, Truck 44, and Tanker 46 responded from Oakland's house. 43 arrived on scene to find a commercial building filled with smoke. After other units arrived on scene, and initial investigation it was found a pile of rags had combusted and caused the smoke in the building. Units were cleared in under 45 minutes.
Units on the Scene:
Oakland
Deep Creek
Deer Park
Bittinger
Accident
Southern and Northern Rescue Squad
 
Basement Fire on the Fairview Church Road

2-12-08
At 12:33 p.m. units were alerted for a possible structure fire on the Fairview Church Road. The first arriving units arrived on scene to find a working structure in the basement of the residence. Engine 122 took the initial attack and the fire was under control in a matter of minutes. Tanker 46 arrived and assisted with fire attack and overhaul. The initial reports from the fire marshall say a malfunctioning flue caused the fire. Units were on the scene for approximately 2 1/2 hrs.
Units on the Scene:
Gorman
Oakland
Deer Park
Air 3 (Deep Creek)
Southern Garrett Rescue
Mt. Storm W.Va.
Bayard W.Va
Maryland State Fire Marshalls Office
Allegheny Power
Garrett County Roads Department
 
Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions within One Hour

Courtesy of The Republican Times News

2-7-08
Early Thursday morning Oakland Volunteers, Southern Garrett Rescue, and Northern Garrett Rescue Squads were alerted for an MVC with injuries and possible entrapment. Engine/Rescue 43 responded to the intersection of Sand Flat Road and the Garrett Highway. On arrival the patient was removed from the vehicle, and transported to Garrett Memorial Hospital. A few moments after clearing the first accident scene Garrett Central asked 43 to respond to the Foster Road for a second MVC. When the units arrived on scene they assisted with patient care.
Units on the Scene:
Oakland
Southern Garrett Rescue
Northern Garrett Rescue
Maryland State Police

 
Severe Storms in the Garrett County Region
2-6-08
Early Wednesday evening multiple units from different companies in the Garrett County area were alerted for multiple trees and powerlines down in the area. Engine/Rescue 43 responded to the Youghiogeny Mountain Club for an investigation. Upon arrival the crew found multiple powerlines and trees down all over the area. This damage closed approximately 2 miles of road. This damaged was caused from a possible tornado that touched down in that area. Later that evening Tanker 46 responded to a residence to find water leaking into the ceiling. Power was shut off to the residence and the unit cleared shortly after.
 
Working Structure Fire
2-5-08
At approximately 1:30 p.m. units were alerted for smoke in a building at 202 South 4th Street. The first units arrived on scene to find a working structure fire in the basement of the building. An attack line was sent into the basement and the fire was quickly extinguished. Estimated loss was around $6,000.00. Units cleared after approximately 1 hour on the scene.
 
Ice Storm Brings a Few Calls to Oakland Volunteers
2-1-08
A heavy ice storm Friday February 1 brought a few calls to the crews of Oakland. Early that afternoon, crews were alerted for a pole fire on the Hutton Road. Engine Rescue 43 responded with four. On arrival the crew secured the scene, and notified Allegheny Power in which the responded and fixed the problem. Engine Rescue 43 cleared in under 15 minutes. Later that evening Oakland Units were alerted for an Automatic Alarm at O.C. Cluss Lumber company. Engine Rescue 43 responded with 8 on board. On arrival nothing was found. All incoming units were cancelled and Oakland personel cleared in under 20 mins. Garrett County Public Safety and Emergency Management reported many calls throughout the county in which occured due to the weather conditions.
 

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