01/19/2012 Dispatch alerted units for a reported structure fire at 1809 hrs at 77 Henry Clay Drive. Engine/Rescue 43 arrived with (4) on board and found light smoke comming from the rear of the residence. They were advised by the home owner that the furnace located under the residence in a craw space was on fire. Members quickly investigated and located heavy fire contained inside the furnace area. They attempted to extinguish the flames with a dry chemical extinguisher, but due to a large amount of spilled fuel and super heated conditions the fuel kept igniting. Other members quickly pulled the front bumper line , and applied F 500 Fire Supression Agent by use of an enductor. This quickly doused the flames. Other units arriving placed exhaust fans on the first floor and craw space areas to remove the heavy soke the fire had created. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $25, 000.00 to the furnace and the living area due to the heavy smoke damage.

Units on the scene:
Oakland: Engine/Rescue 43
Deep Creek: Engine 31, Tanker 37
Deer Park: Engine 22
Gorman: Tanker 126
Air 3
SGCRS R 9-1

01/16/2012 Assist Co 120 on Flue Fire, 8105 George Washington Highway Engine/Tanker 46 placed in service

01/16/2012 Assist Co 30 on Tractor Trailer Fire, 22000 block of Garrett Highway, Mchenry All units placed in service by Chief 30

01/14/2012 EMS Assist on Cardiac Arrest Mews Crescent Drive, Oakland

01/14/2012 Assist Co 160 on Structure Fire, Freeland Road, Terra Alta

01/14/2012 Flue Fire 10 Sunset Drive, Oakland

01/13/2012 Assist to Co 30 on Alarm Activation 912 Gravley Run Road, Mchenry All units placed in service

01/11/2012 EMS Assist on Cardiac Arrest Mary Drive, Mt Lake Park

01/07/2012 Assist Co 160 on Structure Fire, Oak Grove Circle Road, Terra Alta

12/23/2011
At 17:39 hrs The Department of Public Safety received a call from a passerby reporting a structure fire with visable flames at 2963 Oakland Sang Run Road. This sent units from Companies 40, 20, 30, 160 , & 9 to the scene. Engine/Rescue 43 arrives to find a single family dwelling with heavy smoke and fire coming from the eaves. They were advised by the resident that everyone was out and accounted for. As the first initial crew made its way into the structure, they quickly realized the fire was above them in the attic area. As additional crews arrived they began salvage operations along with pulling ceilings and hitting the fire. The initial knock down took approx 15 - 20 minutes and approx. another hour to extinguish all the remaining hot spots. The Maryland State Fire Marshals Office was called to the scene to investigate, along with the American Red Cross to help the family with shelter and family needs. The Tri State Toys for Happiness was able to provide the displaced children from the residence with some toys since many of the familys Christmas presents were damaged due to water damage. No injuries were reported. The loss was estimated at approx. $75,000.00 for to structure and contents.

Units on the scene:
Engine/Rescue 43
Engine/Tanker 46
Engine/Rescue 22 (Deer Park)
Engine 23 (Deer Park)
Engine 31 (Deep Creek)
Engine/Tanker 37 (Deep Creek)
Engine 163 (Terra Alta)
Engine 122 (Gorman) Stand by at Station 40
Air 3 (Deep Creek)
Paramedic 9-1 (Southern Rescue)

With the Christmas Season getting into full swing the crews from Co. 40 have been kept quite busy.

12/22/201:
Odor investigation 57 Crellin Street, Crellin

12/21/2011:
M/V Accident with injuries Cranesville Road

12/20/2011:
M/V Accident with injuries 300 Block Fingerboard Road

12/15/2011:
Odor Investigation Oakland Pizza Hut

12/13/2011:
Assist Co 30 (Alarm Activation) 21287 Garrett Highway

12/12/2011:
Flue Fire 407 Leighton Drive, Oakland
Assist Co 20 (Smoke Inv.) 2499 Maryland Highway, Mt Lake Park

12/11/2011:
Flue Fire 809 N Street, Mt Lake Park

12/10/2011:
M/V Accident with entrapment Jasper Riley Road

12/07/2011:
Power lines down Maryland Highway, Mt Lake Park
Power lines down 808 L Street, Mt Lake Park
M/V Accident with injuries Herrington Manor Road