Working Garage Fire
Blackberry Ln
Mutual Aid to Co.15
Early Sunday, December 27th, at 0430 hrs companies 15, Mt Savage; 16, Frostburg, and 14, Clarysville were alerted for a garage fire at 16620 Blackberry Ln. Prior to E152 responding the fire went to the working alarm bringing Engines 17, 90, and 5, Tankers 30, 18 and 6 and Squad 2 to the scene along with ambulance 53. E164 responded with 4, Truck 16 with 3, and Squad 16 with 4 arrived on scene and went to work batteling the blaze. E152 laid approx 500 feet of 5" hose from the hydrant at the intersection of Parkersburg Rd and Blackberry Ln to the front of the structure. Crews from E164 and T16 went to work on the rear of the structure. The fire was declared under control in about 20 mins. Units remained on scene until around 0700 hrs. Units on Scene E152, TK15, E164, T16, Sq16, E171, E52, ET14, ET6, TK18, TK30, Sq2, A364, MSFMO FM25 (Chapman). Capt 15, M. Wolf, had Incident command and Lt 15, C. Robinson, had operations. Sgt 16, Sneeringer, A/C 16-A, DeVault, D/C 16, Yates, and Chief 16, Blubaugh, were on scene from Co 16.
HAZMAT- Natural Gas Leak in the Residence
92 W. Main St.
On Saturday, November 21st at 17:00 hrs company 16 was alerted for a Natural Gas leak inside the residence at 92 W. Main St. Engine 164 responded and found that the home owner had accidently cut through the main gas supply line to the home. The crew controled the leak at the meter and ventilated the home. D/C 16 Yates had West Main St command. Units cleared the scene after about an hour. Units on scene Engine 164, Engine 171.
Working House Fire
Lower Georges Creek Rd
Mutual Aid to Co. 18
On Monday. August 3, around 04:00 hrs, company 16 was alerted to respond an engine and squad to Lower Georges Creek Rd, mutual aid on a working fire.
Squad 16 responded with 6 and Eng 162 with 2. Upon arrival squad 16 was assigned with lighting the scene. The crew went to work and once compleated lighting moved on to doing some overhaul work along with the engine crew. Units on Scene Engine 182, Squad 18, Brush 18, Engine Rescue 20, Utility 20, Engine Tanker 19, Engine Tanker 22, Engine Tanker 14, Tanker 86, Engine 171, Squad 16, Engine 162, BLS 359, FM 25 (Chapman), BOP, Fire Police. Chief 18, J. Cutter had Lower Georges Creek Rd command.
MVC with Entrapment
Mass Casuality Incident
I68 EB 33 MM
On Saturday, June 18, companies 16, 17, and 53 were dispatched for an MVC with confirmed entrapment on I68 EB at the 33 MM. Squad 16 responded along with Engine 171, and Ambulances 355 and 364. Squad 16 and Engine 171 arrived on scene and Asst. Chief 17 Pfiester assumed I68 command. Medic 53, Folk assumed EMS command. EMS command requested 2 helicopters to be put in the air along with Medic ambulances from 15, 52, and 1. Trooper 5 and Trooper 3 from Fredrick responded for air transport. A total of 7 patients were on the scene, with at least 2 being ejected and 1 entrapped. Command requested an additional engine from 16, and 2 additional squads from 18 and Garrett County co. 80. Units on scene: Engine 171, Sq. 16, Eng 162, Sq. 18, Sq. 85, Ambulances Frostburg 355, 364, Cumberland 343, Mt. Savage 379, Numerous Medics from co. 53, Trooper 5, Trooper 3, MSP.
Possible Apartment Fire
East Main St
On, Tuesday, June 30th, around 13:00 co. 16 was alerted for a possible apartment fire on East Main St. D/C 16, Yates arrived on scene and advised fire out, but unit needed to be ventilated due to smoke conditions. D/C 16 placed all mutual aid units in service with the exception of Engine 171, Shaft. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded along with Engine 171. Crews ventilated the structure and cleared the scene. Units were on scene for approx. 1 hour. Units on scene Engine 164, Truck 16, Command Unit 16, Engine 171, Chief 16, Fire Police.
MVC with Injuries
Rt. 36 and New Hope Rd- Zihlman
Photo By: Billy Murphy, Mt. Savage
On June 6th, around 10:00 hours company 16 was alerted for a MVC with injuries on New Hope Road at Rt. 36. Assistant Chief 16A, Devault, arrived on scene and advised of a single vehicle on its side with the patient out of the vehicle. Squad 16, Engine 162, and Engine 164 responded. Squad 16 arrived on scene and the crew began doing patient care while waiting on the ambulance to return from the hospital. Once Ambulance 364 arrived on scene the patient was loaded and transported to the trauma center. The scene was handed over to BOP and all company 16 units cleared the scene. Units on scene Squad 16, Engine 162, 164, Ambulance 364, Allegany Sherriff's Office, BOP. Assistant Chief 16A, K. DeVault, had New Hope Road command.
4 Alarm Working Commercial Business Fire
Gianni's Pizza and Wings
1 W. Main St
Photo By: Jeff Cutter, Chief 18
!!More Photos and Video to Come!!
On May 26th, at 00:16 hours company 16 was alerted for a commercial business fire at 1 W. Main St. Frostburg Ambulance 359 was first on scene and advised heavy black smoke showing from the front and rear of the building. Based on this info D/C 16, Eric Yates, requested the working assignment. Engine 164 and Truck 16 were the first fire units on scene and went to work. A crew entered the first floor of the building to find no fire, only intense amounts of smoke and heat. The crew pulled out to investigate further and crews found the bulk of the fire in the basement. Crews from Clarysville and Shaft entered the basement, but were unable to make an attack on the fire due to adverse conditions. Around this time the second alarm was struck. A crew from Co. 16 reentered the first floor of the building only to find the floor collapsed approximately 30 to 50 feet inside the door. The crew quickly exited the building and the evacuation was sounded and the operation went to a defensive attack only. Command utilized the ladder pipe on truck 16, truck 2, and quint rescue 8 to regain enough control to allow crews to reenter the building once again. The fire went to four alarms plus extra engine companies and a truck from Oakland, MD. Chief 16, Nate Blubaugh had west main st command. In total 32 fire companies were on scene along with 6 ambulance companies. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital only to be released before the operation had ended. The fire was declared out around 08:00 and the last units cleared the scene around 09:30.
Gianni's Pizza was a total loss, but crews made a great stop on the fire containing it to only the Prichard building. Crestmont's next door escaped the fire with only smoke and water damage. The Gunter Hotel sustained some minor smoke damage, but all occupants were evacuated with no civilian injuries.
The Frostburg Fire Department would like to thank all of the companies involved in this incident as well as American Legion Post 24, Burger King, McDonald's, Sheetz, Lorenzo's Frostburg Bakery and others that supplied refreshments to the firefighters during this nearly 10 hour incident.
Units on Scene: (If I miss someone email me and I will get you up here)
Frostburg- Engine 164, Truck 16, Squad 16, Command Unit 16
Shaft- Engine 171, Engine 172
Clarysville- Engine Tanker 14, Air 14
Mount Savage- Engine 152, Squad 15, Ambulance 379
Lonaconing (Goodwill)- Engine Rescue 20, Utility 20
Eastern Garrett- Engine 81, Squad 85
LaVale- Engine Rescue 2, Truck 2, Squad 2
Bowling Green- Quint Rescue 8
Midland- Engine 182, Squad 18
Ridgely- Engine 25-13
Piedmont (Tri-Towns)- Truck 24
Rawlings- Engine Rescue 47
Cresaptown- Engine 92, Ambulance 398
Ellersile- Engine Rescue 6
Corriganville- Engine 52
Barton- Engine Tanker 19
Potomac (Westernport)- Engine Tanker 22
McCoole- Engine Rescue 23
Bedford Road- Engine 31
Grantsville- Engine 61.
Oakland- Truck 44
Salisbury- Brush 618-9
Myersdale- Engine 617-4
Baltimore Pike- Engine Rescue 4 @ Co. 16 Sta. 2
Wellersburg- Engine 302 standby @ Sta. 30
Engine 45-11 standby @ Sta. 45
Fountian- Engine Rescue 39 standby @ Co. 22
Bloomington- Engine 361 standby @ Co. 19
Hyndman- ER 29 standby @ Co. 6
Frostburg Ambulance- PM 359, AMB 364
Georges Creek Ambulance- 363
LaVale Rescue Squad- 371
Frostburg Police Dept.
Allegany Fire Police
Article From Cumberland Times News
Jeffrey Alderton
Cumberland Times-News
FROSTBURG — The third major fire within a one-block area of the city’s business district in the last five years destroyed a three-story building at 1 E. Main early Tuesday, putting Gianni’s Pizza Shop out of business and damaging the adjoining Crestmont Gentlemen’s Apparel Store.
Two volunteer firefighters were taken to a Cumberland hospital for treatment of heat exhaustion and a third was treated at the scene during the four-alarm fire that broke out at about 12:15 a.m. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
Investigators of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office remained at the scene throughout the day searching for the cause of the fire in the three-story brick building that formerly housed the Prichard’s Department Store.
“Our first units at the scene found smoke coming from the basement,” said Frostburg Volunteer Fire Chief Nathan Blubaugh, who directed the fire operation that brought more than 100 firefighters from Allegany and Garrett counties and nearby West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The fire caused damage initially estimated at $300,000. It also forced overnight evacuation of residents of the Gunter Hotel to a shelter set up at the nearby Frostburg Community Center by the American Red Cross. Hotel residents were being allowed to return by 9 a.m., according to desk clerk Ryan McKenzie.
Main Street Books owner Fred Powell ventilated his business at 2 E. Main, just across the alley from the fire location.
“We’ve been through this before. This is the second time. It doesn’t seem to be as much damage as from Gandalf’s (fire at Lyric Building in February 2004).
“I’m optimistic it’s not going to be that bad,” said Powell, whose business remained closed Tuesday due to possible smoke damage. The building, owned by Tom Ostendorf, has housed Powell’s business for the last 10 years and also contained three upper-level apartments that were evacuated by the fire.
Gianni’s owner Joe Crawford was visibly upset. He said the business employed 15 workers and declined further comment. The business was closed Monday due to the holiday.
Crestmont owner Jim Barnes stood outside the business that he has operated at 7 W. Main since 1961.
“Our main concern right now is taking care of our customers. We have weddings and other events coming up and we have obligations to fulfill and we will,” said Barnes.
The business will remain at the same location “if the building is determined to be structurally sound” he said.
“Right now, we are looking for a temporary place to serve our customers. It’s a temporary inconvenience. We will be back quickly and we will be back strong.
“The city is strong and I don’t think it’s a setback for the city at all. I’ve had so many calls from people offering help and support,” he said.
Some of that support was offered by Main Street Manager Jerilyn Jackson.
“We’ll do anything we can to help the affected businesses,” said Jackson, who was in contact with state officials concerning business recovery help.
“I’ve been very impressed with the property owners and business owners in dealing with this. Everyone is looking at this as an inconvenience but they all have a positive attitude,” she said.
A short time after the last fire unit cleared the scene, Brandon Reece waited patiently for permission by fire officials to enter the former Prichard’s building that he purchased in 2000.
“I bought this building because of its structural soundness. This building dates back to the 1890s and you can’t replace that. It doesn’t matter what you do,” he said.
Reece said he was involved in recent discussions with the city concerning possible facade improvements and business ventures for the second floor of the building that faces Broadway.
“This is a beautiful building with a lot of history. It’s very frustrating.” said Reece, whose immediate plan was to board up the building to prevent greater damage. “We want to get inside as soon as possible to assess the damage. Moisture on wood dating back to the 1900s just kills this building.”
Blubaugh said firefighters expended a million gallons of water to fully extinguish the fire by 8 a.m., an hour and a half after it was declared “under control.”
The fire operation was hampered by a double roof. “The lower roof was metal that stopped the fire from burning through. The building also had a dumb waiter system that served as a chimney and extended the fire to the attic and third floor,” said Blubaugh, who said he had no information concerning the cause of the fire.
He also commended his fellow firefighters. “For what hand was dealt to us, we did the best we could and everyone did an excellent job.”
Reece noted that Frostburg has had “its fair share” of fires.
“Unfortunately, Frostburg has had its setbacks. This is a shame. Frostburg is a beautiful town,” he said. “Hopefully, we can turn this from a cloud into a silver lining somewhere.”
City Councilwoman Susan Keller remained optimistic. “We’ve been through this before and we will get through it again. It’s hard now as we look though the smoke and the debris, but out of fires of the past really great things have happened. I have great faith we’ll get through this.”
Tuesday’s fire brought 30 volunteer fire companies to the scene along with six ambulance squads and the Allegany County Fire Police.
The Allegany County Roads Department transported diesel fuel to the scene for tankers that were depleting their fuel during the several-hour fire operation.
The State Highway Administration was notified of the incident, which closed a section of U.S. Route 40 in the city for more than eight hours.
On Feb. 1, 2004, a four-alarm fire gutted the former Lyric Theatre building at 16-24 E. Main. The fire began in a furnace room in the basement beneath Gandalf’s Restaurant & Pub.
On May 21, 2005, fire that was suspected to be arson destroyed the Mary Carol Shop at 19 E. Main. The fire originated in a second-floor storage room at the rear of the building.
Cat In Tree
Rear of 23 Bowery St
On May 7th, around 14:30 Company 16 received a call of a cat in a tree at the rear of 23 Bowery St. Chief 16, Firefighter Blubaugh, Firefighter Kesner and Firefighter Briskey all responded to the scene to assist. The cat was approximately 40 feet up the tree on an outlying limb. Chief 16 contacted Frostburg Rental and Sales to borrow a JLG Lift to reach the cat. Chief Blubaugh and Firefighter Kesner used the boom lift to remove the cat from the tree. A special thanks to Frostburg Rental and Sales for the use of the boom lift.
MVC w/ Injuries
Rt. 40 and Parkersburg Rd.
Mutual Aid to Co. 14
On May 7th, around 10:00 company 16 was alerted to respond Squad 16 to a MVC with injuries on Rt. 40 at Parkersburg Rd. Squad 16 responded with a crew of 6 and was advised while in route that there was the possibility that a door was going to have to be removed to to extricate a patient. Squad 16 arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles involved with 2 patients. The crew stabilized the vehicles and extricated the patient without having to remove the door. Units on Scene Squad 16, Engine 143, Utility 14, Ambulances 359 and 371. Deputy Chief 14 had command.
Flooding Conditions
12 Fairview St
On May 4th at 9:00 company 16 was alerted for flooding conditions at 12 Fairview St. Utility 16 responded and found approximately 8 inches of water in the basement, upon further investigation the crew found that an outside drain was back flowing and was filling the area as quick as the water could be pumped out. The home owner was advised to call the City of Frostburg and have them respond to the location as well. The City responded and brought a pump to loan to the home owner until the city could return to reconcile the problem. The scene was handed over to the City and U-16 cleared the scene. Utility 16 was on scene for around 2 hours.
Automatic Fire Alarm
Maplehurst Country Club
On May 1st around 09:30 company 16 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at Maplehurst Country Club. Truck 16 and Engine 164 responded with a total of 8 firefighters. Upon arrival on scene found there to be no problem, only a malfunction, and all units went in service.
MVC with Entrapment
Rt. 36 Between Rt. 55 and Landfill
Mutual Aid to Co. 18
On April 7th, around 18:30 Co. 18, Midland, was dispatched for traffic control for a property damage MVC to assist the Bureau Of Police. Before Co. 18 responded a member from Co. 17, Shaft, arrived on scene and called Allegany County Dispatch and advised that this was not a property damage accident and that there was confirmed entrapment on scene. Co. 18 responded Squad 18 and Engine 182, and requested an Engine out of Co. 14, Clarysville, to respond as well. Upon arrival on scene Chief 18 requested a second squad out of Co. 16. Squad 16 responded with 5. Upon arrival on scene the squad crew was sent to control a leaking saddle tank on the tri axle dump truck that was also involved in the collision. Once the leak was assessed two members of the squad crew returned to help the crew of Squad 18 finish extricating the patient from the vehicle. Once extricated the patient was transported to Cumberland Memorial Trauma Center. After a short time Squad 16 was released by command. Chief 18 had command. Units on scene: Squad 18, Engine 182, Engine 143, Squad 16, Frostburg Area Ambulance 359, 364, MSP, Bureau of Police, MSP Crash Reconstruction.
MVC with Injuries
Old National Pike
Mutual Aid to Co. 14
On Saturday, April 4, around 18:30 hours Co. 16 was alerted for Squad 16 to respond mutual aid to Clarysville, Co. 14, mutual aid on an MVC on Old National Pike. Squad 16 responded with 5 and arrived first on the scene to find a car had hit a parked pickup truck head on with two patients still inside of the vehicle. The Squad crew stabilized the vehicle and the patients were removed. Lt. 16 had Old National Pike command. Units on scene Squad 16, Engine 143, Frostburg Ambulance 364, LaVale Rescue Squad 371.
Tree Down
New Hope Rd
Just Below Tunnel
On Saturday April 4, at around 09:00 Co 16 was alerted for a tree down across the roadway just below the tunnel on New Hope Rd. Utility 16 and Chief 16 responded and found a large tree across the road with telephone lines involved. Allegany County Roads and Verizon were contacted and responded to the scene. The roads department removed the tree from the roadway and said that they would return on Monday to finish the cleanup. Chief 16 had New Hope Rd. command. Units on scene Utility 16, Chief 16, Allegany County Roads Dept, Verizon.
Fire in the Commercial Building
Frostburg State University
Compton Science Center
On Thursday April 2nd, around 1830 hours Co 16 was alerted for an unknown type fire in Compton Science Center at Frostburg State University. University Police responded and found the fire in a trash can to be extinguished. The cause of the fire was determined to be caused by the improper disposal of chemicals in a trash receptacle. Engine 164, Truck 16, Engine 171, Engine Tanker 14, Truck 2, Squad 85 responded on the call. Chief 16 staged units on Braddock Rd due to congestion and student traffic. Chief 16 had Compton command.
Brush Fire
Behind Mt. Ridge High School
On Wednesday, March 25th, around 17:00 hours Co. 16 was alerted for a brush fire behind Washington Ridge Apartments, nothing was found at that location, but Frostburg City Police had caught up to a citizen who informed them that the fire was off of Green St. down from Frostburg Memorial Park. Chief 16, Engine 162, and Utility 16 had initially responded to Washington Ridge Apt's. relocated to the Green St. area. Upon arrival crews found a small area that had been intentionally set, the area was wetted down and the State Forest Ranger investigated. Chief 16 had command. Units on scene: Engine 162, Utility 16, Chief 16, Frostburg City Police, State Forest Service (W25).
Smoke in the Structure
First Presbyterian Church
33 S. Broadway
On Friday, March 20th, at around 20:30 Company 16 was alerted for a bush on fire at the church next to the police station on Broadway. Engine 164 and Utility 16 responded initially and found that a smoking receptacle had caught fire and ignited the surround flower bed, which had been extinguished by Frostburg PD upon arrival. Crews investigated and found the church to be filled with smoke as well. Command requested Truck 16 as well as Squad 2 to the scene to assist in the removal of the smoke. About 6 negative pressure fans had to be used to remove the smoke from the building due to the large amount of space and the layout of the building. Asst. Chief 16 had initial command and transferred command to Chief 16.
Units on scene Engine 164, Utility 16, Squad 16, Truck 16,
Squad 2, Frostburg PD. Units were on scene for approximately one and a half hours.
Barn Fire
Lab Lane, Barrelville
Mutual Aid to Co. 15, Mt. Savage
On Tuesday, March 17th, at approximately 06:15, Company 16 was alerted for a Barn fire on Lab Lane mutual aid to Mt. Savage. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded. Upon arrival the crew from both pieces was told to go to the scene and assist with overhaul. Engine 164 and Truck 16 were on scene for approximately one hour. Chief 15 had Lab Lane command. Units on scene Mt. Savage: Engine 152, Tanker 15; Wellersburg Engine 301, Tanker 30; Frostburg Engine 164, Truck 16;
Ellerslie Engine-Tanker 6, Ambulance 360; Corriganville Engine 52; LaVale Squad 2; Clarysville Engine-Tanker 14; Eastern Garrett Tanker 86; Midland Tanker 18; MD State Fire Marshals Office; Allegany County Bureau of Police; Allegany County Fire Police.
2 Alarm Business Fire
Rawlings Athletic Complex
Mutual Aid to Co. 47, Rawlings
On Sunday, March 15th, at 01:59 Rawlings VFD was alerted for a possible structure fire at the former Rawlings Athletic Complex building. Chief 47 responded and upgraded it to a working alarm with fire showing. A tanker task force was set up as well. Company 16 was alerted to respond Squad 16. The squad went on scene and provided lighting and ventilation at the rear of the building. Chief 47 had command. Units on scene or on stand-by 47 Rawlings; 9, Creasptown; 8, Bowling Green; 23,McCoole; 34, Short Gap; 25, Ridgely; 27, Wiley Ford; 33, Keyser; 14, Clarysville; 4, Baltimore Pike; 22, Potomac; 7, District 16; 2, LaVale; 3, Bedford Road; 6, Ellerslie; 18, Midland; 36, Bloomington; 15, Mt. Savage; 19, Barton; 11, Bowman's Addition; 52, Lavale Rescue Squad; 38, New Creek; 16, Frostburg, and MD State Fire Marshall's Office.
Possible House Fire
Armstrong St.
On March 14th, at approximately 09:00, Company 16 was alerted for a possible house fire on Armstrong St. in Grahamtown. Chief 16 responded along with Shaft Engine 171 and Truck 16 and Engine 164. Chief 16 arrived on scene and advised nothing showing and that he was establishing Armstrong St command.
Units investigated and found no fire and found the cause of the problem was steam out of a dryer vent. Chief 16 placed all units in service a short time later. Chief 16 had command. Units on scene Engine 164, Engine 171, Truck 16, Chief 16.
Smoke Detector Activated
39 N. Water St
On March 11, at approximately 13:00 Company 16 was alerted for a smoke detector activation at 39 N. Water St. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded and investigated. The cause was found to be an old battery in the smoke detector Asst. Chief 16A, Devault, had N. Water St. command. Units on scene E164, Tr16, E171.
Working House Fire
Blubaugh Rd, Lonaconing
Mutual Aid to Company 20.
Photo By: Jeff Cutter, Chief 18
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On March 11, after returning from the call on Park lane, company 16 was alerted for an engine to respond mutual aid to Lonnaconing for a fully involved structure fire. Engine 162 responded with 5 and proceeded towards Coney. E162 was told set up a tanker fill site at Jeff's Tire and a short time later the crew was requested to the scene. E162's crew arrived at the structure and was sent to a lower level's roof to attack the fire on the 2nd floor. The crew suppressed the fire that remained on the second floor and proceeded to overhaul the second floor from the roof. Engine 162 was released from the fill site and proceeded to the scene as well. The crew completed their operation and exited the roof. Chief 20 had command. Companies on Scene: Lonnaconing ER20, Utility 20, Tanker 20; Midland Eng182, Eng181, Tanker 18, Brush 18, Barton ER 19, ET19; Tri Towns E24-11; Ellerslie ET6; Keyser Tanker 33; Fountain Tanker 39; Bloomington Tanker 36; Clarysville ET14; Mt. Savage Tanker 15; New Creek Air Light 38; Potomac ET22; Frostburg E162; State Fire Marshall, Allegany County Fire Police.
IF I MISSED ANYONE I'M SORRY I DID THIS FROM MEMORY.
Odor in the Residence
15 Park Lane
On March 11, at approximately 0800 hours company 16 was alerted for an odor in the residence at 15 park lane. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded and investigated. The odor was determined to be an outdoor odor that made its way in to the home. Assistant Chief 16A, Devault, had Park ln command. Units on scene Engine 164, Truck 16, Engine 171.
Working Vehicle Fire
I-68 WB 34 Exit Ramp and Rt. 36 Intersection
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On March 10, at approximately 18:00 company 16 was alerted for a vehicle fire on the exit ramp of I68 at the 34 mm and Rt. 36 intersection. Deputy Chief 14 was in the area and advised dispatch that a full size pick up was fully involved.
Engine 164 and Engine 162 responded and commenced fire attack upon arrival on the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished and overhaul was done to find some hot spots. When the engines arrived on scene the passenger and engine compartments were completely engulfed with fire, once the bulk of the fire in the front was knocked down firefighters proceeded to a small fire in the bed of the truck this fire was controlled as the bed full of tools was removed. Deputy Chief 16, Yates, had command. Units on scene: Engine 164, Engine 162, Deputy Chief 14, MSP, Frostburg Police Dept., Fire Police.
Flue Fire
11900 Vale Summit Rd.
Mutual Aid to Company 14
On March 9 at approximately 13:00, Co 16 was alerted to respond an Engine, Truck and Squad mutual aid to Clarysville for a flue fire. Engine Rescue 2 was first to arrive followed by Deputy Chief 14. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded and upon arrival the crews from E164 and T16 went to the roof to extinguish the fire. Fire was knocked down with a chimney nozzle. Units on scene Engine Rescue 2, Engine 164, Engine Tanker 14, Truck 16, Tanker 18, Ambulance 364, Deputy Chief 14. Eastern Garrett Tanker 86 was also alerted, but placed in service before response by command. Deputy Chief 14 had Command.
Working Shed Fire
Sugar Row Rd.
On March 8, at approximately 23:30 hours, company 16 was alerted for a shed fire on Sugar Row Rd in Zihlman. Engine 152, Mt. Savage, and Chief 16 responded within a few min's of the alert. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded soon after, both with crews of 3. Engine 152 was first to arrive and laid about 500 feet of 5" supply line and made initial attack on the fire. Chief 16 and E164 were right behind E152 and Chief 16 established Sugar Row Rd command. Truck 16 arrived soon after. The fire was knocked down quickly and E164 and T16 crews assisted with overhaul. The State Fire Marshall's Office was called to investigate. Upon investigation by the Fire Marshall the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature. Units on Scene E164, E152, Truck 16, Tanker 15, Chief 16, State Fire Marshall. Chief 16 had command.
Vehicle Fire
Charles St.
On March 8, at approximately 03:30 hours Company 16 was alerted to respond to a vehicle fire. Engine 164 and Chief 16 responded to find a fire in the cargo compartment of a SUV. E164 knocked down the fire. The State Fire Marshall was requested to the scene due to the nature of the fire. Units on scene Engine 164, Chief 16, State Fire Marshall. Chief 16 had command.
MVC
Midlothian Rd at Shaft Rd
On Wednesday, February 25th Company 16 was alerted to respond Squad 16 mutual aid to Shaft (Co. 17) for an MVC. Squad 16 responded. Units on scene Squad 16, E171, Ambulance 364, 359.
MVC
East Main at Bowery
On Tuesday, February 24th Company 16 was alerted for a MVC on East Main St. at Bowery St. Squad 16 responded and found a 2 vehicle collision with one vehicle leaking fluid. The Crew laid down absorbent to clean up the fluid. Co. 53 transported 2 patients. Deputy Chief 16 had East Main St. Command. Squad 16 responded with 4 personnel. Units on scene Squad 16, D/C 16, Ambulance 364, 359, Frostburg PD, Barton's Towing, and Rt. 36 towing.
Working Flue Fire
Albert Ave.
On Monday, February 9th, Company 16 was alerted for a flue fire on Albert Ave. Engine 164 and Deputy Chief 16, Eric Yates, arrived on scene at close to the same time. Engine 164 laid a single 3" supply line and used the booster line and chimney nozzle to control the fire. Engine 171 was also on scene and assisted with operations. Truck 16 held in station per command. Deputy Chief 16, Eric Yates had command. Units on scene Engine 164 and Engine 171.
MVC
Main St.
In Front of Duncan's Bar and Grill
After returning from the call on Mechanic St. on Feb. 6, the Frostburg Fire Department was alerted at the request of Frostburg PD to the scene of a PD accident to assist with general clean up. Squad 16 responded and cleaned up the debris from the MVC. Firefighter Briskey had command. Units on scene Squad 16, Frostburg Police Dept, Barton's Towing.
Odor in the Building
81 E. Mechanic St.
Valley View Apartments
On February 6th at approximately 16:00 hours, company 16 was alerted for an odor in the building. Engine 164, Truck 16 and Squad 16 responded for the investigation. Units arrived on scene and found nothing showing from the outside. A crew entered the building and did a through search of the property, which turned up no hazards. The smell was deemed to be burnt food and all units cleared the scene. Assistant Chief 16B, Ron Dugan had command. Units on scene Engine 164, Truck 16, and Squad 16.
Automatic Fire Alarm
Hen House Restaurant
Mutual Aid to Eastern Garrett (Sta. 80)
On February 6th at approximately 03:00 hours, Company 16 was alerted to respond Truck 16 and an Engine mutual aid to Eastern Garrett VFRD for an automatic fire alarm at the Hen House Restaurant. Engine 164 and Truck 16 responded, but all units were placed in service a short time later by Chief 80, Tim Clark.
Working Structure Fire
17127 Old National Pike
Mutual Aid to Clarysville (Co. 14)
Photo By: Jeff Cutter, Chief 18
On February 5th at 08:37 hours, the Clarysville and Frostburg Fire departments were initially alerted for a chimney fire at the residence. Deputy Chief 14 arrived on scene and advised that the fire was a working structure fire. Upon request of DC 14 additional engine companies from Shaft (Co. 17), Midland (Co. 18) and
La Vale (Co. 2) were requested to the scene. Frostburg's Engine 164 was first on scene and began fire attack. Clarysville's Engine Tanker 14 arrived and set up water supply to Engine 164. Engine 171, Engine 182, and Engine Rescue 2 arrived and assisted with over hall of the wooden structure that surrounded the flue pipe. Truck 16 was also on scene and assisted as well, until it was called away for an investigation of smoke in a residence on Mt. Pleasant St. Once Truck 16 cleared the Mt. Pleasant St. incident, it returned to the scene to pick up a ladder that one of the engine crews was using when the truck responded to the other call. The state fire marshall's office responded and investigated and found the cause of the fire to be a clogged flue that overheated and spread to the surrounding structure. Damage was estimated at $10,000 to the structure and $2,000 to the contents. Deputy Fire Marshall Ryan Chapman investigated the fire. No injures occurred and units were on scene for approximately two and a half hours. The fire brought over two dozen firefighters to the scene. Deputy Chief 14, Rich Atkinson, transferred command to Asst. Chief 14, Dennis Blank. Deputy Chief 18, Kenner, was in charge of operations. Units on scene DC 14, Engine Tanker 14, Engine 164, Truck 16, Engine 171, Engine 182, Engine Rescue 2, Ambulance 359, Allegany County Fire Police, State Highway, MSP, Allegany County Sheriff's office, State Fire Marshall's Office.
Cumberland Times News Article
Smoke In The Structure
116 Mt. Pleasant St.
While on the call on Old National Pike, Company 16 was alerted for smoke in the structure at 116 Mt. Pleasant St. Truck 16 cleared the fire scene and responded to the call. Deputy Chief 14 was in the area and advised the problem was contained to the flue and that there was no fire present. Upon arrival the crew found that a clogged flue was the cause of the problem. The crew cleaned out the wood stove and removed the debris from the bottom of the stainless steel chimney. The cause of the problem was that the home owner attempted to clean the flue, but forgot to open up the bottom of the flue to clean out what had fallen from the top of it. The crew checked for extension and found none to be present. The Truck was on scene for approximately 30 - 45 minuets. Firefighter Kesner had command. Units on scene Truck 16, DC 14, Frostburg PD, MSP.
This incident could have been much worse, remember always make sure that your entire flue is clean before using it!!
Gas Line Struck
Tisdale St.
On February 4th at approximately 13:00, Company 16 was alerted for a gas line struck on Tisdale St. Squad 16 responded with 4 firefighters. Upon arrival on scene Columbia Gas placed the squad in service and the unit returned to station. Units on scene Squad 16 and Columbia Gas.
MVC
East Main St.
On February 4th at approximately 11:30 hours, Company 16 was alerted for a MVC in the 250 block of East Main St. All units were placed in service by Frostburg Police Department before response. Units on Scene Frostburg Ambulance 359, Frostburg Police Department, Allegany Sheriff's Office.