16:07 hrs     Bx 07-35

Late in the afternoon, Company 23 was alerted for the second alarm fire in Davidsonville.  Enroute, the Squad and Quint listened as first arriving units set up a portable water supply (the area has no hydrants).

On arrival, Squad 23 was assigned to Division 2 with Engine 40 and Captain Jester.  The crew opened walls to check for extension as the fire started in the basement.  Quint 23 worked the exterior on side Delta at the same time - throwing ladders and pulling siding. 

Although damage was extensive, all occupants escaped safely.

10:46 Hrs          Box Area:  12-09

Station 23 was alerted for the vehicle into the building, with people trapped at the Royal Farms store, in the 500 block of Richie Hwy.  As Eng 12 (Earliegh Heights) was laying out from the hydrant, SQ & Collapse 23 arrived on the scene & found no entrapment, as well as no injuries.  The building & vehicle were quickly secured.  Units from 23 remained on scene until the building inspector arrived.  23 cleared the scene @ 11:49 hours.

Box Area:  08-18        00:57 hrs.

C shift had there 2nd multi-alarm fire for the shift in the 1100 block of Mace Road in the Bay Ridge section of Annapolis.  Unfortunately, this turned out to be a fatal fire.

The SQ was originally dispatched on the first alarm, and the QNT came on the 2nd alarm at 01:09 hours.  Crews from 23 remained on the scene until 03:18 hours.

Box Area:  35-22        11:08 hrs

The QNT was dispatched on the 2nd alarm townhouse fire in in the 1300 block of Tyler Ave., in Annapolis City.  The extent of the fire is still under investigation, but TK36 (AFD) arrived with smoke showing.  Two patients were transported to A.A.M.C. via MU40.  The crew from QNT23 assisted until they were cleared at 12:40 hours.

Box Area:  23-02        16:04 hrs

SQ23 ran a MVC involving multiple vehicles at Ritchie Hwy. (N) and Cypress Creek Lane.  After arriving, it was found to be a chain reaction accident at the traffic light with minor injuries to occupants of one vehicle.  PM's 12 & 17 transported a total of 4 patients to B.W.M.C..

HazMat Bx:  12-20      11:29 hrs

A full HazMat box was dispatched to the Severndale Water Treatment Plant in Severna Park.  Upon arrival, it was confirmed that there was a active chlorine leak coming from a 150 pound cylinder.  Annapolis Fire Department HazMat team was requested as well to assist crews from Station 23 with entry into the facility.  In the process of entry, approximently 4 homes were evacuated as a precaution.

The entry team, which consisted of FF Jim Johnston (Sta 23) & FF Smith (AFD), was able to contain the leak.  After re-checking monitor levels, the area was safe and the building was turned back to facilities.  Station 23 units cleared the scene at 15:51 hours.

The members of Jones Station Fire House wish to pass on there condolences to the families of the victims of the crash of Trooper 2. A special heartfelt goes out to Mickey Lippy who was a paramedic at Marley (Sta.18) for many years before joining MSP.

On September 30, 2008, Chief David Stokes will be stepping down as the Chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and retiring from the fire service.

Prior to his retirement, Station 23 invited Chief Stokes to one last fire house dinner, which he gladly accepted.  Dinner was nice, full of laughs and great reflections on the Chief's career with AAFD.

We want to congratulate Chief Stokes on his retirement and wish him luck on his future endeavors.

The SQ ran the first working fire @ 15:28 hrs. in the 4000 block of Brummel Road, Pasadena.  This was in the 10-04 Box area of the county (Jacobsville).  The call came out as a detached garage on fire.  When units arrived, the 2 car garage was fully involved.  The SQ crew assisted on the fire ground;  I/S @ 16:57 hrs.

The QNT ran the 2nd fire of the shift @ 21:47 hrs. in the 600 block of Tebbston Road.  This was in the 20-23 Box area of the county (Lake Shore).  The call came out as a dwelling fire - multiple calls.  When units arrived, the house was 100% involved and units were going to defensive operations.  The QNT crew assisted as well on the fire ground;  I/S @ 23:36 hrs.

Keith Hamilton was recently promoted to the position of Lieutenant. Lt. Hamilton was assigned to 23-B shift prior to his promotion and has since been transferred to 23-D as a Lieutenant. B-Shift gave Lt. Hamilton a little surprise on his last day with us.