Company 23 responded for a trench rescue in the 8 Box of Annapolis (Bay Ridge area).  Apparently, a worker on sight of a home under construction slipped and fell into the trench area of where the foundation of the house was being built.  Units from A.F.D. arrived and request the Trench Rescue Assignment.  Company 23 arrived and with assistance from A.F.D. and Howard County Fire, (used as the Rapid Intervention Team),  the victim was rescued.  The worker had non-life threatening injuries and was flown to Shock Trauma via M.S.P. helicopter.

At approx 08:30 hrs, company 23 was dispatched to the report of an MVC at the "Crossover" Rt 2 S. @ Fish Paws. On arrival Squad 23 found a two vehicle MVC with one person pinned. Due to the severity of injuries, Squad 23 performed a rapid extrication of the pinned subject. There were a total of 6 patients and one feline fatality. See the following link for further info: http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/07_14-30/TOP

Jones Station was alerted for a report of a gas station tanker truck leaking and flowing onto Ritchie Highway. The Squad and Quint headed up the road as initial reports were that product was still being released and the quantity was large. On arrival, the scene was much different than anticipated. The release had been controlled and the delivery driver was mostly finished cleaning up. The overfill control mechanism had not worked correctly and the tank had overflowed. A small amount of product had spread on the pavement. As the heat of the day helped to evaporate the material, the driver used sorbent pads to recovery the rest.

As the Squad was heading to the store to shop for the day's meals, a passerby drove up and yelled that there was an accident a few doors down in front of our neighbor's place. The Squad jumped on it and headed that way. At the Ritchie Highway crossover just south of the firehouse, someone had tried to shoot across traffic - unsuccessfully. The vehicle was struck in the rear quarter, spun around, and tossed into the grass on the shoulder. County Police and the Squad blocked traffic as personnel worked to assess the damage. Two patients were sent to the hospital via Paramedic 10.

After running a few storm related calls, Co 23 ran the 17-09 box for an odor of smoke in the basement. Crews from 17 and 23 investigated to find a breaker tripped for the washing machine. Further inspection revealed the auxiliary pump from the utility basin had overheated. No other service was necessary.

Units from 23 responded to assist Engine 19 and Battalion 2 on a pin job. On arrival one vehicle was found on its side in the middle of the road. A lone subject was trapped by the SUV resting on his arm which was stuck out between the door and the B post. Personnel from 19 and 23 worked to stabilize the vehicle and lift it off his arm. The Res-Q-Jaks were utilized to carry out both these tasks. Once the vehicle was stable, the roof was flapped to allow access to the subject. The man was removed to PM 17. He was transported to a nearby landing site where MSP Trooper 2 airlifted him to Shock Trauma.

Rescue Box 19-03 - River Bay Road SQ23 was dispatched for a MVC with persons trapped. Units from Co.19 confirmed entrapment of one (1) patient and another patient had removed themselves from the vehicle. Upon arrival, the crew from SQ23 went to work at extricated the driver from the vehicle. Establishing 2 extricating teams working at the same time, the patient was extricated from a difficult entrapment. The driver, as well as the passenger of the vehicle were flown to Shock Trauma via MSP helicopter. This incident was the end to a long shift for "D" shift. Earlier, they assisted with a water rescue where a victim in the water was rescued by FB35 (AFD) in 20's area (Lake Shore), and also a Haz-Mat local in 2's area (Woodland Beach).

Box 08-19 - Bay Drive After being upgraded to a rescue, crews from Co.23 responded for a vehicle into the water with a person trapped. Conditions were very foggy but PM36 (AFD) found the vehicle on its roof in the water approximently 20 feet from the shore. Upon arriving, divers from 23 started dive operations. After further investigation, one (1) priority 4 patient was found inside the vehicle. Crews from 23 remained on location to assist AAPD for vehicle removal.

After watching the storm roll in from the West, units from 23 had a busy afternoon and evening. A straight line micro-burst hit the communities of Severn Heights and Belleview Estates. This burst brought down trees and wires in a straight path from the Severn River running west. Due to the extent of damage, both communities were essentially cut off from access by vehicle. Having parked as close as possible, 23 ventured into the area on foot to check for injuries and assess the damage. Traveling door to door, the crews made sure neighbors were accounted for. At the same time, hazards were noted. Besides the obvious power lines down, many trees had become loose enough that they had broken their root balls, but had not yet fallen down. Unified command with AA County Fire, AA County Police, AA County Roads, BGE, and other support agencies was established. Coordination among the units was necessary to keep additional civilians out of the area until crews could clear the roads. Power was expected to be out for 48 hours.

Tonight Co.23 was alerted for a rescue box in Marley,reported to be a vehicle into the structure. Squad and Collapse Unit 23 responded, while enroute command advised the victim had self extricated.

Co 23 ran a box in the middle of the night at Angels Market in 20's area. Both the Quint and the Squad were due. The sister ships - Quints 23 and 30 - covered the front of the structure with Tower 11 covering side C. A small fire was found on the roof with no extension down into the interior. The corrugated steel roof support structure stayed intact and did not allow any embers down into the void space above the drop ceiling. Units covered stock inside with plastic sheeting as water was applied to the fire on the roof. Scene turned over to FIB and building management.

Lt. Tom Young was promoted to Captain this past month. Capt. Young is now the station commander at Station 10 D Shift. We all wish Capt. Young good luck and congratulate him on his promotion. Good Job Capt! We miss you.

May 17th edition of The Capital highlighted Station 23. The top story article in the paper tells about the daily activities, as well as the frequent training we do at the station - a very nice article. Thank you to The Capital for recognizing the hard work we all do at Station 23! (Be sure to look at the slide show of photos)

With heavy rain starting the evening before, Co. 23 became very busy running swiftwater calls during the morning rush hour. After running swiftwater calls in box area's 27 and 9, crews were dispatched to 26's area at Gambrills Road and Dicus Mill for a person trapped in a vehicle that was in the water. A successful rescue was made and after clearing this call, Co. 23 continued with upgraded staffing for swiftwater and were at the ready in different locations throughout the county.

Tonight members from Co.23 attended the Anne Arundel County Fire Departments Annual Awards Banquet to receive a Unit Citation for their efforts during a technical rope rescue call on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in September 2007. Congratulations go out to Captain David Chen, Captain Dan Tuel, FF3 Jim Milby, FF2 Rich Garber, FF2 Josh Bramble,& FF2 Chris Boettcher.