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Thursday, April 19, 2012 At 1100 hours Engine 331, along with other units from surrounding Battalions, was dispatched to the White House Heights section of the first due for a reported House Fire at 1803 Vermont Avenue. Engine 331 and Chief 33 responded with 6 Volunteers. While E331 laid a supply line in, Chief 33 arrived and reported a single story single family dwelling with smoke showing and established the Vermont Ave Command. The Engine crew advanced the 1 1/2" Bumper line into the home where they found fire in several rooms with extension into the rear hallway. Command assigned Truck 9 first due responsibilities and had them open up for the Engine crew and conduct searches. With the fire extinguished and all searches negative, command scaled the incident back to the units from 33 and 9. Engine 331 assisted investigators and completed overhaul before returning to service 3 hours later.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 At 1522 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the "pool house" on fire in the area of 11425 Deepwood Drive in Glenn Dale, Maryland. The assignment consisted of units from Companies 18, 48, 6, 28 and 33. Tower Ladder and Chief 33 responded on the alarm with a total of seven volunteers. First arriving Engine Company No. 18 reported a 25x100 pool house with fire showing sides "A", "D" and the roof. With some units responding understaffed, Engine Company 33 was alerted to the run with a total of four volunteers as an extra engine. Upon the arrival of Chief 33, he was assigned as the division one supervisor (fire floor). Tower Ladder 33 arrived a short time later and was assigned as the first due special service. Crews made a "push" via the front entrance and began extinguishing a large volume of fire in an office and attic. The outside team on Tower Ladder 33 forced several outside openings, placed portable ladders and opened-up several boarded-up windows. Crews work together to extinguish the bulk of the fire utilizing three handlines. Within 45 minutes, Command scaled the incident back to two engines and two truck companies. Volunteers from the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department operated for approx. three-hours before returning to service.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 At 0029 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the attached garage on fire with extension to a house in the 1600 block of Robert Lewis Avenue. The initial alarm consisted of Engine Companies 46, 37, 6 and 43, Tower Ladder 33, Truck Companies 20 and 26. Tower Ladder and Deputy Chief 33 responded on the alarm with a total of eight volunteers. Engine Company 46 arrived within minutes to report a two-story, single family home with an attached garage and fire showing. As that crew established a water supply and stretched an attack line to begin extinguishment, Deputy Chief 33 arrived and established the "Robert Lewis" Command. Tower Ladder 33 arrived a short time later and split their crew into two-teams. The interior crew made entry via the front pedestrian entrance and began performing searches. The outside team placed several portable ladders, began ventilation efforts and was ordered to ventilate the roof area (due to extension into the attic). During the beginning stages of the incident, Command requested an additional engine and special service due to the anticipated volume of work. This brought Engine Company No. 33 and Rescue Squad No. 18. Units worked for approx. 25 minutes to control all visible fire and extension. Volunteers from Company 33 operated for just under two-hours. Photo courtesy of Mark Brady PG PIO.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 In the afternoon hours of Saint Patricks Day, the crew staffing Company 33 began running back-to-back box alarms with the Tower Ladder. The second of three box alarms straight was for the reported house fire in Cheverly, Maryland (Company 22's old area). While on the scene and picking-up in Cheverly, another box alarm was transmitted for smoke in a building at 8411 Hamlin Street in Kentland. The crew quickly made their way down Landover Road for a few mile trip back into Kentland. Tower Ladder 33 took the second due truck company responsibilities and positioned for the same. Members made their way to the upper floors of the address and found a kitchen off. The fire was quickly extinguished and the incident was scaled back within 15 minutes. Tower Ladder 33 returned to service within 35 minutes.
Friday, March 16, 2012 At 2040 hours, box alarm 26-21 was transmitted for the townhouse fire at 6143 North Hil Mar Circle in District Heights, Maryland. The alarm consisted of Engine Companies 26, 27, 23 and 29, Quint Company 38, Tower Ladder 21 and 33. Tower Ladder, Chief and Deputy Chief 33 responded on the alarm with a total of seven volunteers. Engine Company 27 arrived on the scene first to report fire showing from a two-story, middle of the row, wood frame townhouse. The Chief Officers from Kentland 33 arrived a short time later and were assigned as the "division one" and "division two" supervisors. Tower Ladder 33 was originally assigned to position in the rear and soon after took on the RIT responsibilities. Units made quick work of a room off on the first floor and the incident was scaled back within 25 minutes. The Tower Ladder and Chief Officers cleared this incident and immediately responded to the 3900 block of Suitland Road for an apartment fire. That box alarm turned out to be a careless cook with burnt food. Engine Company No. 33 responded to additional alarms to include a first due inside gas leak.
Monday, March 12, 2012 At approximately 2230 hours the Box Alarm was transmitted for a House on Fire at 1707 Allendale Place in the Palmer Park section of the first due. Engine Co. 33, Tower Ladder 33 and Mini Pumper 33 responded with 17 Volunteers. Units from Kentland arrived on scene of a two story end of the row Townhome and nothing evident. Upon entry, smoke began issuing from the entrance and the windows of the second floor. As the crews stretched in, "Car 33" assumed command and began assigning duties to the incoming units until the arrival of Battalion Chief 1. The Engine crew made their way to the 2nd floor where they found fire in a rear bedroom and extinguished the same. The Tower crew began ventilation efforts, placed multiple ground ladders, performed searches and controlled utilities. The crew from QT 38 pulled a back up line to Division 1 while crews from Engine Co. 8 and Truck 9 checked the exposure building. Within 30 minutes command began scaling back the incident to the units from 33 to assist investigators and complete overhaul. Kentland returned to service in just under two hours.
Monday, March 12, 2012 At approximately 0945 hours units from the 1st and 3rd Battalions were alerted for a reported house on fire at 2410 Kirtland avenue in District Heights. Engine Co. 37 arrived on scene and advised they had a single story wood frame dwelling with fire showing from side "B". Dispatched 1st due and responding with 6 Volunteers, Tower 33 arrived and took 2nd due responsibilities as nearby TK 29 cleared their previous call and was added to the run. The crew placed 64' of ground ladders, completed a primary search and assisted with overhaul. Tower Ladder 33 returned to Kentland in just over an hour.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 In the afternoon hours, a box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire in the 4000 block of Terrytown Court in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Units from Companies 20, 43, 45, 46, 25 and 6 responded on the initial alarm. Chief 33 also responded on the alarm. First arriving units from Company 20 (Marlboro VFD, Co. 1) reported a two-story, detached, split foyer home and fire showing from the lower level. Chief 20 arrived with his Engine Company and initiated the incident command system. As units began positioning inside the home and started to extinguish visible fire, Chief 33 arrived and was assigned as the division one supervisor. Units worked together to control the fire in under 20 minutes. Chief 33 returned to service within one-hour. Photo courtesy of Mark Brady PG PIO.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 It is with the deepest of regret that the Officers and Membership of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. announce the passing of Life Member and Past Deputy Fire Chief Charles H. Wells. Chief Wells joined the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department as one of the first "junior" members in the early 1950's. He was active with the department for over 20 years and traveled through the ranks to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. In addition to being a member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., he also worked with the United States Park Service for 25 years. Chief Wells is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Wells, four children, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He loved to talk about the accomplishments of each child and was known for being exceptionally friendly to everyone, including total strangers. His lovely wife stopped by the Landover Road Engine House yesterday and remarked how dedicated of a member he was. Never passing Company 33 without stopping-in to lend a hand. We ask that you keep the family and friends of Chief Wells in your thoughts and prayers.
Monday, March 5, 2012 Just after 1500 hours units were dispatched to 3506 Hubbard Road for a reported Apartment Fire with persons trapped. Engine 331, Tower 33, MP33 and Chief 33A responded on the run with 14 Volunteers. Units from 33 arrived on the scene and reported a 3 story Garden apartment with smoke showing from Side A. Chief 33A arrived and assumed the Hubbard road command. The crew from Engine Co. 33 stretched the 250' 1 1/2" pre-connect attack line to a second floor apartment where they encountered fire conditions in a rear bedroom, bathroom and hallway with extension to the living room area. The Tower crew quickly split up and began a search for the reported trapped victims while throwing multiple ground ladders and providing ventilation. Crews from companies 38, 6 and 9 reported to the 3rd floor to check for extension and search. The crew from Truck 9 assisted a resident from the 3rd floor via a ground ladder. With the fire extinguished and all searches proving negative command scaled the incident back to the units from Kentland. After about an hour of assisting investigators and overhaul the units from 33 returned to service.
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