Post by 1900 on Apr 10, 2009 15:41:48 GMT -5
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HOUSE FIRE WITH A FIREFIGHTER DOWN IN KETTERING: #87 HERRINGTON DRIVE
Wednesday, April 8, 2009- Just after 0200 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at #87 Herrington Drive in the Kettering section of Largo, Maryland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 46, 37, 33 and 8, Truck Companies 5, 26 and Rescue Squad 33. Engine 331, Rescue Squad 33, Chief 33 and Chief 33A responded on the run with a total of 11 volunteers. Engine Company 46 arrived within minutes to find an auto on fire with extension to a two-story home. Engine Company 33 arrived as the 3rd due engine, laid a supply line from a secondary hydrant and began to advance an attack line to fulfill their assignment on side "C". Chief 33 (Kelleher) and Chief 33A (Mann) arrived simultaneously. Chief 33 established the "Herrington Command" as Chief 33A reported inside as the division 1 supervisor. As this process was being put into full swing, Rescue Squad 33 arrived and was assigned the first due special service responsibilities. The interior crew proceeded to division 1 where they began rapidly searching for occupants. Meanwhile the outside team began throwing ladders and initiating ventilation efforts to assist crews on the inside. As this was going on the crew from Engine 331 was advancing their line through the basement, and finding light smoke proceeded up the interior stairs towards division 2. As the Rescue Squads OIC (Brown) and Barman (McCloskey) continued the rapid primary search they were met with heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and dining room area. At this point the Rescue Squad OIC noticed that a PASS device was in full alert somewhere in the "D" quadrant. As the Rescue Squad OIC made his way through the involved kitchen towards the sound, the Barman discovered an unmanned handline and repositioned the handline to begin a knock down on the fire in the kitchen area. Within seconds the Rescue OIC located a downed firefighter from an unknown company (at the time), and immediately assessed the members condition. It was deemed that the firefighter was unconscious and in need of rapid extrication. As he searched for the closest means of egress, a nearby window was located. As chance would have it, a ladder had already been placed at the window and the driver of Rescue Squad 33 (Patterson) was currently clearing the glass and sash area. The OIC of Rescue Squad 33 advised the driver through the window to sound a "mayday" and that he was going to remove the downed firefighter to him. The driver sounded the "mayday" alerting command and units operating immediately. As the OIC packaged and positioned the downed firefighter, Chief 33A (division 1 supervisor) along with the OIC of Engine Company 33 (Moore) assisted the OIC of Rescue Squad 33 with performing the "Denver" style removal out the window. As the firefighter was lifted above the windowsill, the Rescue Squad driver and Engine 331’s Driver (Johnson), enduring heavy smoke conditions, pulled him onto the ladder and down to ground level. At that time Truck Company 26 (District Heights) and paramedics from Medic 46 removed the injured firefighters turnout gear, assessed for major injuries and immediately transported the firefighter to the Washington Hospital Burn Center. Two other firefighters that did not have to be removed from the home also suffered minor injuries and were transported as well. While the "mayday" incident was taking place, other units maintained their position to continue fire suppression operations. This is to be commended given the call for help involving one of our own. Truck Company 5 (Capital Heights) threw multiple ladders and assisted opening up for Engine 331’s crew working on Division 2. Engine 81 (Seat Pleasant) and 371 (Ritchie) assisted with extinguishment on division 1. All Engine Companies were in a position to protect the RIT crews from the fire. After accountability, Rescue Squad 33’s crew completed the primary search on Divisions 1 and 2. The fire extended into both floors of the home and into the attic area before being controlled. An interior attack was utilized for the entire incident. Crews operated well into the morning assisting investigators and completing overhaul. All crews present on the fireground worked together with the utmost professionalism and courage in the extinguishment of the fire and removal of a fellow Firefighter.
The downed firefighter was identified as Firefighter Daniel McGown of Kentland Company 46, previously assigned to Ambulance 833 out of Kentland Station 33. The officers and members of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department offer thoughts and prayers for Danny and wish him a speedy recover. Please keep Danny and his family in your prayers.
Fire Audio Attached
kentland33.com/fullstory.php?83967
HOUSE FIRE WITH A FIREFIGHTER DOWN IN KETTERING: #87 HERRINGTON DRIVE
Wednesday, April 8, 2009- Just after 0200 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at #87 Herrington Drive in the Kettering section of Largo, Maryland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 46, 37, 33 and 8, Truck Companies 5, 26 and Rescue Squad 33. Engine 331, Rescue Squad 33, Chief 33 and Chief 33A responded on the run with a total of 11 volunteers. Engine Company 46 arrived within minutes to find an auto on fire with extension to a two-story home. Engine Company 33 arrived as the 3rd due engine, laid a supply line from a secondary hydrant and began to advance an attack line to fulfill their assignment on side "C". Chief 33 (Kelleher) and Chief 33A (Mann) arrived simultaneously. Chief 33 established the "Herrington Command" as Chief 33A reported inside as the division 1 supervisor. As this process was being put into full swing, Rescue Squad 33 arrived and was assigned the first due special service responsibilities. The interior crew proceeded to division 1 where they began rapidly searching for occupants. Meanwhile the outside team began throwing ladders and initiating ventilation efforts to assist crews on the inside. As this was going on the crew from Engine 331 was advancing their line through the basement, and finding light smoke proceeded up the interior stairs towards division 2. As the Rescue Squads OIC (Brown) and Barman (McCloskey) continued the rapid primary search they were met with heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and dining room area. At this point the Rescue Squad OIC noticed that a PASS device was in full alert somewhere in the "D" quadrant. As the Rescue Squad OIC made his way through the involved kitchen towards the sound, the Barman discovered an unmanned handline and repositioned the handline to begin a knock down on the fire in the kitchen area. Within seconds the Rescue OIC located a downed firefighter from an unknown company (at the time), and immediately assessed the members condition. It was deemed that the firefighter was unconscious and in need of rapid extrication. As he searched for the closest means of egress, a nearby window was located. As chance would have it, a ladder had already been placed at the window and the driver of Rescue Squad 33 (Patterson) was currently clearing the glass and sash area. The OIC of Rescue Squad 33 advised the driver through the window to sound a "mayday" and that he was going to remove the downed firefighter to him. The driver sounded the "mayday" alerting command and units operating immediately. As the OIC packaged and positioned the downed firefighter, Chief 33A (division 1 supervisor) along with the OIC of Engine Company 33 (Moore) assisted the OIC of Rescue Squad 33 with performing the "Denver" style removal out the window. As the firefighter was lifted above the windowsill, the Rescue Squad driver and Engine 331’s Driver (Johnson), enduring heavy smoke conditions, pulled him onto the ladder and down to ground level. At that time Truck Company 26 (District Heights) and paramedics from Medic 46 removed the injured firefighters turnout gear, assessed for major injuries and immediately transported the firefighter to the Washington Hospital Burn Center. Two other firefighters that did not have to be removed from the home also suffered minor injuries and were transported as well. While the "mayday" incident was taking place, other units maintained their position to continue fire suppression operations. This is to be commended given the call for help involving one of our own. Truck Company 5 (Capital Heights) threw multiple ladders and assisted opening up for Engine 331’s crew working on Division 2. Engine 81 (Seat Pleasant) and 371 (Ritchie) assisted with extinguishment on division 1. All Engine Companies were in a position to protect the RIT crews from the fire. After accountability, Rescue Squad 33’s crew completed the primary search on Divisions 1 and 2. The fire extended into both floors of the home and into the attic area before being controlled. An interior attack was utilized for the entire incident. Crews operated well into the morning assisting investigators and completing overhaul. All crews present on the fireground worked together with the utmost professionalism and courage in the extinguishment of the fire and removal of a fellow Firefighter.
The downed firefighter was identified as Firefighter Daniel McGown of Kentland Company 46, previously assigned to Ambulance 833 out of Kentland Station 33. The officers and members of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department offer thoughts and prayers for Danny and wish him a speedy recover. Please keep Danny and his family in your prayers.
Fire Audio Attached
