We Need Some Rain
 
By Public Information Officer Douglas Medley
April 19, 2016
 

It sure seems that way for the whole state of Maryland and today was an example of what to keep expecting if we don't get some rain soon. The tones sounded for a brush fire on Loveville road off of Maryland Route 235 and dispatch advised units marking up on the air and responding that they would have a working fire. This was in Company 7's (Hollywood) first due with Company 2 (Mechanicsville) and I'm pretty sure 7's brush unit under the command of Captain Walter Taylor was first arriving and reported a rather large working fire with woods and trash burning. He requested additional companies to assist on the call. This brought companies 1 (Leonardtown), Company 3 and 9 (Bay District) to the scene

Hollywood made a good knock on the large fire with hand lines off their pumper-tanker and when other brush units arrived It was mostly mop-up with tankers supplying water. The fill site was set up by water supply 5 (Seventh District) in the industrial park on Maryland Route 235. Several trips were made by tankers 1, 2 and 9 to supply all the units at the scene. Overall command was Fire Chief 7 (Brady) and his operations officer was Ass't Chief Scully. You guys from the nuthouse (7) will correct me if I'm wrong i'm sure of that. lol

Now how did I get the scoop on this call you might ask. I was sitting at the station when they asked for our tanker (9) so I got in the cab (with help from the guys) and up the road I went with our Mechanic Jimmy Barnes behind the wheel. I didn't have to do anything but take pictures and report to all to be safe with any open air burning.

Remember what Smokey says "Only We Can Prevent Woods Fires"
 
Chief 7 Brady getting a handle on the situation.
Chief 7 Brady getting a handle on the situation.
Getting some water on the fire.
Getting some water on the fire.
 
Our Sgt. Young stepping on a small stump.
Our Sgt. Young stepping on a small stump.
Jeep 7 way back in the woods.
Jeep 7 way back in the woods.
 
Just some of the burn area. You can see all the downed trees and trash.
Just some of the burn area. You can see all the downed trees and trash.
Big tanker 2 (Mechanicsville)
Big tanker 2 (Mechanicsville)
 
Some of the equipment.
Some of the equipment.
Burn area. Woods are so dry.
Burn area. Woods are so dry.
 
Brush 3 (Officer King) took on the pile of firewood and trash.
Brush 3 (Officer King) took on the pile of firewood and trash.
Re-hab 7 arrives just in time.
Re-hab 7 arrives just in time.
 
7's crew is beat. Most of fire out rest contained.
7's crew is beat. Most of fire out rest contained.
Chief 7A Sully had operations.
Chief 7A Sully had operations.
 
Our guys Sgt. Young and firefighters King and Theden.
Our guys Sgt. Young and firefighters King and Theden.
Good to see the re-hab.
Good to see the re-hab.
 
Brush 7
Brush 7
Engine 74 (Big Gulp) sorry don't know the driver's name. If someone let's me know I would love to give credit.
Engine 74 (Big Gulp) sorry don't know the driver's name. If someone let's me know I would love to give credit.
 
Let's get back at it.
Let's get back at it.
Mechanic Bussler working the line.
Mechanic Bussler working the line.
 
Didn't I have a picture of Bruce leaning on something in my last story.
Didn't I have a picture of Bruce leaning on something in my last story.
Tanker1 (Leonardtown) dropping their load.
Tanker1 (Leonardtown) dropping their load.
 
Mr. Clem driving Tanker 1 with Buck Trossback riding the seat.
Mr. Clem driving Tanker 1 with Buck Trossback riding the seat.
The famous Brothers Buck and Robert Lee. Two of the finest volunteers in the state. They have been in Leonardtown since they were 16 and they are both eligible for social security now.
The famous Brothers Buck and Robert Lee. Two of the finest volunteers in the state. They have been in Leonardtown since they were 16 and they are both eligible for social security now.
 
Mechanic Jimmy Barnes asking medvise on pumping the tanker but I was busy.
Mechanic Jimmy Barnes asking medvise on pumping the tanker but I was busy.
Sgt Young what you up to.
Sgt Young what you up to.
 
Nice looking tanker.
Nice looking tanker.
You can see what was burning.
You can see what was burning.
 
I Think that is Mr. Mattingly wih Bussler and firefighter King.
I Think that is Mr. Mattingly wih Bussler and firefighter King.
Some of the burned area
Some of the burned area
 
When you are done you got to repack the hose.
When you are done you got to repack the hose.
We leaving.
We leaving.