First Due Job

By Fire Sergeant Shawn Downs
May 26, 2008
On Saturday May 24th at 1044 hrs the box was sounded for 45939 Rolling Rd in Town Creek for the reported electrical socket on fire. Engine 91 responded with four shortly after dispatch. Once on Scene Engine 91 (FF Marshall) reported heavy smoke showing, and advanced an attack line into the structure. Chief 3 (Johnson) arrived on scene moments later and established the Rolling Rd Command. A couple of minutes later Tower 9 (Sgt Downs) and Engine 33 (FF Fairfax) arrived. The Tower began to search while the Engine crew advanced a back up line. While the crews were working inside Tower Chauffeur Keith Fairfax assisted the interior crews by setting up fans, lights and taking out numerous windows as the crews advanced the line. The interior crews found heavy fire conditions in a back bedroom (C Quadrant) extending into the hallway. After quick work with the handline the fire was deemed under control. Engine 74 arrived and began to vent vertically. Water Supply 5 and Truck 7 assisted with salvage and overhaul. Watch two short videos captured by Fire Chief 3 - http://www.bdvfd.org/content/front/Media/0524081055a.3g2 http://www.bdvfd.org/content/front/Media/0524081055b.3g2 Fire Chief 3 (Johnson) Held the Command Sergeant 9A (Downs) Held the Operations
Units:	E 91, Twr 9, E 33, Command 3, Fire Chief 3

Mutual Aid:	E 74, T 7, WS 5, Ambulance 388

Side D after fire knocked

Side C and D where main body of fire was located

Company 7 firefighters getting her opened up.

Chief Johnson doing a final walk around the house

One lane road leading into the residence making it tough to get equipment up to the scene.

Company 7 firefighters opening the roof checking for extension.

Chief Johnson getting a report from Capt. Riley (Co. 7) on interior conditions

Water Supply Fairfax getting his vitals checked by our faithful EMS of Lexington Park Rescue Squad.

Guys taking a blow after getting the fire under control.

Deputy Chief Pilkerton (Co. 7) standing by with his crew awaiting further instructions.

Main area of fire located in rear bedroom. Water Supply 3 Checking it out.

Fire Marshal working with Company 7 firefighters while overhauling fire room.

Water Supply 5 in staging while there crew assist on the fireground

Truck Company 7 in staging while their crew worked on opening up the structure.

State Fire Marshal Brenniman discussing the possible cause with the occupants.

Small basement window that was hard to see during the operations. Half basement located in house.