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House fire in Bethesda, MD – July 7, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 9, 2015
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd and 3rd battalions were alerted to the house fire on Howell Road in Bethesda (Box area 26) on Tuesday, July 7.  With the heat index in the 90s, firefighters battled a basement fire with extension (via void spaces) throughout the house.  The house has been under construction and one worker suffered burn injuries during the fire.  75 firefighters were on scene.  A one-alarm assignment with rapid intervention and a task force was dispatched.

More photos (via Bethesda Magazine) and a news article here:

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fire trucks at a fire scene

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firemen survey a house after a fire

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female firefighter picks up hose after fire

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fireman with saw after a fire

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fire hose laying n the street

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad unit

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fire department air utility unit

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firefighters hydrate on a hot day after fighting a fire

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firefighters hydrate on a hot day after fighting a fire

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fire chief at fire scene

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2-Alarm House Fire in Bethesda, MD – February 19, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 22, 2015
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were alerted to the house fire on Hillmead Road in Bethesda (MD) on Feb. 19.  Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad 741 was first due and the first unit on the scene.  They reported smoke showing on arrival and requested the rapid intervention dispatch (RID) and the fire task force.

Heavy fire was encountered in the basement of the house fed by a natural gas meter.  While first responding units went into fire attack mode, a 2nd alarm was ordered.  Battalion 702 took command, and units from multiple battalions in the county worked the fire.  A MAB (Medical Ambulance Bus) unit, the Kensington Canteen unit, and a Mobile Air Unit responded to provide rehab, hydration, and to refill air packs.  An extended overhaul took place.  I arrived after the 2nd alarm was struck and took photos of the units and crews on the scene.

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smoke from roof of house on fire

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white fire engine in black and white

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firemen at house fire

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firemen at fire scene

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firemen with fire truck

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firemen carry a ladder

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fireman pulls ladder from fire truck

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Pierce tractor drawn aerial Cabin John Park VFD

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firemen put equipment on fire truck

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fireman at fire scene with full PPE

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firemen at a fire scene

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More of my photos from the scene are on my Flickr stream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

More photos and a write-up by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad can be viewed via their Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/BCCRS

HazMat incident in Bethesda, MD – September 15, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 20, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd Battalion and NIH (National Institutes of Health) company 51 responded to the HazMat incident/leaking propane tank on Fairfax Road in Bethesda on Monday.  Due to the explosive danger from the leak, evacuations of the surrounding neighborhood were ordered by the commanding officers.  The BCCRS (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad) Rescue 1 team initiated the evacuation of residents on Fairfax Road leading the residents out of the hot zone to a safe location.  Buses were brought in as well as EMS units to provide refreshments and aid to the evacuated residents.

HazMat 707’s crew worked to mitigate the leak by flaring/burning off the propane throughout the afternoon.  The entire incident lasted approximately 5-6 hours.

Here are some photos from the initial evacuation and showing HazMat 707’s crew taking necessary gear off the rig to walk-in to the hot zone.

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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fire department incident command

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fire department PIO with media

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firefighter escorts elderly man

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firemen remove gear from squad unit

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firefighters on scene

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More photos are up on my Flickr account:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

MCFRS respond to building fire in Chevy Chase – August 18, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on August 22, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd Battalion including Rescue Squad 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad), Engine 707, and Tower 51 (National Institutes of Health) responded to the building fire on Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase on Monday afternoon.  This job was toned out as I was returning from the College Park Engineering Lab fire.

Units briefly had to double check with dispatch regarding the location of the incident since the dry cleaning business’ building is so small and nestled between some larger commercial structures.  A slight haze and odor was located inside the dry cleaners building and firefighters quickly cleared the smoke.  The incident was placed under control and units were quickly returned to service.

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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fireman with ladder

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firemen working

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firemen working

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Montgomery County fire engine

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National Institutes of Health Fire Department

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More photos can be viewed on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

House fire in Chevy Chase, MD – July 28, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 29, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from the 2nd battalion were toned out on Monday morning for the house fire in Chevy Chase on Cummings Lane.  Multiple callers to 911 dispatch reported smoke.  First-due units including Rescue 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad), Truck 706, and Engine 707 arrived to find smoke showing from multiple sides of the structure.  As firefighters began their interior attack, a RIT alarm was toned bringing PGFD (Prince Georges County Fire Department) Rescue Squad 801 to the scene to fulfill RIT duties.

An aggressive interior attack was made on the 1st and 2nd levels and into the basement of the house, and multiple searches were performed by the squad company, all reporting as negative.  Fire was knocked quickly and units remained in the structure to clear smoke and check for extension.

RIT was de-escalated placing RS801 back into service.  Units including Engine 754 from Fort Detrick briefly took over RIT duties and then helped with overhaul.  Rehab was performed by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad EMTs and Paramedics.  The air unit re-supplied bottles, and the Kensington Canteen unit provided cold refreshments to assist with rehab.  Battalion 702 had command.  Units remained on the scene for approx. 3 hours.  Here are some overhaul shots.

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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fire scene with firefighter's helmet

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fireman picking up tools after a fire

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fireman with hose lines at pumper

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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firefighters after fighting a fire

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More photos are available on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/sets/72157645587759100/

Building Fire, Bethesda, MD – July 22, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 25, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units from Bethesda and Silver Spring responded to the building fire in downtown Bethesda on Tuesday evening.  Units arrived to find a smoke haze on the penthouse level.  Truck companies provided ventilation and Rescue 1 (Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad 741) did a search and investigation of the building floors.  The issue was determined to be a malfunctioning HVAC unit.

Here are some apparatus shots and crew pickup including Truck 706 with their extended aerial ladder to the building.

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services on scene

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

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More photos are on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/

 

MCFRS responds to fire at Bethesda Country Day School, June 12, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 13, 2014
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue was alerted to the building fire at the Bethesda Country Day School at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning.  The school is nestled in a neighborhood just adjacent to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The small fire was contained to a water heater in the basement.  Firefighters knocked the fire quickly and performed ventilation while the school was evacuated.  No injuries were reported.

Tower 751 from the NIH Fire Department was on the scene along with Truck 706, Rescue Squad 741 (RS1) and Engine 726.  BC 702 had command.

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fire trucks in Bethesda MD

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NIH Fire Department fire truck

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NIH Fire Department fire truck

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NIH Fire Department fire truck

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fire trucks in Bethesda MD

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fire trucks in Bethesda MD

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More photos can be viewed via my Flickr account:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/sets/72157644736238690/