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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:

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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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fireman with hose

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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/

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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fire trucks in Bethesda MD

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More photos can be viewed via my Flickr account:

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