April 30, 2008 0304 hours Box Alarm 36-3 Monroe St. and Lauretta Ave.  FCB struck out a box alarm for a reported dwelling fire in the area of Edmondson Ave. and Monroe St. as Engine 36 left quarters and approached the scene it was obvious where the fire was, they grabbed a plug and made their way toward the fire giving a status report of a 2 story brick MOG heavy fire showing 1st and 2nd floor front and rear.  Truck 10 was not far behind took the front of the dwelling behind Engine 36.  As the crew of Engine 36 was pulling their lines Engine 8's PO covered the plug as the rest of the crew ran to the fire ground and pulled a 2nd line to back up Engine 36.  As the engine companies pushed their way in the crew of Truck 10 was busy getting ground ladders up and forcing entry in the exposures that now had smoke showing from the 2nd floor.  Truck 10's EVD was on the roof making numerous ventilation hole to try and get some heat off the engine companies working inside.  All the companies on the fire ground worked together and were able to get a knock on this stubborn fire.  Command (BC3) called for FIB and after their investigation was complete companies did overhaul.  All companies were clear of the fire ground in about 3 hours.  Two member's (1 from engine 36 and 1 from Engine 8) were sent to the burn center with burns and both are expected to recover and return to duty.

April 29, 2008 1800 hours.  Chief Clack the new Chief of the Fire Department arrived in quarters to have dinner with the member's of A-Shift.  The Chief was treated to a top notch meal consisting of Chicken Chesapeake, Crab Soup, Steamed Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables.  This fine meal was prepared by Truck 10's resident chef, FF/PM Dlabich.  This was also a memorable meal as it was the last time we would dine with Battalion Commander Ruff, FF M. Maurer, and FF/PM Sheehy.  Those 3 member's are leaving to go to new assignments starting next shift.  Chief Ruff will be taking on the roll of Shift Commander for A-Shift, FF Maurer (Chiefs Aide) will be returning to his first acting spot at Engine Co. 35 A-Shift, and FF/PM Sheehy was promoted to EVD at Truck 27, and then Lt. (20 minutes later) at Engine Co. 57.  As the shift sat down to eat, Chief Clack answered some questions and listened to some concerns of the member's.  He also talked about some changes he would like to make, how he would like to see the department run, and about how he is getting acclimated to life here in Baltimore.  A good time was had by all and the member's of the house would like to thank Chief Clack for coming to dinner and being up front with us.  We would also like to extended a congratulations to Chief Ruff and Lt. Sheehy on their new positions as well as wish FF Maurer luck in his spot at Engine 35.  Don't become strangers !!

April 29, 2008

Yes folks it's true William "Mo-town Bill" Sheehy has actually accepted a promotion this time and starting May 5, 2008 will be a Lieutenant at Engine Co. 57 in way, way, way South Baltimore.  Lt. Sheehy should have no problem getting plenty of rest while at Engine 57 and we are sure he will be like a dog scratching at the back door trying to get out of there.  The member's of the house would like say "Congratulations and Good Luck !!"  You will be missed here at Engine 8 and Truck 10.

April 28, 2008 Per Departmental Order 53-08 Engine 8 and Truck 10 will each be receiving 2 FF/PM Recruits from fire school's latest graduating class.  The following have been assigned:

FF/PM Recruit Scott Falconer Engine 8 A-Shift

FF/PM Recruit Patrick Reed Engine 8 B-Shift

FF/PM Recruit John Lindbeck Truck 10 D-Shift

FF/PM Recruit Kyle Stephens Truck 10 C-Shift

The following have transfered in:

FF/PM Scott Novack from Sq-40 Engine 8 D-Shift

Per Capt. Rudasill We don't accept applications only commitments !!

Welcome and Good Luck !!

April 28, 2008 

Several new links have been added to the links page.  One of them is Firehouse Leather, anyone looking into getting a radio strap or truck belt should take a look.  The man does great work, can customize it for you, and the prices are reasonable.  Also a note for anyone who has a link on this site, June 1, 2008 I will be going through the links page and anything that it not up to date (within a few months) will be removed.  If your site address has changed please let me know and I will change it in the links page.

April 26, 2008 1902 hours Box Alarm 8-5 803 N. Payson  Engine 8 and Truck 10 arrived to find smoke showing from a 2 story brick MOG.  Truck 10 forced entry as Engine 8 grabbed a hydrant and stretched a line to the door.  As Engine 8 made their way in Truck 10 laddered the dwelling and vented the second floor.  Crews found fire in the 2nd floor rear and were able to get a quick knock on the fire.  Companies did a quick overhaul and most companies cleared the scene in about an hour. 

April 26, 2008 0316 hours Box Alarm 13-22 North Ave. and Charles St.  Units from the first alarm were arriving on location of a 4 story brick commercial building with heavy fire showing from multiple floors.  Engine 13 requested the 2nd alarm right away and this brought Engine 8 and Truck 10 to the scene.  Both companies arrived and were put to work.  Engine 8 was directed to take a line from Engine 52 and operate in the rear alley area protecting exposures from the heavy fire in the rear of the building. Truck 10 placed their ladder pipe in service, placed ground ladders around fire building and assisted in opening roll up doors.Crews were on the fire ground and eventually made relief on scene.  Most companies cleared the fire ground after approx. 6 hours.

April 22, 2008 0433 hours Box Alarm 13-2 570 W. Preston St.  Engine 13 arrived with 2 story brick rowhouse with smoke showing from the 2nd floor front.  Engine 8 arrived, covered Engine 13's plug and took a second line in to back them up.  Companies found a bedroom fire on the 2nd floor and were able to make quick work of it.  Truck 10 was the 2nd due truck and took a position in the rear, raising ground ladders, opening up and securing utilities.  Companies were on scene for about an hour.

April 20, 2008 The members of the house would like to wish Adrian Cook well in her transfer to Engine Co. 43 in Northwest Baltimore.  She has been a member of Engine 8 for over 8 years and decided she would like to work a little closer to home.  Good Luck Adrian !!

April 18, 2008 1449 hours Box Alarm 55-5 1258 Sargent St. 1st arriving companies reported heavy fire in the rear of a 2 story brick MOG with extension to exposures on both sides of the dwelling.  Companies immediately went to work opening up and getting lines in service.  Engine 8 was assigned the 5th engine and took a position in the rear assisting with placing lines in service.  Command quickly called for an additional Engine and Truck, this brought Truck 10 to the scene.  They were tasked with going to the roof and assisting other units already on scene with getting it opened up as there was a large volume of fire in the cock loft area of these dwellings.  After extensive opening up companies were able to get a good knock on the fire and most companies were released.  engine 8 and Truck 10 cleared after about 2 1/2 hours.

April 17, 2008 0407 hours Box Alarm 23-25 1003 Fayette St.  Engine 14 arrived and had heavy fire and smoke in the front of a 3 story brick MOG with reported people trapped in the rear.  As Engine 14 was giving their size up Truck 10 arrived and took position in the rear of the dwelling.  They immediately raised ground ladder's to the rear and were able to remove 2 kids and 1 adult from a 2nd floor roof.  None of the trapped victims were injured.  As Engine 14 was checking the house, the only fire that was found was a small fire in the basement which was quickly extinguished.  What appeared to have happened was, apparently a fire bomb was thrown at a memorial for a young child that had been killed out front of this dwelling causing large amount of exterior fire and smoke.  A small amount of fire had extended into the basement around the window area and smoke had filled the home.  Units were able to vent the home and after waiting for FIB and Crime Lab most companies were clear after about 3 hours.

 

April 17, 2008 0029 hours Box Alarm 36-6 304 N. Smallwood St.  While clearing a box alarm in Engine 53's area BC6 was returning to Steadman Station when he happened upon a building with smoke coming from it.  BC6 notified FCB and the box was struck.  The building is a warehouse used for recycling old mattresses and takes up almost an entire city block. Engine 36 arrived and grabbed a plug, while Truck took position and laddered the roof along with forcing entry for the engine crew.  As crews made their way in, they found a stack of mattresses that were burning but held in check by an sprinkler head that had activated.  All searches were negative and crews were able to dismantle the stack and get a quick knock on the fire but now had the problem of smoke removal in  a 200' X 600' warehouse.  Truck 10 and Truck 8 worked together getting fans in service in an attempt to ventilate the building.  after minor overhaul and smoke removal Truck 10 cleared the scene along with most companies in about 3 hours.  Engine 8 would normally run this box, but was standing by for a medic on Cooks Lane.

 

April 16, 2008 2116 hours Box Alarm 8-8 1724 N. Fulton Ave.  Engine 8 and Truck 10 went on location of a 3 story brick MOG with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor front.  As Engine 8 stretched a line, Truck 10 raised multiple ground ladders to the 2nd and 3rd floors.  Companies made there way in, and located the bulk of the fire in the 2nd floor front room with some extension into the hallway area.  As the crew of Truck 10 was venting the building and conducting a search, Engine 8's crew was able to get a quick knock on the fire.  All searches proved negative in this occupied dwelling.  FIB was notified and upon their investigation being completed companies overhauled the dwelling and returned to service.  Units cleared in about 2 1/2 hours.

April 13, 2008 2225 hours Box Alarm 14-6 1932 Wilhelm St.  Engine 14 arrived on location of a 2 story brick MOG with smoke showing from the 2nd floor.  Upon making entry it was found to have several fires set in the dwelling from the basement to the 2nd floor.  Engine 8 arrived as the 4th due engine and laid a line to the rear, pulling a line to back up Engine 14, who found a small fire in the basement and heavy fire on the 2nd floor rear.  Truck 10 arrived and took position in the front as the 1st arriving truck.  They threw multiple ground ladders, performed searches and open the roof and interior for companies operating hand lines on the interior.  After FIB completed their investigation and overhaul was done, companies went in service after 3 hours on the fire ground.

April 13, 2008 0454 hours Box Alarm 13-14 2218 Druid Hill Ave.  Engine 13 arrived on location of a 3 story brick MOG with heavy fire showing from the 2nd and 3rd floor.  engine 8 arrived as the 3rd due engine and assumed RIT and assisted with forced entry into the exposures.  Truck 10 took the rear as the 2nd due truck company and assisted companies inside with opening up and securing utilities.  Companies got a quick knock on the fire and with limited overhaul most companies cleared the scene in about an hour.

April 13, 2008 0049 hours Box Alarm 29-1 2912 Springhill Ave.  Engine 29 went on location of a 2 story brick garden style apartment building with heavy fire from the front.  Engine 8 was on the initial box alarm but was canceled en route by a company who "jumped" the box.  As Engine 8 was returning to quarters FCB, at the request of command (BC5 Wagner) added an additional Engine and Truck.  This brought Engine 8 and Truck 10 to the scene.  Engine 8 arrived and was assigned RIT duties in the front, assisting with ground ladders and knocking down some exterior fire. truck 10 was assigned to assist companies inside with opening up.  The fire was contained to one unit and Engine 8 and Truck 10 cleared the fire ground in about 1 hour.  While en route back to quarters Engine 8 was involved in a minor MVC with no injuries.

April 5, 2008 0051 hours Box Alarm 52-8 Pulaski St./Clifton Ave.  Engine 52 arrived on location of a 2 story brick MOG on Pulaski St. with heavy smoke and fire showing in the rear.  Engine 8 arrived 2nd due, covered the plug and pulled a 2nd line to back up Engine 52.  As Engine 52 made their way to the 1st floor rear, Engine 8 took the 2nd line to the 2nd floor.  Finding only heavy smoke conditions Engine 8 ventilated the 2nd floor and was able to see the house next door had fire in it as well.  With the assistance of Engine 36, Engine 8 backed their line out and made their way into the exposure finding fire in the rear on all 3 floors.  Truck 10 arrived as the 1st due truck and laddered the building, forced entry and performed searchs as well as ventilation.  All searches were negative and with all companies working on the fireground they were able to get a quick knock on the fire.  companies were held for extensive overhaul and cleared the fireground in about 3 hours.

Lt. Darby and FF/PM Sheehy taking a break awaiting FIB to finish their investigation before doing overhaul.

March 31, 2008 1905 hours Box 8-11 722 N. Gilmor St.  Engine 8 arrived on location of a 3 story brick MOG with smoke showing from the 3rd floors.  As Truck 10 was forcing open the front door Engine 8 stretched their 250' line and made their way in.  Companies found fire in the rear of the dwelling on the 2nd and 3rd floors and were able to get a knock on it after a few minutes.  Command held all companies to help overhaul.  Most companies cleared the fireground in about 3 hours.

March 30, 2008 1339 hrs Box Alarm 13-16 500 blk Wilson St.  Engine 13 and Truck 16 arrived on location of what was a 3 story brick MOG that had collapsed into the basement.  Bystanders were reporting that there was someone reported to have been working in the basement of the building.  The SRO (Special Rescue Ops.) Team was activated.  Engine 8 and Truck 10 were on the assignment to assist with manpower.  Companies were on scene for several hours and after locating the victim it was confirmed he had succumbed to his injuries.  Companies cleared the scene in about 4 hours.

March 25, 2008 1234 hours Box Alarm 8-8 1615 McKean Ave.  Truck arrived on location of a 2 story brick MOG with nothing showing.  As Engine 8 was coming up the block after leading off at the plug it was upgraded to smoke showing 2nd floor.  A resident greeted the crew of Truck 10 at the door and said the fire was upstairs.  As the tiller man and step man from Truck 10 threw ground ladders and opened up they were greeted with heavy smoke conditions on the 2nd floor.  They made entry and began to conduct a search while Engine 8 was bringing a line up to the 2nd floor.  Crews found the middle room on the 2nd floor was off and were able to get a quick but hard earned knock on it.  It seemed there might have been some flammable liquids of some kind being stored in the room and they proved to be a little stubborn.  All searches were negative and after some overhaul and FIB's  investigation crews cleared the scene in about 3 hours.

March 24, 2008 2210 hours Box Alarm 13-16 2100 blk Division St.  Engine 13 arrived on location and reported they had a 1 story EOG vacant bar with heavy smoke and fire through the roof.  Command (BC3 F. Ruff) order exterior operations only as crews began to go to work.  Truck 10 arrived as the 1st truck, forced entry, and threw multiple ground ladders before eventually setting up for ladder pipe operations.  Engine 8 arrived as the 2nd due engine, covered Engine 13's plug and put a 2nd line in service.  After the fire was throughly suppressed by the ladder pipes, crews were able to over haul for hot spots and pack up.  Most companies cleared the fire ground in about 3 hours.

March 24, 2008 0223 hours Box Alarm 13-17 Calhoun and Presstman St's.  As Engine 8 was stopping to grab a plug Truck 10 arrived and reported a 3 story brick MOG with heavy fire from the 1st floor, companies in the rear reported heavy smoke from the 3rd floor.  Both companies took position in the front and immediately went to work stretching lines and raising ladders.  Companies moving in found heavy fire conditions on the 1st floor and Engine 13 who took a 2nd line in found fire on the 3rd floor.  As the truck companies were opening the place up the engine companies were able to get a good knock on the fire.  Command held most companies for minor overhaul and all units cleared in about 2 hours.

March 23, 2008 1543 hours Box Alarm 55-9 208 S. Calhoun St.  Engine 14 arrived on location of a 2 story brick EOG with heavy smoke on the 1st and 2nd floors and fire showing from side "Delta".  Engine 8 arrived 2nd and covered Engine 14's plug and stretched a 2nd line to back them up.  Crews found heavy fire on the 1st floor.  As crews were making their in with attack lines command request an additional engine and truck from FCB.  This added Truck 10 to the box.  As crews were getting a good knock on the fire Truck 10 arrived and was tasked with laddering the "Bravo" exposure and assisting with opening up to check for extension.  Command held most companies for overhaul and to await FIB.  Most companies were clear of the scene within 2 hours.  Truck 10 cleared in a little over an hour.

March 23, 2008 0138 hours Box Alarm 20-3 1700 Thomas Ave.  Engine 52 arrived on location of a 2 story brick EOG with fire showing from the 2nd floor.  Engine arrived as the 2nd due engine, covered the plug and assisted companies operating inside on the 2nd with a 2nd line.  Truck 10 arrived as the 1st truck and took position in the front of the building.  Crews made a attack on the fire while the trucks laddered the building and opened up.  This was a complete 2nd floor burnout.  Companies cleared the fire ground in about 2 hours.

March 22, 2008 0147 hours Box Alarm T6-11  1619 - 1629 Warner St.  Companies on the initial alarm called for the 2nd alarm while en route, reporting they had a large fire and a heavy column of smoke.  First arriving companies reported a large 1 1/2 story lumber warehouse heavily involved with partial collapses occurring.  Command immediately ordered a defensive operation and additional alarms were sounded.  Engine 8 and Truck 10 were dispatched on the 2nd alarm, on arrival they were set up to perform ladder pipe ops.  Truck 10 positioned their aerial ladder and began to put their  ladder pipe in operation.  Engine 8 was tasked with multiple assignments on the fire ground.  This was an all night operation as most companies were on the fire ground for several hours.  Truck 10 was out for 10 hours before clearing the scene.

March 18, 2008 0255 hours Box Alarm 14-10 1521 W. Baltimore St.  Fire Communication Bureau dispatched a box alarm for a reported building fire at 1521 W. Baltimore St. as units were beginning to arrive on location with nothing evident, and updated address was given with a building fire being reported at 2115 W. Baltimore St.  Engine 36 and Truck 10 arrived 1st to find a 3 story brick MOW with smoke showing.  As companies made it inside they located a fire on the 2nd floor involving the middle room and hallway.  Engine 36 with assistance of Engine 14 was able to get a good knock on the fire.  Truck 10 raised ground ladders, opened up, and performed searches.  All searches were negative and command held some companies for overhaul.  Engine 8 was 3rd due (RIT) on the box.  Most companies cleared the fire ground in about 2 hours.

March 12, 2008 0321 hours Box Alarm 14-5 100 blk S. Pulaski St.  Engine 14 arrived on location of a vacant 2 story brick MOG with heavy fire showing from the rear.  Engine 8 arrived as the 4th due engine and took a line to the rear and encountered heavy fire conditions and partial collapse of the dwelling in the rear with extension into the dwellings on either side.  Truck was dispatched as the 2nd due truck but arrived first and took the front of the building.  As Engine 8 was working in the rear Truck 10 forced entry into the fire building for Engine 14 and raised ground ladders and started to open up before command pulled everyone out for fear of a building collapse.  Upon being pulled out Truck 10 was sent into the exposures to open for engine companies bringing lines in to stop the extension.  Companies were able to bring this fire under control in about an hour and after 2 1/2 hours most companies were clearing the fire ground.  While this fire was going on another fire was dispatched a few blocks away on Ashton St., it was handled by transfer companies and was contained to a bedroom.

News video can be seen here

March 10, 2008 0858 hours Box Alarm 36-9 N. Dukeland & W. Lanvale St.  Engine 36 arrived on location of a 2 story brick MOG with smoke showing from the 2nd floor.  Truck 10 arrived as the first due truck and took the front.  As Truck 10 was forcing the front door, Engine 8 was covering Engine 36's hydrant after being redesignated as the 2nd due by BC3 while enroute.  Engine 36 took the first line through the door and Engine 8 pulled a second line and proceed to make entry to back up Engine 36.  As crews made their way in they found heavy smoke conditions and were unable to locate the fire.  As Engine 36 proceeded to the rear Engine 8 hit the steps and made their way to the 2nd floor.  Truck 10 located a small fire in the 2nd floor front room and it was quickly extinguished by Engine 8.  After minor overhaul and wetting down all units cleared in a liitle over an hour.

The member's of the house would like to ask everyone to keep FF/PM Isaacs of Engine Co. 6 in there thoughts and prayers.  FF/PM Isaacs was injured while enroute to a dwelling fire on March 6, 2008 and is currently in Shock Trauma.  His condition is improving day by day and any further info will be posted.

 

*** As of 3/16/2008 FF/PM Isaacs is home and recovering well.  He will continue rehab and is looking better and better everyday.***

Please continue to wish for his speedy recovery.

March 4, 2008 2010 hours Box Alarm 23-23 939 W. Lombard Street  Engine 14 arrived on location of a with heavy smoke showing from multiple 3 story dwellings.  Engine was assigned as the RIT company on the 1st alarm and assisted with throwing ladders and opening up in the front as crews were opening the dwellings up in an attempt to locate the fire.  Command (BC6) quickly called for the 2nd alarm and soon there after Engine 8 was assigned to take a line into the exposure to stop the fire from running down the block.  Engine 8 made their way into the Bravo exposure and encountered heavy fire in the cockloft front to back and was able to put a stop on it after opening up.  Companies were held for almost 3 hours for overhaul and investigation.

March 2, 2008 0405 hours Box Alarm 20-18 Westwood Ave. and Ellamont St.  Engine 20 arrived on location of a 2 1/2 story framer with heavy fire showing fromt the 2nd floor rear.  Engine 8 arrived as the 4th due company, grabbed a hydrant and advanced a line to the rear fire escape where they were able to make access through a rear door.  As Engine 8 made entry the encountered heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor and were able to get a quick knock on the fire.  Truck 10 picked up on the box while out on the street and arrived as the 2nd due truck, taking a position in the rear and made their way inside to open up for Engine 8 who was still operating on the 2nd floor.  Companies were held for overhaul and Engine 8 and Truck 10 cleared after about 2 hours.

EVD Rich Garrison has been activated and his Maryland National Guard unit has been deployed to Iraq.  The members of the house would like to ask everyone to keep EVD Garrison in their thoughts and pray for his safe return.  The house will not be the same without you Rich and we all would like to THANK YOU for serving our country and wish you a safe and quick return to duty here and Engine 8 and Truck 10.

 

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