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"Often imitated, NEVER duplicated"

Death of a BCFD Active Member

The Officers and Members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Medic 15 and Battalion 3 wish to express their condolences to the family of Active Member Robert Sebeck, Emergency Boat Operator, Fire Rescue Boat #1, A-Shift.  EBO Sebeck passed away from a Non-Line of Duty injury on July 12, 2010.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the members at the Station of the Fire Boat.

6/29/2010 Truck and Chief Take Possible Arson Fire

June 29, 2010, 0355 hours

Box Alarm 40-17

4309 Norfolk Avenue

Truck 10 (WF-Truck) & Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

WBAL Channel 11 Coverage Click HERE

6/25/2010 Fire Due Fire

June 25, 2010, 1839 hours

Box Alarm 8-11

202 N Gilmor St

Engine 8, Truck 10 and Battalion 3

3 Story dwelling fire

Units out over 2 hours

6/20/2010 Working Fire in a 20 Box

June 20, 2010 1555 hours

Box Alarm 20-9

3706 Nortonia Rd

Engine 8 (5th) Truck 10 (WF-Truck) Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Units out 1.25 hours

6/6/2010 2nd Alarm in 52's Area

June 6, 2010, 0552 hours

2nd Alarm Box 52-5

2922 Parkwood Av

Truck 10 (2nd truck on 1st) & Battalion 3 (1st)

3 Story end of group dwelling with extension to the exposure dwelling

ENGINE 8 WAS CLOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO SAVE MONEY!

5/25/2010 D.O. #51-10 - Transfers

Congratulations to EVD Thomas Alteiri, II.  EVD Alteiri has received a permanent position at Truck Company No. 8 on B-Shift.  Best of luck.

5/13/2010 8x10 Take 2nd Alarmer in Northwest

May 13, 2010

2nd Alarm Box 40-7

4809 Gwynn Oak Avenue

Engine 8 (WF Enging), Truck 10(WF Truck), Battalion 3(2nd Chief on initial), Medic 15(2nd Medic)

2 Story frame dwelling fire

Units out about 1.5 hours

5/9/2010 3rd Alarm Fire in 14 Box

May 9, 2010

3rd Alarm Box 14-5

Unit block of S Fulton Avenue

Engine 8 (2nd due on 1st), Truck 10 (1st truck on 1st), Battalion 3 (1st Chief on 1st), Medic 15

(3) 3 story, middle of the group, dwellings on fire

Units out 3.5 hours

5/7/2010 The 8x10 take 3rd Alarm Fire on East Side

May 7, 2010

3rd Alarm Box T15-14

700 block of N Collington Avenue

Engine 8 (4th engine on 2nd), Truck 10 (2nd truck on 3rd)

Multiple 2 story dwellings on fire

Engine 8 was out 0.5 hours and Truck 10 was out 2.0 hours

 

 

4/25/2010 2nd Alarm Taxpayer in Northwest

April 25, 2010

2nd Alarm Box 40-7

4704 Liberty Heights Avenue

Truck 10 (2nd truck on 2nd) & Battalion 3 (2nd chief on initial)

2 story taxpayer, fire on 2nd floor.  Four occupants rescued by the OFF DUTY crew of Truck 12.  Squad 40 was transferred to Engine 29 because they were closed by the Administration to save money.  The night crew from Truck 12 was manning Bariatric Medic 65.  Fortunately, the night crew of Truck 12 was in station and responded before they were on duty.

Truck 10 out 1.25 hours

4/19/2010 2 Alarm Warehouse Fire in 36's Area

April 19, 2010

2nd Alarm Box 36-10

802 N Franklintown Road

Engine 8 (3rd due) Truck 10 (1st due) Battalion 3 (1st due)

3 story warehouse fire

Units out about 2.75 hours

4/7/2010 FF MAYDAY In Northwest

The Officer's and Members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 offer our thoughts and prayers to an injured Brother from the BCFD.  He was injured while operating at 2nd Alarm Box 40-8.  We wish you a healthy and speedy recovery!

3/21/2010 2 Baltimore Police Officers Shot

The Officer's and Member's of Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 offer our thoughts and prayers to the families of the 2 Baltimore Police Officers who were shot around 12:30am this morning in Southeast Baltimore.  Both Officers are currently at Shock Trauma undergoing surgery for their injuries.  During the altercation, they were able to return fire, killing the suspect.

Best Wishes For A Speedy Recovery!

3/8/2010 2nd Alarmer In 20 Engine's Area

March 8, 2010, 2337 hours

Box Alarm 2-2-20-7

3310 Elgin Avenue

Engine 8, Truck 10 & Battalion 3

3 Story Dwelling Fire

Units out 2.5 hours

3/4/2010 Truck 10 and Battalion 3 Get A Hat Trick

March 4, 2010, just before 1500 hours

Box Alarm 13-5

1623 Druid Hill Avenue

Engine 8 (2nd due Engine) Truck 10 (2nd due Truck) Battalion 3(1st due Chief)

3 Story Dwelling Fire

Engine 8's 2nd Fire of the Day

Truck 10 & Battalion 3's 3rd Fire of the Day

3/4/2010 2nd Fire Of The Day For The 8x10

March 4, 2010, shortly after noon

Box Alarm 20-2

2000 block of Ashburton Street

Truck 10 (2nd due Truck) & Battalion 3(1st due Chief)

1 Story Auto Repair Facility with Heavy Fire and Haz-Mat

Units out about 2 hours

Engine 8 was out of service at EMT refresher, but would have been 3rd due.

Channel 11 Story

3/4/2010 3rd Alarm Fatal Fire

March 4, 2010, just as the clock was striking 0200 hours, FCB alerted Box Alarm 52-4, a dwelling fire in the 3500 block of Woodbrook Avenue, reported multiple people trapped.  (The Station of Engine Company No. 52 is located at 3525 Woodbrook Ave) Engine 8 was the 4th due engine, Truck 10 was the 2nd due truck and Battalion Chief 3 was the 1st due chief.  Engine 52 arrived with a three story, middle of the group dwelling, fire showing from the first floor.  Truck 10 took position in the rear, reporting heavy fire from all three floors.  A 35' ladder was thrown to the 3rd floor and a 24' ladder to the 2nd.  Engine 8 grabbed a plug and stretched an attack line as well.  Battalion 3 arrived and assumed Command and sounded a Working Fire Alarm.  Truck 10 forced entry for Engine 8's crew who began to assist with extinguishment inside the dwelling.  Truck 10 began a primary search of the first floor and basement, both negative.  Utilities were controlled as well.  Units ascending the interior stairway encountered a significant amount of contents inside the dwelling, making it extremely difficult to make any headway on the fire.  Command then filled out the Second Alarm, bringing Medic 15 to the scene.  With multiple lines in service, units on the second floor were not making any progress extinguishing the fire due to the fire load, so Command ordered an evacuation of the dwelling.  The Shift Commander arrived and assumed Command and reassigned Battalion 3 to Operations.  Companies on the Second Alarm were ordered into each exposure to contain minor extension on both sides Bravo and Delta.  Command then Sounded a 3rd Alarm to assist with on scene operations.  After all visible fire was knocked down with master streams, Command ordered minimal personnel into the structure to perform Searches and knock hot spots.  Unfortunately three civilians were found inside the structure.  Two family members were able to escape prior to the Fire Department's arrival.  FIB and Police Arson were on location to conduct their investigation, which is still ongoing.  One member was injured with non life threatening injuries.  He was transported to an area hospital and later released.  Members from C-Shift were relieved on scene at 0700 hours by oncoming B-Shift.  B-Shift remained for an additional 2.5 hours making Engine 8 and Truck 10's service time 7.5 hours.  Many thanks to the members of Car 414 for service on this incident.

The Officers and Members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 offer our sincere condolences to the families who were affected by this unfortunate tragedy this morning.

Channel 11 Story

Channel 13 Story

3/4/2010 Mayor Rawlings-Blake Hospitalized

The Officer's and Members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 want to wish Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake a speedy recovery from her hospitalization today.

3/2/2010 Dwelling Fire In 14's Area

March 2, 2010, 1213 hours

Box Alarm 14-7

1811 Lemmon Street

Engine 8 (2nd due Engine) Truck 10 (WF Truck)

2 Story MOG Dwelling Fire

Units out about 1.5 hours

*Truck 10 was on a Medic Stand By on the initial alert, they would have been 2nd Truck

*Battalion 3 was out of service at EMT refresher

2/27/2010 Chief Goes Northwest, Again!

February 27, 2010, 1359 hours

Box Alarm 46-18

4200 Menlo Drive

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Building Fire

Battalion 3 out for 2 hours

2/23/2010 Chief & Medic Take Deuce In Park Heights

February 23, 2010, 2055 hours

Box Alarm 2-2-29-9

4101 Reisterstown Road

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief on 1st Alarm) & Medic 15 (2nd Alarm Medic)

100x300 1 Story Auto Repair Facility

2/22/2010 Northwest Dwelling Fire For Battalion 3

February 22, 2010, 2230 hours

Box Alarm 52-15

2509 W Forest Park Avenue

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire

2/22/2010 3rd Fire In 18 hours

February 22, 2010, 0011 hours

Box Alarm 47-14

2027 Hollins Ferry Road

Truck 10 (2nd Truck) and Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

2 Story EOG Dwelling Fire

Truck 10 out 2.5 hours

2/21/2010 2nd Fire Of The Day For The 8x10

February 21, 2010, 1746 hours

Box Alarm 36-10

408 N Franklintown Road

Engine 8 (WF Engine), Truck 10 (2nd Truck) and Battalion 3 (1st Chief)

Dwelling Fire

Units out 1.5 hours

2/21/2010 5 Alarm Warehouse Fire In Woodberry

February 21, 2010

0637 hours: Box Alarm 83-11 for a Building on Fire near I-83 and W. Cold Spring Lane, Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

0641 hours: 2nd Alarm Box 83-11 requested by Engine 21, Engine 8 (2nd Engine) Truck 10 (2nd Truck) & Medic 15

0657 hours: 3rd Alarm Box 21-7 at the corrected address of 1760 Union Avenue

0719 hours: Special Call 4 Engine Companies

0732 hours: Special Call 4 Engine Companies

0759 hours: Complete the 4th Alarm

0942 hours: Complete the 5th Alarm

Units operated at a 100' x 300' warehouse with heavy fire conditions throughout.

See Howard Meile's Photos HERE

 WBAL CHANNEL 11 PICTURES AND VIDEO

WJZ CHANNEL 13 PICTURES AND VIDEO

WBFF CHANNEL 45 PICTURES AND VIDEO

WMAR CHANNEL 2 PICTURES AND VIDEO

2/18/2010 3rd Alarm Church Fire On The Eastside Brings E8

February 18, 2010, 0927 hours

Box Alarm 3-3-T15-2

1725 N Milton Avenue

Engine 8 transferred to E33 responded as the first Engine on the 3rd Alarm.

1 1/2 story Church Fire

RAW Video From WBAL Tower Cam

WBAL Helicopter Video

WBAL Photo Slideshow

2/13/2010 Reservoir Hill Working Fire

February 13, 2010, 0751 hours

Box Alarm 13-14

2273 Madison Avenue

Enigne 8 (3rd due Engine), Truck 10 (2nd due Truck), Battalion 3 (1st Chief), Medic 15

Dwelling Fire

2/11/2010 Another Fire For The 8x10

February 11, 2010, 0748 hours

Box Alarm 20-9

2210 Mount Holly Street

Engine 8 (2nd due Engine), Truck 10 (2nd due Truck), Battalion 3 (2nd due Chief)

Dwelling Fire

Units out 3.75 hours

2/10/2010 2nd Alarm Brings The 8x10

February 10, 2010, 0639 hours

Box Alarm 2-2-30-12

4408 Adelle Terrace

Engine 8 (1st Engine on 2nd Alarm), Truck 10 (WF Truck), Battalion 3 (1st Chief and Incident Commander)

2.5 story wood frame dwelling fire

Due to the large amount of snow, the Maryland National Guard was activated and assisted the BCFD throughout the blizzard. 

Engine 8 and Truck 10 out about an hour.

 

2/7/2010 Northwest Working Fire

February 7, 2010, 1833 hours

Box Alarm 20-8

3514 Windsor Mill Rd

Engine 8 (WF Engine), Truck 10 (2nd Truck on initial), Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire

2/6/2010 Heavy Snow Doesn't Stop The 8x10

February 6, 2010, 2335 hours

Box Alarm 8-2

1151 N Carrollton Av

Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3

3 Story MOG Working Dwelling Fire

Engine 8 and Truck 10 became stuck in about 2 feet of snow on the unplowed streets while responding to this alarm.  The PO and EVDs remained with the units awaiting a tow truck while the rest of the crew trudged through the snow on foot with SCBA, tools and hose.  They arrived and began firefighting operations.  Units were on scene for about 3 hours.

 

2/2/2010 Eastside 2nd Alarmer Brings E8

February 2, 2010, 0128 hours

Box Alarm 2-2-6-30

413 E Biddle Street

Engine 8 (3rd Engine on 2nd Alarm)

3 Story Brick Dwelling Fire

 

1/30/2010 Polar Bear Plunge 2010

Members of the Baltimore City Fire Department, lead by Engine 8 Lieutenant Sam Darby, participated in the Maryland Special Olympics, Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 30, 2010.  The Air Temp. was a brisk 15 degrees, with heavy snow, but that did not stop the dedicated men of the BCFD.  In all, 24 members of the BCFD joined the Polar Bear Team, and raised over $3,000 for Special Olympics.  Pictures will be coming as soon as the camera's thaw out.  We look forward to Plunging again next year.  Special thanks go out to the Team Leader, Organizer and Tent Owner Lt. Darby.

1/29/2010 Truck 10 Makes A Rescue In An 8 Box

January 29, 2010, 1350 hours, FCB alerted Box Alarm 8-4, a reported dwelling fire at 604 N. Payson Street.  Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 responded.  Engine 8 was out of service staffing Decon 1 for the Presidental visit to Baltimore.  While enroute, Communications advised they were receiving multiple calls indicating a victim was trapped on the second floor and can be seen through a front window.  Engine 36 and Truck 10 arrived with a two story, middle of the group dwelling, smoke showing.  As Engine 36 began to stretch a line, Truck 10 threw ground ladders to the window where the victim was last reported to be seen.  Truck 10's crew located the victim in the front bedroom and removed him via the ground ladders.  He was transferred to the care of Medic 21 where he was transported to Shock Trauma for smoke inhalation.  The fire was located on the first floor, middle and rear rooms.  Battalion 3 sounded a Working Fire for this alarm.  The air temperature was 22 degrees with a wind chill of 10 degrees.  The remainder of the assignment assisted with opening up, performing additional searches and controling utilities.  After FIB completed their investigation, units overhauled.  No additional injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

1/28/2010 D.O. 08-10 Transfer

Effective February 3, 2010, EVD Ben Donovan, disbanded from Truck Company No. 3, will be assigned to Truck Company No. 10 on A-Shift.  Ben will take EVD Wenger's spot after Ryan was promoted in January.  Welcome to the 8x10 Ben.

1/26/2010 2nd Alarm Fire In Northwest Brings the 8x10

January 26, 2010, 2318 hours

Box Alarm 2-2-40-4

3001 Garrison Boulevard

Engine 8(2nd Engine on 2nd Alarm) Truck 10(1st Truck on 2nd Alarm) Battalion 3(2nd Chief on initial)

Dwelling Fire

Truck 10 out 1.5 hours and Engine 8 out 2.75 hours

1/26/2010 New addition!

Congratulations to EVD Hiebler and his family.  At 1600 hours, the Hiebler's welcomed a new addition, Samantha Rose Hiebler.  She weighed in at 8lbs. 5.4oz.  Mom and baby are doing well.

1/25/2010 Chief Takes Another Northwest Fire

January 25, 2010, 2334 hours

Box Alarm 40-18

3408 Garrison Boulevard

Battalion 3 (2nd)

Frame Dwelling Fire

 

1/22/2010 Working Fire In Northwest

January 22, 2010, 1704 hours

Box Alarm 20-9

2223 Mount Holly Street

Engine 8 & Truck 10 (Working Fire Units) Battalion 3(2nd)

2 Story End of Group Dwelling Fire

Units out 1 hour

1/20/2010 First Due Dwelling Fire

January 20, 2010, 1943 hours

Box Alarm 8-2

1378 N Calhoun Street

Truck 10, Battalion 3 & Medic 15

3 Story MOG Dwelling Fire

Engine 8 was transferred to Anne Arundel County Co. 31 while their units operated on a 3rd alarm of fire.

1/19/2010 Working Fire In Southwest

January 19, 2010, 0414 hours

Box Alarm 14-4

2648 St. Benedict Street

Engine 8(5th) Truck 10(Working Fire Truck) Battalion 3(1st)

2 Story Frame Dwelling Fire

Units out 1.5 hours

Seven City Firefighters Hurt In East Baltimore Fire

Around 6:00 am on January 15, 2009, Units in the First Battalion were dispatched to the Unit Block of N. East Avenue in South East Baltimore.  Initially arriving companies encountered a 2 story, middle of the group, dwelling fire.  The main seat of the fire was located in the basement.  While they were extinguishing the fire, a large explosion occurred.  Seven Firefighters were injured.  Six were transported to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center and one was taken to Johns Hopkins Main Hospital.  Six of the members were treated and released.  One member was admitted with non-life threatening injuries and is in stable condition.  A Second Alarm was subsequently sounded to assist with on scene operations.  The professionalism exhibited by both the Fire and EMS members on scene and behind the scenes demonstrates our members dedication to the City of Baltimore.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

The Officers and Members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15 wish all involved a healthy and speedy recovery.

1/13/2010 Dwelling Fire in 13's Area

January 13, 2010, 0451 hours

Box Alarm 13-15

1378 W North Avenue

Engine 8(3rd) Truck 10(2nd) Battalion 3(1st) & Medic 15

3 Story Brick Dwelling Fire

Units out 1.75 hours 

1/12/2010 Dwelling Fire In 36's Area

January 12, 2010, 0302 hours

Box Alarm 36-6

2002 W Lexington Street

Engine 8(3rd) Battalion 3 & Medic 15

Dwelling Fire

Engine 8 out 2.25 hours

Truck 10 was out closed by the Administration to save money.

1/6/2010 2nd Alarm Fire Down The Street; Engine 8 CLOSED!

January 6, 2009, 0842 hours

Box Alarm 36-3

243 N Fulton Avenue

Truck 10 (1st Truck), Battalion 3 (1st Chief) & Medic 15

2nd Alarm; 3 Story EOG Dwelling Fire

Engine 14, the 2nd due engine, was out of service training during this alarm.

Engine 8, the 3rd due engine, was closed by the Administration to save money.

During this Alarm, a 30 Box on S Culver Street was sounded.  That assignment was:

E58 E31 E29 E35 E46 T12 T3, ALL FROM QUARTERS!

SEE MORE PHOTOS HERE

G.O. 91-09 Promotion

Effective January 6, 2010, EVD Ryan Wenger has been promoted to Pump Operator.  Ryan has been assigned to Engine Company No. 13.  Congratulations to Ryan and best of luck.

1/3/2009 First Fire Of The Year For The Engine, A Few Blocks From The Truck's

January 3, 2009, 0157 hours

Box Alarm 58-16

2641 Puget Street

Engine 8 (5th Engine on 1st Alarm)

2nd Alarm Apartment Fire

Engine 8 out for 3 hours.

Truck 10 and Battalion 3 were still operating at S Paca Street, but would have responded on this alarm.

Air Temp was 20 degrees with 30 mph winds making the wind chill 3 degrees.

SEE PHOTOS BY HOWARD MEILE HERE

1/3/2009 First Fire Of The Year For The Truck

January 3, 2009, 0112 hours

Box Alarm 58-24

2502 S Paca Street

Truck 10 (2nd Truck) & Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire, fire in the basement

Truck 10 out 1.5 hours.

Air Temp was 20 degrees with 30 mph winds making the wind chill 3 degrees.

1/1/2010 Update On EVD Garrison

EVD Rich Garrison has been serving our nation overseas.  He was injured by a road side bomb a short time ago.  His injuries will require surgery state side.  Despite this, he demanded he not return until the rest of his unit did.  Please keep Rich, his family and all of our Troops in your prayers.

12/30/2009 First Due Working Fire

December 30, 2009, 1038 hours

Box Alarm 8-2

729 N Carey Street

Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15

Dwelling Fire

Units out 2.5 hours

Engine 8 was out of position refueling during this alarm.

12/24/2009 Christmas Eve Fire For Engine 8 and Battalion 3

December 24, 2009, 2350 hours

Box Alarm 40-7

5209 Bellview Avenue

Engine 8 (4th Due) & Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire

12/23/2009 Chief & Medic Go Northwest Again

December 23, 2009, 1525 hours

Box Alarm 45-10

5500 Stuart Avenue

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief) & Medic 15 (2nd Medic)

Dwelling Fire

12/22/2009 1 Injured FF In A 36 Box

December 22, 2009, 0921 hours

Box Alarm 36-8

2647 Harlem Avenue

Engine 8 (2nd Due), Truck 10 (1st Due), Battalion 3 (1st Chief), Medic 15 and Medic 43

2 Story, middle of the group, dwelling fire

A member of Engine 8 was transported to Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries received on the fireground.  He was treated and released.  The Officers and Members of the 8x10 wish him a speedy recovery. 

Units out for over 4 hours completing extensive overhaul.

SEE MORE PHOTOS HERE

ITS TRUE! SHEEHY TOOK A PROMOTION!

Congrats to former First Acting Man Bill Sheehy.  The man who is infamous for passing on promotional tests, has deceived us all and again taken a promotion.  General Order 87-09 Promotes Lieutenant William L. Sheehy to Captain, assigned to the Fire Academy, effective December 23, 2009

Congratulations also go out to his replacement, former Truck 10 member Brian Milutoli, who was promoted to Sheehy's assignment, Lieutenant, Engine Company No. 20.

12/21/2009 Engine, Chief & Medic Take Northwest Fire

December 21, 2009, 2100 hours

Box Alarm 40-4

3603 Garrison Boulevard

Engine 8 (5th Due), Battalion 3 (2nd Chief) & Medic 15

Dwelling Fire

12/18/2009 3rd Fire Of The Day For Battalion 3

December 18, 2009, 1504 hours

Box Alarm 29-8

2928 Grantley Avenue

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire

12/18/2009 Chief Takes 2nd Worker Of The Day

December 18, 2009, 0817 hours

Box Alarm 40-18

3408 Garrison Boulevard

Battalion 3 (2nd Chief)

Dwelling Fire

Battalion 3 out for an hour.

SEE PHOTOS HERE

12/18/2009 Working Fire In 14's Area

December 18, 2009, 0256 hours

Box Alarm 14-12

Engine 8 (4th Due), Truck 10 (2nd Due), Battalion 3 (1st Chief)

Dwelling Fire

Units out 2 and 1/2 hours.

12/14/2009 2nd Working Fire Of The Day

December 14, 2009, 1937 hours

Box Alarm 36-1

2105 Baker Street

Engine 8 (2nd due) Truck 10 (1st Due) Battalion 3 (1st Chief) Medic 15

Dwelling Fire

Units out 2 hours.

12/14/2009 Truck 10 takes a Working BOAT Fire?!

December 14, 2009

Box Alarm 58-10

3101 Waterview Avenue

Truck 10 (Working Fire Truck)

Multiple boats on fire at a marina with Haz-Mat.

Truck 10 out about 1.5 hours.

SEE PHOTOS HERE

12/11/2009 2nd Alarm Dwelling Fire in Pigtown

December 11, 2009, 0824 hours

2nd Alarm Box 55-8

804 W. Ostend Street

Truck 10 (2nd Truck on 2nd) Battalion 3 (2nd Chief on 1st) Medic 15 (2nd Alarm Medic)

Engine 8 would have taken the Working Fire, however they were disabled in quarters.

2 Story middle of the group dwelling fire

1 injured Firefighter

Units out about 1.25 hours.

The first due Engine, Engine 55, was closed by the Administration to save money.

12/11/2009 Kitchen is nearing completion

 

 

The kitchen and dayroom prior to being gutted.

 

The kitchen at the station of Engine 8 and Truck 10 has been under renovation since November 2, 2009. I am happy to say that approximately one month to the day the kitchen is 98% complete. The kitchen was renovated through donations from private citizens, corporations, the members of the station, and materials purchased by the Fire Department. Each member of the station also made a monetary donation as well as hours of hard work to complete the project. I am very thankful and humbled by the cooperation and teamwork that went in to not only completing the project but making it one of the nicest kitchens in the fire department. The generous donations of both the citizens and corporations were overwhelming and greatly appreciated. I could not begin to thank everyone individually but would like to list a few who were instrumental in making the renovation possible.

 

-1st I would like to thank Mr. Eric Marshall and Mr. Todd Euddy who started the ball rolling making a very generous donation of cabinets and a double oven.

- Luna Floor Company who donated laminate flooring without hesitation while I still wait for their competitors to evaluate my request and get back to me.

- Ward Manufacturing made a very generous donation of their Ward Flex Gas Line that enabled us to get gas to our appliances. Though it is not something you can readily see in the kitchen but their donation made a significant impact on the project completion. They went above and beyond what they needed to and what we originally requested.

- Northeastern Plumbing supply that donated a very nice sink and faucet

- HAJOCA Plumbing Supply that donated a garbage disposal and various plumbing items that were needed to complete the plumbing

- ITW Cooking Equipment for donating a Vulcan Griddle

- Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department for donating their used Vulcan griddle

- Deputy Chief Ernest Trimper for doing everything he could to help out with what little resources he has access to. He got us everything else we needed

- The shift commanders’ office for working to keep us opens as much as possible so we could get the work done

- BC3 B Frederick Ruff the Plumber/Firefighter for spending extra time on his day off completing plumbing work 

- EVD Commander Mark Tracey for the use of his own tools, taking the lead and providing the expertise and know how to make everything work. Could not get it done without his help

- Firefighter Daniel Stallings for also proving tools and expertise.

- Every other member of this station that made supply runs, gave money, donated material, used their tools, and worked day and night as a team to get the kitchen done

 

The kitchen has been in disrepair for many years. It makes me very proud to say that the kitchen is now a place for the members of the station to enjoy and be proud of. It was all possible because of the people I mentioned above and very hard work of the members of the station. Please enjoy the pictures of the transformation.

And a view as we near completion.

12/10/2009 2nd Alarm Framer in Northwest Brings the 8x10

December 10, 2009, 1415 hours

2nd Alarm Box 40-8

4406 Maine Avenue

Engine 8 (2nd Engine on 2nd) Truck 10 (2nd Truck on 2nd) Battalion 3 (2nd Chief on 1st)

3 Story Frame Dwelling Fire

Units out about 3 hours.

12/10/2009 Fire in Southwest Baltimore

December 10, 2009, 0338 hours

Box Alarm 14-4

2231 Christian Street

Engine 8 (5th) Truck 10 (Working Fire) Battalion 3

Dwelling Fire

Units out about an hour.

12/9/2009 Fatal Fire In Northwest

December 9, 2009,  0308 hours

Box Alarm 20-15

3126 Presstman Street

Truck 10, Battalion 3 and Medic 15

2 Story middle of the group dwelling fire. 

1 Rescue made from the 2nd floor.  That patient was transported by EMS to Shock Trauma where she is in critical condition.

1 Civilian Fatality also.

The First Due Truck, Truck 18, was CLOSED by the Administration to save money.

Engine 8 would have been the 3rd due Engine on this box, but they were also CLOSED to save money.

11/28/2009 2nd Alarm Dwelling Fire in Northwest

November 28, 2009, 1546 hours, C-Shifts

Box Alarm 2-2-40-7

3714 Woodbine Avenue

2 1/2 Story Frame Dwelling Fire

Engine 8 (3rd Engine on 2nd) Truck 10 (2nd Truck on 2nd) Battalion 3 (2nd Chief on 1st)

Units out 2.5 hours.

11/26/2009 Thanksgiving Day Fire

November 26, 2009, 1242 hours, C-Shift

Box Alarm 14-3

2426 Frederick Avenue

Dwelling Fire

Engine 8 (3rd) Truck 10 (1st) Battalion 3

Units out 1.5 hours.

11/26/2009 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

The members of Engine 8, Truck 10, Medic 15 and Battalion 3 would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

11/6/2009 Thank you LUNA FLOORING CO.

November 7, 2009  The members of Engine 8, Truck 10, BC3, and M15 would like to thank the LUNA Flooring Company for the generous donation of flooring for our firehouse. The members of the station are renovating the kitchen mostly through donations and limited city funding. We would also recommend that anyone in the Fire Service or their families who needs flooring consider LUNA. We emailed 3 different flooring companies and they were the only company willing to assist. It only shows their appreciation for the Fire Service and we would like to return the favor by endorsing them. Special thanks to Linda Palaez and Ben Montesanto for the quick response in processing our request.

Thank you

(Pictures will be posted upon completion)

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Baltimore City Fire Department
Engine Co. 8, Truck Co. 10, Medic 15 and Battalion 3
1503 West Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore MD, 21217
(410) 396-0208