Around 1530hrs the crew was washing the wagon when PSC dispatched the box for 4907 Tuckerman Street in our first due for the reported house on fire. Engine 807 responded with 8 personnel, and quickly arrived on the scene with nothing showing and established the command.

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The crew split up pulling two lines, one going through the front door and the other going around to the rear entrance to the basement. As the crew gained entry to the house heavy dark smoke started coming out of the front door. Chief 809B arrived on the scene and assumed the command. The fire was quickly knocked in the basement and Truck 801 arrived and started to open up the basement.

With no extension to the upper floors of the house, command scaled back the units to Engine 807 and Truck 801 to help the investigators. Engine 807 cleared the scene 1736hrs.

At 1445 hours E813 (Riverdale Heights), A807, and MD30 were alerted to a report of a cutting/stabbing at Parkdale High School.  As units were responding, PSC advised that there was a report of 2 victims with A813 on the scene attending to one of the victims. 

While attempting to transport the first victim, A813 was flagged down by a group of students to aid the second victim.  A848 overheard the communication and responded to assist and start CPR along with E813 and Deputies of the Prince George's County Sheriff's Department.  Chief 807 arrived on the scene and established the Parkdale Command.

In addition to managing the multiple victims and units responding to and on the scene, command had to also contend with the myriad of students that had just been released for the day from school.  The victim was quickly loaded onto A848's cot and transported by A807 due to the fact they were in a better position to vacate the now chaotic scene.

It is unfortunate to report that the young victim of this senseless act succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.  Due to the graphic nature of this incident, photos are being withheld.  We thank you for understanding.

At 1733 hours, E807 was dispatched for a reported apartment fire with reported people trapped at 5715 Jamestown Road in Co. 1's (Hyattsville) first due area.  T801 was the first arriving unit on the scene reporting nothing evident and passing the command.  Shortly thereafter Volunter Chief 801 arrived on the scene and assumed command reporting smoke showing.

Set Fire in Basement Hallway

E807, dispatched as second due engine company, arrived on the scene and assumed first due responsibilities.  Pulling a 200 ft. attack line, the crew made an aggressive attack on what turned out to be a set fire in the basement hallway in front of an apartment door.  PE844, E855, E813 and T834 preformed primary and secondary searches as well as laddering of the exterior of the building.  T809 was specialed to the scene to act as RIC and A807, A812, and MD855 provided stand-by EMS service for the duration of the incident.

Through a cooperative effort and excellent teamwork between the units on scene, the fire was extinguished and the incident scaled back at 1751 hours.  E807, T801 and T834 remained on the scene for overhaul and were released shortly thereafter. 

At about 0545 hours, a citizen heading to work called the station stating he smelled what seem to be mulch burning in the area of Tanglewood Drive and Riverdale Road.  He added that he did not see any smoke or fire in the area. The station notified Public Safety Communications (PSC) and responded to the location with E807 staffed with 8 volunteers.  After arriving in the area and finding nothing the crew returned to the station.

Photos Early In Operations

As they were heading back to bed, PSC alerted the station for atreported house on fire at Kenilworth Avenue and Riverdale Road at 0621 hours.  E807 went on scene at 5413 Riverdale Road with fire and heavy smoke coming from the 3 strory vaccant structure. Crews split up into two groups, each advancing a 1 3/4" attack line.  One crew reported to the front and one to the rear.  Crews from Riverdale (Company 807) and Bladensburg (Company 809) made quick work to try and put a good knock on the fire.  Unfortunately, due to recent issues with the structure and the condition of the building, crews had to pull out due to the first floor burning away and deteriorating stability of the house.  Crews regrouped and performed exterior operations.  In total, 8 handlines and 4 master streams were placed in service.  Crews operated on scene for just over 6 hours.  Company 807 operated with 8 personnel from the Engine and 3 additional personnel that reported to the scene in the utility truck. 

More Pictures From The Fire

Crews remained on the scene perfroming exterior operations for quite a long time.  E807 was finally able to clear the scene aat 1204 hours. 

A good job was performed by all on the scene and all companies responding are to be commended.