June 4th, 2018-At approximately 23:30 Tower 7 was dispatched to the 5400 Block of Gallatin St in Company 9's First due for the reported house fire with people trapped. Tower 7 was the first arriving piece of apparatus with fire showing from the basement. The men of Riverdale quickly went to work completing a primary on the first floor and basement then continuing to help Engine Company 9 in the basement. Tower 7 operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.

Photo Courtesy of Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department.