A delayed congratulations to our hometown @TerrapinHoops for making a great run into the round of 32 and to the @TerpsWBB for making the Sweet 16 and still going strong on the road to bring a championship back to College Park! #FirstDueToTheU
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Over the weekend, in between calls and normal weekend tasks, members conducted RIT evolutions in the firehouse. Members practiced RIT-PAK operations and moving a downed firefighter while incorporating a new wall breach prop.
3Truck 12 responded as the 2nd truck to this AM fire in Co. 34's area. The truck crew assisted with opening up and completing secondary searches before returning to service.
Approx 10:06am, #PGFD units responded to 7400 blk of 24th Ave in Lewisdale for a house fire. On scene, crews found fire showing from the rear of a 1-story single-family home. Occupants self-evacuated. Fire located in an addition which spread to home’s attic. Fire is out. (More)
Update: 14200 Blk Jib St. Command requested the evac tones. Ladder pipe operations in service. Conditions improving.
14200 Blk Jib St. Co. 10's area. Tk12 responding on the second alarm. Units on scene of a 3 story building with fire through the roof.
Truck 12 third due to the unit block of E. Wayne Ave. in Montgomery County late this AM for a fire on the 3rd floor of an apartment building. C12A worked as Division 3 supervisor and Tk12 worked to search and open up on the 4th floor.
Traffic Advisory - E Wayne Av BLOCKED Between Flower Ave., and Manchester Road, Silver Spring, FD activity, fire at Kenwood House 65 E Wayne Av is extinguished
Update: 4800 Osage St. Fire’s under control. Live wires down. Command holding 2 & 1. Units remaining on scene until the arrival of PEPCO.
First Due Box. 4800 Blk Osage St. E122 on scene of a 2 story split level with fire showing from the exterior electrical lines. Starting PEPCO. Primary search negative. Interior conditions are clear.
Update: 11200 Blk Somerset Ave. Fire’s out, continuing to wet down machinery and it’s contents. Command holding Tk12 and 3 engines. The rest of the units are beginning to pick up and go in service.
2Update: 11200 Blk Somerset Ave. Fire in a warehouse. Bulk of the fire is knocked. Tk12 assisting with interior operations. E122 with RIT. No injuries reported. Searches are negative.
11200 Blk Somerset Ave. Co. 31's area. E122 and Tk12 responding on the initial box. First arriving units on scene of a 1 story commercial warehouse, approximately 200'x400', with smoke showing. Possible explosion on the Delta side of the building. Starting the WFD.
Update: 4400 Blk Lehigh Rd. Units have a knock on the fire. Checking for extension. Fire appears to be contained to the HVAC unit on the roof. Primary searches are negative. Operating with 2&2. Tk12 with roof division.
First Due Box. 4400 Blk Lehigh Rd. Tk12 on scene first arriving of a 1 story commercial building with fire showing from the roof. Starting the WFD.
A winter storm warning is in effect for our area until tomorrow night. Please be safe as you enjoy the snow and avoid travel if possible. Stay tuned to local weather for updated warnings and forecasts.
Winter Storm Warnings are in effect from late tonight through Monday night. The latest winter graphics at: http://weather.gov/lwx/winter