One Run Turns in to Three with a Flyout

 
By Deputy Fire Chief Sean Kerrigan
August 2, 2008
 

On August 2, 2008 Benedict Volunteers were dispatched to 8126 Old Leonardtown Rd for the commercial building fire at the All American Harley Davidson. Rescue Engine 5-2 under the command of Lt.5 (B. White) with 5 responded. Hughesville Eng. 2-3 arrived on location with a propane tank on fire and venting with the report of one person injured with flash burns. Engine 2-3 held units from Company 2 and placed the rest of the assignment in service. Then Rescue Engine 5-2 was transferred to Hughesville Co. 2. While on the fill in at Company 2 Rescue Engine 5-2 was dispatched to set up the landing site for Trooper 2 to fly out the burn victim from All American Harley Davison. Paramedic Ambulance 2-8 transported the patient to the landing site at SMECO Headquarters on Burnt Store Rd. Trooper 2 transported to the burn center at Med Star with second degree burns to the arms and face. Rescue Engine 5-2 returned to cover Company 2 for about 20 more minutes

 
Units: Rescue Engine 5-2