At approx. 0120 hours on Sunday, May 2nd, Benedict Volunteers were dispatched to Calvert County, Box 2-06, for the house fire off of Allen Earle Road. Engine 53, under the command of Captain 5 (A. Stephens), Tanker 5 (D. Hutchins) and Command 5 (Chief R. Hill) responded. As units were approaching, Chief 2 went on the scene with a single story dwelling, heavy fire showing from all sides. Crews made an aggressive interior attack on the fire, bringing it under control within 30 minutes. Once the Fire Marshal gave the go ahead, overhaul operations commenced. Crews operated for approx 4 hours, clearing the scene at 0455 hrs. One member from Benedict was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation. He was treated and released that morning.
