Engine 5-1 and Tanker Run Fire in Hughesville's Area

On Thursday May 24 at approximately 1400 hours, Benedict Volunteers were dispatched for a working fire at the 5900 block of Goode Rd. Engine 5-1 (Capt. W.Peaper) arrived on location to find a SUV and a small chicken coop fully involved. Engine 5-1 laid supply line at Goode Rd and the driveway and Tanker 2 picked it up. The crews advanced the 200 foot 1 3/4 bumper line and 200 foot 1 3/4 line from Engine 5-1 to extinguish the fire. Chief 2B (J.Mercure) assumed the Goode Rd command. Crews from Hughesville and Benedict worked together and made quick work of the fire. Crews where on the scene for approximately 1 Hour. Command was terminated and units returned to service.