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Engine 5-2 Runs Hazmat in Calvert Industrial Park

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By Engineer Sean Kerrigan
February 8, 2005

On Tuesday February at 9:05pm Charles County Communication put out the call mutual aide to Calvert County, Hazmat Box 2-05 at Direct Mail off Ketch Rd. in Calvert Industrial Park for the odor of gas. Engine 5-2 responded. Calvert Engine 2-2 went on location with nothing showing and the building evacuated. Engine 5-2 arrived on location, picked up Engine 2-2 line, and established water supply. Engine 5-2's crew went inside to investigate with the crew from Tower 2. Command had the rest of the assignment stage. Interior Command came back and advised they found a leaking propane tank on the back of a forklift. Command held companies 2 and 83 (Benedict 5). Units ventilated and went available shortly after.

Units: Cavert Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2,Tower 2, Squad 2, Chief 2C and Ambulance 4-8
 
Mutual Aid: Charles Engine 5-2, Engine 2-2, Calvert Engine 6-1, Tanker 6, Engine 7-1, and Squad 7
 

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