49 Charles County Volunteers Respond to House Fire
 
By Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith
February 3, 2021
 

At 3:45 today La Plata VFD and surrounding volunteer fire companies responded for a reported structure fire at 7330 Crain Highway. Chief 10 (Hammett) arrived shortly after dispatch with "smoke showing from the chimney". E102 advanced attack line, FTA10 set up portable water supply tank, E11 assisting in that effort. "Attack Group Leader", Chief 11 (McCormick) advised "a possible oil furnace fire", units are checking for extension. Command advised remaining units to "stage". SQ3 assisted with incident mitigation and fuel oil shutoff. No extension, no injuries, units cleared scene within the hour.

 
Units: E11, RE1, FTA1, E14, E102, FTA10, E143, E82, E151, T12, T11, FTA12, SQ3, CH1A, CH10, CH11, CH14, BCH3 CH3A, PA519, CAR1707