Structure Fire

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Structure Fire

By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
May 19, 2025
On May 19th just before 5PM, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Robinson Farm Place in Benedict’s first due for the structure fire. Chief 2A, Engine 22, Tanker 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 made the response. Chief 2A was first arriving and found a camper on fire threatening a barn and a shed. Chief 2A established command. Engine 22 arrived as the first suppression unit and laid out the line. Tanker 2 arrived shortly after and picked up the supply line. Engine 22 quickly began extinguishing the fire. Mechanicsville Engine 21, Benedict Rescue Engine 5 assisted upon arrival. Waldorf Tower 3 arrived later in the incident and assisted with overhaul. Units operated together for approximately an hour and a half.
Units:	Chief 2A, Engine 22, Tanker 2, Paramedic Ambulance 28

Mutual Aid:	Benedict, Mechanicsville, Waldorf

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