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. |
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Units: | Chief 2A, Engine 22, Tanker 2, Paramedic Ambulance 28 |
Mutual Aid: | Benedict, Mechanicsville, Waldorf |