At 16:45 units from Hughesville were alerted to assist Waldorf on a reported townhouse fire in the Carrington section of St. Charles. First arriving Chief 3A, found a middle row townhouse with fire showing from a second floor window.

Upon Squad 2’s arrival, Captain Getgen and his crew were directed to perform a secondary search and assist with overhaul. One victim inside the structure was located in an upstairs bedroom. The other victim was heroically rescued from the townhouse by Chief 3A prior to the first Engine’s arrival, that victim was flown to Washington Hospital Center.

Engine 23 filled-in at Waldorf station 3 during the incident.

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