On November 7, 2003 at 12:15 am Mechanicsville, Hughesville and Waldorf Fire Departments along with Mechanicsville’s EMS were alerted to respond to 30100 Dudley Rd in Golden Beach for a reported single family house fire.

Hughesville’s Engine 23 responded followed by Hughesville’s Tanker 2. Mechanicsville’s Golden Beach station’s Engine 224 arrived on scene and found heavy fire showing from the front of the house. Mechanicsville’s Ambulance 299 arrived and advised that they had 3 victims suffering from minor burns.

Mechanicsville’s Engine 23 arrived and laid a supply line before Hughesville’s Engine 23 arrived and established a water supply. After the fire was brought under control and extinguished, Hughesville’s units assisted Mechanicsville with horizontal ventilation and checking the ceiling for extension. Hughesville’s Tanker 2 stood-by before being released and returning in service. A number of ambulances were called to the scene from different stations (Dentsville, Benedict, Mechanicsville and the Medic Unit) to help transport the victims to local hospitals.

Once overhaul was completed, Hughesville’s engine helped pick up equipment and then cleared the scene at about 12:42 am.