Prince George's County, MD - Firefighters InjuredF

[SageVigiles 1,194]

From The Secret List last night

Hey,

7 Prince George's County (Maryland) Firefighters were injured while operating at that house fire in Riverdale last night. The engine company from Riverdale and the truck company from Bladensburg were the first to arrive and had a 1-story, with a basement, single family dwelling with fire on both levels.

Preliminary reports from PGFD PIO Mark Brady indicate that Firefighters had initiated an interior attack on the fire when a sudden rush of air, fanned by high winds, entered from the rear of the house either from a door or window being opened or broken out. The sudden addition of a large amount of fresh air into the fire environment created a "fire ball' inside engulfing the Firefighters. Firefighters did all they could do to escape the untenable conditions that consumed the dwellings interior. Commanders immediately called for additional resources by requesting an EMS Task Force and a Fire Task Force as well as ordering the evacuation of all personnel from the small dwelling.

Firefighters and EMS personnel treated and transported the members to the Burn Unit at the Washington Hospital Center. The injuries included burns, fractures and lacerations.

Of the 7 Firefighters transported; 4, 3 from Riverdale and 1 from College Park have already been released. The most seriously injured Firefighters are 2 from Bladensburg Station #809 that were part of the first arriving truck company.

Bladensburg Volunteer Firefighter #1 is listed in "Critical" condition suffering from burn injuries to his upper body.

Bladensburg Volunteer Firefighter #2 is listed in "Serious" condition with 2nd and 3rd degree burns to 30% of his body. The 3rd firefighter who was admitted is from Riverdale Station #807. Riverdale Volunteer Firefighter #1 is hospitalized with fractured ribs.

Dozens of fire service members as well as family and friends are with the injured firefighters at the Washington Hospital Center including Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor, Riverdale Volunteer Fire Chief Chucky Ryan (807) and Bladensburg Volunteer Chief Randy Kuenzli (809).

Note that while this was a vacant dwelling, Firefighters believed the house may have been occupied as there was a car was parked in the driveway. The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department will fully investigate this fire and review all aspects of the operations from a safety perspective. Updates to follow as the Firefighters recover.

Take Care-Be Careful,

BillyG

The Secret List 2-25-12 / 0309 hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

[mfc2257 464]

Just spoke with a buddy from 9 and apparently two brothers from Truck 9 are at MedStar with 3rd degree burns one of which is intubated. Docs are hopeful that they will both pull through and make recoveries.

[letsgo1547 50]

i had the honor of riding and hanging out with the guys from 9. i ve never meet a more stand up bunch of guys. The passion that they all have for the love of the job is indescribable, I'll pray for them and hope for a speedy recovery.

[ex-commish 490]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

[16fire5 693]

First off thoughs and prayers to the injured members.

Link to the audio

http://www.scanmd.org/index.cfm?fs=audio.audioView&Doc_ID=228

You can take these digital systems and shove em. That audio is terible.

It is windy again tonight. Include that in your size up and adjust your tactics if necessary.

[mfc2257 464]

From 9's website.... http://bv9fd.com/fullstory.php?157011