1st Due Working House Fire
 
By Chief Eddie Ruch Jr
October 15, 2015
 

On Friday October 2, 2015, Sykesville Fire Department along with mutual aid units responded to 2200 Carroll Highlands Court in Eldersburg for a reported house fire. First arriving Chief 12-2 (Fleming) reported fire and smoke showing from the second floor and attic area of a two story wood frame home. Chief Fleming also reported that all occupants of the home were out and accounted for.

Engine 123 arrived and the crew stretched a hand line to the second floor and started to extinguish the fire. Tower 12 arrived and the crew placed ladders to the second floor windows and assisted with overhaul and ventilation.

Mutual aid arrived and assisted with overhaul.

Crews operated on the scene for approximately two hours before returning to quarters.

 
Units: Engine 123, Tower 12, and Rescue Squad 12
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 142, Engine 134, Medic 149, Baltimore County Engine 461, Baltimore County Engine and Truck 18