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Crash in Scaggsville Claims a Life

By Doug Walton, on October 9th, 2010

Rescuers work to extricate a patient. Photo by Jim Codespote.

SCAGGSVILLE, MD – An early morning head on crash on U.S. Route 29 severely injured two patients.

At approximately 3 AM, rescuers and paramedics were dispatched to a reported head on crash on Route 29 near Johns Hopkins Road. As the

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October 9th, 2010 | Category: A shift, First battalion, First due, Incidents, medivac, motor vehicle crash, multiple patients, patient(s) trapped, Pictures, Scaggsville, trauma, user submitted, vehicle overturned | Leave a comment

Rescue Engine 62 Assists Prince George’s County on Serious Motorcycle Crash

By Doug Walton, on September 17th, 2010

Laurel Police officials investigate a serious crash on Fort Meade Road in Laurel.

LAUREL, MD – Firefighters from the Savage station assisted Prince George’s County rescuers and paramedics on the scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Fort Meade Road in Laurel. One patient was transported to Laurel Regional Hospital

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September 17th, 2010 | Category: A shift, Incidents, motor vehicle crash, motorcycle crash, mutual aid, Pictures, Prince George's County, trauma, user submitted | Leave a comment

House Fire in North Laurel

By Doug Walton, on August 12th, 2010

Firefighters from 4 counties fought fire in this single family house. Photo by Greg Masenheimer.

Firefighters ventilate the house while battling the blaze.

LAUREL, MD – Firefighters from four counties battled heavy fire in a two story single family house this morning.

At approximately 7:30 AM, firefighters  were dispatched to

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August 12th, 2010 | Category: A shift, Anne Arundel County, fire, fire task force, First battalion, Incidents, Montgomery County, Pictures, Prince George's County, Savage, user submitted | Leave a comment

Industrial Accident in North Laurel Claims a Life

By Doug Walton, on August 9th, 2010

LAUREL, MD – A man was struck in the head by an excavator while he was working.

At approximately 7:50 AM, rescuers and paramedics were dispatched to a report of a subject suffering an injury at a construction site at Palace Hall Drive and Skylark Boulevard in northern Laurel.

Emergency workers arrived to find

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August 9th, 2010 | Category: A shift, fatality, First battalion, Incidents, Savage, trauma, user submitted | Leave a comment

House Fire in High Ridge Displaces Family

By Doug Walton, on June 29th, 2010

A small fire has displaced a family in the High Ridge section of north Laurel.

At approximately 7:45 PM, firefighters were dispatched for a report of a fire in the attic of a house in the 10100 block of High Ridge Road in northern Laurel. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the attic,

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June 29th, 2010 | Category: A shift, Anne Arundel County, fire, fire task force, First battalion, Incidents, Pictures, Prince George's County, Scaggsville, user submitted | Leave a comment

Tractor Trailer Fire On I-95

By Doug Walton, on June 3rd, 2010
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A tractor trailer carrying construction debris caught fire, snarling traffic on I-95 near Route 100 in Elkridge.

At approximately 10 AM, firefighters were dispatched to a report of a tractor trailer. Units arrived to find a 48′ trailer with fire in the front portion of the trailer. Additional units carrying

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June 3rd, 2010 | Tags: Anne Arundel County, C shift, Companies, Elkridge, fire, First battalion, Incidents, mutual aid, Pictures, special alarm, user submitted, vehicle fire | Category: action, Anne Arundel County, C shift, Elkridge, fire, First battalion, Incidents, mutual aid, Pictures, special alarm, user submitted, vehicle(s) on fire | Leave a comment

Third Alarm in North Laurel Sends 2 to Area Hospitals

By Doug Walton, on May 31st, 2010

LAUREL, MD – An early morning blaze has seriously injured two patients and required firefighters from four counties.

At approximately 5:00 AM, firefighters were dispatched to the 9100 block of Blues Alley in north Laurel. While responding, they were advised that the residents were reportedly trapped in at least one

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May 31st, 2010 | Tags: 3rd alarm, action, B shift, Companies, fire, First battalion, Incidents, Montgomery County, mutual aid, people, Pictures, Prince George's County, Savage, user submitted | Category: 3rd alarm, action, Anne Arundel County, B shift, fire, First battalion, Incidents, Montgomery County, mutual aid, people, Pictures, Prince George's County, Savage, user submitted | One comment

Mulch Truck Rollover on Route 32

By Doug Walton, on April 30th, 2010

SAVAGE, MD  – A truck carrying bagged mulch overturned on the exit ramp from I-95 to eastbound Route 32, sending mulch bags across the roadway.

On Friday, April 30, 2010, a truck carrying bags of mulch overturned on the exit ramp from Interstate 95 to Maryland Route 32, spewing bags of mulch onto the

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April 30th, 2010 | Tags: B shift, motor vehicle crash, Pictures, Rivers Park, user submitted | Category: B shift, Incidents, motor vehicle crash, Pictures, Rivers Park, user submitted | Leave a comment

Crash In Clarksville Sends One to Shock Trauma

By Doug Walton, on April 9th, 2010

CLARKSVILLE, MD – A multi-vehicle crash has injured one man, sending him to Shock Trauma.

At approximately 7:30, rescuers were dispatched to the intersection of Hall Shop Road and Route 216 in Highland. Units arrived to find 2 vehicles, one of which had impacted a traffic light pole. As a result, the driver

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April 9th, 2010 | Tags: B shift, Greg Masenheimer, Incidents, motor vehicle crash, Pictures, trauma, user submitted | Category: B shift, Clarksville, Incidents, motor vehicle crash, Pictures, trauma, user submitted | Leave a comment
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