Motorhome Fire on
Mattawoman Beantown Road

July 24, 0008 hrs

Engine Company 3 and 12 were dispatched for the Motor Home fire on Mattawoman Beantown Road at Idlewood Park Drive. Engine 31 and Engine 32 arrived to find a large recreational vehicle on the side of the road with heavy smoke coming from the interior of the vehicle, and fire showing from the engine compartment. Engine 31's crew, under the direction of Sgt. James Thorne, pulled a pre-connected 1 3/4" attack line and commenced an interior attack. Engine 32' s crew pulled a backup line and assisted with ventilation and water supply. Crews encountered high heat and heavy smoke conditions in the RV as the seat of the fire was located in the rear bedroom above the engine compartment. Engine 122 and Tanker 12 arrived shortly thereafter and assisted as directed by Captain 3, Greg Dypsky. Damage was estimated to be over $150,000. Last unit cleared at 0137 hrs.

Waldorf Responding Units: Eng. 31, Eng. 32, Utility 3, Eng. 122, Tanker 12 Other Responding Units: MSP and the CCSO