Bensville Road Car fire

November 13, 1345 hours
reported by Firefighter Tim Ramsey

On Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 1345 hours, Engine Company 12 was dispatched for the automobile fire in the 7100 block of Bensville Road. RE-123 and Tanker 12 responded with a total of six personnel. EMS Chief 69 was in the area and arrived on scene with one vehicle fully involved in the back yard. RE-123 arrived on scene shortly after EMS Chief 69. Tanker 12 marked up en route moments after RE-123 arrived on scene. RE-123 immediately deployed an 1 3/4" attack line from the front bumper and began to extinguish the fire. Initially there was some magnesium flare ups, but RE-123 was able to knock the fire down. RE-123 checked the residence for extension and found that the fire had not extended to the structure. Tanker 12 arrived on scene and supplied RE-123 with about 300 gallons of water. The owner made an attempt to extinguish the fire himself with a 5lbs ABC extinguisher, but the extinguisher was not charged. After about 10 minutes the fire was completely extinguished. RE-123 held the scene until the arrival of FM-51 and released Tanker 12 for service. U-12 proceeded to the scene to relieve RE-123. FM-51 arrived and took control of scene upon his arrival. All units operated on the scene for approximately 57 minutes.

Waldorf Units: RE-123, Tanker 12, and U-12

Mutual Aid: FM-51, EMS CH-69