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On January 19, 2012, Montgomery dispatched Co. 17 for the PIC on Rt. 124 and Glendalough with possibly people trapped. Units responding were, Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, Ambulance 717, C717 (Sutton), C717D (Baker), and C717E (Chite). Co. 17 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle head-on collision with two trapped. C717 assumed Rt. 124 and Glendalough command. Rescue Squad 717's crew immediately got to work extricating both patients from each vehicle. After 14 minutes, both patients were extricated from the vehicles. One patient was transported by land to Suburban Hospital, while the other patient was flown by Trooper 3 to Suburban Hospital.  

Later that evening, Montgomery dispatched Brush 717 (Bullard), Engine 717B (Kapp), Tanker 717 (Herbert) and C717D (Baker) to 21601 New Hampshire Ave. for the car fire. Brush 717 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle on fire. Immediately, Brush 717's crew extinguished the fire. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. After the units returned to the station to clean up, Montgomery dispatched them to Co. 4's area (Sandy Spring) to assist with a structure fire.   

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On January 1, 2012, at 1300hrs, Rescue Squad 717 & Engine 713 (Damascus) responded mutual aid to Howard County for the barn fire on Jennings Chapel Rd. Lisbon V.F.D. units arrived to find a 100’ by 50’ barn fully involved. Engine Tanker 717, Tanker 717 responded on the 2nd alarm. The tankers took part in water shuttle operations. Chief 717 (Sutton) had water supply. Chief 717C (Burns) and Chief 717D (Baker) also responded. Numerous units from Howard, Carroll & Frederick Counties assisted with this fire.

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Company 17 responded on the house fire in Olney, Station 40's first due with RS717 (Balser), E717(Kapp), C717D (Baker). Engine740 arrived on the scene with fire coming from the rear and from the roof of the house. Company 17 arrived shortly after and went to work. The Rescue Squad Crew performed searches with negative results and controlled utilities, as well as assisted on the second floor with opening up so the engine company's could put the fire out. E717 pulled an additional handline to the second floor to help knock the fire. After the fire was out units picked up and went in service. While units were on this call the ambulance and tanker crew were staffed and getting a good nights sleep back at the station.

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On Sunday, December 11, 2011, members from the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department along with Santa made a surprise visit to the Army National Guard off of Riggs Rd. Santa was met by Army Service Men and Women along with their children. Santa mingled with everyone and even had a nice holiday lunch with everyone. Even the members from LDVFD enjoyed mingling with all the Army personnel.  

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On Friday, December 9, 2011, Santa made a surprise visit to Laytonsville Town Hall. First, he made his stop to the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department to be briefed on what to expect. He then got ready and jumped into Brush 717 and followed Engine 717 up to Town Hall. Once Santa arrived he was greeted by all the children from the town of Laytonsville and the surrounding communities. Santa took his time with each child and after about 2 hours, had seen over 50 children. 

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On Sunday evening at 1908 hrs, Montgomery dispatched Co. 17 for the townhouse fire at 17646 Shady Spring Terrace. As Co. 28 arrived on scene, PE708 confirmed they had heavy fire showing from the roof of a two story townhouse. Units responding from Laytonsville were PEW717, RS717, E717, UT717, C717D (Baker), C717 (Sutton). Due to the extent of the fire, additional units were requested on the RID and 2nd alarm. Firefighters were unable to make entry into the home initially as there was concern the roof was going to collapse. Once the fire was brought under control, firefighters were able to enter and go through all the debris on the second and first floor. No one was home when the fire started and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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On Saturday, the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department held their annual open house. This years theme was "Protect Your Family from Fire." There were many exhibits and demonstrations on how to protect your family from fire. There were appearances from the Park Police, SWAT, K9, Kensingtons Truck 705 and Gaithersburg's Fire Safety House. A special thanks goes to Juliet Bartsch for putting together such a successful event.

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Severe thunderstorms rolled through the area in the early morning hours of Sunday July 3rd, bringing several working incidents in company 15's first due. Box 15-20 was dispatched for the church on fire in the 5100 block of Woodville Road. Company 17 units were dispatched to assist with the church fire. Units arrived on scene with fire showing from the roof. Units operated for several hours extinguishing the fire and all units cleared by 0800 hours.

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At 1700 hours, Company 17 was dispatched for a house fire in Company 13's area. Rescue Squad 717 arrived just after Engine 713 to find a two story home with smoke showing. Fire was found on all three floors of the home. Canteen 717 was dispatched to assist. After an hour of fighting the fire, it was declared out. Units were held for several hours on this hot day to make sure all hot spots were completely out. Chief 717B (Richards) and Chief 717D (Baker) were also on the call.

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At 1530 hours, Company 17 and Medic 708 were dispatched for a collision with a report of one pinned. Units arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved. Rescue Squad 717 had to remove a door to get one of the patients out. Ambulance 717 transported one trauma patient to Suburban Hospital. Medic 708 transported a child with minor injuries to Montgomery General Hospital.

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Company 17 was dispatched for a house fire in Company 28's area. Engine 728 arrived on seen to find a rear deck on fire with extension into the house. Chief 717D (Baker) arrived on scene and established command. Engine 717 was dispatched for the rapid intervention and Rescue Squad 717's crew performed a search of the house.

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On Sunday, June 5th, Box 28-11 was dispatched for a house fire at 8222 Mountain Ash Way.  Engine 717 (Browning), Rescue Squad 717 (Gaskell), Chief 717 (Sutton), and Chief 717D (Baker) responded on the box alarm. Units arrived on the scene to find a two-story, single family home with smoke showing from the rear.  Engine 717 was assigned to the RID, Rescue Squad 717 was assigned to search group and to check for extension. Chief 717 was assigned to be the scene Safety Officer. Canteen 717 was on the scene serving cold drinks and snacks. Investigation group found the fire was started by an unattended gas grill.

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