Company 17

Apparatus

Engine 717

Engine 717B

Engine Tanker 717

Tanker 717

Rescue Squad 717

Ambulance 717

Brush 717

"Minnie"

"Blast From the Past"

April 30, 2008 - Co. 17 Responds on Box 08-14 for the Building Fire
On April 30, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, Ambulance 717, and K717 to the 300 Block of E. Diamond Ave. for the building fire. Co. 8 units arrived on scene to a vacant apartment complex with heavy fire and smoke showing. A second alarm was sounded putting Engine 717 on the box assignment. Co. 17 units assisted with water supply as the private hydrants to the complex had no water running to them. It took firefighters a few hours to completely extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one was injured.

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April 20, 2008 - Laytonsville Participates in  2008 Rural Water Supply Drill
On Sunday April 20th the MSFA held the spring 2008 Rural Water Supply Drill. The drill was held in the Baden area of Prince George's County and was hosted by several Prince George's County Fire Companies and the MSFA Rural Water Supply Committee. MSFA Rural Water Supply Committee Chairperson Doug Alexander was proud to announce that the drill was an overwhelming success with "approximately 170 participants and approximately 40 pieces of apparatus." This drill was especially unique because it also included two fire boats that were able to draft and pump from the river. As with every drill this was a learning exercise so there were a few communication issues, very uncooperative weather, and some dump site limitations. Despite these issues, we were able to learn a great deal and get some important practice. A full review of the days' activities will be available shortly.
The MSFA would like to thank each individual and fire company that participated in this drill and the people who took the time to plan and run the drill. The attitude of each and every person was excellent. We came to work together and to learn and that is exactly what happened. We would also like to congratulate the host companies on their hard work and a successful drill. Also, everyone who ate the yummy lunch, hot coffee and donuts, and snacks at the dump site would like to thank the Baden Ladies Auxiliary and the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Ladies Auxiliary Canteen Unit. Story Courtesy of MSFA Photographer Jen Underwood.
 

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April 20, 2008 - Box 17-04 @ 7209 Barcellona Dr.
The afternoon of April 20th brought heavy thunderstorms to the DC area. Numerous calls for lighting strikes and downed power lines were in the works when PSCC alerted Company 17 via telephone for the garage fire at 7209 Barcellona Drive. Reports came into the PSCC of several cars on fire in a garage. The non-hydranted box alarm was sounded bringing EW717, RS717, W717, A717, as well as C717C and C717B. As units were approaching the intersection of 124 and Fieldcrest Road, a dense haze of smoke could be seen drifting across Woodfield Road. Chief 717C (AFC Burns) approached the scene with heavy smoke visible at 124 and Pompano Terrace, and requested the RID. Arriving on the scene about 30 seconds later, AFC Burns found a detached garage was found with heavy smoke showing from the bay doors, roofline, and eaves of the structure. EW717 (Lt. Hugeley) quickly initiated an attack with a 2" line, finding a small fire on the first floor, with the bulk of the fire being in the office space above the garage. An aggressive interior attack was initiated and brought the fire under control in approximately 7 minutes. RS717 (FFIII Magruder) quickly went to assist with opening up the second floor, completing a search, and confirming all occupants were accounted for. Units worked to open up the second floor and roof area to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished, and were returned to service
in about an hour and a half. Chief 717B (DFC Richards) was assigned as the safety officer on the incident.
 

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April 19, 2008 - Laytonsville District Vol. Fire Department 2008 Banquet
On April 19, 2008, members from the Laytonsville District Vol. Fire Department hosted there 54th Awards Banquet at the Oak Room at Station 4 (Sandy Spring). The banquet had many guests and V.I.P.'s that were on hand for the event. There was plenty of good food and music.  The members from the Laytonsville District Vol. Fire Department would like to thank the Laytonsville Auxiliary for organizing the banquet and would also like to thank Station 4 for allowing us to use there banquet hall.

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March 26, 2008 - Box 17-15 at 8600 Block Olney-Laytonsville Rd.
On March 21, 2008, at approximately 0825 hours, units from Station 17 were alerted for a possible house on fire near the intersection of Route 108 and Fieldcrest Road. Company 17 personnel are quite familiar with this intersection as it is often called in for fires which turn out to be the methane burn off at the Oaks Landfill. This was not the case this morning, however. EW717 (Lt. Mothershead) and RS717 (Lt. Bindl) arrived with a two story brick frame house with fire showing from the B/C corner. The Engine Tanker's crew went to work immediately to extinguish the fire as a report of a young girl unaccounted for were relayed by neighbors. RS717 conducted a search of the dwelling which proved to be negative. Chief 717C (AFC Burns) also responded on the alarm and was assigned by command to be the Division 2 supervisor. Units were returning to service in approximately an hour and a half.

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March 21, 2008 - Rescue Squad 717 Assists with Electrical Fire in Co. 8's Area
On March 21, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717 on the R.I.D. to assist with the electrical fire on Walkers Choice Rd. in Co. 8's 1st due. Co. 8 units arrived on scene to a condo complex that had heavy smoke in the hallway. Firefighters evacuated the building as no fire alarm was going off. Firefighters located the fire in a electrical room and immediately extinguished the fire. Rescue Squad 717's crew led by Lt. Baker assisted with checking for extension. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one was injured. 

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March 19, 2008 - Co. 17 Responds to Co. 28's 1st Due for a Townhouse Fire
On March 19, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, C717 (Sutton), C717B (M. Richards), and C717C (Burns) for the report of a townhouse fire. Co. 8 units arrived on scene with heavy smoke and fire coming from the second story window of a townhouse. Co. 17 units arrived on scene and C717 assumed command with the assistance of C717B. C717C was the Safety Officer. Co. 8 units along with Co. 17 extinguished the fire within minutes. The cause of the fire was a lit candle that was left unattended. 

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March 18, 2008 - Kitchen Fire at 8021 Snouffer School Rd.
On March 18, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, C717B (M. Richards) for the report of a fire at 8021 Snouffer School Rd. Units arrived on scene to a commercial size building with nothing evident. C717B (M. Richards) assumed command. Crews entered the building to find heavy smoke in a commercial size kitchen. The fire was extinguished by a dry chem system. Rescue Squad 717's crew along with Engine Tanker 717's crew checked for extension. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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March 18, 2008 - Car into a Pole at Howard Chapel Rd. and Damascus Rd.
On March 18, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, Ambulance 717, C717 (Sutton) for the report of a vehicle into a pole. Rescue Squad 717's crew arrived on the scene with one vehicle into a pole with one patient injured. Ambulance 717's crew evaluated the patient at the scene and transported the patient to Montgomery General Hospital for further evaluation.

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March 8, 2008 - Tree Falls on Car with Two Occupants Inside
On March 8, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717, Engine Tanker 717, Ambulance 717, C717 (Sutton) for the report of two people trapped due to a tree falling on a car while driving towards Damascus on Rt. 108. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle heavily damaged due to a tree that had fallen on the car. Both occupants got out of the car safely. Ambulance 717's crew evaluated both patients. One patient had a broken hand and the other patient sustained minor injuries.

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March 8, 2008 - Chief Buddy Sutton Speaks in front of MD Senate
On March 8, 2008, Chief Buddy Sutton along with President Clark Beall, arrived in Annapolis, MD to speak with the MD State Senate and MD House of Delegates on Senate Bill 452 and House Bill 679 authorizing the creation of a State Debt in the amount of $500,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Board of Directors of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and reconstruction of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Station. Chief Buddy Sutton's presentation can be listened to by clicking on the links below. Chief Buddy Sutton along with President Clark Beall would like to thank Senator Kramer and Senator Taylor for there support. While in Annapolis, Chief Buddy Sutton and President Clark Beall stopped by to see the new Fallen Firefighters Memorial. 

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Chief Buddy Sutton's Presentation for MD Senate

Chief Buddy Sutton's Presentation for MD House of Delegates

February 29, 2008 - PIC on Shady Grove Rd. and Mill Run Dr.
On February 29, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Rescue Squad 717 (OIC: Lt. Baker) to the intersection of Shady Grove Rd. and Mill Run Dr. for the PIC with a vehicle on its side. Rescue Squad 717 arrived on scene to a single vehicle on its side with one patient still in the vehicle. Rescue Squad 717's crew immediately stabilized the vehicle. Once the vehicle was stabilized, Chief 717 Buddy Sutton along with Lt. Baker began to cut the posts to the roof to be able to remove the patient. Once the patient was removed, patient care was transferred over to the EMS crew from Station 28 (Gaithersburg) and the patient was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. 

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February 27, 2008 - Co. 17 Runs a Truck Fire on Mattingly Terrace
On February 27, 2008, Montgomery dispatched Engine Tanker 717 and Ambulance 717 to Mattingly Terrace for a report of a truck fire. Engine Tanker 717 arrived on scene to find a truck and a car on fire. Engine Tanker 717 immediately pulled the trash line to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished within minutes. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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