The department is currently placing into service brand new Mercedes KrakenExo attack hose, and Mercedes Megaflo 4″ supply line. This purchase was funded through a AFG grant for $45K. We were able to replace the majority of our hose some of which was more then 30 years old.
Today, members trained at an acquired structure in the district. Training focused on vertical ventilation, and ladder evolutions.
This morning just after 3 am, the company was alerted to assist the Water Witch Fire Company in Port Deposit on a house fire at 240 North Main Street. Engine 16 and Truck 6 responded. The fire was discovered by the homeowner. Upon the arrival of the first units, the fire was well advanced, and being driven by 25 MPH winds. The cause is being investigated by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, preliminary investigation lists the fire as accidental.
On Sunday March 24 at approximately 1:00pm, the fire company will be conducting training operations in the area of River Road and the old Perryville Yacht Club. Please use caution in the area. Thanks!
Perryville was alerted early this morning to assist the Water Witch Fire Company on a working structure fire on the old Bainbridge Naval Base property. Tanker 6 with a fully staffed crew worked on scene for multiple hours.
Photo credit: Rachael Snyder/ Chris Tippett