As we returned to quarters from another run, the box was dropped for Addison Rd and Martin Luther King Hwy for the building fire with people trapped. After units arrived on the scene, Engine company 33 realized that no one picked up their line. Engine 372 was specialed to the scene to pick up 33's line. Once on the scene there was not a Rapid intervention crew set up, so command assigned Engine Company 37 to the R.I.C. duties. Crews operated for an hour and 30 minutes trying to get this fire under control. Once the fire was deemed under control command held Engine Company 38, Quint 22 and Squad 8 we operated for an hour and 45 minutes before returning to service.

Just after the 9'oclock hour, the tones were dropped for 812 Booker Pl for the house on fire. Engine 371 responded on the run with 5 volunteer as the second due wagon. First arriving units found fire showing from the rear of the structure. Engine 371 arrived and secured the first due's water supply. The crew stretched a 250' ft 1.5 inch line to the fire floor and found 2 rooms with extension into the attic and hallway. Engine comapny 37 assisted with extinguishing the fire, command held Engine Companies 38 and 37 Tower 33 and Squad 8.

Just after 1400 hrs the box alarm was struck for 13 Gentry Ln for the house on fire. The box consisted of Engine companies 8,37,38 and 29 Trucks 26, 22 and Tower 33. Engine 371 responded with 4 volunteers and arrived just after Engine company 8 to find a 1 story single family with smoke showing. The lineman pulled the 150' ft 1.5 inch cross lay and advanced it into the structure, and knocked down all visible fire. Soon after the box was held with Engine companies 8 and 37 and Tower 33. The Company returned to service at 1545 hrs.

At around the 0300 hrs the box was dropped for 6808 Brown Wood Rd(23's area) . Engine 371 responded with 3 volunteers as the 5th due engine on the box alarm. The first due engine arrived and found a 2 story single family with smoke showing from the garage area. Engine 371 Arrived and assumed second due responsibilities. The crew advanced a 400' ft 1.5 inch line into the structure, and knocked down all visible fire. Command held Engine companies 23,37 and truck 26. The Engine returned to service 90 minutes later

As the day was coming to an end a box was dropped for in the area of Addison Rd and Martin Luther King Hwy for the house on fire. Communications came back with a corrected address of 5925 Martin Luther King Hwy. Engine Company 37 was alerted 6Th due engine on the run, but arrived 3rd. Being that we were the third arriving Engine we took third due responsibilities. The lineman pulled the 250' 1.5 to the rear of the structure, where it was found to be fire showing. The company officer gave his report and the crew went to work on extinguishing the fire. After assisting other companies with extinguishing the fire command held Engines 331 and 381, Trucks 9 and 22, and Rescue Squad 8. The company returned to service 90 minutes later. 

At 1440 hours a box alarm was dispatched to 3024 Brightseat Rd. in Company 33's first due for a reported apartment on fire.  Engine Company 33 arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor of a garden style apartment building.  Truck 37 arrived ladder the roof and sides A and C.  The interior crew opened and found extension both vertically and horizontally.  All searches proved negative and the incident was scaled back to 33,37 and 22.  The truck returned to service in just under two hours.

As the morning errands came to a close Company 37 along with other first and third Battalion units were alerted for a house on fire in the 2400 Block of Oak Glen Way in the Sunny Acres section of Ritchie. Engine 371 with 5 Volunteers arrived with a 1 story single family with Fire Showing from the basement.  The crew stretched the 150 bumper line thru the front door and made the interior steps. Fire was found involving a few rooms in the basement and was knocked down in minutes. Searches proved negative. There were 2 civilian injuries and both were transported to the Burn Unit in serious condition.

At approximately 0100 hrs, the guys was just finishing up a map book drill when the box dropped for the intersection of Suitland parkway and forestville rd for the house on fire. The Engine and the Truck responded with 9 volunteers. The Engine from 27 was first arriving reporting a house fully involved. Since the house was of the road, surrounding companies set up the relay operation. Engine 371 layed out from the main road to the engine from 27, and 23 picked up our line. Engine company 37 helped 27 stretch a 600 ft leader line through the woods to get to the house and the Truck company provided long hooks and lights. Crews operated for 3 hrs before returning to service

After taking care of the morning house duties the truck loaded up and headed to Kentland for a drill, leaving an engine crew back at the station.  Along with crews from 33, 9, 8, 46, and the truck went over force-able entry techniques.  Inward and outward doors, roll up doors, bars and through the lock.  Crews brushed up on the basics along with sharing tips and tricks that aren't commonly taught in normal classes.  Although every company drills its this type of multi-company drills that are usually the most effective.  Different thoughts, different techniques and tricks of the trade, along with thinking outside the box allows every firefighter to find something they can put in their toolbox.  It is hoped to make this type of drilling a more regular thing in the future.  We would like to thank Nick Martin for teaching the drill and Kentland for hosting the drill.

Just after the 3pm this afternoon units from the first and third battalion were alerted for the possible house fire in the area of 7411 Central Avenue. Engine 8 and Truck Company 37 arrived at 7315 Calder drive with a 2 story end of the row townhouse with smoke showing. The truck crew split into two teams. Inside team located fire in the basement and completed primary and secondary searches and ventilated. The exterior crew threw ground ladders and ventilated horizontally. Engine 8 got a knock on the fire and soon after held Engine 8 and Truck Company 37 to mop up. Units cleared in just over 2 hours and 30 minutes.