Tower 18, Chief 18 and Chief 18A respond to House Fire in Lanham
On April 5th, 2024 Tower 18, Chief 18 and Chief 18A responded to a house on fire in the 8900 Bock of Walkerton Drive in Company 33’s area. On scene, crews discovered smoke showing from a 2 story split level home. The Tower crew took their assigned position as the first due truck, completing searches and opening up for the engine companies, in addition to deploying ground ladders and removing window bars on the basement windows. Chief 18 was assigned as the safety officer while Chief 18A assisted at the command post.