EARLY MORNING PLAYGROUND FIRE

July 31, 2004 - Engine 501 was dispatched for an outside fire on Willow Glenn Court at about 1 am.  As the Engine pulled up on the scene, a bright glow of fire and a black column of smoke greeted the crew.  Upon further investigation, a piece of playground equipment along with chips of recycled tires were found on fire.  A line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. Things like this don't tend to catch on fire by themselves, so the Fire Marshall was called to the scene and his Office is investigating the cause.

Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Assistant Chief.

ENGINE 501 GOES ON A TRUCK FIRE IN THE COUNTY

July 12, 2004 - Prince William County requested Engine 501 to respond as the second engine for a truck fire on J.D. Redding Drive off Wellington Road.  Engine 501 arrived on scene first to find a Peterbuilt semi-truck well involved in fire.  Crews extended the trash line and knocked the fire down.  A County Fire Marshall was requested and the Engine stood by for the investigation.  The owner of the truck stated that his rig just over 1,000,000 miles on it.

Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Assistant Chief.

WAGON 501 RUNS AUTO FIRE ON CENTERVILLE ROAD

July 5, 2004 - Around 2245 hrs, Wagon 501 went out for a reported auto fire in the 7200 block of Centreville Road.  As they pulled out of quarters they could see smoke down the block. On arrival, they found fire in the engine compartment of a car. They crew got a quick knock on the fire which shut down Centerville Road for about 20 minutes.

Photos by Don Holman, MVFC Assistant Chief.