Zero Turn Mower Fire
 
By Public Information Officer Clay Myers
October 5, 2016
 

Gamber & Community Fire Co. and Reese Fire Company were alerted for a lawn mower fire with possible extension to a garage and house on Tuesday, October 4, at approximately 5:55 pm. Chief 13 and Captain 13-1 both responded to the scene on Black Steer Drive in Finksburg. Engine 134, Paramedic 139, and Brush 136 also responded.

Captain 13-1 used a fire extinguisher and knocked down most of the fire as the engine arrived. Reese units and the brush truck were placed in service prior to arrival. Engine 134's crew extinguished the remainder of the fire and overhauled the mower. Units returned to service around 6:30 pm.
 
Units: Engine 134, Paramedic 139, Brush 136
 
Mutual Aid: Reese Community Volunteer Fire Co.
 
Firefighter Baker overhauls the zero turn mower in the driveway of the residence.
Firefighter Baker overhauls the zero turn mower in the driveway of the residence.
Firefighter Baker overhauls the zero turn mower in the driveway of the residence.
Firefighter Baker overhauls the zero turn mower in the driveway of the residence.