Boat Fire: Mears Ave
 
By NBVFD
March 21, 2022
 

On March 21, 2022, at approximately 0813, Calvert County Emergency Communications Center alerted Co. 1 (North Beach), Co. 5 (Dunkirk), Co. 6 (Huntingtown), Co. 2 (Prince Frederick) and Anne Arundel Companies 9 & 42 for the report of a boat on fire at the Rod ā€˜Nā€™ Reel Marina, 4100blk of Mears Avenue.

Engine 11 (4 personnel), Engine 12 (2 personnel), Boat 1, and Sgt 1 responded. Engine 11 arrived on scene to find two boats on fire. Sgt 1 (B. Callis) arrived on scene and assumed the command. Engine 11ā€™s crew quickly stretched a leader line and placed it in service to extinguish the burning boats. Boat 1 also assisted with extinguishment. Units operated for approximately three hours.

No injuries were reported and all personnel from the boats were accounted for. Maryland Natural Resources Police are on scene with additional assets to address environmental concerns.