During the afternoon of August 14th, 2007 Rosedale volunteers were alerted to respond on the initial alarm of a building fire in the 15-02 box area.  Additional information indicated that the fire was in an auto shop, where multiple vehicles were burning inside the garage bays.  E15/T15 quickly arrived, assumed command, and began operations.  The building they encountered was extremely partitioned and even included living spaces in the upstairs floors.  A 2nd-alarm was quickly requested due to a high-hazard potential involved with this type of structure.  The initial-attack crews did an excellent job of containing the fire to the area of origin.  E282's crew performed a reverse-lay of 5" LDH from E6 to the nearest fire hydrant and assisted crews with overhaul.  Chief Barry assumed the Safety position in the command structure.

At the same time as this incident was occurring, a second 2-alarm fire occurred in an apartment complex in Randallstown.  These two incidents placed a large tax on county fire department resources.  It is important to mention that no firefighter or civilian injuries were incurred through the duration of this incident.