On May 24, 1993, a 2-alarm structure fire on Buffalo Road about 5 miles north of Mount Airy sent fd's from 4 counties plus a haz-mat response from Fort Detrick in Frederick.
The large woodworking shop was fully involved on arrival, extensive overhaul was necessary which was complicated by limited water (tankers/farm pond), and the toxic smoke generated by woodworking chemicals.
Deputy Chief Michael Wilcom,34, of New Market VFD was treated on the scene for high B.P. and exhaustion, however he died of a heart attack later that day. May he rest in peace.
This photo is the scene on my arrival, Mount Airy Tanker 1 is in front.
Warren Jenkins photo
The large woodworking shop was fully involved on arrival, extensive overhaul was necessary which was complicated by limited water (tankers/farm pond), and the toxic smoke generated by woodworking chemicals.
Deputy Chief Michael Wilcom,34, of New Market VFD was treated on the scene for high B.P. and exhaustion, however he died of a heart attack later that day. May he rest in peace.
This photo is the scene on my arrival, Mount Airy Tanker 1 is in front.
Warren Jenkins photo