Haz-mat Box 1-1 UMMC @ Dorchester

At approx. 1507hrs Dorchester Central dispatched Station 1 units to 300 Byrn St "UMMS @ Dorchester" (Former DGH) for an unknown substance found. Units arrived on location to meet with staff for investigation, Captain 1-2 established command as the hospital remained on mini-disaster. Further investigation revealed that the substance had all ready been removed as evidence via CPD. At approx.1600hrs command released all but 1 Engine to remain on standby at DGH for A strategy session with county officials & hospital staff. MDE was called but unable to respond so The Maryland National Guard 32nd CST (Civil Support Team) was called in from Forte Meade to investigate/test the substance. At approx. 1630hrs command was terminated but the situation remains under investigation via CPD (Cambridge Police Department).
Photo Credit: FF Paramedic Eddie Dean, FF EMT-I Kevin Carr & FF Brandon "Blister" Stacey