U.S. Naval Academy Fire Department "Fightin' 46" (Unofficial Page)

03/28/2026

🚨Truck 46, Battalion 46, and Rescue Engine 47 on the 35-27 Box, 2-Alarm Working Commercial Structure Fire. Units responded on the 2nd Alarm assignment to the 1800 block of Margaret Ave and assisted both Annapolis FD and Anne Arundle County FD units, with a working structure fire in a commercial structure. TK46 relieved crews on Division #1, assisted with fire extinguishment, and completed extensive overhaul. BC46 was assigned as the Division #1 supervisor. While RE47 completed a search of the Bravo exposure and assisted with RAMFAN operations.

📸: FF E. Walz

03/05/2026

🚨Engine 471 responded mutual aid to Annapolis City in the 36-04 box, for the working structure fire. E471 arrived 5th due engine in the 1200 block of Crows Nest Ct and established a secondary water supply. E471 assisted Annapolis FD with fire extinguishment on side Charlie, before being reassigned to Division 2 interior. E471 performed extensive overhaul and fire extinguishment in both Div2 and the attic.

📸: FF B. Williams

02/28/2026

🚨Truck 46, Battalion 46, and Engine 471 on the 38-22 Box Alarm on Southgate Ave. Units arrived on scene of a large 3 story residential with an active chimney fire. Units assisted Annapolis FD with fire control of the chimney and confirmed no extension into the residence.

02/23/2026

Truck 46, Engine 471, and Battalion Chief 46 responded to the elevator rescue in the 46-02 box. Upon arrival, units identified one immobilized individual within an elevator car that was lodged between floors. Truck 46 and Engine 471 secured the power supply, deployed personnel into the elevator car, and utilized ropes to safely extract the individual without injury.

📸: FF/PM A. Galien & FF M. Collins

02/18/2026

The crews from Company 46 and Company 47 hosted a luncheon today, to celebrate Deputy Fire Chief Gray’s upcoming retirement and to recognize his dedicated service to the NDWFD. Congratulations, Chief, and best wishes in your retirement!

02/13/2026

Truck 46 runs 2 working fires 🚨

In the early morning hours yesterday, Truck 46 responded to Spa View Circle for the reported structure fire. Annapolis FD units arrived on scene w/smoke showing and requested the WFD. TK46 arrived 2nd due truck, secured utilities, deployed ladders to side C/D, and completed a secondary search. Engine 471 responded on the WFD. Both units assisted AFD and AACoFD with extensive overhaul.

Later that evening Truck 46 responded to the reported structure fire at the 1600 block of Cambridge Road. AACoFD units arrive on scene w/fire showing, requesting the WFD. Battalion Chief 46 added to the call. TK46 arrived 2nd due truck, secured utilities, deployed ladders to side C/D, and completed a search of division 1. Units encountered heavy hoarding conditions and compromised floors. BC46 assumed division 2 supervisor. TK46 assisted AACoFD and AFD with extensive overhaul and secondary searches.

📸 BFC C. Benson

01/28/2026

🚨 Battling the bitter cold and ice, Truck 46 and Rescue Engine 47 responded to two working fires over night:

Around 1920 TK46 and RE47 responded to the 19-07 Box for the non-hydrant structure fire, at the 1700 block of Beachfield Rd. Units arrived to find a working chimney fire w/extension inside the home. TK46 assumed 1st due special assignment, while RE47 assumed 2nd due engine. RE47 OIC took command of Division 2. Both units worked to open up the walls and assist AACoFD and AFD units on extinguishing the fire.

Just after midnight TK46 and RE47 responded to the 17-16 Box for another reported structure fire. Units arrived on scene of a townhome at the 300 block of Carronade Way w/heavy fire side C. TK46 arrived 2nd due special and assisted AACoFD units with search and overhaul of side C and the D exposure. RE47 arrived 4th due engine, completed the spilt lay, and deployed their 400’ attack line. Both units assisted AACoFD and AFD with extensive overhaul in both the original unit and D exposure.

📸: FF B. Williams

01/26/2026

🚨Units from both USNA and NSA Annapolis handled multiple calls for service during Winter Storm Fern, ranging from EMS, Rescue, and Fire responses. At 0615 this morning, Truck 46, Battalion Chief 46, and Rescue Engine 47 responded to working structure fire at the 200 block of Old Mill Bottom Rd S. TK46 assumed 1st due special, completed a search and overhaul. RE47 assumed the RIT assignment. BC46 assumed Division 1 supervisor. 1 patient was transported to a local area hospital.

01/07/2026

Brush Box 19-11: Truck 46, Rescue Engine 47, and Battalion Chief 46 responded to an outside fire on the 1600 block of Bay Head Road. Units assisted Anne Arundel County and Annapolis City personnel in extinguishing a large outside fire w/involvement to small outbuildings and machinery. Medic 46 was handling an EMS call within the 47-03 Box area at the time of the 19-11 Brush Box.

📸: FF/PM A. Galien

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

🚨Starting off 2026 running. Units from USNA and NSA Annapolis have responded to numerous calls for service. Some response highlights include:

- January 2nd: Medic 46 took in 7 mutual aid EMS calls

- January 3rd: Truck 46, Rescue Engine 47, and Battalion 46 responded to a working structure fire in the 38-24 Box, on Shipwright Street. Medic 46 was also out responding on an EMS call during the 38-24 Box Alarm. Later that evening, Rescue Engine 47 responded to an MVC w/Rescue on the eastbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, involving multiple vehicles with entrapment.

- January 4th: Rescue Engine 47 and Truck 46 responded to a working structure fire in the 23-05 Box on the 600 block of Sweet Bush Court. Later Rescue Engine 47 responded on a structure fire in the 38-24 Box on Main Street.

These call stats listed above are just a few of many response calls for service we have provided since the start of the new year.🚨

12/28/2025

Rescue Engine 47, Truck 46, Medic 46, and Battalion Chief 46 on the 17-15 Box. Units responded to the 1800 block of Baltimore Annapolis Blvd for the reported structure fire. While en-route BC46 notified AACo Fire Communications to start the Working Fire Dispatch, due to a confirmed column of smoke seen from the USNA bridge. RE47 arrived on scene 1st due engine, deployed two attack lines, and began to extinguish a large outbuilding w/extension to other adjacent small outbuildings and wood line. TK46 arrived 1st special, conducted a search for reported missing farm animals and completed overhaul. BC46 arrived 1st due Chief Officer and donned his gear while assuming operations supervisor. M46 arrived 1st due EMS and set up rehab/triage. Units from Annapolis Fire Department and Anne Arundel County Fire Department assisted RE47 and TK46 with extinguishing the fire. All animals were safely accounted for.

📸 FF/PM A. Galien