January 18, 2010

Overnight Mobile Home Fire

Early in the morning on Monday the 18th, Station 76 along with our mutual aide companies were dispatched for a reported fire in a mobile home. Deputy 76 and Chief 76 arrived to find smoke coming from the basement. Deputy Ney assumed the Command and had Engine 81-1 lay in from the hydrant. After laying in crews began to pull lines and go to work. Engine 79-2 was the next piece in, also pulling lines and going assist the crews working. Tanker 76 arrived and then supplied Engine 79-2. Additional Tankers being used for water supply included Tanker 78-1 and Tanker 79. Engine 76-2's crew arrived and assited the working crews with the fire attack. Rescue 76 and Rescue 84-1 established the RIT and Engine 84-1, Squad 87, and Squad 715 were used for additional manpower on the scene. Crews cleared the scene in just under 5 hours.

 

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