Engine and Ambulance Alerted for a First Due Building Fire
By Assistant EMS Chief Andrew Spalding
December 26, 2008
On December 26th at approx. 1143 hours, Station 14 was alerted for the Engine and Ambulance for a reported Building Fire with fire in the Laundry Room. Engine 143 responded with 6 and the Fire Lt. along with PA-148, A-149, Chief 14-A and Chief 14-B. Upon arrival of the engine nothing was evident on sides A, C and D. 143 then found heavy smoke conditions on side B of the building. Upon entry, 143 was met with fire conditions in the laundry room as dispatched. 143's crew quickly got a knock on the fire with Chief 14-B holding Interior. Command was held by Chief 14-A. The fire was brought under control in under 10 minutes. Truck 1's crew overhauled and checked for extension along with 101's crew. Chief 1 advised no extension and held Eng. Co's. 14, 10, 6 and Truck 1. Units operated on scene for approx. 1 hour before being released.