| Several additional calls reported the house was well involved and a large column was present. Chief 136 upgraded to a 1st alarm and arrived confirming the Charlie side of the house was fully involved including two vehicles parked out back. Engine 241 arrived as the second in Engine and laid a 400’ supply line to Engine 336. 41s crew split and assisted with fire attack, ladders and searching. Chief 41 arrived and established incident command. Chief 136 passed command to Chief 41 and began a transitional attack on the Charlie side. Interior crews found fire in the basement, 1sr floor and attic. Crews worked for 2.5 hours. Union had 11 members on scene Engine 241 w/6 (one exterior), C41, C141, U41 w/3 (one exterior).
Thanks to our standby crews West End Fire & Rescue Company and Fairview Township Fire Dept for covering the Borough and responding to the scene for additional manpower.
Photos: Union personnel cameras, Nikki Peterson and Michael Brannan. |
