Skippack Twp. Abandon House Fire
 
By Deputy Fire Chief Robert Greenwood
June 16, 2014
 

Ladder 77 was dispatched at 1856 hours on the first alarm assignment to an abandon house fire at 761 Collegeville Road in Skippack Twp. Stations 86 and 66 were also on the first alarm.

Chief 86 arrived at 1859 hours and confirmed a working fire and took command.

Ladder 77 responded within 3 minutes with a crew of 6 and upon arrival went to work with the main ladder to the roof. Station 77 responded with Engine 77, Car 77 and Tac 77 as additional manpower was needed at the working fire in the hot weather conditions.

86 Command also requested added engines from stations 34 and 53.

Medic 324 was also dispatched to assist with firefighter Rehab in the hot weather conditions.

77 crews assisted with overhaul, roof operations, ground ladders and clean up. 77 crews remained on scene for just over 1 ½ hours until released by Chief 86.

 
Units: L77, E77, Car 77, Tac 77, Medic 324
 
Mutual Aid: 66,34,53