Trappe Assists at Working House Fire in Limerick Twp.
By Deputy Chief Bob Greenwood
June 21, 2007
Stations 54, 51 and 77 dispatched to 56 Edmonds Drive at 1429 hours for a reported computer on fire in the living room. Additional call from the alarm company reporting a smoke alarm sounding. Chief 54 on location at 1433 hours reporting a working fire on the first floor, 2 additional engines added to the box. EMS and RIT also dispatched per procedure.
Ladder 77's arrived and crew went in service using Ladder 54 to the roof for venting by cutting 2 holes. Ladder 77's crew also did exterior venting, forcable entry and some interior hose work with Engine 51's crew.
EMS on scene for Firefighter Rehab, no injuries reported.
Chief 54 also requested 2 more engines for overhaul manpower.
Crews were on scene for a total of 2 hours for extinguishment and overhaul. Thanks to station 51 for the refill of our air bottles.
Units:
Ladder 77, Medics 324-13, 324-4 and Rehab 324-1
77 Fire Police
Mutual Aid:
Stations: 51, 86, 66, 85, 58, 84
Photos Courtesy of Tom Kelly, III
Fire at 56 Edmonds Drive Limerick Twp.
Photos Courtesy of Tom Kelly, III
Fire at 56 Edmonds Drive Limerick Twp.
Photos Courtesy of Tom Kelly, III
