| Station 77, E34, SD34 and E66 were alerted to a kitchen fire at 33 West 3rd Ave in Trappe Borough at 2128 hours on Friday night. The caller reported her kitchen was on fire and 911 dispatchers could hear smoke detectors going off. She stated there was flames and the phone hung up.
Lieutenant 77 (C. Feder) arrived within 4 minutes of dispatch and confirmed flames/smoke showing from a working kitchen fire. This added EMS (Medic 324) and FAST (R86) to the assignment and Deputy 77 (B. Greenwood) special called next due engine, E54 for manpower. All residents had evacuated and were accounted for. 3 adults and 2 children were later assisted by Medic 324 and the Red Cross for shelter.
E34 arrived and laid 5 inch supply line from the hydrant located one business away and Ladder 77 arrived and was placed on the D side in the driveway. Crews from L77 and E66 then used L77 hand lines to attack the fire and E34 pulled a back up line. E34 also supplied L77 with water.
Crews were able to have the fire knocked down at the first 20 minute mark and all crews had PAR. Additional crews then checked the second floor for fire extension. Search crews were able to locate the family pets, unfortunately they had already succumb to the heat and smoke. With the lose of their pets, we express our sympathy to the family or this lose.
No fire extension was found and all fire damage was contained to the first floor wit smoke and heat damages to the upper floors. The fire was placed under control at 2201 hours.
Due to the age (house was built in 1872) and an addition, overhaul crews needed additional time for overhaul and to make sure all hidden fire had been extinguished. The area was then soaked down with more water.
The Red Cross and Total Restoration arrived to assist the family and to secure the house and all fire units cleared at 2352 hours.
Pictures and Video Courtesy of: Lisa Greenwood (Mrs. DC77) |
