381 Whittier Dr – Residential Structure Fire

On Tuesday night, Companies 227, 222, 223, 226 & RIT-196 were alerted for a possible basement fire, caller reporting the basement is starting to fill with smoke. EMS on scene, reporting smoking showing, all occupants out of the structure.  227 Asst arrived on scene, requesting first engine in to take the plug and lay in. EN-227 arrived on scene, laying 500′ feet of 5′ inch and crews pulling a 1 3/4 hand line. Interior crews reporting broken water pipe, water hitting the breaker box. Crews from 223 & 222 secured the power, and starting pulling siding to expose the fire. RIT-196 set-up in the front of the structure. Fire out, overhaul and ventilation complete, all units returned in service as they picked up.

Command: 227 Asst (JP)

Units: EN-223-1, SV-223, EN-227, SV-227, EN-222, SV-222, EN-226, ATK-226, RQ-196, PHPD, PH EMS, DUQ LIGHT, 516FM1

 

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