| Station 5 (East Whiteland), Station 4 (Malvern), Engine 56 (Goshen) and Tower 6 (Exton) were dispatched for the building fire. Initial resident reports indicated that fire was 'shooting' out of the building.
Chief 5 (Jeff Brown) arrived on scene at 9:51 p.m. and reported fire showing from the 3rd floor of a 3 story apartment building.
Rescue 2 was requested for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), along with Medic 2-1 as part of the working fire dispatch.
The crews of Rescue 2 and Rescue 47 (Lionville) worked together to ensure the safety of all the firefighters operating on the scene by monitoring communications on multiple channels and surveying for hazards.
The fire was placed under control 11:10 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Berwyn units cleared the scene just after 12:30 a.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown) |
