| Station 2, along with an Engine from Station 68 (Valley Forge Fire Co.) and an Engine from
Station 47 (King of Prussia) was dispatched for the dwelling fire at 12:30 a.m. Initial 9-1-
1 reports indicated a tree was on fire near the garage.
Lt. 2B (Brazunas) arrived on scene with light smoke showing from a 1 story garage attached
to a 2 1/2 story house. Luckily the homeowner had a garden hose nearby and was able to put
out the visible flames.
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene and started to pull melted siding from the house and removed the
burnt tree and surrounding flower bed to ensure the fire didn't flare back up.
The incident was placed under control shortly after the arrival of Engine 2-0.
The crew of Engine 68-2 secured electric to the area of the garage, while Tower 2 provided
additional scene lighting.
Damage was estimated at $2,500. Unit cleared the scene at 1:12 a.m.
Personnel: 26 volunteer & 2 paid
Command Post: Deputy 68 (K. Geiger)
Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson) |
