| At 1013hrs the assignment for the gas leak inside was dispatched to the 300blk of Cherry Ln. Initial reports indicated that a cable contractor struck a gas line while installing cable. Capt 25 (McCarthy) arrived and reported an active gas leak in the residence. The homeowner and new born infant were evacuated from the residence. Capt. 25 established the Cherry Lane Command and requested a response from PECO. E-25-1 (Capt. Cressman) arrived and began to investigate the source of the leak. The crew from E-25-1 reported that the line had been struck in the garage wall and the gas meter was reading a significant amount of gas concentration. Ladder 25 (Safety Ofc. Knightly) arrived and was instructed to secure the gas meter and begin positive pressure ventilation. Micu 25-3 assisted the homeowner's to the MICU to remove them from the cold weather.
The crews completed the ventilation and took a second reading with a negative result. The scene was turned over to PECO . |
