Assist Avondale on a Building Fire at Peebles

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By Captain A.J. McCarthy
May 18, 2009

At 1050hrs the Company was dispatched for two engines and the rescue squad to assist Station 23, Avondale, on a building fire at 350 Scarlett Rd, Peebles Clothing Store. Kennett Fire Co and Hockessin (De) Fire Co were also alerted. E-25-1 (A. McCarthy w/5) responded at 1050hrs. E-25-2 (Deckman w/6) responded at 1058hrs.

Chief 24 (Melton) arrived with normal conditions. Chief 23 (Swift) arrived, established Peebles Command and reported a light smoke condition in the rear of the store. E-25-1 arrived and was assigned to investigation the B/C quadrant of the store with a thermal imaging camera. E-25-2 arrived and was assigned to investigate the C/D quadrant with a roof ladder and thermal imaging camera. Rescue 25 was returned before arriving.

Crews located a malfunctioning roof mounted HVAC unit and secure the power to all of the roof units.

The company returned to service at 1154hrs.

Units: E-25-1, E-25-2, Rescue 25 and Traffic 25
 
Mutual Aid: Kennett Fire Company, Avondale Fire Co, Hockessin Fire Co.
 

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