| On 0946hrs Avondale Fire Co, West Grove Fire Co, Kennett Fire Co #1 and SCCEMS units were dispatched on the first alarm assignment to the 1400blk of Baltimore Pike for the house fire with burn victims. Asst 23 (Decker) responded and was advised that a subject had started a fire in the house following a domestic dispute. Asst. 23 reported a large column of smoke from a mile away and requested the working fire dispatch.
Chief 24 (Melton) and Asst. 23 arrived simultaneously and reported a heavy volume of fire from the "A" and "D" sides of the structure, requesting the second alarm.
The Company was dispatched on the second alarm along with Hockessin (De) Fire Company.
E-25-1 (Simeral) and Rescue Squad 25 (Cressman) and both Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) responded 0953hrs. Micu 25-2 and Micu 25-3 arrived and assisted EMS units on the scene with patient care. Micu 25-3 then established the rehab sector to provide treatment for the firefighter's on scene. Traffic 25 assisted with closing Baltimore Pike.
Rescue 25 arrived and was given the RIT group. E-25-1 arrived and found an open position close to the house. The crew deployed a 1.75" attack line to the "B" side of the residence. The RIT crew completed a 360 size up, set up in front house, threw multiple portable ladders and cleared numerous windows for a means of egress.
Chief 25 (Ruoss) established a landing zone at Mushroom Central for SkyCare 1.
With the fire under control the RIT was re-deployed to assist with racking hose and equipment.
Three patients were transported to area trauma centers.
Longwood Units cleared the scene at 1139hrs. |
