| At 1054hrs the first alarm assignment (LFC, Concordville Fire and Protection Assoc and Po-Mar-Lin Fire Co) was dispatched to a residence in the 100blk of McFadden Rd for a dwelling fire. E-25-1 (Capt. McCarthy with 5) responded at 1057hrs and was advised the caller reported a smoke condition from an unknown source in the basement. Ladder 25 (Safety Ofc. Knightly with 5) responded at 1102hrs.
E-25-1 arrived on location with normal conditions on the "A" and "B" sides of the structure. Capt. McCarthy established McFadden Command. The engine crews ran the front bumper line to the basement door and proceed to investigate a light smoke condition in the basement laundry room. Lt. 25-A (Syska) was assigned the Basement division.
Ladder 25 arrived and was tasked with investigating the first floor of the residence for any signs of extension. Safety 25 was assigned Operations. E-25-2 arrived and backed down McFadden Rd and prepared to lay out a supply line if needed.
E-59-3 was placed in manpower and the remainder of the assignment was staged on Baltimore Pike.
Crews located a washing machine with a burnt motor and belt. The truck crew completed positive pressure ventilation.
Units cleared the scene at 1135hrs. |
