Assist Sta. 59 on a small fire: 200blk of Bethel Rd

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By Captain A.J. McCarthy
September 21, 2009

At 1150hrs the first alarm assignment consisting of Concordville Fire and Protection Assn, Chester Heights Fire Co and Bethel Fire Co were dispatched to the 200blk of Bethel Rd for a building fire. 59-9 (Chief Nelling) arrived on location with a heavy volume of smoke showing from a two story detached structure. E-59-2 arrived and dropped a 5" supply line from a hydrant located in adjacent school parking lot.

At 1201hrs 59-9 requested Longwood Fire Co for the full company response. E-25-1 (McCarthy) and Ladder 25 (Cressman) responded minutes later with a total staffing of 10. E-25-1 and Ladder 25 arrived and were instructed to assist with ventilating the structure. Unit remained on the scene for approx 40 minutes assisting with ventilation and re-racking supply line.

E-51-1 relocated and covered the district while we operating in Delaware County.

Units returned to service at 1300hrs.

Units: E-25-1, Ladder 25 and Traffic 25
 
Mutual Aid: Concordville F & P Assn, Chester Heights Fire Co, Bethel Fire Co and 1st West Chester Fire Co.
 

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