Small Basement Fire in the First Due

 
By Assistant Chief Tony McGillin
January 5, 2011
 

At 1403 hrs. the Structure Fire assignment was dispatched for a coal stove explosion at 3624 Bowser Rd. Engine 58-2 arrived on scene with nothing evident and the crew investigating. Chief 58-1 established the command as the investgation found moderate smoke conditions and a small fire in the basement. The 200' pre-connect attack line was advanced and quick work was made of the fire. Companies 58 and 59 operated for approx 45 mins checking for extension and ventilating the structure. Chief 58-1 (McGillin) had Command, Lt. 58-3 (Bankert) had the Interior Division.

Pics by Capt 59.

 
Units: Engine 58-2 Truck 58 Fire Police 58
 
Mutual Aid: On Scene; Engine, Tanker and Rescue 59 Engine 61