First Due House Fire
 
By Tony McGillin
March 14, 2014
 

At 1451 hours Units From Company 58 along with Shrewsbury 61, Md Line 45, Glen Rock 59 and Stewartstown 54 were dispatched to Waltimyer Rd. in Shrewsbury Twp. for a reported Structure Fire. Engine 58-1 arrived on scene with Heavy Smoke showing from the roof area of a two story farm house. E58-1 advanced a 200' 1-3/4" attack line through side "A" to the second floor to begin the fire attack. Engine 61-2 arrived and established a water supply for E58-1 and the crew deployed a back-up line to division 2. Rescue 61 and Rescue 59 worked on the interior performing overhaul duties. Company 54 assisted on division 2 with overhaul as well. The fire was under control in less then 20 minutes. Chief 58 (McGillin) Had Command, Chief 61-1 (Cadden) Had Interior and Deputy 58 (Wilhelm) had Safety. Units from 58 were back in quarters 1730 hrs.

 
Units: Engine 58-1, Truck 58, MICU 58, Fire Police 58
 
Mutual Aid: Shrewsbury 61, Md. Line Balt. Co. 45, Glen Rock 59, Stewartstown 54, Loganville 63