At 1534 hours the Structure Fire assignment was dispatched to the 5900 block of Steltz Road for a reported Kitchen Fire. Units from New Freedom, Glen Rock, Shrewsbury, Lineboro and Maryland Line responded on the run. Chief 58 and Engine 58-1 arrived on scene to find heavy fire conditions throughout the two story single family dwelling as well as the garage. Eng. 58-1's crew advanced the 150' pre connected attack line through the front door making an aggressive interior attack. Eng. 59-1 placed a back up line in service to back up company 58 and both companies pushed hard knocking down a large volume of fire from the interior. Companies worked on extension, ventilation, searches and with in 20 minutes the Fire was placed under control. There was a large amount of overhaul to be conducted and units worked for several hours. The were no firefighter or civilian injuries however the family did lose two dogs to the blaze. Chief 58 (McGillin) was the Incident Commander, Chief 59 (Anstine) was Water Supply, Chief 58-1 (Holloway), Chief 59-2 (Naylor) and Chief 61-2 (Byerly) worked the Interior Divisions.
Thank You to the Rose Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Red Cross for refreshments.
