At noon today Tower 58 was alerted for a 54 box with smoke in a structure in Crossroads Borough. Shortly after Duty Officer 54 held the box to station 45 and 54 and the tower returned to quarters.
At 17:30 hours Tower and Engine 58 was dispatched on box 58-16 for a report of a propane tank self venting in the area of Dutton Road. Engine 58-1(Chief Holloway) and Tower 58 (Lt. Shearer) responded and was given the update from EMS crews that the relief valve reset itself. Chief Holloway held the box to Engine 58 and EMS, after making contact with the homeowner and inspection of the tank the box was placed in service.
On the way back to the station crews received a structure assignment from YCC at Keeney Mill Road and Smith Mill Road. Engine 58-1 and Tower 58 marked up and were advised that an air conditioner was on fire and the occupants were evacuated. EMA 91-4 Arrived with a smoke condition in the basement and the AC unit in the garden away from the home. Crews vented the home and Engine 58-2 hit the hot spots. Command placed the box in service at 17:50.
Units:
Engine 58-1, Engine 58-2, Truck 58, Ambulance 58-1, Station 58 Fire Police
