Thursday, February 7, 2008

Brooklawn 2 Alarm Fire 2/7/08

At approximately 07:30hrs Squad 91 was dispatched to cover Brooklawn Fire Department. When responding Squad 91 was advised to proceed into the job. Upon arrival to the job Squad 91's crew were put to work to check the D side exposure. While investigation Squad 91 found a lot of heat and stretched a hand line to protect the stairs. The crew opened the walls next to the stairs to expose heavy fire. The Squad nozzle man knocked the fire down and the crew continued to hooks the walls and ceilings. The Squad irons man checked the attic for extension to find light smoke. Squad officer pulled siding down with help from Westville's Ladder. Squad 91 advised command the exposure was clear of fire and went back in service at 08:45hrs.Photos Courtesy www.phillyfirenews.com