First Due Fire
 
By Lieutenant Bret Baker
November 20, 2016
 

Just before 8pm WCFD units were alerted to the 500 Block of West Market Street for a reported dwelling fire. Multiple 911 calls were received stating the rear porch of a residence was on fire. WCPD were quickly on location confirming the report of the rear of a twin home on fire. Engine 51-2 quickly arrived with Ladder 53. Multiple hand-lines were stretched and with an aggressive interior attack the fire was quickly brought under control. Units cleared just before 10pm.

Special Thanks to Station 25 (Longwood Fire Company) for covering Station 51 during the incident

 
Units: Engine 51-1, Engine 51-2, Brush 51, Squad 51
 
Mutual Aid: Station 52, Station 53, Station 55, Medic 91, Goshen and WCFD Fire Police, WCPD