Fire In The First Due

 
By 3rd Class Firefighter Bret Baker
November 24, 2012
 

Shortly after 1030 hours Station 51 was dispatched along with Station 53 and Air 52 to the 400 block of South Locust Lane for a reported house fire. Initial reports stated a bedroom fire that the homeowner had atempted to extinguish. Police were quickly onscene reporting smoke showing from the house. Chief 51 arrived on location and confirmed report of a one story SFD with smoke showing. Crews from Engine 51-1 arrived and quickly placed a 1 3/4" handline in service. The fire was placed under control and crews returned service. Two patients were taken to local hospitals for evaluation.

The WCFD would like to remind all residents to evacuate immeditaly once a fire is discovered and dial 911. Never stay or go back inside a residence that is on fire. Things can be replaced, people cannot

 
Units: Chief 51, Asst 51, Engine 51-1, Engine 51-2, Squad 51, Brush 51
 
Mutual Aid: Station 53, Air 52, Asst 53, Asst 52