Engine 51-2 First In On

At 0513 hours after running over 10 calls the previous 24 hours - Station 51 was alerted to assist Station 25 (Longwood) on a Building Fire at Lenape Forge Products on Lenape Road. Engine 51-2 (with a crew of 8 on station) was enroute immediately. Asst 25 (Aj. McCarthy) arrived first on scene and reported smoke showing, and upgraded the assignment to a working building. Engine 51-2 was first on scene and under the command of Lt. Kramer stretched one 1 3/4 handline through a side door to attack the fire. Engine 25-2 arrived and went interior to assist with "opening up". Tanker 24-6 arrived and supplied Engine 51-2. The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly however crews remained on scene in order to remove smoke from throughout the building. Final units cleared at 0842 hours. Thanks to Longwoodfireco.com for the pictures!