Shortly After 19:00 Hours on Christmas Day Stations 51, 53, and 55 Ambulance were dispatched to the 900 block of West Miner Street for a reported dwelling fire. The reporting party stated they could see flames from their neighbor's house. Police arrived on location quickly and confirmed fire showing from third story of the house.
Chief 51 arrived on location confirming report and requested Tanker 52 be added due to the lack of hydrants in the area and shortly after requested the Working Fire Dispatch adding the balance of Station 52, Medic 91, and Station 25 (Longwood) for R.I.T.
Engine 51-2 arrived on location, laid 800ft of supply line down the driveway, and with the assistance of crews from Ladder 53 was able to set up a leader line to begin fire suppression. The fire was under control within 15 minutes of crews arriving on scene with all hands working. After overhaul was complete and all hose was back on apparatus crews were able to clear the scene shortly after 21:00 hours.
Special thanks to all those who were torn away from their family's on the holiday to help a neighbor and citizen in need.
Units:
51-1, 51-2, Squad 51, Brush 51, Chief 51
Mutual Aid:
Station 52, Station 53, Station 25, FM 100 & 103, Station 55, Medic 91
