Crews Handle First Due Chimney

 
By Firefighter/EMT Ryan Raley
February 19, 2012
 

At 1641 hours, Engine Companies 2, 22, Charles 2, Truck 1, and EMS Station 29 were alerted to 27511 Yowaiski Mill Road for the reported chimney fire in a single family dwelling. Chief 2A(Trowbridge), Engine 23(Lt. Colvin), and Engine 21(FF/EMT Raley) went enroute with ten personnel at dispatch.

Chief 2A arrived on side "Alpha" of a two-story split level structure with nothing evident. Engine 21 arrived on side "Alpha", with Engine 23 reverse laying to a hydrant at the corner of Bosse and Yowaiski Mill Roads. Crews advanced a handline to the structure, threw two ground ladders and went to work checking for extension and clearing the firebox on Division 1.

Rescue Squad 2 arrived third and threw an additional ladder to the roof, and assisted the Division 1 crews. Command held the assignment with Company 2 units for about forty-five minutes.

 
Units: Engine 21, Engine 23, Rescue Engine 222, Rescue Squad 2, Chief 2A
 
Mutual Aid: Charles Engine 22, Truck 1, Ambulance 297