Early Morning Barn Fire
 
By Sergeant Ryan Raley
July 15, 2014
 

Just after 0230 hours, Engines 1, 2, 5, 7, and 9, Truck 1, Water Supply 5, and EMS Stations 19, and 29 were alerted to Coltons Point Road in the area of Alvey Lane and Doctor Johnson Road for a reported House on Fire.

Engine 24(Lt. Bryant), Tanker 2(Safety McHone), and Chief 2B(Bellevou) made the response with 9 moments after dispatch. Chief 5A arrived first advising he had about a 100x50 barn well involved and on the ground and updated address of 25155 Coltons Point Road, in Company 2s area.

Engine 24 arrived first, with Engine 10 and 52 just behind them. Engine 24 recognized the water supply needs for this incident and allowed Engine 10 to layout to the scene so Engine 24 could function as a tanker. The crew from Engine 24 reported to the scene and deployed an attack line off Engine 10 and extinguished the fire with Engine 10 and 52.

Crews operated for approximately 2 hours controlling the fire and overhauling the structure.

Photos Courtesy of Chief 5

Engine 224 filled in at Station 2 during the incident.

 
Units: Engine 24, Tanker 2, Chief 2B
 
Mutual Aid: Engines 10, 11, 52, 72, 74, 93, Truck 1, Tanker 5, Water Supply 5