Company Finds Midday Work
 
By Mechanicsville Volunteers
July 17, 2018
 

On Tuesday, at 1427 hours, Engine Companies 2, 1002, 1005, Tankers 2, 1002, 1005, Trucks 1003, 7, and Squad 7 we’re alerted to 39592 Walnut Circle for the reported House Fire. Engine 24(Lt. Raley), Tanker 2, and the Fire Chief(Trowbridge) marked responding with 7 at dispatch. Rescue 2(FF Korb), and Engine 23(FF Gray) also made the response with 7 additional volunteers.

Chief 2 and Engine 24 arrived to find a 2 story split foyer, with nothing evident. Engine 24 stretched an 1 3/4” Crosslay to the residence. Upon entry the house was charged with smoke. Engine 24 reported to Division 1 to locate the fire.

Engine 24 located a room off in Division 1 and extinguished the same. Command operated with Engine 24, 1002, Rescue 2, Tanker 2, and Chief 1003B.

Crews opened up to check for extension and conducted searches which proved negative.

Units operated for approximately 2 hours assisting the fire investigators before returning to service.

 
Units: Engine 23, Engine 24, Rescue 2, Tanker 2
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 1002, 836, Tanker 100
 

Kelly Raley July 26, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Thank you all for your quick response to this fire at our home. Your professionalism and compassion was extremely appreciated! Thank you for what you do!