Engine and Rescue Assist on Mobile Home Fire in Middletown
 
By Assistant Chief Kevin Zimmerman
April 12, 2017
 

At 20:50hrs on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Engine 59-1 was dispatched to Pathfinder Drive in the 88-2 box, assisting Company 88 (Middletown) with a reported mobile home fire. Engine 59-1 responded within minutes of dispatch with 4 personnel. Shortly after, Chief 88-2 arrived and confirmed the report with fire showing. Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist a short time later and immediately went en rout with 5 personnel. Engine 59-1 arrived and supplied Engine 54 (Londonderry) while its crew was directed to assist the crews from Companies 88 and 54 with fire suppression and opening up. Chief 59-1, upon arriving, assisted with directing fire ground operations. Upon arrival, Rescue 59's crew reported to side A and began assisting with opening up and checking for hot spots. Company 59 crews operated for approximately 1.5 hours before returning to service.

 
Units: Engine 59-1, Rescue 59, Chief 59-1