Concordville assist Chester Heights at House Fire
 
By Career Captain John Poole
March 2, 2016
 

At approximately 2p.m., Station 59 was dispatched to assist Company 71 (Chester Heights) with a house fire on the unit block of Wilson Drive. Chief 71 arrived on scene and reported fire from the second floor and attic area of the residence. Engine 59-2 responded to the scene, secured a water supply at a hydrant and supplied the fire scene with water. The crew from Engine 59-2 worked with the crews from Chester Heights, Aston Township (Station 17), Rocky Run (Station 46), Bethel Township (Station 66) and Media (RIT 23); using multiple hose lines and hand tools to extinguish the fire. The incident was placed under control in about an hour, no injuries were reported.

Thanks to Nozzle Nut Photography for the photos.
 
Units: Engine 59-2, Engine 59-3
 
Mutual Aid: Chester Heights (71), Aston Twp. (17), Rocky Run (46), Bethel (66), Media (23), Riddle EMS (104-7 and 59-7A), CCMC EMS,
 
Engine 59-2 supplying water from the hydrant to the fire scene
Engine 59-2 supplying water from the hydrant to the fire scene
Prior to arrival of Fire Companies.
Prior to arrival of Fire Companies.
 
Prior to arrival of Fire Company
Prior to arrival of Fire Company
Crews preparing for entry
Crews preparing for entry
 
Crews preparing for entry.
Crews preparing for entry.
Crews extinguishing fire inside the house.
Crews extinguishing fire inside the house.
 
Crews extinguishing fire inside the house.
Crews extinguishing fire inside the house.
Bulk of the fire has been extinguished.
Bulk of the fire has been extinguished.
 
After interior attack by crews.
After interior attack by crews.