Carbon Monoxide forces over 100 from a local hotel
 
By Deputy Chief Rob Griffin
November 18, 2014
 

Shortly after midnight on November 18th, Company 59 was dispatched to a report Carbon Monoxide alarm on the 700 Block of Baltimore Pike. Crews found readings over 100PPM inside the building and as a precaution the entire building was evacuated. The issue was isolated and the unit was secured by PECO. Once the building was ventilated the guests were permitted to return. A total of 114 guests and 3 staff members were inside the building at the time of the incident. There were no injuries and all guests were allowed back inside before 2:30am.

 
Units: Engines 592, 593, 661, 663, 46, 71 and CC25 Truck 46, Medics 597A and 104-7
 
Mutual Aid: Bethel Fire Co., Chester Heights Fire Co., Rocky Run Fire Co., Longwood Fire Co. Concord Township Fire marshals, and Riddle ALS,