First Job of 2009

On January 13, 2009 at approximately 11:15 hrs, District 4 Fire / Rescue was dispatched to a reported house fire at 26 School Street. Chief McDermott in Car 628 responded along with Truck 627 with a crew of 4 under command of Lieut. Covino, Engine 622 with a crew of 3 under command of Lieut. Thomas, Rescue 625 with a crew of 2 under command of Asst. Chief Mateyka & BLS Unit 17 with a crew of 2 including EMS Lt. Herczeg. On arrival, Chief Mcdermott reported a 2 1/2 story wood frame and smoke pushing from the B/C corner. Truck 627 was ordered to take up side A and stretch a line to investigate. Engine 622 was ordered to do a reverse lay from the Truck to the Hydrant about 150 feet away at the corner of Water & School Streets. Initial crews reported small fire in bathroom which was being knocked down by the domestic water in the structure. The crews then used a water can and the domestic water to extinguish any remaining fire and pull the ceiling to make sure no fire extensions were evident. The attack line and supply lines were all left in place as precaution, however, they never used. Due to the high smoke condition, the structure was thoroughly ventilated and salvage of the remaining property was performed. River Road Fire Company was put on stand by in Station 620 for any other District 4 calls as a precaution. All units were back in service by approximately 12:30 hrs.